The Celtic support played a massive part in Cameron Carter-Vickers deciding to pledge his future to the Hoops by signing his new four-year contract earlier today.

Time and time again during the season, the fans lifted Ange Postecoglou’s side whether they needed it or not, and that fervour for the Hoops has rubbed off on the USA internationalist and not only aided the delivery of trophies, but also helped the player make is mind up where his future lay.

The defender told Celtic TV from Texas where he is based with the USA international side: “I’m delighted, I really enjoyed last season. I enjoyed working with the manager and the group of players, and on the back of that, I knew I wanted to stay. I was just trying to get a deal done and get it over the line.”

And he said of the fans’ input: “Last season was great for me, not just for me but for the team as well, and the fans turning up, not just at the home games but at the away games.

'The support that we got as a team was amazing, and that was definitely part of it.'

“I’d heard stories and heard from players that used to play up in Scotland, but I don’t think you realise until you’re up here yourself, and it was as bit of a surprise, but it’s also really enjoyable.

“It’s great to play in that environment and atmosphere.”

That fan fervour was experienced many times last term, with two of the most enjoyable occasions being in the games when the afternoons finished with the League Cup, then the SPFL trophy being hoisted by Callum McGregor, and Carter-Vickers is looking to experience more of that next term, with the added value of UEFA Champions League group-stage football.

He said: “As a team we’ve just got to build on what we did last season. Obviously it was great to win the league last year, and we want to do it next year as well.

“And we want to test ourselves in Europe, in the Champions League we’ll be playing against some great teams and great players, so to see how we measure up will be great.”

Cameron Carter-Vickers hails the Celtic support in decision to sign