Celtic secured the title with a victory over Hearts in the final round of the Scottish Premiership. The team was close to losing the title, but luck was on their side as Daizen Maude scored the late winning goal. This prevented any late-season overturn.
This victory secured the double for Celtic, following on from last season's Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup titles. The current success is crucial for maintaining continuity after a turbulent season in which the club was close to losing the title.
In terms of personnel, there has been a change at the top. Martin O'Neill, aged 74, has been confirmed as the permanent manager of Celtic. Previously, O'Neill had managed the Northern Ireland national team, and during the season, he had served two stints as interim manager. Despite holding a legendary status at the club, his return to the helm was the subject of speculation.
O'Neill has publicly stated that he will 'move forward together' with the players and the club's board, emphasising that he will not rely on past successes. His contract renewal comes at a time when the lack of new transfers was threatening to become the main story of the summer in Glasgow. However, the transfers have been moving in the right direction.
The club has signed striker Maude for a club-record fee, a strong signal of ambition. Additionally, the new striker, Camillo Duran, has shown promising form in the pre-season. These moves should help O'Neill in building a squad capable of coping with the challenges in domestic and European competition.
