Alexander Ceferin has confirmed that the governing body of European football is not opposed to Celtic being crowned the Scottish champions.
The UEFA chief told BeIN Sports (via the Daily Record): “I think the majority of leagues will finish the season. The ones who will not, it’s their decision.”
The SPFL are due to meet to officially bring an end to the season and it is expected that they will name Celtic as the champions for the ninth consecutive season. It is worth noting, however, that any decision made will need to be ratified by UEFA but judging by Ceferin’s comments, it feels unlikely they will intervene and look to change the decision made by the powers in Scotland.
Here is how some of the Celtic fans have responded to the update on Twitter.
— Angus (@StateAidLoon) May 17, 2020
Yassss 9
— timalloy (@timalloy6711) May 17, 2020
Eassssssssy???? pic.twitter.com/ukXUTUJh3K
— Paul Dee!!! ?? (@paulodunx) May 17, 2020
This is just delicious….radio clyde phone in will be great entertainment tomorrow night..Bring the 9 home were it belongs…HH
— Noodles (@AlexBro39160552) May 17, 2020
As of it were ever in doubt
— Jonny Beatty (@MaybeHeadSouth) May 17, 2020
Is it the right call to end the season and name Celtic as champions?
Yes
No
wHOOP wHOOP ????????????
— Judi Keane (@JudiK09) May 17, 2020
We already knew 🙂
— Tony (@RealDjOldskool) May 17, 2020
What do we think?
At the time of the league’s suspension, Neil Lennon’s side were 13 points clear at the top and so you can understand why these fans feel they deserve to be crowned champions given the current circumstances.