Joe Hart was given an emotional send-off at the end of last season as Celtic did the double.
The goalkeeper announced his retirement in February and from then on in, everything seemed to fall into place for both Hart and his team.
The Hoops were formidable during the run-in as the veteran went out on the most almighty of highs.
He made key saves at critical points and celebrated in style at the campaign’s end.
Indeed, in his last-ever appearance at Celtic Park, Hart was visibly emotional. Subbed off with a few minutes to go, the 37-year-old received raucous applause and a spine-tingling rendition of ‘Super Joe Hart’.
He has since admitted that trophy day was one of the greatest of his life.
“That was one of the greatest days in my professional life”, he said (Celtic View via Glasgow Times).
“I’ve never felt like that and to have that feeling given to me was indescribable.
“I didn’t ask for it, I didn’t want for it. I didn’t expect it. I was blown away, absolutely blown away.
“I’m married, I have a family, but even on a personal level it’s one of the greatest days as well.”
Hart’s playing days ended in the best way possible. After trophy day, he went on to win the Scottish Cup against Rangers in the last game of his stellar career.
His experience and leadership will be a notable miss for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers in the upcoming season, with a replacement for the stopper yet to be found.
