Celtic can bounce bounce back from defeat in Hearts visit

Although, the Norwegian coach has remained defiant and is still on course for a silverware treble this season, with club captain, who is currently sidelined with an injury, backing his manager as the man to guide Celtic to further success long-term.

“It’s very harsh,” stated Brown regarding the fans’ petition raised against Deila. “We are top of the league, we are a point clear of Aberdeen who are having a good season. We are still in both domestic cups.

“He will get the best out of the bunch of lads…”

“Yeah, we were disappointed with Europe but there is nothing we can do about that now. We just have to concentrate on the three tournaments that we are in.

“You use your squad, you use your players and the manager will do that wisely. He will get the best out of the bunch of lads that is there just now.

“Do I understand the frustration of the fans? You are never everyone’s cup of tea. I’m not. At the end of the day, we just have to win games and that’s what we will try to do.”

Hearts hold threat to Hoops

Robbie Neilson’s hosts pose a genuine threat to the travelling Bhoys and are 17/4 to inflict further misery on the champions with another home triumph.

Hearts may have dropped well off the pace for the title in third position, but they possess enough quality to give Deila concern, with in-form Swedish striker Osman Sow 9/4 to tuck away his seventh league goal anytime. In the absence of aggressive Spaniard Juanma, who is serving a suspension, former Crystal Palace misfit Sow can be relied upon instead.

Although, Celtic hold brilliant firepower, with Leigh Griffiths 10/3 to open proceedings after recently signing a new long-term contract with the Glasgow giants, while former West Ham United frontman Carlton Cole is evens to strike anytime.

The home outfit will look to stifle Celtic further in their latest match-up, while the Bhoys are battling to maintain a slender lead over Aberdeen during this intriguing Scottish Premiership season.

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Coral’s top tip: Back Celtic’s main marksman Leigh Griffiths to open the scoring at 10/3.