The Celts Confront the “Policemen”
Today, Celtic players clinched their 55th Scottish championship title by triumphing over Dundee United with a 5-0 victory on the road during the 34th round of matches, with four rounds remaining in the season.
The Glasgow squad initially took the lead thanks to an own goal from Ryan Strain in the 30th minute. This was followed by two goals from Nicholas Coon in the 38th minute and during the stoppage time of the first half, along with two additional goals from Adam Ajda in the 47th and 58th minutes.
Currently, Celtic holds an 18-point advantage and a game in hand over their closest rivals, Rangers.
With this win, Celtic has matched their city rivals Rangers in terms of total titles, each having won 55.
This marks Celtic’s 13th title in the last 14 seasons, and their fourth consecutive victory in the championship.
James Forrest, a key player for Celtic, has now become the most decorated player in the club’s history, having secured 26 trophies.
In addition to their championship title, Celtic secured the League Cup this season, and they are on track for a treble, with the FA Cup final against Aberdeen set for May 24. This could result in their sixth treble in the last nine years.
Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, has ascended to become the third most decorated manager in the club’s history, with 11 trophies, following in the footsteps of Willie Mailly with 30 and Jock Stein with 25 trophies.
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