Wretched Celtic in crisis after Falkirk shocker as board face major Martin O'Neill decision

Celtic lost 2-0 to Falkirk in a shock defeat, their first to the Bairns in 19 years, piling pressure on manager Martin O'Neill amid a run of just three wins in ten games.

Falkirk produced a stunning upset to beat Celtic 2-0 at the Falkirk Stadium, ending a 19-year wait for a victory over the Hoops. Ethan Ross opened the scoring inside three minutes after a Cameron Carter-Vickers error, and Scott Tanser added a second before half-time. Celtic dominated possession but lacked cutting edge, with Falkirk keeper Scott Bain making crucial saves to deny James Forrest and Benjamin Nygren.

The defeat leaves Celtic still four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership but has intensified scrutiny on manager Martin O'Neill. The Hoops have won just three of their last ten games and defensive frailties were brutally exposed. Carter-Vickers, returning after injury, had a difficult afternoon and was at fault for both goals.

O'Neill faces mounting pressure from the Celtic board, with questions raised about team selection, tactical clarity and recruitment. The manager has insisted there is no dressing room dissent, but unrest is growing among supporters. Celtic face Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday.