Martin O'Neill admits he'll be riding a wave of nerves, excitement, and raw emotion as he leads Celtic into today's monumental title decider at Celtic Park. With the Scottish Premiership trophy hanging in the balance, the Hoops know that a victory over Hearts will seal the league crown—and a packed Paradise is ready to roar them home.

Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV ahead of the high-stakes clash, the manager opened up about the magnitude of the occasion, the team's remarkable journey to this point, and the incredible bond with the fans that has fueled their charge. "Nervousness, excitement, a feeling that the game means something," O'Neill said. "The match has a meaning because of Wednesday night, and just a full house at the stadium with people together—just like it was against Rangers last week."

The gaffer also reflected on the dramatic turnaround since that painful defeat at Tannadice, a moment that forced Celtic to win every remaining league game to stay in the title race. Since then, the champions have shown grit, resilience, and relentless consistency—setting up one final, unforgettable push in front of the green and white faithful. "It's been a terrific run, there's no question about it, but we've had to find ourselves in front at the end of each game. That hasn't been easy," O'Neill added. "The togetherness over the last number of weeks has been magnificent. Maybe sometimes the fans don't even realise they've actually pulled the team over the line."

As kickoff approaches, all eyes are on Celtic Park for what promises to be a dramatic afternoon of football. With the title on the line and the fans ready to play their part, O'Neill's men are determined to finish the job. Watch the full interview now on Celtic TV as the manager previews today's title decider against Hearts.

Match Details: Celtic vs. Heart of Midlothian | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Kickoff: 12:30 PM