Former Celtic midfielder and current pundit Murdo MacLeod has predicted that the Hoops will win the Scottish Premiership this season, speaking to The Sunday Post.
MacLeod is well aware of the pressures that surround teams chasing historic Scottish records. He was part of the coaching staff that helped Celtic stop Rangers winning ten-in-a-row in 1998.
Now he’s summed up the enormity of what Celtic are trying to do in 2020 and 2021, believing that they can at least pip the Ibrox side to a ninth successive title.
As quoted by The Sunday Post, MacLeod said: “This is monumental. The next year or two may well dominate the history of Scottish football.
“At the moment, I fancy Celtic to win the league. But I think it will be tight. The Celtic players, led by Scott Brown, have been over the course and distance. They have the medals to show for their efforts. Rangers do not.”
As we approach flag day – how are our chances looking?
Despite a summer of recruitment in Govan, Celtic are well placed to do well in all of the domestic competitions again this summer. Trebles are not guaranteed, nor should they be expected, but would anyone be that surprised if we did it again?
Neil Lennon has had a difficult task on his hand since February but has kept the team ticking over and as we approach the league opener against St Johnstone next week things are clicking into place.
Ryan Christie looks irresistible. Callum McGregor is as vital as ever. In Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths we have the best strike-force in the country.
There’s still work to do be before the transfer window closes. However, with a bit of added quality peppered throughout the squad, any team looking to take the Scottish Premiership crown from the Hoops has a mammoth task on their hands.
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