Joe Hart can be Celtic title X-factor as former shot stopper claims Premiership win would be a 'walk in the park'

Joe Hart played a key role in the winning of the most nerve-shredding and dramatic English Premier League title triumph.

As far as Allen McKnight is concerned, replicating that success in Scotland could be like a walk in the Celtic Park for the chilled-out Hoops No.1.

Hart went tearing around the Etihad in celebration after Sergio Aguero’s unforgettable stoppage-time winner against QPR gave Manchester City league glory.

It’s almost 10 years from that famous victory and, now a veteran, the keeper is in the teeth of another potentially-titanic flag battle.

With such experience in the bag, McKnight is convinced Hart will be a calming influence in the camp in the race for this term’s title which will reach fever pitch in Sunday’s clash against Rangers at Ibrox.

The former Celtic shotstopper said: “I would think Joe is looking forward to every game and looking to have a challenge in every game. He’ll want teams coming onto Celtic and being there to help.

“When you have played in the English Premier League and you manage to win it, I don’t think there are many higher hurdles to jump.

“When you don’t just win an English Premier League, but win one in that fashion, you would be able to handle just about anything.

“It’s not disrespectful to the Scottish Premiership and I’m sure he is loving being part of a huge club and being in there fighting for medals, but I’m sure Joe is finding it within his grasp.

“Having been through some of those experiences, it’s maybe even a walk in the park.”

Hart has proved an outstanding signing for Ange Postecoglou.

Snapped up on a three-year deal last August, the former England ace has registered 16 clean sheets in 28 top-flight games as his team have charged to the summit.

Hart has proved