Martin O’Neill and Celtic have quietly been going about their business since his return.
No Celtic manager has won more points than O’Neill this season, and he is yet to lose a game domestically.
His only loss in the two stints he has had this campaign came in the Europa League against FC Midtjylland.
It still hasn’t been enough to see them go top of the table and they are in real danger of falling behind even further following Hearts’ win.
Falkirk are next up and it is a chance for the Hoops and the 73-year-old to create history.
- READ MORE: Tomas Cvancara backed to score a brace, as 67 Hail Hail writers predict Celtic’s clash vs Falkirk
Let us know your score predictions for Celtic’s home clash against Falkirk…
Martin O’Neill closing in on personal record
In his four Scottish Premiership games played at Celtic Park this season, the Bhoys have won every game and not conceded a single goal.
If you go back to his first five years in charge, the Northern Irishman ended his stint with a 2-0 win against Aberdeen in May 2005.
As revealed by BBC Sport, three points without conceding against Falkirk will be the first time that the 73-year-old has won six home games in a row as Celtic manager by a score of to nil.
Only three other managers have managed that in the club’s history, the famous Willie Maley, Neil Lennon and Brendan Rodgers.
How has Martin O’Neill managed to make Celtic so difficult to beat at home?
Results over performances matter more for Celtic
O’Neill has had some eye-catching performances since coming back to Celtic, but the main thing is that the Bhoys are getting results.
In a race to keep up with those above them in the table, there is no time to dwell on a beautiful passage of play, or a wonder goal scored. If Celtic have not won, it’s failure.
Not winning the league isn’t an option and right now, the Hoops can’t afford to be picky about how they win.
Receive a digest of our best Celtic content each week direct to your mailbox
