Source: Team_Talk
No need for rousing speech - Strach
The SPL champions are just two goals ahead of Old Firm rivals Rangers with two games remaining, the match against Hibs followed by the last day visit of Hearts.
Strachan, who confirmed he has made a bid for 18-year-old Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy, believes his players are well aware of the prize at stake.
"We are at the stage where you hardly have to do one," he said.
"I hardly did one at Ibrox last week and very little the other night (against Dundee United).
"You are at the stage where you know who you are playing against and there is nothing new tactically that you can spring on anybody.
"You might change the personnel but basically you stay the same.
"I have done many motivational speeches which I thought were fantastic and had the dressing room buzzing, and then went out and got beat.
"So there are times when you just have to leave it or keep it to the minimum - and the time is now."
The former Southampton and Coventry manager expects Hibs to be as up for the game as they were against Rangers at Easter Road in midweek when they drew 1-1 to dent the title aspirations of the Ibrox men.
However, with three titles in the last three seasons, Strachan is confident he has the players who can cope with the pressure.
"Every team that plays against the Old Firm raises their game," the Celtic boss said.
"When the Old Firm come along the circus come to town, with regards the media.
"The build-up is greater and players are only human, they enjoy that sort of thing.
"People tend to up the tempo, that's for sure.
"But we have the characters who have been over the course.
"The title race last year was close. I don't think you can get any closer.
"It's close this season as well.
"It's exciting for everybody and it keeps the fans, players and media ticking over."
