THE UNLIKELY LADS: In a season riven by rancour and regression, Celtic somehow have an incredible double within their grasp and a temporary sense of unity among fans who are learning to live with their lot

Up in the Gents on the first floor of the Main Stand at Parkhead, three nicely soused fellows fresh from hospitality summed up the state of play in the title race after Celtic’s hard-fought win over Falkirk...