'I know how Celtic would fare in the Premier League – English fans have got it wrong'

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Celtic appear to be in a bit of a pickle at the moment, with defeat after defeat under Wilfried Nancy's leadership . A chairman's resignation and League Cup final loss to a mediocre St Mirren have been mixed with damaging domestic losses, European embarrassments and serious anger from supporters.

However, the club still holds the title of the most successful team in Scotland . Celtic have won 55 league titles, 42 Scottish Cups, and 22 League Cup trophies, totalling 120 major honours in their history.

A European Cup triumph in the 1966/67 season saw them become the first British club to win the competition, ahead of the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool . So, how would Celtic fare if they were transferred into the Premier League today?

Disregarding their current state of affairs in Scotland, Celtic would definitely fare better than most would assume in top-flight football down south, maybe even winning the whole thing in time. The side have shown their fair share of high-quality football in Champions League campaigns in the past, drawing with the likes of Bayern Munich and beating others along the way.

In recent pre-season friendlies, they have defeated Manchester City 4-3, before thrashing Newcastle 4-0 and Chelsea 4-1, showcasing their prowess against some of the Premier League's biggest stars. Now, I know what everyone will be landing on immediately: 'These are friendlies, they don't count.'

So then why is there such a fuss about the Club World Cup? It's a summer tournament that takes place during pre-season, yet Chelsea supporters don't stop claiming their team as ' world champions.'

For me, it's all or nothing with these matches. Either they all count and are taken seriously, or none of them matter. Meanwhile, Celtic's recent stranglehold on Scottish football is not to be scoffed at, particularly given the league's unpredictable nature in recent times.

Celtic have claimed the Scottish championship 13 times in the last 14 years, with Rangers securing a single title in the 2020/21 season during the Coronavirus pandemic. An extraordinary quadruple treble was also achieved over the past decade, with Celtic scooping up every domestic trophy for four consecutive years.

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And while many will argue that Scotland's top flight is a two-horse race between the Glasgow giants, Heart of Midlothian currently sit atop the table this Christmas . Remind me again, which teams have shared the last eight Premier League titles?

Hint - it's only two, and they have also won the prestigious Champions League during this time. Sir Alex Ferguson demonstrated that domestic dominance is achievable in English football, having won 13 league titles since the Premier League was introduced in 1992.

So why shouldn't Celtic fans harbour dreams of similar success if they were to relocate down south? For starters, the club's budget would likely skyrocket, with plenty of potential buyers willing to boost Celtic's chances of securing silverware.

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Think Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds for Wrexham, or Tom Brady for Birmingham City. There is already a strong base of proven winners within the squad and a large army of fans worldwide who would back their team to the bitter end, as shown today.

The debate can continue to rage on for as long as it wants, but the answer is clear - give them the money and support, and the sky's the limit for how far Celtic could go in the Premier League.

The first few years would be mid-table at best, but I could see them becoming a top-four club - and potentially champions - if everything went as planned.

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