Overview
- Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 after extra time in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden to set up a 14 December final against St Mirren.
- Martin O’Neill, installed as interim after Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, has started with two wins, with Shaun Maloney assisting.
- Football Insider reports O’Neill is open to staying until the end of the season and that the club is edging closer to that option.
- The reported decision timeline factors in the next two fixtures: Europa League versus FC Midtjylland and the Premiership trip to Kilmarnock.
- The wider search continues with links to Kieran McKenna and Craig Bellamy, while reporting suggests Ange Postecoglou is unlikely; fan protests and potential backroom exits remain in play.