Larsson now the enemy, says O’Neill

MARTIN O’NEILL yesterday told Celtic supporters to hold back on the hero-worshipping of returning legend Henrik Larsson once the first whistle blows in their Champions League showdown.

The Hoops’ record-breaking goalscorer returns to his much-loved Parkhead stage for the first time since quitting for Barcelona in the summer in what will be an emotional night.

But O’Neill felt it necessary to remind the Parkhead faithful that the Swedish striker is now strictly the enemy and they should not make life any easier for him.

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