Celtic fans send clear message to Martin O’Neill after Kelechi Iheanacho’s St Mirren double

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Mon 20 April 2026 9:06, UK Celtic fans are all in agreement about Kelechi Iheanacho following his brace in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.The Hoops were taken to extra-time at Hampden Park after letting a two-goal lead slip against St Mirren, but they prevailed to win 6-2.It means Martin O’Neill’s side progress to the Scottish Cup final where they will be strong favourites against Championship side Dunfermline.Iheanacho came on as a late substitute and scored twice in six hectic minutes, where Celtic ruthlessly dismissed of the Buddies.Celtic could win a league and cup double despite a turbulent season on and off the pitch, although they remain outsiders in the Scottish Premiership title race. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Kelechi Iheanacho ‘has to start every game’ after St Mirren displayIheanacho has had a frustrating season at Celtic, which has been disrupted by injuries, but he now has three goals in three games for the club.The 29-year-old was only handed a one-year deal when he joined the club under Brendan Rodgers, and he is fighting to remain in Glasgow next season.Appearances8Goals3Expected Goals4.18Shots18Big Chances Created3Kelechi Iheanacho’s 2025-26 stats for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.Celtic have struggled up-front all season, with the loan signings of Junior Adamu and Tomas Cvancara having not worked out.It is clear that Celtic fans believe Iheanacho is the best option available to O’Neill, and supporters want the striker to be starting every game between now and the end of the season.Kelechi Iheanacho must start games from now on.— Stacey Devlin (@StaceyDevlinx) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Iheanacho must start every game now…in martin we trust HH 🍀— coyle (@Stefmeister1888) April 19, 2026 View Tweet If Celtic want to win the league, Iheanacho has to be the striker— KyogoCartel🇵🇸 (@KyogoCartel) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Say what you want about Iheanacho but when he gets his minutes on the pitch he fights for every second in our jerseyGot to be given more game time— shannon 🍀 (@shannonxleeM) April 19, 2026 View Tweet No doubt for me that Forrest and iheanacho should start every game from now until the end of the season, Yang drops out along with Tounekti #Celtic— Tommybhoy79🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽ (@ruchillbhoy79) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Iheanacho starts for the rest of the season now surely?

Might now get 90 out him but he does something our other strikers don’t – he shoots.— Kev Ryan (@KevinRyan85) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Iheanacho has to start every game, I would rather try and win a game in the first 60 mins rather than having to bring him on to win or rescue a game in the last 20 mins— Andy (@andyc85) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Iheanacho showing the difference of a recognised striker. Has to start every possible game from here.— 🍀 (@GlasgowGandW) April 19, 2026 View Tweet Celtic eye up attacking additions amid interest in starCeltic are already preparing for the summer transfer window despite not having yet confirmed their permanent manager for next season.A decision will have to be made on Iheanacho’s future, although a new striker is likely to be signed either way to bolster the attack.That could be made more vital given Premier League interest in Benjamin Nygren, as revealed by Football Insider, amid his fine goal-scoring form across his first campaign in Scotland.A new winger could also be on the club’s radar, although the return of Jota from a long-term injury will be a welcome boost ahead of next season.Any transfer activity will be shaped by Celtic’s end to this season, with Champions League qualification on the line as well as the Scottish Premiership title.