Celtic Troll Rangers With Simply the Best After Title Win 2026, Glasgow

Key Points

• Celtic players celebrated their 2024/25 Scottish Premiership title win by mocking rivals Rangers with a “Simply the Best” singsong in the changing room
• The song “Simply the Best” by Tina Turner is Rangers’ traditional walk-out anthem at Ibrox Stadium
• Approximately 2,000 Celtic fans were present at Ibrox during Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Rangers earlier in May 2025, where they sang the anthem louder than Rangers supporters
• Celtic’s social media team posted a trolling video on X showing someone typing “World’s Most Successful…” then “Simply the best” before settling on “Just another day in Paradise”
• Rangers legend Ally McCoist called the Celtic fans’ Ibrox wind-up “brilliant” and “hilarious” during a talkSPORT interview
• Celtic secured their 55th league title with a 5-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on April 25, 2025
• James Forrest scored a dramatic equaliser in Celtic’s final league match against St Mirren, marking his 16th consecutive season scoring for the club
• Brendan Rodgers has now delivered his 11th major trophy in his second spell at Celtic
• Celtic won 13 of the last 14 Scottish titles despite Rangers continuing to use “Simply the Best” as their anthem

Glasgow (Glasgow Express) May 16, 2026 – Glasgow Celtic players erupted into celebration inside their dressing room after securing the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership title, with the squad mocking rivals Rangers by singing “Simply the Best” — the Old Firm rivals’ traditional walk-out anthem — in a bold display of banter following their championship victory.

As reported by the Glasgow Times, Celtic players celebrated their league title win by mocking Rangers with a ‘Simply the Best’ performance in the changing room, marking another chapter in the intense rivalry between Scotland’s two biggest clubs.

The celebrations came after Celtic were officially presented with the Scottish Premiership trophy on trophy day, with the Hoops putting in what was described as a “second gear performance” against St Mirren in the final league match of the season. Despite only drawing 1-1, the point was sufficient to confirm the title, thanks to James Forrest’s dramatic equaliser in his 16th consecutive season for the Bhoys.

Why Did Celtic Choose Rangers’ Anthem “Simply the Best” For Their Celebration?

The choice of song carried significant symbolic weight, as “Simply the Best” by Tina Turner has long been Rangers’ walk-out anthem played at Ibrox Stadium before home matches.

According to reportage from 67HailHail, the song represents Rangers identity at their home ground, making Celtic’s decision to sing it during their title celebration particularly pointed.

As reported by 67HailHail’s news team, Celtic fans had already established the precedent for this banter earlier in May during the 1-1 draw at Ibrox, where approximately 2,000 Hoops supporters inside the stadium were in celebratory mood and trolled Rangers by singing their walk-out anthem ‘The Best’ by Tina Turner as both teams emerged onto the pitch.

The irony of the situation has not been lost on observers, as noted by a TikTok report indicating that Celtic have won 13 of the last 14 Scottish titles despite Rangers continuing to use “Simply the Best” as their anthem.

How Did Celtic’s Social Media Team Extend The Trolling After The Trophy Presentation?

The mockery extended beyond the dressing room into the digital realm, with Celtic’s social media administration creating a particularly clever piece of content on platform X.

As reported by 67HailHail, at around quarter to 3 in the afternoon on May 16, Celtic posted a hilarious video showing the social media admin deciding what to type on X in the aftermath of the trophy presentation.

The video showed the administrator initially writing “World’s Most Successful…” but then erasing it and trying something else.

That alternative was “Simply the best,” and as the words were being typed up, a snippet of Tina Turner’s song could be heard, before that too was erased. Eventually, the club settled on the caption “Just another day in Paradise” accompanied by green clover and trophy emojis.

What Did Rangers Legend Ally McCoist Say About Celtic’s Trolling?

Perhaps surprisingly, the Rangers response to the trolling came from an unexpected place of good humour. As reported by 67HailHail, on talkSPORT after Celtic drew 1-1 with Rangers at the start of May, Ally McCoist delivered his thoughts on the troll by Celtic fans during a live broadcast.

Host Shebahn Aherne asked him directly:

“You are the voice of Rangers, that’s absolutely fair to say. Absolute legend of the club. You speak for and represent many fans. The players come out the tunnel, they’re walking out to ‘The Best’, and the 2,000 Celtic fans are almost singing louder than the Rangers fans. Because they’re not really simply the best over the last few seasons, are they Ally?”

Instead of taking offence, in fairness to McCoist, he saw the funny side and responded: “I think it’s brilliant, I think it’s hilarious. I don’t have a problem with it at all, I thought it was an absolutely brilliant wind-up”.

How Did Celtic Secure The 2024/25 Scottish Premiership Title?

Celtic’s championship campaign culminated in a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United at Tannadice on April 25, 2025, where players celebrated their 55th league title in style in the dressing room by spraying champagne, singing songs, and soaking up every moment of glory.

As documented by CeltsAreHere, the Hoops turned on the style when it mattered most, producing a ruthless display that left no doubt about their place at the top of Scottish football once again.

Celtic opened the scoring when Dundee United’s Ryan Strain put the ball into his own net, before Nicolas Kühn netted a brilliant first-half double to put the game beyond doubt.

Adam Idah, who came on from the bench, then fired in two more after the break to round off a perfect afternoon for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Inside the dressing room after the final whistle, the brilliant scenes showed just how much this title meant to the players, with bottles of champagne popped and sprayed across the room while the squad belted out songs with huge smiles on their faces.

Callum McGregor was at the heart of it all, leading a squad who had worked tirelessly all season to reach this moment. Brendan Rodgers, who watched from the sidelines at that point, has now delivered his 11th major trophy in his second spell in charge, and he’ll be determined to add one more with the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen on the horizon.

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What Does This Title Win Mean In The Context Of Celtic’s Dominance?

The 2024/25 championship represents Celtic’s 55th league title in the club’s history, cementing their position as Scotland’s most successful club.

The significance of this achievement is heightened by the fact that Celtic have won 13 of the last 14 Scottish titles, demonstrating sustained dominance over their rivals.

The celebrations were described as pure and passionate, a proper reflection of a team that has battled through ups and downs to come out on top yet again.

For now, according to CeltsAreHere, it’s all about celebrating a day to remember, with Celtic confirmed as champions of Scotland once again — and they did it in style.

Background: The Development Of Celtic’s 2024/25 Scottish Premiership Title Win

The 2024/25 Scottish Premiership title race reached its conclusion in May 2025, with Celtic officially confirmed as champions following their trophy presentation ceremony.

The title was secured mathematically after Celtic’s 5-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on April 25, 2025, which left their rivals unable to catch them at the top of the table.

Brendan Rodgers’ second spell at Celtic has proven highly successful, with the manager now delivering his 11th major trophy with the club.

The team’s journey included a 1-1 draw with Rangers at Ibrox in early May 2025, where Celtic fans made their presence felt despite being the away side.

James Forrest’s contribution throughout the season was particularly noteworthy, with his dramatic equaliser against St Mirren in the final league match marking his 16th consecutive season scoring for Celtic. The team’s resilience was evident throughout the campaign, with captain Callum McGregor leading the squad through ups and downs to reach the championship moment.

The trophy presentation took place on May 16, 2025, at Celtic Park, where the official handover of the Scottish Premiership trophy confirmed the Hoops’ status as champions of Scotland for the 2024/25 season.

Prediction: How This Development Can Affect Celtic and Rangers Supporters

The “Simply the Best” trolling incident and Celtic’s title victory will have measurable effects on both sets of supporters in the coming months and seasons.

For Celtic supporters, this development reinforces the club’s continued dominance and provides psychological advantage in the Old Firm rivalry. The successful execution of the trolling — both in the dressing room and on social media — demonstrates confident leadership and team unity that fans will likely interpret as positive indicators for the 2025/26 season. The 13-of-14 titles statistic reinforces expectations of continued success, potentially increasing pressure on the club to maintain this standard.

For Rangers supporters, Ally McCoist’s good-humoured response suggests a degree of acceptance regarding the current competitive imbalance. However, the repeated nature of the trolling — appearing at Ibrox, in the dressing room, and on social media — may create cumulative frustration among the fanbase. The fact that Rangers continue to use “Simply the Best” as their anthem despite Celtic’s dominance could become a source of ongoing discomfort for supporters as the title count disparity grows.