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Japan Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Japan Today
Celtic wins Scottish league title No. 55 to tie record of Glasgow rival Rangers
Celtic players celebrate victory in the William Hill Premiership following the William Hill Premiership match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scotland, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP) soccer By STEVE DOUGLAS Celtic tied fierce Glasgow rival Rangers on a record 55 Scottish top-flight titles by clinching the trophy on Saturday with four games to spare. A 5-0 win at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership put Celtic 18 points clear of second-place Rangers, which has five matches to play. It was a fourth straight league title for Celtic and kept the team on course for a sixth domestic treble in the last nine seasons. Celtic has already won the Scottish League Cup and has reached the final of the Scottish FA Cup, against Aberdeen on May 24. Rangers won the last of its 55 league titles in 2021 but could not stave of its Old Firm rival for long, with Celtic overseeing an utterly dominant period in the Scottish game. The team has captured 21 of the last 26 domestic trophies on offer in Scotland. That could soon be 22 from 27 if Celtic wins a third straight Scottish FA Cup title. 'Amazing performance, outstanding," Celtic captain Callum McGregor said. 'It means the world to us.' For Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, it's an 11th trophy — and fourth league title — from his two spells in charge. He is bidding for a third treble at the helm of Celtic. 'Leading into this game, there was a little bit of negativity around the league and the competition, but we can only concentrate on ourselves. Our mentality has been so, so good," Rodgers said. 'The competition is for everyone. When it matters, this team has produced. It's not our fault we're 18 points clear and scoring goals." Rodgers insisted he would '200%' be at Celtic for next season, saying: 'I have never been happier here.' 'It's important," he added, "to keep the motivation and the hunger at this stage of the season and we know what we want to achieve and what records we want to beat.' The team's fans disrupted the game against Dundee United early in the first half by throwing dozens of tangerines onto the field in protest at the host's pricing of tickets for away supporters. Celtic's fans chanted about the prices as the pieces of fruit were lobbed on, and a banner was held up that read: 'Enjoy the fruits of our labour." The tangerines were cleared off the field by stewards and Celtic players. Before kickoff, a minute's silence was held for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral. Celtic fans paid tribute with banners and Vatican flags and chanted 'Papa Francesco' before the period of silence began. A Celtic delegation, including Rodgers and his playing squad and staff, met Pope Francis in a private audience after a game against Lazio in December 2023. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Celtic win Scottish title No.55 to tie old foes Rangers
Celtic have tied fierce Glasgow rivals Rangers on a record 55 Scottish top-flight titles by clinching the Premiership title with four games to spare. A 5-0 win at Dundee United on Saturday put Celtic 18 points clear of second-placed Rangers, who have five matches to play. It was a fourth-straight league title for Celtic and kept them on course for a sixth domestic treble in the last nine seasons. Brendan Rodgers' men have already won the Scottish League Cup and have reached the final of the Scottish FA Cup, against Aberdeen on May 24. Rangers won the last of their 55 league titles in 2021 but could not stave of their Old Firm rivals for long, with Celtic overseeing an utterly dominant period in the Scottish game. They've captured 21 of the last 26 domestic trophies on offer in Scotland and that could soon be 22 from 27 if Celtic win a third-straight Scottish FA Cup title. "Amazing performance, outstanding," Celtic captain Callum McGregor said. "It means the world to us." For Rodgers, it's an 11th trophy — and fourth league title — from his two spells in charge. He is bidding for a third treble at the helm of Celtic. "Leading into this game, there was a little bit of negativity around the league and the competition, but we can only concentrate on ourselves. Our mentality has been so, so good," Rodgers said. "The competition is for everyone. When it matters, this team has produced. It's not our fault we're 18 points clear and scoring goals." Rodgers insisted he would "200 percent" be at Celtic for next season, saying: "I have never been happier here." "It's important," he added, "to keep the motivation and the hunger at this stage of the season and we know what we want to achieve and what records we want to beat." The team's fans disrupted the game against Dundee United early in the first half by throwing dozens of tangerines onto the field in protest at the host's pricing of tickets for away supporters. Celtic's fans chanted about the prices as the pieces of fruit were lobbed on, and a banner was held up that read: "Enjoy the fruits of our labour." The tangerines were cleared off the field by stewards and Celtic players. Before kick-off, a minute's silence was held for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral. Celtic fans paid tribute with banners and Vatican flags and chanted "Papa Francesco" before the period of silence began. A Celtic delegation, including Rodgers and his playing squad and staff, met Pope Francis in a private audience after a game against Lazio in December 2023.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtic wins Scottish league title No. 55 to tie record of Glasgow rival Rangers
DUNDEE, Scotland (AP) — Celtic tied fierce Glasgow rival Rangers on a record 55 Scottish top-flight titles by clinching the trophy on Saturday with four games to spare. A 5-0 win at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership put Celtic 18 points clear of second-place Rangers, which has five matches to play. Advertisement It was a fourth straight league title for Celtic and kept the team on course for a sixth domestic treble in the last nine seasons. Celtic has already won the Scottish League Cup and has reached the final of the Scottish FA Cup, against Aberdeen on May 24. Rangers last won the last of its 55 league titles in 2021. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Celtic wins Scottish league title No. 55 to tie record of Glasgow rival Rangers
DUNDEE, Scotland (AP) — Celtic tied fierce Glasgow rival Rangers on a record 55 Scottish top-flight titles by clinching the trophy on Saturday with four games to spare. A 5-0 win at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership put Celtic 18 points clear of second-place Rangers, which has five matches to play. It was a fourth straight league title for Celtic and kept the team on course for a sixth domestic treble in the last nine seasons. Celtic has already won the Scottish League Cup and has reached the final of the Scottish FA Cup, against Aberdeen on May 24. Rangers last won the last of its 55 league titles in 2021. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Plaque for football's first black international
A plaque honouring the world's first black international footballer has been unveiled at his former school in Halifax. Andrew Watson captained Scotland to a 6-1 win over England on his debut in 1881. He had attended Crossley Heath School, on Skircoat Moor, before moving to Glasgow aged 18. Unveiling the plaque on Wednesday, England's first black international Viv Anderson said he had nothing but "admiration" for Watson. Watson was a "pioneer" and the first black footballer to play internationally for Scotland, but for more than a century the significance of his achievements went "unrecognised", according to BBC Sport. He was born in Guyana in 1856 to a black woman who had been born into slavery and a white Scottish solicitor. Watson's family, though, were wealthy and among his ancestors was John Gladstone, one of the largest slave owners in the West Indies and the father of British Prime Minister William Gladstone. Mr Anderson said: "He must have been very strong-willed, back in the 1800s it must have been quite difficult for him. "And he got through it and did very well. I've got nothing but admiration for him." Watson moved to Britain aged about two and was educated at some of the "finest schools in England", according to BBC Sport. Llew Walker, who wrote a book about Watson, said he had played rugby at school in Halifax before moving to Scotland to go to university. "At that time Scotland were constantly beating England at football," the author said. "They had developed a whole new style of football. "Watson learned that, came to England and merged what made Scotland great - and from that the modern game was born." It was in Scotland that he would become a leading player and respected talent. Watson three times won the Scottish FA Cup and played three times internationally for Scotland winning on each occasion. After a second victory, winning 5-1 at the original Hampden Park, the English Football Association was convinced of a need to change its approach to the game. Watson moved back to England and was recruited to play for leading amateur team Corinthians, based in London. He later played for FC Bootle before retiring from the sport. Watson died in 1921, aged 64. At the plaque unveiling in Halifax, Dean Jones, head teacher at the school, said pupils had been able to connect to Watson's story. "We are a really diverse school, so being able to champion your own heritage, to have a positive influence, to be excellent, students can relate to that. "And to have a sporting icon associated with the school makes us all really proud." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. The 'most influential' black footballer & his slave trade link To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson The Crossley Heath School
