Bottles were popped, champagne baths were had and celebrations of Celtic’s sixth-straight title were had around the world.
As we all wake up 24 hours after clinching yet another Scottish Premiership title, it is time to also realize just what said title win means. In the grand scheme of things, it is just a means to an end at this point.
If you want to argue a SPFL title is an amazing feat, good luck in dealing with reality. That’s because reality is the SPFL is far from a competitive league. Celtic’s 25-point lead on Aberdeen and 35-point lead on third place Sevco should be all the proof one needs.
So does the fact that Celtic have now won six titles in a row.
Don’t get me wrong, lifting trophies and getting over on your bitter rivals will never get old. But, that kind of stuff only really matters when said rivals matter. We all know Sevco and Aberdeen aren’t even close to being on our level.
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The ends I spoke of earlier? An undefeated domestic treble season that leads to a place in the Champions League knockout stage next season.
You don’t have to believe me. Just look at the talk of manager Brendan Rodgers, who has been talking of greater expectations at the club since it became obvious we’d win the title back in October.
He reiterated those lofty goals in speaking to the media following the title win on Sunday.
“I said when I came that, when I move on from here, whether the club move me on or I decide to go, I want this club to be in a better place,” said Rodgers, via the BBC.
“I’m nowhere near that stage – I’ve got a lot left to fulfil here.”
Rodgers also made sure to tamp down thoughts of a move back to a bigger club in the English Premier League.
"“All I can say is that I’m very, very happy in every aspect of my life – I’m in my dream job. That’s the reality of it. I signed a four-year contract with Liverpool and 18 months later I was fired. I’m at the stage now where I probably appreciate more what I have. I’ve worked with many clubs in the past, but it’s got a different feeling here.”"
Doing that should also help this team focus on tasks at hand and big goals in front of them in the next few months. It should also help that in-form Partick Thistle are up next ahead of the Scottish Cup semi-final.
Defender Mikael Lustig made that point clear in a post-match chat with the BBC.
“It doesn’t matter that we have won the league,” said Lustig.
“We will focus again on Partick Thistle on Wednesday and getting three points there.”
As long as this team maintains that focus, the bigger goals should be within reach. So, enjoy what is happening, but also realize there is so much more this club can reach for in the near future.