O’Neill predicts barren times for Scottish clubs

CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill fears it will be a long time before another Scottish club reaches a European final.

The Hoops went all the way to the UEFA Cup final two years ago, losing to Porto after extra-time.

However, there will be no Scottish representation in Europe in the new year after Celtic, Rangers and Hearts all crashed out over the last fortnight. The Hoops must now concentrate on domestic matters, and face Dundee United at Parkhead today in the Bank of Scotland Premier League. O’Neill believes it is hardly a surprise that Scottish teams are struggling to reach the latter stages of European competitions.