Ange Postecoglou hails 'ridiculous standard' of Celtic players
The Hoops wrapped up a second successive title at Tynecastle
Last updated 7th May 2023
Ange Postecoglou is hailing the 'ridiculous standard' of his Celtic team after wrapping up a second successive title.
The Hoops secured the Premiership trophy with a 2-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.
Kyogo and Oh got the goals as they put the league beyond doubt with four games left to play.
They can now seal a treble with a win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup final at the start of June.
The Australian said: "I'm just really proud of this group of players and staff. They've maintained an absolutely ridiculous standard this year. They are relentless in their approach.
"Having success last year, you always worry as a manager - are they going to be as hungry? From the first day, they haven't let up and it's a credit to every single one of them.
"We're a better side this year than we were last year. That's a credit to the lads because it's very easy to not have the same hunger and desire as we did last year. I haven't had to intervene at all in terms of making sure we're backing on track. It's been an outstanding season.
"We still have four games to go and a Cup final to prepare for. It's not over and we want to finish our season strong. These guys won't let their standards slip.
"I'm immensely proud. I've had a great deal of support, part within the football club from Dermot Desmond to the board to the management. I've got an outstanding football team behind me that have trusted me. I feel really blessed for that, and for my inner circle who make a lot of sacrifices.
"I rarely look beyond what's in front of me, that's how I operate. It's a hard-earned Championship to win and we've done it in unbelievable style. I'll reflect on what's next after the Cup final.
"We have to celebrate. The boys have already started. I dare say there'll be a few partying tonight."
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1880-1889
Celtic football club was founded in 1988 by Irish Marist, Brother Walfrid.
1890-1899
In the 1890s, Celtic won their first pieces of silverware, winning four league titles and two Scottish Cups.
1900-1909
Willie Maley was the first-ever Celtic manager. Under his tenure, the club won six league titles in a row.
1910-1919
Celtic once again won six league titles during this decade. The club missed out on the 1917/18 title by one point which stopped another six-in-a-row run of titles won.
1920-1929
The 1920s provided two titles and three Scottish Cups. This decade also had some of Celtics greatest ever players such as Jimmy Quinn (pictured above), their record all time goal scorer Jimmy McGrory and Patsy Gallacher.
1930-1939
In the 1930s Celtic won two championships and three Scottish Cups. The 1937 cup final (a 2-1 win over Aberdeen) was played in front of a record crowd at Hampden of 146,433
1940-1949
World War II meant that for the first half of the decade, there was no football being played professionally in any league.
1950-1959
During the 1950s, the club had one title win, which was part of the club's fourth double and two Scottish Cup wins. They also won the league cup for the first time and went on to win it again in this decade, beating Rangers 7-1 in the 1958 final
1960-1969
Jock Stein arrived as manager in 1965 and led the team to four championships, three Scottish Cups, five League Cups and the European Cup in half a decade in the 1960s. The European cup win in 1967 made them the first British and only Scottish side to win Europe's elite competition.
1970-1979
During the 1970s, the club carried on with the success winning 7 league titles, 5 Scottish cups, 2 league cups, 2 Glasgow cups and 1 Drybrough Cup. They also reached their second European cup final in 1970 but lost 2-1 in extra time against Feyenoord in Milan.
1980-1989
Ex-player, Davie Hay, replaces Billy McNeill as manager between 1983-1987. During this decade, Celtic win 4 league titles, 4 Scottish Cups, 1 league cup and 2 Glasgow Cups.
1990-1999
The 1990s was a decade with little glory with only three trophy successes – one league win, one Scottish Cup and one League Cup.
2000-2009
The Noughties was the clubs second most successful decade with 14 major trophies lifted. Martin O'Neill's side won Celtic's first treble since 1969. By the end of the decade Celtic had won six titles, four Scottish Cups and four League Cups.
2010-2019
This decade was the most successful in Celtic's history. The trophy haul included eight league titles, five Scottish Cup wins and five League Cup victories. They won a record 18 trophies in a single decade.