CAPTAIN MARK O’HARA IS GOING VIRAL ACROSS SCOTLAND AFTER HIS POST-MATCH COMMENTS AS ST. MIRREN 3:1 VICTORY HUMBLES CELTIC COMPLETELY
St Mirren captain Mark O’Hara has become one of the most talked-about figures in Scottish football after his emotional and controversial post-match comments following his side’s emphatic 3–1 victory over Celtic in the League Cup final. What began as a historic triumph for St Mirren quickly escalated into a viral moment as O’Hara spoke with rare bluntness about Celtic, their conduct, and the fallout at full time.
The midfielder, who led by example throughout the final, was central to St Mirren’s composure and authority. Mirren sealed a famous win, leaving Celtic stunned and their supporters furious. But it was O’Hara’s words after the match that truly ignited online debate.
Speaking shortly after the final whistle, the St Mirren captain appeared calm at first before deciding to address what he described as unsportsmanlike behaviour from Celtic players.
“I don’t like to talk about Celtic,” O’Hara said. “I really don’t. But today, I will.”
That opening alone was enough to send social media into meltdown. What followed ensured the interview would be replayed and debated across Scotland.
“They were left exposed,” O’Hara continued. “Not just tactically, but mentally. When the pressure came, you could see it. That’s not what you expect from a team like Celtic.”
The strongest reaction came when O’Hara spoke about an incident at full time that, according to him, summed up the night.
“It’s a shame,” he said. “A real shame. A team with that history, and a captain who refuses to shake my hand after losing. That tells you everything.”
While O’Hara did not name names, the implication was clear, and the comment instantly became one of the most shared clips of the evening. Supporters from across the country weighed in, with many praising the St Mirren captain for his honesty, while others accused him of rubbing salt into Celtic’s wounds.
O’Hara later expanded on his point, insisting his comments were not about gloating, but about standards.
“Win or lose, there’s a way to behave,” he said. “We respect the game. We respect opponents. Tonight, we showed that on the pitch and off it. Not everyone did.”
For St Mirren fans, O’Hara’s words only reinforced his status as a leader. The captain has long been admired for his work rate and discipline, but this moment showcased his willingness to speak up for his teammates after what he described as a bruising and emotionally charged final.
“Celtic tried to intimidate us,” O’Hara added. “That happens. Big teams do it. But when it doesn’t work, you have to accept it. We didn’t get robbed. We earned this.”
The reaction online was instant. Clips of the interview spread rapidly, with fans describing the comments as “brutal”, “iconic”, and “fearless”. Some Celtic supporters admitted the words hurt more than the result itself, seeing them as a public dismantling of a club already under intense scrutiny.
Others, however, felt O’Hara crossed a line, arguing that emotions were running high and that post-match comments should focus on celebration rather than criticism. Still, even critics acknowledged the interview reflected the raw tension of a final that had clearly left scars.
From a footballing perspective, O’Hara’s comments also underlined how comprehensively St Mirren outplayed Celtic. Fraser’s early goal set the tone, and Ayunga’s clinical finishing in the second half exposed defensive and mental frailties that have troubled Celtic throughout the season. St Mirren were organised, disciplined, and ruthless, while Celtic struggled to cope with intensity and belief.
For O’Hara, the victory was about more than lifting a trophy.
“This group has been questioned all season,” he said. “People said we couldn’t do it, couldn’t handle the stage. Tonight, we answered that.”
As celebrations continued, it became clear that O’Hara’s interview would be remembered alongside the result itself. Not for provocation alone, but for what it represented. A smaller club standing tall, a captain defending his team’s integrity, and a reminder that reputation counts for little once the whistle blows.
Whether his words will have consequences remains to be seen. What is certain is that Mark O’Hara’s post-match comments have etched themselves into the narrative of this League Cup final. For St Mirren supporters, they symbolise pride and belief. For Celtic, they serve as another painful reminder of a night when nothing went right, on or off the pitch.
