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Martin OāNeill Makes A Big Claim Regarding Rangers Against Hearts: Can Celtic Actually Win The Title?
Celtic are moving into one of the most telling fortnights in years, and Martin OāNeill isnāt hiding where heāll be looking this Monday night. Speaking before Celticās game at Easter Road against Hibs, OāNeill told reporters heāll be watching Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle on Monday with a very close eye.
He didnāt mince words, saying he has no time for managers who act like these games donāt matter. With his usual bluntness, he admitted heās not sure which result he actually wants, since Celticās own performance comes first and changes the whole outlook.
He joked that he wouldnāt go as far as cheering for a Rangers goal, but he certainly didnāt deny heād be glued to the TV. OāNeillās point was simple, and that Celtic need to focus on winning their own matches, and the rest will take care of itself.
Right now, Hearts are top of the Premiership by three points over second-placed Celtic, with Rangers just one point further back in third, meaning all three teams are still in the hunt with four games left. Meanwhile, Celtic secured a spot in the Scottish Cup final after thumping St Mirren 6-2, keeping the dream of a domestic double alive, which is something that seemed almost impossible only a few months ago.
He said: (TCW), āYeah, yeah. I know that some managers say, oh well, donāt bother, theyāll go for a walk or do something. No, Iām glued to it.
Martin OāNeill stated that he will be closely watching the Rangers vs. Hearts match, emphasizing its significance for Celtic's title hopes.
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āDonāt you worry, Iāll be there. If youāre asking who Iām cheering on, I have no idea. Donāt even ask, I have no idea.
āDepending on how we do, I might, if we donāt win the game or lose the match, that becomes a different thought process, but at the end of it all, yeah, of course Iāll be watching because we have to play those teams.
āI might not go that far (cheering Rangers on for a goal)!ā
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND ā MARCH 14: Celtic manager Martin OāNeil arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Motherwell at Celtic Park on March 14, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The straightforward answer is: likely not, though the league has seen weirder things happen. Celtic have lost both games against Hearts in the league this season and havenāt beaten Rangers in the league either. Chris Sutton, a Celtic legend himself, admitted heās sceptical that OāNeillās men can win their last four games and even wondered if theyād get past Hibs.
Those are tough words to hear, especially coming from a former player who wants to see the club do well. The title-winning experience OāNeill has, along with the grit Callum McGregor talks about, is huge in a race this close. Still, the fact that Celtic havenāt beaten either side above them all year is a massive flaw that momentum alone canāt fix.
Rangers come to Celtic Park on May 10, and Hearts arrive for the final day on May 16. This means Celtic have to beat the two teams they have struggled with all season, one after the other, to win the league. Itās a massive task, and Celtic fans deserve the truth about how difficult those odds really are.
The table shows Celtic are behind, but the vibe in the dressing room says something else. McGregor believes that getting through a season of three different managers, fan protests, and constant injuries while still being in contention shows what the squad is made of. OāNeill settled things down just when they were needed. Celtic finish the season at home, and Parkhead is still their biggest edge going into the final two weeks that will decide their season.