O'Neill backs Hartson claim

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill insisted today that their Old Firm winner at Ibrox should be credited to John Hartson.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003 - 13:13

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill insisted today that their Old Firm winner at Ibrox should be credited to John Hartson.

The striker felt he had scored his 50th Hoops goal, but his shot took a deflection off Rangers defender Zurab Khizanishvili which caused it to be recorded as an own goal.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Wales Person: O'Neill Person: Hartson Person: Martin O’Neill Person: John Hartson Person: Zurab Khizanishvili Person: O’Neill Person: John Event: Old Firm Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Rangers

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