Oh escalates Celtic hype train after Kyogo exits as champions in ominous mood on trophy day – 3 talking points

Kyogo hobbled out of Celtic’s Trophy Day celebrations having sparked the party with another two lethal finishes

The prolific striker took his personal tally for the term to 33 with a couple of clinical strikes before half-time. But Kyogo lasted just moments after the break when, after a collision with Aberdeen keeper Kelle Roos, he had to limp off. It was a worrying sight for the home fans as attention turns to next Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final against Inverness Caley Thistle at Hampden and the bid for the Treble.

By the time he departed, he’d already damaged Aberdeen and set up a win which allowed the trophy presentation to skipper Callum McGregor to be made on the back of a thumping success. Spurs’ interest in manager Ange Postecoglou did nothing to dampen the mood within the stadium as the boss savoured a second-straight title after the sort of trademark home win which has been the regular occurrence since his appointment. Barry Robson’s side had little answer as the hosts and Carl Starfelt’s towering late header for a third saw the champions surpass the Lisbon Lions’ record of 111 league goals in 1966/67.

Oh Hyeon-gyu, who had taken the place of Kyogo, had the final say of the title run when he also nodded into the top corner to seal the deal before adding a fifth in the final seconds of the match. It was a procession and done by the interval. Starfelt almost broke through for Celtic with a header from a Matt O’Riley corner which forced a superb low save from Roos.

But the Dons No.1 had no chance when Kyogo rifled the opener past him shortly after that stop. Greg Taylor’s incisive pass found the Japanese who sold defenders with a turn back inside before reversing a cracker into the top corner with his left peg. Roos