Kris Ajer has credited boss Neil Lennon’s rallying team talk in the weekend win over Kilmarnock with putting Celtic on the brink of the title.
The Hoops now need just a point to secure an eighth successive flag.
And they can tick off part two of their treble Treble tilt with a draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Saturday.
Ajer revealed Lennon’s crucial speech at half-time was pivotal as Jozo Simunovic nabbed a priceless second-half winner over Killie.
He said: “We knew Killie would make it extremely difficult for us. We were a bit all over the place first half.
“But the gaffer had a great talk at half-time. It was about getting the team more compact and energy in our offensive play.
"It worked well and our second half was a lot better.”
Celtic face another special date on May 25 – when Billy McNeill lifted the European Cup in 1967 – in the Scottish Cup Final with Hearts at Hampden.
Ajer added: “It makes it even bigger when it’s an anniversary.
"We just want to keep performing and finish on a high in the Cup Final.”
