Celtic are entering one of the most pivotal two-week stretches in recent memory, and legendary manager Martin O'Neill isn't shy about where his attention will be fixed this Monday night. Speaking ahead of Celtic's trip to Easter Road to face Hibernian, O'Neill revealed he'll be glued to the screen as Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle—and he's not pretending otherwise.

With his trademark bluntness, O'Neill dismissed the notion that managers should downplay the importance of these matches. "I know some managers say, 'Oh well, don't bother, they'll go for a walk or do something,'" he said. "No, I'm glued to it. Don't you worry, I'll be there." He admitted he's torn on which result would benefit Celtic most, but made it clear that the Hoops' own performance comes first. "If you're asking who I'm cheering on, I have no idea," he joked. "I might not go that far—cheering Rangers on for a goal!"

O'Neill's logic is straightforward: Celtic must focus on winning their own matches, and the rest will fall into place. Right now, the Scottish Premiership table is as tight as it gets. Hearts sit top, three points clear of second-place Celtic, with Rangers just one point further back in third. With only four games remaining, all three teams are still very much in the hunt—making every result crucial.

Adding to the drama, Celtic recently booked their spot in the Scottish Cup final after a dominant 6-2 thrashing of St Mirren. That keeps their dream of a domestic double alive—a feat that seemed almost unthinkable just a few months ago. As O'Neill noted, "Depending on how we do, if we don't win the game or lose the match, that becomes a different thought process. But at the end of it all, of course I'll be watching because we have to play those teams."

For Celtic fans, the message is clear: control what you can control, and let the rest sort itself out. But with O'Neill watching from the sidelines, you can bet he'll have his eyes wide open for every twist and turn.