Martin O'Neill made a sharp admission about Hearts before replacing Rodgers.

Situation at Celtic before the coach change

According to The Sun: Martin O'Neill faced criticism from Celtic fans after his remarks about Hearts, just hours before his appointment as head coach. Brendan Rodgers left the team when Celtic found themselves eight points behind competitors in the Scottish Premiership title race - the Hearts team.

In the last match under O'Neill's management, the team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hearts, leading to a tense atmosphere at the club.

“This is a presence in the stands that everyone understands, and at least a small part of us can go out and do our job.”

Now they are hopeful about how the new coach can turn the situation around for the better. Fans and players hope that with O'Neill's arrival, the team can regain their strength and return to the title race.