Overview
- Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 after extra time at Hampden to reach the Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren on December 14.
- Thelo Aasgaard was sent off for a high challenge on Anthony Ralston before James Tavernier equalised late from the spot.
- Captain Callum McGregor restored Celtic’s lead with a long-range strike in extra time, with Callum Osmand adding a third from a Kieran Tierney cross.
- O’Neill, back in the dugout as caretaker, downplayed a longer stay and indicated the club is moving toward a permanent hire.
- The search remains active with reported candidates including Nicky Hayen, Wilfried Nancy, Lee Carsley and Robbie Keane, while reports suggest a preferred target may not be free until December and Ange Postecoglou is viewed as unlikely to return immediately.