Jim Goodwin paid tribute to Celtic this afternoon after watching his Dundee United side dismantled 5-0 at Tannadice, as Brendan Rodgers’ men sealed their 55th league title with four games to spare.
The Hoops turned in a ruthless performance, showcasing exactly why they have been the standout team across the campaign.
Following the full-time whistle, Goodwin was quick to offer his congratulations to the champions. Despite his own team’s heavy defeat, he was full of praise for Celtic’s quality and mentality on such a big occasion.
He said: (Sky Sports), “There’s never a good time to play Celtic, but when there’s so much on the line for them today, yeah, they were really on it.
“I felt — and it sounds crazy to stand here and say this — that for the opening half an hour, I thought we were very good.
“Congratulations to Brendan and to Celtic. They’ve been the best team by a country mile this season, and they thoroughly deserve their league title.”
It’s rare to hear such honest words from an opposing manager, but it speaks volumes about the respect Celtic have commanded this season.
Under Rodgers, the Hoops have shown relentless consistency, flair, and a winning mentality that has blown away the rest of the league comfortably.
Today’s emphatic result at Tannadice will live long in the memory for Celtic fans, who now look forward to not just celebrating a remarkable title triumph but also building momentum towards a potential domestic treble.
With five matches still to play, Rodgers will no doubt demand the same hunger and professionalism as Celtic aim to finish the season in the style worthy of champions.
