SPFL chief Neil Doncaster has congratulated Rangers on winning the Scottish Premiership.

The Ibrox outfit are celebrating being crowned kings of Scotland for the 55th time after bitter rivals Celtic stumbled at Dundee United.

Having spent so long in the shadow of their bitter rivals, Gers have now cantered to the title with six games to spare and will have the chance to rub their bitter rivals’ faces in it in two weeks’ time as they walk out at Celtic Park having already smashed the Hoops’ reign of dominance.

Doncaster said: “I would like to warmly congratulate Rangers, their players, management team and directors on winning the SPFL Premiership.

“This has been a season like no other and Rangers deserve real praise for performing at such a consistently high level for so long. They are undoubtedly deserving champions.

“There are still a number of major issues to be settled this season, including European places, Top Six finishes and, of course, relegation. We are looking forward to an exciting runin to the end of the season.”