Ange Postecoglou warns Celtic stars there will be no Hearts 'red carpet' as he reveals Steven Naismith admiration

Ange Postecoglou has spoken of his admiration for Steven Naismith’s no-nonsense approach to life as Hearts boss as the Celtic gaffer admitted they will have to work for two-in-a-row - because there is no chance of the Gorgie side ‘rolling out the red carpet’.

The experience Parkhead gaffer is up against a rookie in Naismith after the Jambos man succeeded axed Robbie Neilson. Naismith wasted no time in making his mark as he binned veteran Robert Snodgrass and Postecoglou likes the way the former Scotland international has gone about his business.

Celtic need a win on Sunday to claim their second Scottish Premiership crown under Postecoglou this weekend - otherwise they could be forced to go to Ibrox a week later to seal the deal, assuming Rangers beat Aberdeen at home on Sunday - and Postecoglou knows they will be made to work for it.

But he told Sky Sports: “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