ANGE POSTECOGLOU has remained cool whenever he's been quizzed on Celtic closing in on the title.

It has become a mantra of the Celtic boss and all within the dressing room at Parkhead to take things one game at a time.

Now, Celtic are nine points clear at the top with a huge goal difference advantage meaning should Rangers drop points against Dundee United then the Hoops will be champions.

If Rangers win, then Celtic taking even a solitary point from their last two games would mathematically end the title race with the title already all but sealed.

After the 4-1 win over Hearts Postecoglou was quizzed on whether he'd rather win the title tomorrow through Rangers dropping points or wait to do it in their own match.

Postecoglou offered an on-air jibe in the awkward exchange on BBC Sportsound as he insisted the question made winning a championship "feel like a downer".

The Celtic boss was asked: "Do you have a preference? Rangers could drop points tomorrow and that's it done. 

"But, of course, you could win it with thousands of your fans in the stadium at Tannadice midweek."

And he responded: "Only you could make winning a championship feel like a downer.

"No mate, any way it comes, I'll take it. Thank you."