Less than 24 hours after lifting the League Cup at Hampden Park, Celtic’s victorious squad swapped the pitch for the oche, celebrating their triumph at the World Darts Championship in London. For a team that thrives on precision and pressure, it felt fitting to unwind in the high-stakes, raucous atmosphere of a night at the darts.

Celtic’s dramatic win over Rangers on Sunday not only secured the first domestic trophy of the season under Brendan Rodgers but also etched the Hoops into the record books. With 119 trophies now to their name, Celtic have edged past on major trophies ahead of the Ibrox club.

CCV, a pillar of Celtic’s success, led the charge in making the statement clear on his darts sheet, reading 119 Celtic’s major trophy count.

The night was a well-earned breather for several first-team stars, including Carter-Vickers, Greg Taylor—fresh from his goal in the final—Liam Scales, and Stephen Welsh. Joining them were Belgian youngster Arne Engels and Adam Idah.

This brief respite comes after a gruelling schedule that has seen Celtic juggle domestic and European commitments with aplomb. Rodgers, ever the pragmatist, is likely to appreciate the balance his squad are striking between recovery and morale-boosting celebrations. With a rare midweek off, he’s given the mall a breather.

Celtic face a tricky away fixture against Dundee United at Tannadice this Sunday. Rodgers will know that the league remains the club’s primary focus, with consistency the key to ensuring Celtic remain on course for another title.

In that regard, the timing of Sunday’s win—and the manner of it—couldn’t be more significant. A penalty shootout triumph over Rangers at Hampden has delivered not just a trophy, but a psychological edge as Celtic move forward in their pursuit of more glory.