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He couldn’t get off the Rangers bench, but Celtic enthusiasts didn’t let Todd Cantwell leave after his ambitious name prediction at the start of the season.
The more sensible Hoops came close to the name by taking the league name by taking a six-point lead in the most sensible with just two games remaining. That means Celtic need just one point from their last two games to mathematically secure the name. However, with Brendan Rodgers’ men enjoying an impressive goal difference with the Light Blues, the Scottish Premiership crown looks set to remain in eastern Glasgow.
Cantwell was left on the bench thanks to Philippe Clement for the derby-day showdown, with Tom Lawrence as the playmaker. The Rangers manager explained after the game that the 26-year-old was compatible for the clash, but he didn’t feel that way. It was only fair to give him up in the game after John Lundstram’s red card.
But despite his absence that day, Hoops enthusiasts were quick to remind Cantwell of his sophisticated preseason prediction. Before kicking the ball, the playmaker took to social media to share a photo of himself and Michael Beale on Instagram, noting that they “fight for everything” with a sophisticated nod to the Rangers’ quest for the 56th title. Fans watching saw the small number 56 on the post, a reference to the club’s next coveted league title.
One fan shared a screenshot of the Instagram story with the comment “3 in a row,” in reference to Celtic’s run of winning this season’s trophy, and a shhh emoji. Another who shared the plugin asked, “How did it happen?” You?”