Celtic were ten minutes from losing the Scottish Premiership crown, but a late winner from Daizen Maeda and a chaotic goal from Callum Osmand sealed the trophy in an unforgettable final‑day decider against Hearts. A Scottish Cup triumph followed, and the 74‑year‑old Martin O'Neill was confirmed as permanent boss after two interim spells.

The club finished the campaign with 82 points, the lowest for a champion since 2017‑18. O'Neill’s side produced 59 of those points in 23 league games over his two spells, averaging about 2.6 points per game. Extrapolated to a 38‑game season, the figure reaches a staggering 99 points, mirroring his early‑2000s totals.

Transfer activity has been sparse, but the arrival of striker Kasper Hogh for a club‑record fee and the positive pre‑season of new attacker Camilo Duran bring fresh hope. Together they cost roughly £15m and carry Champions League pedigree, easing fan restlessness.

O'Neill vows to “drive forward together” and avoid resting on past success. With a back‑room team featuring Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen Mc Manus, he may deploy Hogh and Duran up front, deviating from the 4‑3‑3. Success will hinge on strengthening the squad to avoid another European exit and maintain the club’s dominance.