Pundit makes Celtic title prediction as he delivers ‘strongest squad’ verdict
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Former Celtic midfielder Paul Lambert believes the Hoops remain the team to beat in Scotland and has backed Martin O’Neill’s side to retain the Premiership title.
9th September 2026; McDiarmid Park, Perth, Scottish Premiership, St Johnstone versus Celtic; Mika Baur of Celtic celebrates after he shoots and scores in the 52nd minute to make it 1-0 to Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou
Celtic have made a perfect start to their domestic campaign and Lambert feels the champions’ strength in depth and experience of winning trophies gives them the edge over their rivals.
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The former Hoops midfielder also pointed towards the stability O’Neill has brought to Parkhead, believing the uncertainty previously surrounding the club has now settled.
Speaking via The Herald, Lambert said: “I think Celtic are clearly the strongest team in the league.
“I think they have the strongest squad as well. They’re a mature team, guys who know how to win titles.
“They’re stable, and they’ve got a great manager who I know really well. I know about the animosity that was going on and the people coming in, and all those sorts of things that have stopped now.
“At this moment in time, the squad is strong, and they are favourites for a reason.”
Lambert also gave his verdict on Celtic’s decision to sell Johnny Kenny during the summer transfer window.
The Irish striker departed Parkhead after struggling to establish himself as a regular first-team option, and Lambert believes Celtic were right to cash in.
Lambert said: “Johnny Kenny was never going to be a mainstay for Celtic. I don’t think he was ever going to score 25 or 30 goals a season; that was never going to happen.
“Celtic getting a bit of money for him was a good bit of business. It makes sense.”
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