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Gabriel McKay

Odsonne Edouard earns top Celtic gong as striker earns reward for prolific season as Hoops talisman saluted by supporters

Odsonne Edouard has been named Celtic 's Player of the Year after hitting 28 goals as his side won the double.

The Frenchman has become a fan favourite and the club are keen to tie him to a new contract this summer.

Now Edouard has been voted as Player of the Year by Hoops fans, beating competition from Fraser Forster, Christopher Jullien, Scott Brown, Ryan Christie, Kristoffer Ajer, Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Olivier Ntcham and Jeremie Frimpong.

Neil Lennon 's side won a ninth Premiership title in a row last season, as well as lifting the Betfred Cup.

They can complete an unprecedented quadruple treble if the Scottish Cup semi-finals and final are played at a later date.

Last week Edouard said: "It’s been a great season for the team and for me, so I’m very happy;

"Without question, this team deserves to be champions. The most important thing to me, personally, is to get the chance to celebrate the title with the fans and my team-mates.

“On a personal level, I was frustrated that we didn’t get to finish the league on the pitch. I think every one of the players is the same.

“I don’t normally share my personal targets, but this season it was 30 goals minimum, especially the longer time went on. I’m sure if the league had continued as normal I could have scored 30 goals.

“But, the most important thing is the title. Celtic winning the title, to win nine in-a-row, which we did - that’s good for me. I’m happy with this."

The win sets Edouard up for the Scottish Football Writers Player of the Year, for which he has also been nominated.

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