Celtic’s title-winning season of paradox leaves room for improvement

Brendan Rodgers has grown salty during his second stint in charge, largely because he craves investment and ‘bravery’.

GROWTH MINDSET? Celtic players celebrate after clinching the title. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

This has been a season of great paradoxes for Celtic and a prime example of that will be seen on Saturday, when wild celebration surrounds the final home game of the season. 

Celtic are deserving champions of Scotland – a 12th title in 13 seasons emphasises their dominance – but this situation appeared barely feasible in mid-December.