Celtic’s Success Shouldn’t Feel ‘Normalised’ as Rodgers Guides Hoops to Another Title

Celtic’s success and Brendan Rodgers’ emotional triumph underline an extraordinary era

There’s a certain danger that comes with greatness. When winning becomes routine, when trophies pile up year after year, it’s easy — almost inevitable — that people start to take it all for granted. But if Brendan Rodgers has made one thing clear after Celtic’s latest title triumph, it’s that Celtic’s success shouldn’t feel normalised.

The Northern Irishman watched on, visibly emotional, as his side dismantled Dundee United 5-0 at Tannadice to clinch a 13th Scottish Premiership title in the past 14 seasons. It wasn’t just a title, though. It was a fourth consecutive crown, Rodgers’ own fourth league title as Celtic manager, and another potential step towards a domestic treble — a sixth in just nine years if they can get past Aberdeen in next month’s Scottish Cup final.

“This isn’t normal,” Rodgers said, his voice betraying the weight of the achievement. “It feels like it’s been normalised when it really isn’t. It’s such a hard thing to do.”

And he’s right. Winning, maintaining dominance, surviving every slip, every challenge — it’s anything but normal.

Brendan Rodgers: ‘Privileged’ to Manage Celtic Amid ‘Big Pressure’

Celtic have won 43 major honours since 2000, with 11 of them under Rodgers across two spells.

Since 2000, Celtic have amassed a staggering 43 major honours, with Rodgers personally collecting 11 of those across his two spells at the club. His first stint between 2016 and 2019 saw him sweep every domestic trophy he entered, a period of ruthless efficiency that solidified his reputation but also stirred controversy when he departed mid-season for Leicester City.

For many supporters, that exit was a betrayal. But football has a funny way of healing wounds, and success — relentless, glorious success — has a remarkable ability to bring people back together. Rodgers’ return was met with skepticism at first, but season by season, win by win, he’s turned doubters into believers once again.

“To be the manager here, it’s a real privilege,” Rodgers reflected. “But also, I have that emotional connection as well. That’s the joy of managing Celtic — it’s big pressure, big expectation, but it’s days like this that make it all worthwhile.”

At 52, Rodgers is now Celtic’s third most successful manager in terms of trophies won. His career has seen him lead Liverpool to the brink of a Premier League title, secure silverware in England, and build his name across Europe. But there’s something unmistakably different when he talks about Celtic. This is home. This is personal.

The Sky’s the Limit: What Comes Next for Celtic?

Celtic’s success shouldn’t feel ‘normalised’ – Brendan Rodgers

As captain Callum McGregor rightly said after lifting the trophy, “the sky is the limit” for this group under Rodgers. But after yet another Premiership title, what exactly is left for Celtic to conquer?

First and foremost, there’s the immediate opportunity to complete another treble. Standing between them and the Scottish Cup are Aberdeen — no easy task, but few would bet against the Hoops delivering when it matters most.

“We have four league games left to try to arrive into the Scottish Cup final in the best moment,” McGregor told Sky Sports. “If we do that, we have the chance to do something special this season.”

Winning domestic trebles has become part of the club’s DNA. It’s no longer just a dream; it’s an expectation, a standard that players like McGregor live by.

But beyond domestic dominance, there’s a bigger stage to conquer — Europe. This season showed glimmers of hope: Celtic not only made it through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, but they were just seconds away from a seismic result at Bayern Munich — a win that would have pushed the German giants into extra time for a place in the last 16.

There’s genuine belief within the club that, under Rodgers, Celtic can turn those near-misses into real European nights to remember. Yes, there will be the challenge of navigating a qualifying round next year, but with the squad’s confidence and experience growing, the Champions League dream feels closer than it has for years.

Celtic’s Era of Dominance: Appreciating the Unthinkable

It’s easy, when you’re living through greatness, not to fully appreciate it. Fans grumble about dropped points in meaningless games, critique performances even in victory, and sometimes, they forget to enjoy the ride.

Rodgers’ point about Celtic’s success not being normalised is a crucial one. This level of dominance — 13 league titles out of 14, the brink of a sixth treble in nine years — isn’t just impressive; it’s historic. It’s something future generations will look back on and marvel at.

In a football world increasingly dominated by money and super-clubs, Celtic continue to punch well above their weight. They nurture homegrown talents, play vibrant attacking football, and build teams that play not just for trophies but for the badge and the fans.

This season, like so many before it, has been about more than just silverware. It’s been about resilience, ambition, and a refusal to settle. From the first day of pre-season to the last kick at Tannadice, Celtic have pushed themselves to stay at the summit of Scottish football.

As Rodgers and his players now prepare for the Scottish Cup final and another chance at immortality, fans would do well to take a moment to soak it all in. This isn’t just another trophy. It’s another chapter in a story of extraordinary success, written by a team and a manager who refuse to let standards slip.

Celtic’s Success Shouldn’t Feel ‘Normalised’: Rodgers’ Message Rings Loud and Clear

Celtic’s relentless pursuit of excellence shows why their dominance should never be taken for granted

In a world that too often rushes to the next achievement, Brendan Rodgers is right to pause and savour the moment. Celtic’s success shouldn’t feel normalised — because what this club is doing is anything but normal.

It’s extraordinary. And it’s still only just beginning.