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Sportscene pundits Darren O'Dea and Ryan Stevenson on the "unacceptable" post-match pitch invasion from home fans that marred Celtic's title-winning 2-1 victory over Hearts.

We asked for your views on Celtic's dramatic title triumph - and whether former managers Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy should receive a winner's medal.

Here are some of your comments:

Gordy: Of course they should. There will be others that contributed very little who will also be entitled to receive one. As a club, we're better than that.

Liam: Delighted for the players and Martin O'Neill! My heart goes out to Hearts, who were certainly formidable challengers. I hope we haven't heard the last of them. Brilliant season but finishing above Celtic is what you need to do to win the league.

John: Fantastic to win the league from where we were with manager fiasco and the problems with the Green Brigade and the board. I think only the players and management at the end should be awarded medals. The scenes at the end and in Glasgow take away some of the joy of winning the league for me.

Harry: O'Neill must stay as manager.

Adam: Would they even want one? I can't imagine Celtic's 2025-26 season will be a pleasant memory for either Rodgers or Nancy despite the five in a row.

Jerry: Absolutely amazing end to the season. Celtic triumphed on the final day after possibly their worst season in 15 years but then again what does it say about the rest of the teams in the Scottish Premiership?

Paul: With seven straight wins, Celtic deserved to win the league. A massive turnaround.

David: O'Neill's Premiership Celtic record over two spells this season says it all. P23, W19, D2, L2. That's 59 points out of a possible 69. The last seven wins on the bounce. With an ailing team, acrimony within the club, hostile atmosphere. A Captain in Callum McGregor who has struggled with his own form and fitness but has led his players well. Celtic know how to win. Terrific.

Christopher: Not a chance in hell! All they did was self-sabotage our season! O'Neill and ONLY O'Neill should be rewarded.

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It's fair to say it's been a turbulent Premiership campaign for league winners Celtic.

Three managers, fan unrest, injuries, coupled with the meteoric rise of Hearts, all contributed to a remarkable season.

The Glasgow club started the season with Brendan Rodgers at the helm, he took charge of nine games and won five of those before handing in his resignation following a defeat to Hearts in October.

It was then that Martin O'Neill returned to the club, almost 25 years on from his first spell in Glasgow, to steady the ship. That he did, and then some, before being replaced by who the club thought was their next permanent manager - Wilfried Nancy.

What followed was a disastrous spell that almost ended Celtic's hopes of a 56th Premiership title. He won just two of his six matches and lost the other four leaving Celtic six points off the top when O'Neill returned.

The Northern Irishman led the side to glory but should his predecessors be receiving a Premiership winners medal?

According to the SPFL rules, the winning club will receive 25 winners medals for "players, other staff and officials" but can purchase more if they wish.

So Celtic could, if they wished, purchase extra medals for their former managers but do you think they should?

Have your say on whether you'd like to see Nancy and/or Rodgers receive a league winners medal for this season.

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Since Martin O'Neill returned for his second interim spell, Celtic have played 18 Premiership matches and lost just two.

Crucially, they won all over their post-split fixtures to take the league title race to the final day and emerged victorious in Saturday's title-day deciding game at home to Hearts.

They have won their last seven games in the Premiership, their last joint longest winning streak was from 27 October 2024 to 7 December 2024.

And Celtic have won 22 points from losing positions in the Premiership this season, more than any other team.

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Celtic captain Callum McGregor tells Sky Sports: "You pour your heart and soul into this job. You can't switch it off.

"It's probably been the most the club has had to deal with. You can't do it all on your own, you have to have eight or nine senior players driving it.

"I did [feel it was coming]. You could feel the energy picking up, we were creating chances and had bodies up the top end of the pitch.

"Credit to the boys - they found a way to win the game.

"So many late goals, so you have that belief. Everyone has - quite rightly - had a pop at us, but it's good to answer that.

"The players rose to the occasion and found a way to get the job done.

"All the pressure was on us again. There's so much expectation, but somehow you find a way. I guess that's the sign of champions.

"It's heart and desire, that's what wins you football matches.

"Hopefully we can use this as a catapult to get the club back on track. Our job is to deliver titles and I'm pleased we've managed to do our bit."

Celtic came from behind in an astonishing finale to beat long-time Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts and deny them a first league title since 1960 - while securing their fifth title in a row after a miraculous season.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland: "I was so excited it's untrue.

"Delighted to have won, and in the manner that we did. Celtic have been leaving it late in recent weeks but we were never out of it and we have done brilliantly in recent weeks.

"I thought immediately when the flag went up [for Daizen Maeda's goal] that that was it.

"It was all hands to the pump towards the end, they gambled everything but we were able to score. The only time I felt like we had won the game was when Callum Osmand put the ball in the back of the net.

"When we went a goal behind, we have come from behind in matches, but Hearts are very strong, they were going for it and when they get a goal it means two to beat them. It seemed a long way back. There was some really great moments for us, some frustrating moments for us. In truth, I never gave up hope.

"I had a really brilliant side 20-odd years ago so there's different aspects to it. In a 38 game season you don't have much time so from that viewpoint it's really pleasing [to win].

"I just feel that recruitment is paramount. We've got to be looking at players that are capable of handling not only domestic football which, with Hearts getting very strong, Rangers getting strong, it will be difficult, and you do want to have an attempt at European football.

"We did brilliantly in some of our games [this season]. There's a place in European football for this club and that's what you should be aiming for."

On his future at Celtic, O'Neill adds: "I genuinely don't know.

"Has anybody talk to me? No but I wasn't expecting that. There will be time for conversations after the cup. I'm pretty old so it does take it out of you. I'm delighted for the team and the supporters. Let's see what next week brings."

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Arne Engels

"It's an amazing feeling. I think we all deserve it and now we can finally celebrate. I think this group showed every game, especially in the split, that we can beat everybody. I'm really glad we finally did it and can finally celebrate.

"It was up to us to give the staff and fans something back. That's what we did and I'm really happy."

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

"I'm really happy for these boys and this group.

"The coaching staff and manager gave me a chance to come and be a part of this and they boys have been unbelievable. I'm really happy the players have shown the character they have and got what they deserved.

"It's massive. It's unbelievable. The support here, the fan base, you can see how much it means to the people.

"I was lucky enough to know a few people connected with the club, Robbo [Andy Robertson] was telling me for years, I know what this means to him and he wasn't lying."

When asked if the departing Liverpool left-back could be joining him next season, Oxlade-Chamberlain added: "I can't speak for him.

"He was right when he said to come up here and not to hesitate so I thank him for that."

Benjamin Nygren

"It feels so amazing. we've been fighting so much all season and now we're champions.

"It's been a very difficult season but we kept fighting, kept believing so I'm so proud of everyone in the team.

"I was not so nervous [before the game]. We had everything to win so I think they were more nervous than we were.

"He's been brilliant. Martin [O'Neill] and the other coaches, Sean [Maloney] and Fozzy [Mark Fotheringham], they've done so well. It's thanks to them that we did this."

Alistair Johnston

"Did I believe we were going to be champions? Look, at this club, until you are mathematically out of it, you believe and that's what we did.

"A month ago, two months ago, a lot of people would have counted us out but we didn't.

"For the past month every game has been a must-win, this didn't feel like a one-off because the whole month has felt like a knockout tie.

"The double is on but we've got a really difficult match coming up. We're going to enjoy tonight and get ready to go again next week."

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Darren O'Dea on BBC Sportsound

"Celtic have made a lot of mistakes this year, that's been well-documented, but there's no luck when it comes to winning league titles.

"I think that's ominous for the league - if Celtic can win it this year what could happen in years to come.

"It's been an incredible turnaround, Martin O'Neill deserves all the credit in the world. I just see players who have been through the ringer.

"This is the most emotion I've seen from a lot of the players which tells you what type of season it's been."

Pat Bonner on BBC Sportsound

"There's been so many highs and lows in this season. It will definitely be remembered for the conclusion, going down to the last 15 minutes of a game.

"I couldn't pick out just one moment over the course of this season because there's too much to write about.

"I think Martin O'Neill has done what he can. I don't think he needs to go again. The club needs to go in another direction.

"At 74, Martin O'Neill has hit the pinnacle. He'll go down in history."

James McFadden on Sky Sports

"Unbelievable what Martin O'Neill has achieved this season. The club was a mess.

"We talked before the game about legacy and legends. You cannot understate what this man has done.

"He's shown that football hasn't changed that much. He gets the best out of what is available to him."

Chris Sutton on Sky Sports

"Martin O'Neill has got the old Honda Civic roaring again.

"Hearts have had a magnificent season, but somehow, magic Martin has found a way."

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Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has been selected to represent South Korea in the World Cup this summer.

Since making his senior debut in 2023, Yang has played eight time for the national side. He featured in just three of the World Cup qualifying matches for a total of 42 minutes.

South Korea start their campaign against the Czech Republic on 12 June and then face co-hosts Mexico on 19 June, with both games in Guadalajara, before finishing their Group A schedule against South Africa on 25 June in Monterrey.

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda tells Japanese media that he "wants to take the next step" and that it has always been his goal to play in the English Premier League. (FootballZone via Glasgow Times, external)

Celtic have agreed a deal to sell Honduras winger Luis Palma to Lech Poznan after a successful loan to the Polish club. (Inside Futbol), external

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