Fans were stunned by David Martindale’s post-match interview, as he angrily called out names following the 3–0 loss to Celtic . ‘It’s terrible,’

Celtic Park witnessed another routine victory for the champions, but it was Livingston head coach David Martindale’s fiery post-match interview that stole the headlines. Following a 3–0 defeat to Celtic, in which his side were second-best throughout, Martindale delivered an angry tirade, naming names and describing the performance as “terrible.”

The loss came courtesy of a second-half Celtic surge, with B. Nygren scoring twice (47’, 71’) before J. Kenny added a third in the 76th minute to wrap up the points. For Celtic, it was another strong showing at home; for Livingston, it was a night that may linger long beyond the final whistle.

The first half saw Celtic dominate possession without finding the breakthrough. Livingston defended deep, limiting space, and tried to frustrate the hosts. While Brendan Rodgers’ men pushed forward, chances were squandered, and the scoreline remained goalless at the interval.

That all changed two minutes after the restart. In the 47th minute, B. Nygren finally broke the deadlock. A swift Celtic move down the right ended with Nygren pouncing on a loose ball inside the box, rifling it into the net to send the home crowd into raptures.

Livingston struggled to recover, and their resistance was broken again in the 71st minute. Once more, it was Nygren who did the damage. Picking up the ball on the edge of the penalty area, he curled a precise finish beyond the goalkeeper for his second of the night.

Just five minutes later, Celtic sealed the win. J. Kenny rose highest from a corner in the 76th minute to head home the third, confirming a commanding victory for the Hoops.

Martindale’s Fiery Outburst

If the scoreline was disappointing for Livingston, the real shock came after the match. Speaking to reporters, Martindale cut a frustrated and angry figure.

“Some of the boys let themselves and the club down today,” he said. “I’m not going to stand here and protect them. I’ll name names if I have to. If you don’t put the work in, if you don’t fight, then you don’t deserve to wear the shirt. It’s terrible.

“Today wasn’t about football it was about officials bending everything in Celtic’s favor.  Every big call went their way, and it kills the integrity of the game. My players were fighting uphill, not just against Celtic, but against refereeing decisions that manipulated the match completely.”

His blunt words stunned both journalists and fans, who were unaccustomed to such a public dressing-down. The coach’s fury was clearly aimed at certain individuals in his squad, and his threat to “name names” raised eyebrows across Scottish football.

Fan Reaction

Celtic fans, delighted with the result, reacted with a mix of surprise and amusement to Martindale’s outburst. On social media, comments flooded in:

• ️ “Martindale just went nuclear on his own players. Brutal stuff.”
• ️ “We battered them, but his interview will be the headline.”
• ️ “He basically threw his whole team under the bus live on TV.”

Livingston supporters were more divided. Some praised their manager for demanding higher standards, while others worried that such public criticism could harm squad morale.

For Celtic, the victory was another step in their relentless pursuit of the Premiership title. Rodgers’ men looked sharp, patient, and clinical when it mattered most. The brace from Nygren and Kenny’s header underlined their attacking depth, while the clean sheet showed defensive stability.

With fixtures piling up, Celtic will take confidence from a professional display that eventually wore down stubborn resistance. Their control of the match never looked in doubt, and their finishing quality ultimately made the difference.

For Livingston, however, the picture looks more concerning. Defeat leaves them stuck in the lower half of the table, with pressure mounting to pick up points in upcoming fixtures. Martindale’s furious reaction suggests he sees deeper issues than just a gap in quality.

The coming weeks will be crucial. The players must now respond to their manager’s demands, showing fight and character to recover from both the defeat and the scathing public criticism.

At Celtic Park, the champions extended their dominance with a comfortable 3–0 win, thanks to goals from B. Nygren (47’, 71’) and J. Kenny (76’). Yet the story of the evening belonged to Livingston’s manager.

Martindale’s explosive interview, in which he openly called out his players and branded the performance “terrible,” left fans and pundits stunned. Whether his words spark a reaction or deepen the crisis remains to be seen but one thing is clear: Celtic celebrated, while Livingston left Glasgow with more questions than answers.