ON THE weekend when the Eurovision Song Contest was staged, this was one Norwegian who was never going to post 'nul points.'
Ronny Deila's side actually collected 92 points to secure Celtic's fourth title in a row and there was a Norwegian feeling in the air. From Harald Brattbakk presenting the Premiership trophy - carried out by Deila's twin daughters - to Stefan Johansen leading the victory march with yet another goal.
Deila's parents were in the stand and there were Norwegian flags in the Green Brigade section when Deila paraded the trophy in front of them and Deila admits he feels so at home now at Celtic Park that he wants more.
Celtic's manager believes that his side can progress into the Champions League group stage by negotiating the qualifying rounds, unlike last season when they crashed and burned, even if he does not add any new signings because they are strong enough now. Inverness Caledonian Thistle would testify to that.
"I had some big Celtic fans over from Norway," smiled Deila. "They are more crazy than the fans here so they are happy today. It was a very good experience, a fantastic day. The atmosphere was great, there were so many people in the stadium. We got the trophy and it was great to see so many people excited about it. It means a lot and gives a lot of motivation for the future.
"It shows what works in Norway can also work in Scotland as well. I said I went from first grade to 10th grade in two days when I went from Stromsgodset to Celtic. We have also set a record for the number of goals conceded in the league this season. That's a great achievement, so I'm happy for Craig Gordon and the defence.
"I think we are still in a good position, even if we don't add anyone else before the qualifiers. I'm not worried. We were in a totally different place last year with a lot of uncertainties. They felt unsafe with what I wanted to put into the team. The transition is so hard. We struggled with that. A lot of managers have come into Celtic and other places before me and also struggled with that."
If Deila was given an unfamiliar scoring contribution from Stefan Scepovic's double, the other Stefan - Johansen - pitched in with his 13th of the season. Yet, Deila feels his compatriot has more to give.
"Stefan said at the start that he couldn't score so I told him 'right you can't play that role'," said Deila.
"But he doesn't say that any more and he has scored 13 goals and he should be over 20."
The manager insisted that Scepovic still has a future at Celtic, even if he has been linked with a return to Spain after a poor season since his £2m move from Sporting Gijon.
"Everyone will get a chance next season. He is in our squad, so he is one of them," said Deila. "I have no plans to speak to his agents. I will speak to the player, not the agent - it's much better."
"Stefan has struggled a little bit to get into the physical side of Scottish football but today he showed he is capable of doing it."
Scott Brown could not disguise his satisfaction at his fourth title in a row as Celtic captain. "It's great," said Brown, "Every one gives you a lift, especially when you are going for so many in a row it's extra special. If we can do it next year again it'll be even more so.
"Aberdeen will come again, but we showed our class and how good we are and that we thrive under pressure. We knew when we got everyone fit we would be strong and that 100 per cent we would win this league."
Inverness manager John Hughes played a weakened side to avoid suspensions ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup final on Saturday, but ended up with a damaging blow to morale.
"If one of them had picked up a straight red card then they would have missed out, so six or seven of them didn't even travel with us," said Hughes. "Now our full focus is on the final."
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