O'Neill reiterates support for Trusty as Celtic boss slams McAvennie's comments about defender's absence

Martin O'Neill has stressed that Auston Trusty has the full backing of everyone at Celtic — after describing Frank McAvennie’s comments about the defender’s ongoing absence as being ‘in poor taste’. Speaking on his Let me be Frank podcast this week, former Parkhead striker McAvennie questioned why Trusty wasn’t back playing — describing it as ‘nonsense’ perpetuated by ‘the woke brigade’. ‘I’ve got every respect for that, but how long do you want off?’ McAvennie said. ‘Martin (O’Neill) says he’s away to celebrate the life of his dad. ‘It’s the woke brigade now, isn’t it? It’s nonsense.