Martin OāNeill praised Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for his calming influence in Celtic's 3-1 win against Falkirk. OāNeill highlighted Oxlade-Chamberlain's key role in stabilizing the team during the match.
Key points
Martin OāNeill praised Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Celtic won 3-1 against Falkirk
Oxlade-Chamberlain provided a calming influence
The match took place over the weekend
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Martin OāNeill on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainās calming Celtic role
Martin OāNeill believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played a key role in calming Celtic as they secured a 3-1 victory over Falkirk at the weekendā¦
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Ibrox. Scottish Cup quarter final on Sunday 8 March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
The Scottish champions established a 2ā0 lead before half-time through goals from Daizen Maeda and Kieran Tierney. Falkirk responded in the second half, with Kyrell Wilson pulling one back with a spectacular strike.
As nerves grew at Celtic Park, OāNeill highlighted Oxlade-Chamberlainās late introduction as decisive in regaining control. The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder came on in the 78th minute and helped steady the team.
Spirit of ā86 ā Celtic teamās welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
Q&A
What did Martin OāNeill say about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's performance?
Martin OāNeill praised Oxlade-Chamberlain for his calming influence during Celtic's 3-1 victory over Falkirk.
How did Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain contribute to Celtic's win against Falkirk?
Oxlade-Chamberlain played a key role in stabilizing the team, helping them secure a 3-1 victory.
When did Celtic play against Falkirk?
Celtic secured the 3-1 victory over Falkirk during the weekend prior to OāNeill's comments.
What is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's role at Celtic?
Oxlade-Chamberlain is seen as a calming presence in the team, contributing to their overall performance.
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Maeda then added his second goal shortly after the Ox coming on, sealing a 3ā1 win and ensuring Celtic saw out the match comfortably.
Speaking post-match via Celtic TV, OāNeill said: āI think the introduction of, I know it was only for the last 15 minutes, but I thought that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain brought a calmness to us at the end of it. Just to settle us down again and take it on from there.ā
Spirit of ā86 ā Celtic teamās welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
With just four fixtures remaining, Celticās task is straightforward, maximum points will guarantee the Scottish Premiership title.
OāNeillās side are next in action away to Hibernian on Sunday, before a demanding run-in to close the campaign.
The Hoops are set to take on the Ibrox club, Motherwell and Hearts in their final three matches, a sequence that could ultimately decide the destination of the title.
Spirit of ā86 ā Celtic teamās welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
āI think that weāve got a tough task next week [against Hibs],ā OāNeill added. āHonestly, we can only treat each game on its merit, really, and thatās all it is. I think that weāve battled, weāve been battling strongly.ā
āI think we showed some fine play today. We made some mistakes in the game, which could have been costly.ā
āI thought there was a little period for 10 or 15 minutes, maybe less, it looked from where I am, remember, Iām negative, so it looked as if we were losing a bit of control. I thought that Falkirk played through us a few times, but I thought we got a grip of that.ā
Spirit of ā86 ā Celtic teamās welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
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