Hoops skipper delighted to regain trophy

backed us from the first minute to the last. It was incredible.”

He added: “It’s an honour. It was probably the best feeling I have had at this club yet.

“It’s not just about myself or anyone else, it’s about the team.

“It shows how much stronger and better we are getting week in, week out.

“We are still producing great results and good performances on the park.”

Beram Kayal has targeted a return to action for the Scottish Cup final.

The midfielder’s season was thought to be over when the Hoops revealed in January that he’d be sidelined for four months after ankle surgery.

But the player believes he could make his comeback in the final at Hampden on May 19 if Celtic beat Hearts in this weekend’s last-four clash.

He said: “It will take away a lot of the bitter taste of recent months to take part in the Scottish Cup final.”