CELTIC boss Ange Postecoglou isnt expecting an easy game as the team travels to Tynecastle this weekend.
A win would be enough for the Hoops to secure the league, regardless of what happens at Ibrox at 3 pm.
However, while Postecoglou has said that it’ll be the same process heading into the match, he’s admitted that it’s only natural for the players to get excited at the prospect of winning the league.
But it won’t be plain sailing for the side, with Heartss also aiming to get some points to fight for third spot.
Looking ahead to the match, the Celtic boss said: [Live on Sky Sports]
“The process stays the same but they’re human beings and know what’s on the line. Naturally, they get excited about the prospect of achieving what we’re close to doing. My words and the way we work is more about making sure within that context we understand there are ore principles we need to bring to the game.
“The good thing is it’s in our hands because sometimes when you’re relying on other results it can get a bit tricky but with this one we know the outcome is in our hands. We’ve had a good weekend of training after last weekend’s result and the boys are looking forward to it.
“It’s going to be a tough game. Every game has meaning and Hearts won’t roll out a red carpet for us. They’ll try and make it tough but at the same time it’s the way you want to win it – you want to earn it. We were in this situation last year and the more you’re in it, you play the big games, you understand as much as there’s hype and excitement about it, it still comes down to us keeping our heads clear and playing our football.
“It’s always a tough and entertaining game at Tynecastle. The crowd get behind them, it’s a great atmosphere. Steven Naismith has come in and people I’ve spoken to about him speak very highly of him. I like the way he’s gone about it, he’s very clear in the press about the way he wants to set up his team and wants to achieve and they’re playing for European football as well. You don’t get given anything at Tynecastle so if we want to be champions come the end of the game then we need to earn it.
“If people are new in the game then see how they go about it. I like the way he’s gone about it. He hasn’t rolled out the normal stuff you hear from managers taking over. It’s his first steps in management so we’ll see how it goes.”
The last time Celtic visited Hearts in the league, it was an end to end game, with Celtic emerging 4-3 winners.
A Greg Taylor goal secured the three points for the Hoops, after he replaced Alexandro Bernabei.
It’s set to be another exciting match in the capital.
