Martin O'Neill said the return of the Green Brigade after their suspension lift will give Celtic a lift in the title race. The Scottish FA has appointed Mark Blackbourne to probe disorder from the March Cup quarter‑final. Celtic face summer transfer debates, managerial chatter and safety concerns that have rattled the board in the club.

Celtic head into Saturday’s match three points behind leaders Hearts and two behind Rangers. Goal difference sits worse than both rivals, but O'Neill insists the end‑of‑season picture is still open. He added that a proper conversation with the club should happen once the season’s final chapters close for the fans and the team to decide.

Injury news bites Celtic: loan right‑back Julian Araujo suffered a hamstring relapse after returning to Bournemouth and will miss the rest of the campaign, potentially the World Cup for Mexico. Colby Donovan also sits out two weeks, while Alistair Johnston may return next weekend after a long lay‑off for the team to recover and perform.

With the Green Brigade’s return, Celtic hopes the energy will translate into wins at home. O'Neill’s comments come amid a tense board‑support split over transfers and safety, while the club’s narrow points gap to Hearts and Rangers keeps the title race tight. The season’s final stretch will decide the outcome for the fans and the club to seize the championship.