Fans baffled as Celtic presented with Scottish Premiership trophy by SANTA CLAUS.. but there’s a hilarious reason for it

FOOTBALL fans were baffled after Celtic were presented with the Scottish Premiership trophy by SANTA CLAUS.

Celtic ran out 3-2 winners over St Mirren courtesy of goals from Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi and a late goal from Luis Palma.

Following the game, the Hoops were waiting on the pitch at Celtic Park to lift the trophy in front of the home support.

However, to everyone’s amazement, the trophy was walked on to the pitch by a man dressed as Father Christmas.

Reacting to the jolly surprise in May, one fan said: “WTF?”

A second said: “This is phenomenal 😂”

Another said: “Imagine trying to explain this to people outside Scottish football…”

The explanation for his appearance can actually be traced back to when Celtic were 2-0 down to Hearts at half-time back in December.

Santa had come on the pitch back in the winter to do a prize draw.

But fans were not feeling merry at the time and proceeded to heavily boo Santa.

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This time around Celtic fans were in a more celebratory mood.

And on time occasion Santa was serenaded as he handed the trophy over for the ceremony.

One social media user said: “Santa’s Celtic redemption.”

A second said: “A lovely reception for Santa at Celtic Park.”

A third said: “All is forgiven, Saint Nick!”

With their trophy this season, Celtic have now won 54 Scottish League Championships.

It puts them one behind rivals Rangers who have 55 league titles.

The record for most titles in a single league country is the 56 Linfield have won in Northern Ireland.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk