Celtic win record-equalling 55th Scottish Premiership title in game delayed by tangerine protest
Celtic were crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the fourth successive season on Saturday after a 5-0 win over Dundee United.The win marks Celtic’s 55th Scottish top-flight title, taking them level with Old Firm rivals Rangers’ title-winning record.Saturday’s victory at Tannadice Park was delayed in the first half as Celtic supporters threw tangerines onto the pitch and unveiled a banner reading “Enjoy the fruits of our labour”, in an apparent protest against Dundee United’s ticket pricing policy for the fixture.AdvertisementThe scores were level at the time of the interruption, before Celtic raced into a 3-0 first-half lead following an own goal from Ryan Strain and a double from Nicolas Kuhn. Adam Idah added two more goals in the second half as Celtic secured a comfortable victory.Brendan Rodgers’ side have won 27 of their 34 league games this season, scoring 102 goals. […]