Martin O'Neill gave one last address to the Celtic support after his final game in charge of the club this evening.
The Northern Irishman's second spell in charge at Parkhead ended with a 1-0 victory over Dundee, as Daizen Maeda's first-half goal proved decisive.
Post-match, O'Neill set out on an uncharacteristic lap of honour, during which he gave a brief speech to the remaining Celtic supporters inside the stadium.
"These players have been absolutely fantastic," O'Neill said. "And that's why they are champions.
"They have been absolutely fantastic. It's been a real privilege. I've had the time of my life in the past five to six weeks.
"The Celtic supporters, they just need reminding that they are the best in the world."
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The Frenchman sent a classy parting message to O'Neill, Maloney and Co after he put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
He said: "I want to thank the great Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney for all they have done in recent weeks with the team.
"The job they have done has been fantastic.
"These guys have given so much to the club across so many years and I know our fans, like me, all recognise the brilliant job they have done during this recent period.
"They have my total respect and my total gratitude. I hope to meet them both very soon and thank them personally.
"Now it's up to me to carry on this great work and carry our great club forward, and I can’t wait to get going and become part of such a brilliant institution.
"Celtic is one of the world’s proper football clubs, real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for."
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