Stage set for Celtic’s big title push that starts today
Stage set for Celtic’s big title push that starts today The scene at Paradise is set for a successful title defence. We are the Champions. Let’s show we mean business starting this afternoon… Martin O’Neill waves the fans after Celtic’s 2-1 win at Dens Park.
Dundee v Celtic. Sunday 5 April 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou Today Celtic host St Mirren in the final fixture before the spilt, and it goes without saying that three points is an absolute must as we look to stay in the hunt to be crowned champions.
For too long now we’ve stumbled through games, either having to have come from behind or won by the odd goal, and it’s something we need to rectify to send out a message to our title rivals heading into the split. Today is the perfect opportunity to put that right, and the scene is set perfectly for us to do just that. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill looks on during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on February 01, 2026.
(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) It’s a traditional Saturday afternoon kick off. It’s at home, and it also happens to be the day that sees the return of the unfairly shunned Green Brigade, which should give paradise a much needed injection of positive atmosphere. The players also have to do their bit of course, but backed by a home crowd that will be more positive than of late will surely give them a massive boost.
Martin O’Neill is an ultra experienced and talented manager, one who has also been over this course all too often, and his experience will be invaluable, as will the influence of players who are serial title winners. Celtic Park on Trophy Day. Photo The Celtic Star Our dressing room is also rammed full of players who are well aware of what it takes to win, and what it means to this club and the supporters.