Invoking the spectacle of Bill Murray's classic comedy, Groundhog Day, at a speech in Davos, the Ukrainian president said the UK and Europe are stuck in a doom loop, repeating rhetoric about what needs to be done - without taking the action required to make things change. This, he said, meant they were left scrambling to respond to world events instead of standing united as a great power with the ability to shape their collective destiny. Latest - Trump envoy in Moscow Only from such a position of strength could Europe hope to influence supposed friends such as Trump and foes like Putin. Addressing the World Economic Forum following a face-to-face meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy said Europe "remains a beautiful but fragmented kaleidoscope of small and middle powers". "Instead of taking the lead in defending freedom worldwide, especially when America's focus shifts elsewhere, Europe looks lost, trying to convince the US president to change," he said. "But he will not change. President Trump loves who he is, and he says he loves Europe, but he will not listen to this kind of Europe." Making no effort to mask his frustration, Ukraine's wartime leader listed failure after failure by London, Berlin, Paris, and the rest of Europe's NATO capitals to adopt a united front in the face of rapidly evolving challenges. In particular, Zelenskyy pointed to the row with Washington over Greenland, which was started and ended by Trump after he threatened to seize the territory, only to back down, but not before plunging the rest of the alliance into crisis and taking attention away from Russia's war in Ukraine. He also slammed the Europeans for standing on the sidelines while Iran killed thousands of protesters earlier this month, asking: "What will Iran become after this bloodshed? If the regime survives, it sends a clear signal to every bully - kill enough people, and you stay in power. Who in Europe needs that message to become a reality?" But his strongest condemnation was for the continued weakness of European allies in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of his country, which is about to enter its fifth year. Zelenskyy's pointed question Zelenskyy noted how Trump had moved quickly to capture Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro and put him on trial, while Putin remains at large despite European desires to establish a special tribunal to try him for war crimes. "What's missing - time or political will?" he asked. "Too often in Europe, something else is always more urgent than justice." He was similarly scathing about efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine, signalling that work led by the UK and France to establish a "coalition of the willing" - while "positive" - was an empty gesture without US involvement. And pointless unless the fighting stops. "What about the ceasefire itself? Who can help make it happen?" he asked. "Europe loves to discuss the future, but avoids taking action today. Action that defines what kind of future we will have. That's the problem." Finally - and this was a point Zelenskyy first made a year ago, so it is hardly surprisingly he is exasperated at having to make it again - the president called on nations across Europe to create a united armed forces to defend their continent. This would be instead of relying on an increasingly unpredictable US as part of the NATO alliance - an idea that has in the past been rejected by countries like the UK that put operating with US forces as a central part of their security planning. Zelenskyy warned that world events right now - from Trump's social media posts to Putin's next bout of hostilities - were moving faster than Europe could cope with. Read more on Sky News:Davos trip 'incredible' - TrumpWho's on Trump's Board of Peace?'Penny dropped' over Greenland "We should not accept that Europe is just a salad of small and middle powers seasoned with enemies of Europe," he said. "When united, we are truly invincible. "Europe can and must be a global force, not one that reacts late, but one that defines the future."

Wicked: For Good may have done fairly swift business at the box office, but that simply did not translate into Oscar votes. Read more: Oscar nominations 2026 as it happened After the first instalment of the movie got 10 nods last year, the second part did not receive a single nomination. While its two stars - Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - failed to make it into the best actress and best supporting actress categories, the biggest blow will be missing out on the coveted best picture category. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal was overlooked in the best supporting actor category for his performance as playwright William Shakespeare in the big-screen adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel Hamnet. While that's the category he campaigned in, some felt he would have been placed in the best actor category, raising the possibility that the Irish star split some of his votes if some people put his name in the latter. Another acting omission was that of Chase Infiniti - breakout star of One Battle After Another, playing the daughter of Leonardo DiCaprio's washed-up revolutionary. Read more: Oscar nominations 2026: The full list After her nomination in the best actress category at the Golden Globes earlier this month, she had been widely expected to appear in the Oscar nominations line-up too. Her four co-stars - Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn and Teyana Taylor - all made it into the mix. In a tight race, while Infiniti failed to make the best actress cut, Kate Hudson did make it in for her performance in musical drama Song Sung Blue, which was far from guaranteed. A recent publicity event at which she was interviewed by her mother, veteran Hollywood star Goldie Hawn, may well have given her the voter boost she needed to get her over the line. While Mescal and Infiniti missed out, it was a different story for British stars Delroy Lindo, 74, and Wunmi Mosaku, 39, who both got nods for Sinners. RADA-trained British Nigerian actress Mosaku had made her way into the awards conversation in recent days, but Lindo's nod for his portrayal of musician Delta Slim was out of the blue. The London-born actor was critically acclaimed for his performance, but most pundits expected him to be left out in favour of Mescal or Adam Sandler for Jay Kelly. While Norwegian family drama Sentimental Value got an impressive nine nods overall, it got nothing in the new category, best achievement in casting. It's a slightly strange omission, considering it got four nods in the acting categories - Renate Reinsve in best actress in a leading role, both Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in best supporting actress and Stellan Skarsgard in best supporting actor. And while gothic horror Frankenstein got nine nods - including best picture - Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro missed out in the best director category. Formula One blockbuster F1, starring Damson Idris and Brad Pitt, while expected to do well in the technical categories, also managed to nudge its way into the best picture race. A summer hit, it remains to be seen if it will have the backing to win pole position at this year's Academy Awards in LA on Sunday, 15 March.

In an interview with Fox News in Davos, the US president repeated his criticism of NATO, saying he was not "sure" the alliance would "be there if we ever needed them". He added: "We've never needed them. "They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan… and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines." Sky News US correspondent David Blevins said the comments would be deemed "grossly offensive" by allies who fought alongside the US. America is the only NATO member to have invoked the collective security provisions of its Article 5 clause - that an attack against one member is an attack on all. That came after the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001, which led to a US-led invasion of Afghanistan. The UK suffered the second-highest number of military deaths in the Afghanistan conflict at 457. The US saw 2,461 deaths. America's allies suffered 1,160 deaths during the conflict - around a third of the total coalition deaths. Trump 'is plainly wrong' Social care minister Stephen Kinnock said Mr Trump's claim was "deeply disappointing". Mr Kinnock told Sky News: "President Trump's comments are deeply disappointing. There is no other way to say that, I don't know really why he said them. I don't think there's any basis for him to make those comments." He said there is "a long history of the British armed forces standing shoulder to shoulder with the United States". "We will always stand up for the values that we cherish: democracy, freedom, liberty to push back against dictators and anybody else that seeks to undermine our values and our way of life - and NATO is at the heart of that alliance." He pointed to the fact that the only time NATO's Article 5 clause - a call for allies to come to a member's defence - had been activated "was to go to the aid of the United States after 9/11". "And many, many British soldiers and many soldiers from other European and NATO allies gave their lives in support of American missions, American-led missions in places like Afghanistan and Iraq," he said. "I am incredibly proud of our armed forces. They have put their lives on the line for our country. They are the definition of honour and valour and patriotism - and anybody who seeks to criticise what they have done and the sacrifices they make is plainly wrong," Mr Kinnock added. 'We have always been there' Dame Emily Thornberry MP, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said Mr Trump's comments were "an insult" to the families of those who died and "so much more than a mistake". Speaking on the BBC's Question Time, Dame Emily said: "How dare he say we weren't on the frontline, how dare he. "We have always been there whenever the Americans have wanted us, we have always been there." In a social media post, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey MP said: "Trump avoided military service five times. "How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed." Trump's words 'a disservice' to troops Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who served in Afghanistan as a captain in the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, said it was "sad to see our nation's sacrifice, and that of our NATO partners, held so cheaply by the president of the United States". He said: "I saw first hand the sacrifices made by British soldiers I served alongside in Sangin where we suffered horrific casualties, as did the US Marines the following year. "I don't believe US military personnel share the view of President Trump; his words do them a disservice as our closest military allies." Read more from Sky News:Trump promises Greenland 'deal' will be 'amazing' for USIs president's peace board a new UN or a gang of friends? Last year, US vice president JD Vance hit back at claims of "disrespecting" British troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, after suggesting a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be "20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years". At the time, only the UK and France had pledged troops to a potential peacekeeping force.

On the day when United confirmed that one key midfielder will leave Old Trafford, with the soon-to-be-34-year-old Casemiro departing at the end of this season, it can now be revealed they are keen to tie down another, much younger, midfielder with a vastly improved deal. It is understood there has been initial contact with Mainoo's representatives, with a plan to sit down and discuss the details of a new and improved contract - one which would see his wages brought more in line with his team-mates and his standing at the club. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man Utd news & transfers🔴Man Utd fixtures & scores | FREE Man Utd PL highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Man Utd games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 Having come through United's academy, Mainoo's salary is among the smallest of all the members of the first-team squad. But with the 20-year-old not part of former head coach Ruben Amorim's plans, and with 18 months remaining on his current deal - plus a further year option - it was not seen as a priority for the club to open fresh talks. Napoli were among a number of big European clubs interested in Mainoo, but while there were reports that the England international was keen to explore a possible loan move away from Old Trafford this month in order to gain more game time, Sky Sports News was told United would not entertain that possibility and that Mainoo remained a key part of the club's future. Mainoo did not start a single Premier League match this season under Amorim but was selected at the first opportunity by new head coach Michael Carrick last weekend as he put in an impressive performance as United beat City 2-0 in the Manchester derby. 'United feel it's the right time to try and tie down Mainoo' Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett: "It's a significant time. "On the day Manchester United announce Casemiro will be leaving the club at the end of the season, the club want to tie down another, much younger player in Mainoo, who they see as a key player for the future. "It's a significant change for Mainoo. "Under previous coach Ruben Amorim, he didn't start a single game this season. "There was also interest in him in Europe but Michael Carrick has come in and he starred in the win over Manchester City. "Manchester United now feel that this is the right time, while they are putting their house in order, they want to tie down some of their younger players who are important to the club's future. Mainoo is at the heart of it." United ready to overhaul midfield in summer The Mainoo news comes as Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season, ending a four-year stay at Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder signed for the club in August 2022 and United had the option to trigger a 12-month extension at the end of the season. However, Sky Sports News understands United have decided not to take up that option nor renew his contract and it was decision made well in advance of Thursday's announcement as they look to overhaul their midfielder in the near future. The decision also gives Casemiro clarity for the rest of the season as he also prepares to represent Brazil in the World Cup in the summer. As SSN previously reported in the autumn, Casemiro is one of the highest earners in the squad and it was unlikely United would renew his contract as the freed up wage capacity will allow more space for future investment/signings in the midfield area. Casemiro has had a renaissance at the club in the last 12 months. After being out of the team under Ruben Amorim initially, he was praised by Amorim for his willingness to fight for his place and has been a key part of the team since then - he started the Manchester derby under Michael Carrick in his first game as well. Looking ahead to the summer, Manchester United have an interest in the likes of Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton. What are Man Utd's plans to replace Casemiro? Sky Sports News' Dan Khan: "It's very interesting because we knew Casemiro's contract was running out this summer. "Harry Maguire is also someone to talk about because his contract also runs out this summer. No fresh talks have happened with him, either. "But especially with Casimiro, he is one of the highest earners at the club, and with that freed up wage space, we've been reporting in not just this window how Manchester United are targeting the summer to reinforce their midfield. "We've already talked about the likes of Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace, Carlos Baleba at Brighton, Elliot Anderson and Nottingham Forest, to name a few. "And through INEOS taking really control of the football operations, they've tried to change the way structures are streamlined a lot more. "They're hoping that all of this capacity freed up can allow for more signings in the future, and with the midfield as a priority, it will mean that they definitely have to now sign someone in the summer. "They'll only have Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, who looks like a new player under Michael Carrick, based on the Manchester derby. "But Bruno Fernandes, now moving to No 10, they won't have many options in that position. INEOS will have to act quickly."

The words of John Cuddihy, whose daughter was diagnosed with cancer aged 15 before contracting an infection possibly linked to contaminated hospital water. The scandal centres on the near £1bn Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow that opened in 2015, days after a report, which was leaked by whistleblowers, warned of "high risks" with the water supply. Several children died and more than 80 fell ill at the campus, which health bosses admit opened too early. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the local health board, had always denied any link between the bacteria-related illnesses and the water system. This week the NHS finally conceded some infections were probably linked. Police and prosecutors in Scotland have named Glasgow's NHS as a suspect in a corporate homicide investigation. Health leaders have in recent days issued a "full and unreserved apology" for the handling of the crisis and the harm caused. In 2021, Molly Cuddihy told a public inquiry that she was informed her infection was linked to the "environment", such as water or air. She died in 2025. Prosecutors have told Sky News they are separately examining her death. 'Failings cost my daughter her life' Her father, Professor John Cuddihy, had made it his mission to get answers. The former police officer is at pains to stress the staff treating his daughter over the years were "world class", but he condemns NHS leaders and the lack of transparency. "It cost Molly her life. The bacterial infection that she had had such a debilitating impact on her quality of life. It was a consequence of… the infection that should never have happened." An emotional John describes his daughter as "the most remarkable wee girl". Mr Cuddihy continued: "Molly's life was cut short because of the failings, the corporate failings within an institution that was there to protect her. They failed to protect her. That is very, very hard to forgive." Mother claims daughter was murdered The case of 10-year-old cancer patient Milly Main became one of the main catalysts for the creation of the judge-led public inquiry. She passed away in 2017 after contracting an infection found in water while recovering from leukaemia treatment. Her mother claims she was murdered. Detectives are examining her death as part of the ongoing investigation. The whistleblower who isn't convinced the hospital is safe today Sky News has interviewed Dr Christine Peters, a prominent consultant microbiologist who still works at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. She was the infection control doctor on site when the building opened and she describes "immediately having concerns about the validation of the building". She risked her career to whistle blow publicly about her concerns when the campus opened, and the ongoing worry she still has. Dr Peters said: "My concerns were very much focused on the potential for there to be fatal infections and that is why we did what we did." The senior clinician describes being "mocked" and "intimidated" when raising the alarm among senior NHS leaders, including her contribution being treated as "irrelevant" at hospital meetings. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted it previously mistreated whistleblowers. When asked by Sky News if deaths and harm may have been avoided if whistleblowers were listened to, Dr Peters replied: "That is my belief. It is an awful thought. It is difficult to prove because there are so many factors involved." Dr Peters was questioned about whether she believed the Glasgow super hospital was safe today, as NHS leaders suggest. She replied: "Clearly everyday thousands of patients are going to that hospital, and my colleagues are brilliant. Do we have the evidence to show us the hospital is safe today? From my personal point of view, I don't have the evidence that satisfies me." When asked to clarify, she said: "I think in terms of specific details, I don't have details to say one way or the other and after 10 years that is not acceptable." The battle between cancer and infection Charmaine Lacock's daughter Paige was two years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia at the Glasgow super hospital. Paige is now 10 but is still living with the consequences of an infection she contracted during her cancer treatment. Ms Lacock told Sky News: "We were told she had a life-threatening infection and that it could go either way. You automatically think my kid is going to die. "So you prepare for the worst. We should have been in a position where we had all our time and energy to fight the cancer." The mother, who lives in Clydebank, said she was met with a culture of denial when she pushed for answers and believes there was a conspiracy to cover up what was really happening. Hospital is safe, says NHS trust… NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises communications failings but has denied a campaign to cover up. A spokeswoman said: "We offer our sincere and unreserved apology to the patients and families affected. "We want to reassure patients and families that the QEUH and RHC are safe today. Ensuring the safe care of our patients is our key priority at all times. "Comprehensive steps have been taken to address past physical defects in the building, and a significant and ongoing programme of maintenance and monitoring is in place. Our staff are committed to providing safe, high-quality care. "In our closing statements we have acknowledged issues with past culture and communication, and we are committed to learn and continue to improve our approach. We have outlined the significant improvements undertaken as an organisation during this time to improve governance and oversight, and that issues are being addressed both proactively and reactively, and in a timely manner." …but 'cover-up' claims persist Karen Stirrat flew her son Caleb to the US for proton beam therapy after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of three. She alleges American doctors revealed the medication her son had been prescribed in Scotland was due to "dirty water" and a "dirty hospital" rather than drugs to deal with the cancer. Ms Stirrat told Sky News about the moment US doctors examined the situation She said: "It was disclosed over there that it (the drugs given in Scotland) wasn't actually part of his chemo regime after all. "We were puzzled. They looked at us flabbergasted, and they said they had to phone Glasgow [for answer]." Karen returned the next day with her husband for answers where she said "the words out the clinician's mouth was 'your dirty water and your dirty hospital'." Ms Stirrat also alleges a "cover-up" and believes it is to protect themselves from "any future prosecutions". Scottish Labour has been pressuring the SNP Scottish government over whether there was pressure from ministers in 2015 to open the hospital before it was ready. First Minister John Swinney rejected the claim.

Two of the movie's British stars, Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, have also made it into the best actor and best actress categories. Here are the nominations from all 24 Oscar categories. Read more: Oscar nominations 2026 live: Sinners breaks record - as Timothee Chalamet makes history Best pictureOne Battle After AnotherSinnersHamnetMarty SupremeFrankensteinSentimental ValueTrain DreamsBugoniaThe Secret AgentF1 Best directorPaul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler - SinnersChloe Zhao - HamnetJosh Safdie - Marty SupremeJoachim Trier - Sentimental Value Best actress in a leading roleJessie Buckley, HamnetRose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouKate Hudson, Song Sung BlueRenate Reinsve, Sentimental ValueEmma Stone, Bugonia Best actor in a leading roleMichael B Jordan - SinnersLeonardo DiCaprio - One Battle After AnotherTimothee Chalamet - Marty SupremeWagner Moura - The Secret AgentEthan Hawke - Blue Moon Best supporting actorStellan Skarsgard - Sentimental ValueBenicio del Toro - One Battle After AnotherSean Penn - One Battle After AnotherJacob Elordi - FrankensteinDelroy Lindo - Sinners Best supporting actressTeyana Taylor - One Battle After AnotherAmy Madigan - WeaponsInga Ibsdotter Lilleaas - Sentimental ValueWunmi Mosaku - SinnersElle Fanning - Sentimental Value Best original screenplaySinnersMarty SupremeSentimental ValueIt Was Just an AccidentBlue Moon Best adapted screenplayOne Battle After AnotherHamnetTrain DreamsBugoniaFrankenstein Best animated short filmButterflyForevergreenThe Girl Who Cried PearlsRetirement PlanThe Three Sisters Best live action short filmButcher's StainA Friend of DorothyJane Austen's Period DramaThe SingersTwo People Exchanging Saliva Best make-up and hairstylingKokuhoFrankeinsteinSinnersThe Smashing MachineThe Ugly Stepsister Best original scoreBugoniaFrankensteinHamnetOne Battle after AnotherSinners Best animated feature filmKPop Demon HuntersZootopia 2ArcoElioLittle Amelie or the Character of Rain Best castingHamnetMarty SupremeOne Battle after AnotherThe Secret AgentSinners Best cinematographyFrankensteinMarty SupremeOne Battle after AnotherSinnersTrain Dreams Best documentary feature filmThe Alabama SolutionCome See Me in the Good LightCutting through RocksMr Nobody against PutinThe Perfect Neighbor Best short filmAll the Empty RoomsArmed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent RenaudChildren No More: Were and Are GoneThe Devil Is BusyPerfectly a Strangeness Best film editingOne Battle After AnotherSinnersMarty SupremeF1: The MovieSentimental Value Best international feature filmBrazil, The Secret AgentFrance, It Was Just an AccidentNorway, Sentimental ValueSpain, SiratTunisia, The Voice of Hind Rajab Best original songDear Me from Diane Warren: RelentlessGolden from KPop Demon HuntersI Lied To You from SinnersSweet Dreams Of Joy from Viva Verdi!Train Dreams from Train Dreams Best costume designHamnetMarty SupremeAvatar: Fire and AshFrankensteinSinners Best production designFrankensteinHamnetMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherSinners Best original soundF1FrankensteinOne Battle after AnotherSinnersSirat Best visual effectsAvatar: Fire and AshF1Jurassic World RebirthThe Lost BusSinners

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Auchinleck Talbot was one thing, Bologna another. But having gone to Italy with a record of scoring seven without reply in his 'third coming' as Celtic boss, O'Neill saw his side add an eighth, and even a ninth goal with 10 men, before the rearguard action began. They could not hold on for the win but were still cheered off by the travelling support. The point keeps hopes of Europa League progress alive. The manner of it might inspire even more belief that O'Neill can continue his remarkable transformation of this team. As it happened | Teams | StatsLive Europa League table Celtic have won 10 of their 12 games under him across these two spells, which is as many as they have won in twice the number of games under anyone else this season. Life has been breathed into their European campaign. The title race is back on too. He still insists he is not enjoying watching the games. "Never have done since I stepped into management." But a bond has been forged with these players that is heartwarming. It was there when he gave his speech upon leaving last time, talking of feeling 23 not 73. Deep in the bowels of the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, he expressed a similar sentiment. "I love being around young people." The good news is that they seem to feel the same way. How else to explain the lengths that they went to in order to cling to this precious point? Auston Trusty celebrated interceptions with as much passion as his improbable goal at the other end of the pitch. Liam Scales threw himself in front of shots as if he enjoyed it. Callum McGregor tracked back to make a desperate challenge. Twelve blocked shots. Daizen Maeda was relentless in his efforts working back. Kieran Tierney headed away cross after cross. Colby Donovan, the teenage defender, more than justified his inclusion. But it was Trusty, in particular, who delivered an extraordinary performance. He made no fewer than 17 clearances just by himself. "He epitomised the spirit of the team. It was colossal." The partnership at the back offers something to build on. "He and Scales have been really great as a defensive two for me in the time I have been here." And doesn't that just strike at the heart of all this, the context that makes Celtic's dramatic improvement in results so fascinating. It was their struggles prior to this, a run of six defeats in eight games, that brought O'Neill back. Scales had been dropped. Wilfried Nancy was a coach widely admired for his intellect, for his fresh tactical theories. His name was whispered in all the right circles as the sort of forward-thinking option who could propel Celtic forward. It did not work out that way for him in Glasgow. There had been bold plans, a dream of ball-playing defenders and high lines. But without a pre-season to make it work, the games just seemed to get in the way. As Mike Tyson never did quite say, everyone has a plan until you lose a cup final to St Mirren. Scottish Premiership games coming up live on Sky SportsGot Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app 📱 Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract 📺 As a result, Celtic's season has begun to feel like a parable about the dangers of overcoaching. They sought someone new but found someone old. The past has become the future, the key to this revival being not Nancy's innovation but O'Neill's clarity. When communicated by a coach of his experience, simplicity can still be the most sophisticated idea of all. The uncertainty that undermined Nancy is gone. Instructions are helping not hindering. Effort coupled with resilience. If O'Neill did Venn diagrams. James Forrest talks of an aura, Luke McCowan of standards. It might seem unfair on coaches trying to build their reputation but the words of some carry more weight than others. For O'Neill, a Celtic legend, the challenge was to use that influence positively. He has done so, infusing this team with a belief that had been lost. "Everybody has a lot of confidence now," says Arne Engels. "I think it is really good that we just stick to the basics again and that we do what we are good at. Then you see everything follows." Many Celtic supporters were unconvinced that these players were capable of playing the football they did in the early stages in Bologna, taking the game to an out-of-form opponent that was, nevertheless, one point off top spot in Serie A in late November. "We looked a decent outfit, played good stuff." That was O'Neill's verdict when the game was 11 apiece. "My own view is that if we stayed with 11 men, we would have won game." But what they did once reduced to 10 said even more about O'Neill's impact. "Results obviously dictate the feel-good factor or lack of it," he said in explanation. "When losing football matches, it is very difficult to garner that spirit but we fought valiantly tonight. I don't think we would have come through that without that spirit." He is right, of course. Celtic are showing far greater resolve now. They will need more of it at Hearts on Sunday, especially after these exertions. "We just have to recover the best we can," said O'Neill, later adding: "All my thoughts turn to that on the way home." On the face of it, that examination becomes more difficult as a result of this one, so much did Celtic put into the game. But the supporters here to witness it will fly home emboldened, surely the players too. Pride restored, momentum is with them now.