NafisaPlayful John Higgins couldn’t resist mocking Rangers after asserting that his cherished Celtic are now ’54 titles ahead’ of their bitter rivals.
The four-time world snooker champion leaned into a familiar taunt that implies no Ibrox league victory matters prior to the club’s collapse in 2012.
The 49-year-old was in peak form as he outlasted Xiao Guodong in a Crucible thriller, securing a 13-12 victory, before delivering one final quip in Sheffield before retiring for the night.
A grinning Higgins remarked, “I think that’s us 54 titles ahead of our rivals.”
The deeper significance seemed to escape both Hazel Irvine and John Parrott, but Higgins could scarcely conceal his delight.
The snooker icon passionately supports Scottish football’s reigning champions and has been a frequent presence at Celtic Park throughout his life.
As Celtic continue to rule the domestic landscape and Higgins keeps his aspirations alive at the Crucible, it’s evident the snooker star is relishing every moment of the club’s recent triumphs. His witty jab only heightens the celebratory mood among the green and white.
Celtic stand on the verge of further historic achievements:
Brendan Rodgers boosts his medal count to 11 after clinching the title at Dundee United.
With the Scottish Cup still in contention, a victory over Aberdeen would etch Rodgers’ name into Celtic’s record books once more, making him the first Hoops manager to secure three trebles.
James Forrest will also widen his lead at the top of the Celtic medal standings to 27 as the winger continues his extraordinary tenure at the club.
With so much still at stake, Celtic supporters have plenty to anticipate as they hope their team concludes the season with a flourish at Hampden.
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