Hearts vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates as champions look to kick of Gorgie 2 in a row title party
A season of utter domination from Celtic will culminate in title glory if they defeat Hearts at Tynecastle.
It's been evident from the get go Ange Postecoglou's mantra of never stopping was of substance and anything but a catchy soundbite. The champions have been relentless and have only dropped points in three of their 33 Scottish Premiership games so far this season – complete ownership and the rest have been left in their dust.
Hearts will be anything but generous hosts, however, as they know a result against the champions elect will breathe new life into their pursuit of third place and guaranteed European group stage football next season. Steven Naismith believes it's on but is also keenly aware his Jambos must land some heavy blows to make it happen.
And Celtic are used to rolling with the punches in Gorgie – a pair of thrilling wins settled by a single goal in the league since Postecoglou lost his first game in charge. He means it when he insists Celtic will have to be at their best to win.
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Steven Naismith has revealed getting text advice from Scotland boss Steve Clarke is helping him as Hearts gaffer.
Naismith is in interim charge at Tynecastle following Robbie Neilson’s sacking and steered Hearts to a 6-1 win over Ross County last time out. Naismith is also one of Clarke’s assistant coaches alongside John Carver as we bid to reach Euro 2024.
And the 36-year-old is pleased the national boss has been a constant source of support since he agreed to become Hearts caretaker.
That has been the biggest thing (experience of