Paddy Roberts was involved today as Derby County sealed their place in the EFL Championship; however, five years ago, he was the man of the match as Celtic sealed 5IAR by beating Aberdeen at Celtic Park.

CELTIC 3 ABERDEEN 2 – 2016

Celtic arrived at Parkhead knowing a win would seal five-in-a-row despite the 3 points at Tynecastle the week before meaning it was all but secured due to the huge goal difference amassed over McInnes’ side. Celtic were 9 points clear with three games to play and were 36 goals ahead of the Pittodrie side.

Ronny Deila’s side started brightly and two special finishes from Paddy Roberts had the Scottish Champions on the verge of title celebrations at half time. Shortly after the break, stand-in skipper Mikael Lustig made it 3-0 with an emphatic finish from the right-back.

The inconsistency that had plagued the side, which resulted in Ronny Deila’s decision to leave at the conclusion of the campaign, reared its head in the second half. McGinn scored for Aberdeen before a Considine header set up a nervy finish. Although Deila’s Celtic held firm and delivered the fifth consecutive league title.

5 years ago today, Celtic beat Aberdeen 3:2 to clinch the title.

Excellent goals from Roberts(2) and Lustig. @patrick7roberts pic.twitter.com/iAGhxGwD3S

— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 7, 2021

A timely reminder of Roberts’ talents in the hope that Celtic somehow manage to resign the Englishman.