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Craig Williams

Celtic tell fans to celebrate title at home as crowds gather at Parkhead

Celtic have advised supporters to celebrate at home as fans gather at Celtic Park to soak up the Scottish Premiership league title victory.

Neil Lennon's side were crowned Premiership champions - cementing their ninth successive league title - this afternoon following a SPFL board meeting at Hampden.

And while it would be normal procedure for fans to congregate at Parkhead in their numbers to take in the league triumph, the club are warning them to stay at home in line with current lockdown restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Celtic fans celebrate outside Celtic Park after Celtic were crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday April 20, 2020. Celtic have been crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership and Hearts relegated after a decision was made to conclude the season with immediate effect, the SPFL has announced. See PA story SOCCER SPFL. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Celtic have said that, while they want fans "all over the world to celebrate in style", they should do so at home for now as "safety is the number one priority for all".

Celtic fans gather outside Celtic Park after Celtic were crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday April 20, 2020. Celtic have been crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership and Hearts relegated after a decision was made to conclude the season with immediate effect, the SPFL has announced. See PA story SOCCER SPFL. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

The full statement released by Celtic said: "Today Celtic have been declared Scottish Premiership Champions for the 9th season in a row. We have dominated the Premiership, winning 26 games out of 30.

We have scored 89 goals, conceded just 19, and established a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table. We are champions for a reason. We dedicate this victory to you.

Celtic fans celebrate outside Celtic Park after Celtic were crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday April 20, 2020. Celtic have been crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership and Hearts relegated after a decision was made to conclude the season with immediate effect, the SPFL has announced. See PA story SOCCER SPFL. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

"To all our supporters. To the key workers who are saving lives, cleaning hospitals, stacking shelves and shielding loved ones at home. Our 9, is your 9.

"We want Celtic fans all over the world to celebrate in style, but, of course, safety is the number one priority for all, and for now this means celebrating in our homes. We all must stay safe and stay home. Please do not come to Celtic Park.

"We dedicate this league title to you. We dedicate 9 in a row to you.

"This is our way. This is our 9. This is our time."

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