Rangers break another Celtic record after confirming Scottish league title

Rangers have smashed Scottish Premiership records as they secured top spot thanks to Celtic’s draw against Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard’s side have won 28 of their 32 league fixtures so far this season, drawing the other four matches as they remain unbeaten heading into the final few weeks.

However, it is the calendar date of their triumph that has handed them a record this weekend, beating the date set by sacked boss Lennon’s team back in 2014.

March 7 surpasses the previous March 26 milestone, which was the earliest date top spot had been secured since the current 38 game format came into play.

Interim Celtic boss John Kennedy took the time to praise Rangers following the draw, noting them as worthy champions as the Hoops run of nine consecutive titles came to an end.

He told Sky Sports: "Disappointed. Our objective at the start of the season was to get to 10.

"It hasn't happened for a number of reasons but, ultimately, Rangers have been better than us over the course of the season. Simple as that. They've deserved to win it this year.

“We've just got to accept that and get on with it. I hope it does a lot (in motivating Celtic to bounce back). We've been champions for so long and had so much success. Not just in the league but in the cup competitions. It's about continuing that.”

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    • An official Rangers statement reads: “After a superb campaign so far, Gers’ win over St Mirren yesterday put them on the verge of glory, with results elsewhere today meaning they can mathematically no longer be caught with incredibly six matches still to play.

    “It’s title number 55 for the club – the most of any football club in the world – and the first in 10 years following one of the most arduous decades in the club’s history.

    T”here is little doubt today’s success can be put down to the unbelievable loyalty of the Rangers support – you stood by this club in its hour of need, and you deserve this success as much as every member of Steven Gerrard’s players and backroom staff, Ross Wilson, Douglas Park and the club’s board.

    “They have been simply outstanding this season, and are still unbeaten and have a Last 16 UEFA Europa League tie with Slavia Prague to look forward to on Thursday night.”

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