There's no bull**** with Martin and that's refreshing in modern football

Schmeichel insists he and Celts pals learned lot from legendary boss

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

NO nonsense and definitely no bull either.

Kasper Schmeichel reckons Martin O'Neill has been exactly what was required in Celtic's hour of need.

The great Dane admitted it's been a turbulent campaign for the Hoops with the setback of the Champions League exit and the bitter bust-up between Brendan Rodgers and the club's board.

At one point it seemed the season was heading down the tubes with no gaffer and Hearts heading over the horizon in the Premiership.

There were eyebrows raised when O'Neill stepped in. His status as a club legend wasn't in doubt.

But there were questions whether a 73-year-old who hadn't been in the dugout for more than six years would be the answer to Celtic's dressing room problems.

The response has been emphatic. O'Neill is preparing to sign off after Dundee tomorrow night to make way for Wilfried Nancy - and the Northern Irishman could hardly have done more.

Six wins out of seven including a perfect five out of five domestically - has fired Celts back towards the top of the table, into the Premier Sports Cup Final and back in the mix to get to the Europa League knockout stages.

Schmeichel has pretty much seen it all after more than 20 years in the game but he admitted O'Neill's style has been a breath of fresh air.

He said: “Ilove the oldschool approach to football. I think when you can get a good blend, a good balance, you've got something good.

“And I feel like he’s brought that balance.

“Tt very much suits the kind of personality I have as well when it comes to football. It’s been an enjoyable time.