BHOYS BEST IN BUBBLE

LUKE McCOWAN is adamant Celtic must be bubble Bhoys and block out the chaotic off-field noise engulfing the club.

- BY CRAIG SWAN

Callum McGregor's injury-time winner against St Mirren on Saturday ensured happiness on the park.

Hearts' slip-up at Pittodrie - leaving the champs just four points behind - was also a boost.

But off-the-pitch disharmony between fans and club chiefs is at epic levels with an AGM abandoned prior to Paisley due to the civil war. Interim manager Martin O'Neill admitted after the 1-0 weekend win that fan fury isn't helping the unit on the pitch. McCowan, above, is fully aware of the situation but also clear the squad simply cannot afford to be distracted from their missions and must keep outside factors at bay.

Asked about going into a bubble mentality, he said: "Aye, I mean, you have to. I think, regardless, as I said, it's a massive club.