But the Hoops shotstopper insists his teammates won’t allow themselves to be distracted by the off-field issues. The travelling support made their voices loud and clear at Pittodrie as they protested against the club’s hierarchy following an underwhelming January transfer window. Brendan Rodgers admitted the champions could’ve been “braver” in the market and punters unfurled a banner before and after the 1-1 draw with managerless Aberdeen which read: “Celtic board – on your heads be it.”
Fans also chanted “sack the board” and called for chairman Peter Lawwell to walk away after the league leaders dropped more points in the title race, handing Rangers the chance to leapfrop them at the top of the league on Tuesday night – 24 hours before Celtic visit Easter Road. Goalkeeper Hart, 36, understands the fans’ frustrations but the vice-captain says the Parkhead side’s full focus is on the pitch.
He said: “It’s not a distraction for the players, not at all. We see it, there is no getting away from it – it was a decent-sized banner! But that’s for the support and that’s what they need to work out. As players, we stay focused and the management team and staff have a job to do. And we’re fully focused on that.
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