“A christmas to REMEMBER” 5 things every Celtic fan wants for Christmas – including Kieran Tierney in a pear tree

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5 Things Every Celtic Fan Wants for Christmas

Celtic fans have been spoiled with success over the years, watching their heroes dominate Scottish football with an astonishing 41 trophy lifts since the turn of the millennium. However, the Parkhead support will be dreaming of even more glory this season.

For a bit of fun, we’ve come up with five things every Celtic fan would love to find under their Christmas tree this year.

1. A Treble

Christmas came early for Celtic fans at Hampden as Brendan Rodgers’ men wrestled back the League Cup from Ibrox – edging one trophy in front of Rangers as Scotland’s most successful club. But there’s still another two pieces of silverware they’ll be hoping to unwrap come May as last season’s Double winners aim to go one better by completing a SIXTH clean sweep in just eight years, with the Scottish Cup and Premiership still to be claimed.

1. Champions League Progression

Top of everyone’s wish list will be a place in the knockout stages. The Hoops are in a commanding position to qualify for the play-offs with nine points from six and another victory against rock bottom Young Boys will secure their place in the next phase. It’s unlikely, but a final day victory away at Aston Villa could even see them sneak into the top eight. A bit of Santa’s magic dust might be required for that one.

1. Kieran Tierney Returns

The return of the prodigal son would rank as the greatest present of all for the green-and-white faithful. Tierney is poised to leave Arsenal in the summer after the Gunners opted against triggering a 12-month contract extension clause. And Celts are understood to be keen on bringing the academy graduate – who they sold for £25million in 2019 – back home for nothing. A loan deal could even be struck when the transfer window opens next month.

1. New Brendan Rodgers Contract

It’s the season of giving and tying down all-conquering Rodgers on an extended deal would certainly spread the Christmas spirit. The Northern Irishman is midway through his second spell in charge and with just 18 months left on his contract, and the Three Wise Men at Parkhead in Dermot Desmond, Peter Lawwell and Michael Nicholson should be doing all they can to keep the managerial great for even longer.

1. More Derby Joy

Nothing beats the festive cheer of beating your bitter rivals. Celtic have had the bragging rights in recent years and Rodgers will be determined to deliver another win for the Parkhead club to celebrate at Ibrox on January 2. The reigning champions are already well clear of Philippe Clement’s men in the title race and a victory on Govan would all but guarantee four-in-a-row and a 55th league crown.

As the festive season approaches, Celtic fans will be eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for their club. Will they complete a Treble, progress in the Champions League, and bring back Kieran Tierney? Only time will tell.