Diomansy Kamara admits second spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League was essential for Celtic following their shock Active Nation Scottish Cup exit to Ross County. However, recent weeks have shown a marked improvement and a fifth SPL win in a row against Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday confirmed second place behind champions Rangers.

"We won't win a trophy this season but I think we have a good squad," Kamara said.

"The target was to get to the final of the Scottish Cup but we lost the semi-final.

"The target then was to qualify for the Champions League and we have qualified.

"I think the performance against United was terrific.

"We played well against a good team, beat them and left them 10 points behind.

"So we have qualified for the Champions League and that is the most important thing."