Celtic manager Martin O'Neill was left unsure about his team's performance after a 1-0 win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. Despite extending their unbeaten league run to six games, O'Neill admitted the team is "still well short of it," suggesting that the victory was not as convincing as the result might indicate. The match saw O'Neill make five changes to his starting lineup, including debuts for several players and recalls for others, as he tested different options in his squad. Among the notable changes was the debut of Sam Johnstone, a goalkeeper on loan from Wolves, as well as appearances from midfielder Oliver Sorensen and centre-back Dane Murray. Winger Sebastian Tounekti and striker Kasper Hogh were also brought back into the team. O'Neill decided to leave out Camilo Duran, a Colombian forward who has performed well this season, despite the manager's acknowledgment of his strong work rate and pressing ability. Duran was substituted on in the final minutes and received praise from O'Neill, who suggested that the decision to leave him out was a test of the team's ability to function without him, though he hinted it might not be a tactic he would repeat. The absence of South Korea’s Yang Hyun-jun, who is competing in the Asian Games, also impacted the team's dynamics. Tounekti, who replaced Yang, faced criticism from former Scotland international James McFadden, who felt the winger was too cautious and often found himself in dangerous positions that limited his effectiveness. McFadden noted that Tounekti's approach lacked the risk-taking needed to make an impact on the wing. James Forrest, who scored the only goal of the game, was praised for his performance. He provided several dangerous crosses and was suggested by McFadden to start in Celtic's upcoming match against Rangers. However, despite his efforts, no goals came from his crosses. O'Neill also expressed concerns about the depth of his squad, acknowledging that while the team has the potential to handle a demanding schedule, including a Europa League match and a double-header against Rangers, the current depth may not be sufficient. He emphasized the need for patience as the squad continues to develop and the importance of maintaining a strong position in the league.