Named Scottish League Champion, Celtic Manager Comments

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JAKARTA - Glasgow Celtic were crowned champions of the Scottish League on Monday after the Scottish Football League (SPFL) decided to stop the 2019-2020 season due to the corona virus pandemic. Manager Neil Lennon praised his team's ninth straight win.

The Hoops equaled the record for most consecutive title wins after consulting with 12 top clubs.

The final standings are calculated on a points per match basis. When matches were suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Celtic were 13 points clear of rivals Glasgow Rangers

Lennon declared this success to be the victory of the team as a whole. The manager was also responsible for the first three championship wins and returned to the club in February last year.

Congrats to the @CelticFC family. # 9InaRow !

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- Sir Rod Stewart (rodstewart) May 18, 2020

"Sitting here now as manager for nine in a row, and having played a big part in this, makes me very proud," he told Celtic TV. Launch Soccerway, Tuesday, May 18.

"It feels great and I am very proud of the players. This is an extraordinary record and being part of this is something very special, and I think this (title) is really deserved too," he continued.

Lennon claims his team is currently the best and he's really enjoyed this season. Playing three events at once - including the Europa League and winning the League Cup - he enjoys working with his players and staff.

🏆9️⃣ THIS is how the league was won ... # 9INAROW Champions for a reason! 👊

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- Celtic Football Club (from 🏡) (CelticFC) May 18, 2020

"Whether you look at the first half of the season or the second half of the season, we have played some brilliant games, and then you go into European competitions, you play in the League Cup. A lot is overlooked with all that is happening around Scottish football these days. this, "said Lennon.

"The style of play for this team makes me happy, the number of goals makes me happy, and the players also contribute a lot individually."