Martin O’Neill faced the written press on Wednesday with Celtic still light on January reinforcements and another European night looming. 1 of 6Since O’Neill arrived, Tomas Cvancara has been the only addition made under his watch. That reality has fed a familiar narrative around the board’s backing, especially with clear needs still visible in wide areas and central defence. Against that backdrop, O’Neill’s words ahead of Utrecht carried weight because they addressed the process rather than hiding from it. If Celtic emerge from this window with reinforcements who can contribute straight away, the delay will be forgotten quickly.