O’Neill laments timing of Engels exit as Celts prepare for LASK clash 

Ahead of the first leg against the Austrian champions,  O’Neill admitted that there was “a fairly decent chance” that no replacement would arrive before kick-off.
GONE FOR GOOD: Celtic's Arne Engels and manager Martin O'Neill. Martin O'Neill admits Arne Engels' departure from Celtic before their Champions League play-off clash against LASK was disappointing. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

GONE FOR GOOD: Celtic's Arne Engels and manager Martin O'Neill. Martin O'Neill admits Arne Engels' departure from Celtic before their Champions League play-off clash against LASK was disappointing. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 - 16:57
Ronnie Esplin

Martin O’Neill admits Arne Engels’ departure from Celtic before their Champions League play-off clash against LASK was disappointing.

West Ham reportedly broke the EFL transfer record by paying £22million to sign the 22-year-old Belgium midfielder, following the Hoops’ 4-0 Premier Sports Cup win over Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday.

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