**Celtic Must Wake Up to Reality of Scottish Football - O'Neill** As the Scottish football season heats up, Celtic's interim manager Martin O'Neill has sounded a warning to the club - it's time to wake up and face the reality of the challenging competition. The Bhoys, currently second in the league table, are still five points behind their arch-rivals Rangers, with a lot to prove in the remaining matches. Speaking ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final tie against Rangers at Ibrox, O'Neill emphasized that the team's season should be a wake-up call for the club. The Celtic gaffer pointed out that in recent years, the team has enjoyed a relatively easy ride, often coasting to victories in the final stages of the season. However, this season is different, and the genuine threats from other teams, including Rangers and Aberdeen, should serve as a reminder of the competitive nature of Scottish football. In a nod to Nigerian football fans, you could say that Celtic's recent dominance has been similar to the way some Nigerian clubs, like Enyimba and Kano Pillars, have enjoyed a stranglehold on the NPFL in the past. But just as those teams have faced stiff competition from other Nigerian clubs, Celtic must now contend with the likes of Rangers and Aberdeen, who are pushing them to their limits. O'Neill's comments are a timely reminder that even the biggest names in Nigerian football, like the Super Eagles, must stay alert and focused to stay ahead of the competition. Similarly, Celtic must wake up to the reality of the Scottish football landscape and work harder to achieve their goals. With the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie against Rangers just around the corner, O'Neill's words are a call to action for the Celtic players to rise to the challenge and prove themselves against their fierce rivals.