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🎙️ 4 Tims and a Podcast | Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Another European Collapse & Hearts Preview

Darren, Tony, Danny and Andy take to the mics in the immediate aftermath of Celtic’s disastrous 4-1 defeat to Benfica in Lisbon on Matchday 2 of the Europa League, as another painful night in Europe leaves more questions than answers for the Hoops.

A first-half capitulation once again proved Celtic’s undoing, and the lads get stuck into everything that went wrong as the club’s alarming fall from grace in UEFA competition continues. We dissect the calamitous start, look at the standout poor performances, and ask just how many of the same mistakes Celtic can continue to make on the European stage.

Are Celtic’s hopes of progressing in the competition already hanging by a thread? Is Martin O’Neill getting it wrong, and what can the manager do to turn things around?

More importantly, what does it say about the Celtic board if there appears to be so little ambition when it comes to competing in Europe? If the club isn’t serious about making progress on the continental stage, why should the fans continue to pay big bucks to follow Celtic around Europe and watch performances like this?

There’s plenty of frustration, plenty of debate, and some serious questions that need answering.

We then turn our attention to a massive Sunday showdown at Celtic Park, as reigning champions Celtic welcome last season’s runners-up Hearts in a crucial Premiership clash. With Celtic looking to remain at the top of the table, the pressure is on to get back on track and stop the wheels from coming off the season.

How do we see this one going? Who can Martin O’Neill bring into the team to freshen things up? Which players need to step up, and can Celtic respond to the European disappointment with a big performance in front of the home support?

It’s the first meeting between the sides since that absolutely crazy final league game of last season in May, so there’s plenty to look forward to as we deliver our full match preview, debate the key battles, and give our predictions for Sunday’s massive encounter.

🍀 In this episode:

• Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Breaking down another European nightmare.
• The first-half capitulation and Celtic’s recurring problems in Europe.
• Standout poor performances and who needs to take responsibility.
• Is Celtic’s Europa League campaign already beyond saving?
• Is Martin O’Neill getting it wrong?
• The Celtic board, European ambition, and the cost to the fans.
• Celtic vs Hearts: A huge game in the battle to stay on top.
• Team selection, potential changes, and who can freshen things up.
• Full match preview and predictions for Sunday at Celtic Park.

Another European embarrassment, some uncomfortable questions, and a massive game on the horizon. The lads have plenty to get off their chests this week!

💬 Get involved in the comments: Where do Celtic go from here in Europe? Is the manager getting it wrong, and should the board be doing more? Most importantly, can Celtic get the job done against Hearts on Sunday?

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