Manager Brendan Rodgers says he “never had any doubts” about himself or Celtic’s title credentials after they sealed their 12th Scottish Premiership triumph in the last 13 seasons.
The league leaders needed just a point at Kilmarnock to get over the line but dismantled the Ayrshire side 5-0 to clinch a third straight top-flight crown in style.
Questions have been asked of Rodgers, who returned to the club under a cloud of controversy, at times this season.
But the Celtic boss said his side “stayed focused” to hold off a Rangers side who are six points back with one game left.
“There was a lot of pressure on the players, but you only need to look at the results and the performances to see how they coped,” Rodgers told BBC Scotland.
“It means a lot [for me]. There were question marks over me: Was I good enough to be here? Could I manage this team? Could I get them to play the level of football expected?
“If you doubt it can be an issue for you, but I never had any doubts this season. As the season has gone on we’ve got better and better.
“I’m so pleased for the supporters, over these last few months we’ve all come together.”
