TOMMY BURNS was always good for a quote about his beloved club and one in particular sticks out from when he was appointed manager in 1994.

It went along the lines of “I’m going to bring back something that has been missing...which is Celtic.”

The great man was lamenting that in the previous years, when there were more boycotts than cup finals, the club had lost its identity. He was bang on there.

It is important to recall those dark days, which isn't ancient history, when even hardcore Celtic supporters moan and complain about the state of the club in a season which saw them win their fifth Scottish league title in a row.

Things could be and have been a lot worse than right now.

But there has been something missing of late. Burns brought back Celtic and a hell of a lot of pride. Neil Lennon famously brought the thunder. The next man would be well advised to pack some fun and excitement in his bag before his first day of work at Celtic Park.

The stadium was a fun place to be yesterday. The league was secured, the stands were singing, although still not full, it was an excellent atmosphere. It felt like the not so old days. More of this is required.

In the east end of Glasgow, at the dear, green place on a Sunday afternoon, Ronny Deila and his team won the club their fifth Scottish league title in a row. They deserved it because this Celtic side are the best in the country and that is why the supporters had a party before during and, one would imagine, long after the game.

The team played some nice stuff, fought hard to win the ball back, the attackers seemed to push up more than before and the crowd were entertained with some superb goals. This was more like it.

Of course, Celtic being Celtic, they took their eyes off the ball in the second-half to remind one and all that they ain’t perfect.

Something of a sourness has affected the club. Celtic Park even on the better afternoons has been quiet this season. To win back the missing fans, and to keep those who have continued to go to game in still considerable numbers, this football club has to rediscover its mojo – and, no, that isn't a Maurice Johnston reference.

The team have played well within itself, the board have appeared unsure with which direction to go and that has led to apathy. There is an opportunity to build on the many good things they do have and for an inspiring manager to put out an exciting team.

Because for all the criticism, much of it justified, it is easy to forget all the good that is at the football club.

Craig Gordon is a sound goalkeeper, Leigh Griffiths a brilliant goalscorer, Kieran Tierney the best product of the academy since Aiden McGeady, Tom Rogic is that rare thing of being a goalscoring midfielder, Eric Sviatchenko looks like being the team’s leading central defender and if Nir Bitton can rediscover his best form then he is a class act.

And, who knows, maybe Ryan Christie and Scott Allan will get a chance to show what they are all about next season.

What has to happen is that Deila’s replacement rips up this notion that Celtic play with one-man upfront at home because when this team does get forward, it’s great to watch.

Roberts is a talent. He will be in Glasgow next season, as part of his loan deal from Manchester City, and the 19-year-old is so exciting to watch. He scored two fine goals in this one.

The winger had the Celtic fans on their feet within seven minutes. He cut in from the right, got the ball on the left and sent a superb shot past the despairing Aberdeen goalkeeper Adam Collin. This lad is a player. Make no mistake of that.

He got his second on 20 minutes. Griffiths did really well to squeeze the ball through Andrew Considine and Graeme Shinnie for Roberts who with one swing of his left boot found the bottom corner of the net.

Callum McGregor has had a decent season as well and he did really well three minutes after the break to when he slipped past Shinnie on the wing, made his way into the box and his cutback found Mikael Lustig and he made no mistake from eight yards.

The Celtic players enjoyed themselves for the most part. The only one not involved for spells was Gordon so it was nice Efe Ambrose, who replaced Charlie Mulgrew, made a mistake only he can to allow Jonny Hayes a run clear though but he was denied a goal by Gordon’s smart save.

Ambrose’s days surely are numbered. Just him being there made the back four worse. Niall McGinn scored on 57 minutes and then Considine’s header hinted that the afternoon was going to take an odd twist.

But let’s put the negatives, which everyone knows about anyway, aside for one day. Celtic are worthy champions and it’s not as if Roy Keane, David Moyes or, erm, Jose Mourinho won’t have a lot to work with.

Good players, a good manager and a bit more of Celtic will lead to more good fun for the punters.