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08th May 2016

VIDEO: Patrick Roberts hits an absolute thunderbolt as Celtic are crowned league champions again

Conan Doherty

Five in a row.

Celtic have finally done it. They took their time – relatively – but Ronny Deila’s men have been crowned SPL champions for a fifth successive season after their 3-2 win over Hearts.

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And it was the man they call the English Messi leading the way again.

The Manchester City loanee struck twice for the Celts as they opened up a three-goal lead at Parkhead but it was his thunderbastard of an opener that really caught the eye when he hammered in a rifling shot into the top left corner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66NBycUcU1Q

It meant that the Hoops secured their fifth crown in as many seasons.

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And, under pressure or not, Ronny Deila was enjoying the celebrations.

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