Rival Scottish Premiership boss Jim Goodwin has said he would have “no problem” with Celtic being handed the title early despite Rangers refuting the suggestion they should be.
The St. Mirren manager was speaking amid the fiery title debate which is polarising supporters up and down the country.
But before we take anything Goodwin says too seriously, it’s important to note that the Irishman started his career at Celtic Park.
Goodwin played one game for our Old Firm rivals back in the year 2000 before going on to forge a career at the likes of Stockport, Scunthorpe and most famously St. Mirren.
“I wouldn’t want to be in Ian Maxwell or Neil Doncaster’s shoes,” said Goodwin [Daily Record].
“We’re all in a difficult situation and I can only imagine what clubs like Celtic, Hearts and Dundee United are going through.
“But if the season can’t be finished then I see no problem with Celtic or United being proclaimed champions – they’re so far ahead and have been out in front for months.
“Relegation would seem unfair on Hearts though as they still have a fighting chance of staying up.”
Whilst Goodwin isn’t directly calling for any awards, the fact that he sees no problem with Celtic being awarded the title really comes as no surprise.
But the suggestion the Parkhead club are out of sight is a tired one which is being routinely peddled by those who believe the Hoops should be awarded a trophy they have not yet earned.
Celtic are currently 13 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership but Rangers have a game in hand and there are two Old Firm games to play.
It is within Rangers’ hands to bring the lead back to four points with up to four games remaining.
The suggestion the league season was over the point that football stopped is ludicrous and Rangers themselves believe any suggestion otherwise “impacts upon the integrity of sport in Scotland” [Rangers].
