Victor Wanyama recently brought the curtain down on a near two-decade playing career, but the midfield powerhouse is still keeping a very close eye on events at Celtic.
Despite the incredibly turbulent season Celtic have endured under three different managers, with a tense three-way title race going into the post-split fixtures, Wanyama insists Martin O’Neill’s side still holds one crucial advantage over Hearts and Rangers.
“The thing with Celtic is that they can turn things around, and they have that experience,” Wanyama stated when asked about the battle at the top of the Premiership table.
The SPFL confirmed the post-split fixtures on Tuesday, and Celtic will host Hearts on the final day, with Rangers at Falkirk, in what could be one of the most incredible endings in the history of Scottish football.
And Wanyama has his ball in one court, and one court only.
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Wanyama understands the pressure at Celtic, and even though the champions of Scotland have been abject, dealing with that pressure cloud over your head isn’t easy.
Rangers have only won one title in about 15 years, whilst Hearts are in this situation for the first time in 60 years, so it’s Celtic who hold that advantage, and Wanyama told Sky Sports that they will use it in their favour.
“Yeah, sure (Celtic can still win the title),” said Wanyama. “The thing with Celtic is that they can turn things around, and they have that experience.
“I think the way things are going right now, anyone can win it. Celtic, with that experience of winning the title, especially now everything is tight, they are still the favourites.”
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While Wanyama is backing the current Celtic squad to step up and create new history in May, the former midfielder also took time to reflect on his own trophy-laden spell in Glasgow.
Unsurprisingly, one iconic European night under the lights stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Wanyama pinpointed that famous 2012 Champions League victory over Barcelona – where his towering opening header shook the stadium – as the absolute pinnacle of his time in the famous green and white colours.
That goal permanently cemented his place in Celtic folklore, and it is still talked about to this present day.
The Celtic Park faithful will now be desperately hoping the current crop can channel just a fraction of that Wanyama spirit to batter their way through the post-split fixtures and secure the Premiership crown.
“Yeah, sure, especially the UEFA Champions League night against Barcelona,” shared Wanyama. “That was my best moment there.
“Scoring against Barcelona, but also winning the game.”
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