Celtic are Scottish Premiership champions for a third successive season; they secured title with 5-0 win at Kilmarnock; Brendan Rodgers adds to his two league titles from his first spell at Celtic Park
Monday 20 May 2024 12:30, UK
Brendan Rodgers led Celtic to the Premiership title on his return to the club and immediately declared this one to be better than his previous two.
The Hoops delivered an outstanding performance to beat Kilmarnock 5-0 and secure the club's 12th title in 13 seasons.
It has been a rollercoaster season with the Hoops surrendering an eight-point lead over Rangers before more twists saw them return to the top of the table where they remained.
"It's very special. Every time you win a league title it feels great but this one definitely feels something special after everything we've been through this season and the challenges we've had," Rodgers said.
"Also how we finished it because that performance was absolutely incredible. Everything I'd want in a team, I thought our football was immense.
"The hunger in the team looked like we were at the beginning of the season, not at the end and that was against a really good side who don't concede many goals.
"I'm pleased for the players because there's been a lot of negativity around them this season but they stayed with it and kept believing.
"There's been a lot of moments this season where the spotlight has been on the team and myself, but you must never doubt."
Celtic captain Callum McGregor told Sky Sports:
"I felt like that [Rangers 3-3 Celtic] was a big day in us believing that we can go there and play, be in a hostile environment and stick to your football then when the game gets tough you show the resilience to see it out as well.
"That's a big day and since then we're really motored and kicked on. We just need to stay there.
"We understand there's 10 days to go as well."
Midfielder James Forrest spoke to Sky Sports after securing his 12th league title:
"It's unbelievable.
"Someone always tells me how many I've one and I think once I've finished I'll maybe look back and really take pride.
"It's such a great club and I'm buzzing that I'm here, winning trophies and contributing."
