This could actually work in Celtic’s favour

Q: How could the belief that the title is going to Ibrox benefit Celtic?

The belief that the title is heading to Ibrox may motivate Celtic players to perform better and defy expectations.

Q: What impact does fan sentiment have on Celtic's performance?

Fan sentiment can influence player morale and motivation, potentially leading to improved performance on the pitch.

Q: Who is Kelechi Iheanacho and what role does he play in Celtic's success?

Kelechi Iheanacho is a player for Celtic, and his contributions in matches are crucial for the team's success in the Scottish Premiership.

Q: What was the outcome of the recent match between Celtic and St. Mirren?

Celtic won the recent match against St. Mirren, which contributes positively to their standings in the league.

This could actually work in Celtic’s favour

Everyone thinks the title is heading to Ibrox, even some of our supporters think the same. That could work in Celtic’s favour...

Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates victory during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

As we head into the last five rounds of fixtures after the split, Celtic sit in the unfamiliar standings in the lowly reaches of third place, but still very much in contention for a fifth successive title with only three points separating us and current leaders Hearts.

It’s still anyone’s title heading into the last run of games as the top best six sides in the country clash with each other, but in the minds of most, including some of our own supporters, the title has Govan firmly stamped as its destination.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores Celtic’s opening goal during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

Granted, we aren’t playing like champions, but a defeatist attitude doesn’t help us in any way whatsoever.

According to the Scottish mainstream media and the Ibrox supporters, Danny Rohl’s all conquering Bears will canter to the league title, despite currently occupying second place, with two tough away fixtures to negotiate against Celtic and Hearts in the upcoming run of fixtures.

The same Ibrox club who failed to beat Celtic over two games of football at home, one of them being against a much depleted Celtic side. Is that a side we should be concerned about?

Celtic celebrate scoring the opening goal of the game through Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

The only side who are detrimental to our success, is ourselves, plain and simple. We all know how the Ibrox club reacts when the going gets tough, especially when they are seen as clear favourites in everyone’s eyes.

Our chances of achieving five in a row literally lies in our own hands, and a one hundred percent record in our last five matches will 99 percent guarantee us top spot.

Of course, we have to improve, but with the experience in our squad, and having a proven winner in the dugout in Martin O’Neill, it’s still a major possibility that we achieve our goal of becoming champions.

Green Brigade back at Celtic Park after ban during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

The fact everyone has written us off, and tipped the blue side of Glasgow to be crowned champions could indeed work in our favour.

If Martin O’Neill keeps delivering a run of seven wins – two down and five to go – then it doesn’t matter at all if the football has been less than pleasing on the eye. No-one will care as we celebrate on Trophy Day.

Green Brigade back at Celtic Park after ban during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

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