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Right, that's quite enough from me for today. Congratulations to Celtic on sealing the championship with a thumping win at Kilmarnock.

I leave you with a few words from a delighted Neil Lennon: "I felt as if I was on probation. Now I feel the Celtic manager. I am only young in this job, it's only my second (full) season, it's a huge job with huge expectations but I fee vindicated now."

Dunfermline win a free kick on the edge of the penalty area but Joe Cardle's effort sails high over the crossbar.

St Johnstone defender David McCracken nods a corner back across goal for team-mate Francisco Sandaza but the Spaniard can only nod wide from close range.

No sign of a Dunfermline fightback at East End Park. The Pars haven't really troubled Hearts at all and it looks like they will stay six points adrift at the bottom of the table.

The match at Ibrox is rather petering out, with 10-man St Mirren unable to find the energy to trouble Rangers, who are protecting a two-goal lead.

Aberdeen squander a chance on the break. Ryan Jack races clear and finds Darren Mackie, who rolls in Richie Vernon but the striker delays his shot and Dundee United clear.

Fran Sandaza is suddenly in the mood and the St Johnstone striker fires in another shot that Jonathan Tuffey gets strong hands to. Inverness are flagging now.

Gary Glen threatens to score his second against Dunfermline, but the Hearts striker's low drive is well gathered by goalkeeper Chris Smith.

St Johnstone are starting to build up a head of steam after a sluggish first hour. Francisco Sandaza was given a glimpse of goal but did not catch his shot properly, allowing Jonathan Tuffey to save.

Gaving Gunning heads into the side netting from a Paul Dixon cross as Dundee United threaten to move ahead against Aberdeen.

We're up and running again at all the grounds...

A few technical glitches at this end mean updates are a little slow to publish.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it...

Gary Glen squanders a chance on the stroke of half-time when he intercepts Alex Keddie's poor back-header and Andy Dowie manages to clear the Hearts striker's weak attempt to place the ball wide of the goalkeeper. From the corner, Jamie Hamill fires straight at goalkeeper Chris Smith.

Allan McGregor denies St Mirren forward Nigel Hasselbaink at point-blank range. Danny Lennon's side are finishing the first half strongly at Ibrox.

A St Mirren response. Dougie Imrie's curling shot worries Allan McGregor and the Rangers goalkeeper tips it away.

Sone Aluko is denied by St Mirren goalkeeper Craig Samson this time after the Rangers winger capitalised on slackness in the visiting defence.

"Andrew Considine will be disgusted at himself for failing to prevent Jon Daly scoring the equaliser for United."

Dunfermline striker Andy Kirk sends a 20-yard snap shot on to the roof of the Hearts net as he threatens to open the scoring against his former club.

Dusan Pernis prevents Aberdeen taking a two-goal lead, the Dundee United goalkeeper diving to turn wide a fine drive from Stephen Hughes.

St Johnstone threaten for the first time as Liam Craig latches on to a cute pass from Francisco Sandaza to fire a shot narrowly wide.

Rangers winger Sone Aluko tries to atone for his penalty miss with a run and flick to get beyond the St Mirren defence but Lee Mair gets back to make the tackle.

Dunfermline skipper Austin McCann gets to the byline to deliver a lofted cross but striker Andy Kirk, under pressure from a defender, nods wide at the back post.

Both sides are giving it a go at East End Park but a telling final ball is eluding Dunfermline and Hearts so far...

Inverness are well on top and Richie Foran cracks in a shot from 25 yards that is beaten away by Alan Mannus. From the corner, Josh Meekings shoots wide.

St Mirren have steadied the ship after losing that early goal at Ibrox but they are still to threaten against Rangers.

Inverness have started at a cracking pace in Perth. Manager Terry Butcher fairly laid into his players after last weekend's loss to Hibs and they look like they want to make amends.

A few of you are writing in asking if Celtic are planning any official celebrations later today. The club have not announced anything. If that changes, we'll let you know...

A few Jambos might like to do their old manager Jim Jefferies a favour today but would Hearts really want Hibs relegated? Derby fixtures generate much-needed revenue and, on recent form, provide guaranteed maximum points for the men in maroon.

That Rangers side shows three changes from the side that defeated Motherwell last week. Carlos Bocanegra returns from suspension, while Salim Kerkar and Andy Little start at Ibrox.

You can listen to Celtic manager Neil Lennon's full BBC Radio Scotland interview by clicking the link. He's a happy chappy but was a wee bit evasive when asked about his future plans.

The top six places have been decided but there is still a lot of jockeying for positions to go. Bottom side Dunfermline are without a win at home all season and could really do with getting something from today's game against Hearts.

Just a reminder that there is more SPL action to come.

We have Rangers v St Mirren, Aberdeen v Dundee Utd, St Johnstone v Inverness CT and Dunfermline v Hearts at 1500.

"This is the greatest thing I've ever done. It's not easy winning titles and we've done it emphatically. It's a young team and we are building something that is pretty special.

"The players have been fantastic and they did it with style today - that really thrills me. While I'm here I want to give the fans the success that they demand and deserve."

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is addressing the fans from a microphone out on the pitch. The sound is rather muffled but the fans are cheering their heads off anyway...

Celtic won't get their hands on the SPL trophy today. That honour is being saved for their final game of the season - at home to Hearts.

"We didn't have the best of starts but we've proved we are the best team in Scotland. The manager has been fantastic and the fans deserve this, they have been amazing since I've been here."

The players are now trying their hand at a bouncing huddle. Not bad. I'd give them an 8 out of 10 for that one. Have they been practicing in anticipation of this day?

The Celtic players are back out for a lap of honour, sporting T-shirts with the slogan: "This is just the beginning: champions 2012".

"Winning the title is always an amazing feeling but your first one is special. This is a huge day for Neil Lennon as a manager."

"This is everything we've been working for and to cap it with a performance like this is just magic. We'll stay focused for the rest of the season and hopefully make it a double."

The Celtic players and backroom staff are celebrating on the Rugby Park pitch, hugging each other and appluading their noisy support.

The visiting fans have turned up the volume again as the final whistle approaches. Seven minutes to go at Rugby Park...

James Fowler has a pop at goal from 20 yards but the Kilmarnock midfielder's shot lacks the power to trouble Celtic keeper Fraser Forster.

A long ball finds Anthony Stokes in behind the Kilmarnock defence but a poor first touch lets the Celtic sub down. The striker will be glad that most of the fans were facing the other way doing a 'Poznan bounce'.

Understandably, the intensity has dropped from Celtic's game and the crowd have taken to more joyful bouncing around to entertain themselves.

Killie are gamely plugging away and Gary Harkins slams a shot into the side-netting from the left edge of the penalty area. Celtic keeper Fraser Forster watched it all the way, confidently pulling his hands out of the way at the last moment.

Kris Commons holds his head in disbelief as referee Alan Muir waves away his penalty claim. The Celtic midfielder went down after a wee nudge from Ben Gordon. He might have got it, if his team weren't already 4-0 up...

Celtic right-back Adam Matthews skips past a couple of challenges to break into the penalty area but his driven cross is palmed away by Cammy Bell as Georgios Samaras slid in looking to get among the goals.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon salutes the crowd as his name is chanted from three of the stands at Rugby Park.

Kilmarnock mount a rare attack and Celtic keeper Fraser Forster has to paw away an awkward, low cross from Gary Harkins before a shot from James Fowler is blocked by a defender.

Well, what do you make of that first-half demolition job? Let me know by texting 80295 or via Twitter, using #bbcsportsound.

Every Celtic pass is met with cries of 'ole' from the packed stands. And now we have a spot of choreographed pogoing from the delighted travelling supporters.

The one-way traffic continues as Cammy Bell makes a great save with his feet at his near post to keep out a shot from Georgios Samaras. The Celtic forwards will want a piece of the action after being shown how it's done by defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Glenn Loovens.

There are a few stray balloons on the pitch as the Celtic party continues full swing in the Rugby Park stands. There's an obvious joke there but I'll rise above it...

Cammy Bell does well to get a fist to swerving free kick from Ki Sung-yueng and the Killie keeper takes decisive action to clear from the following corner.

Glenn Loovens has got a taste for goals after nodding in Celtic's second. Again, the Kilmarnock defence is generous from a corner and the big Dutch defender is given time and space to get a header on target but Cammy Bell gathers on the line.

Celtic are in complete control of this match. Referee Alan Muir must be feeling sorry for Kilmarnock since he has just intercepted a pass from Ki Sung-yueng to break up another attack from the visitors.

"How easy do you want it? Mulgrew delivers a wonder cross, Kilmarnock will be unhappy at the marking at the back post and Loovens has to pick his spot and boy does he do that. Game over already."

"Celtic are starting to do what Rangers did last year and they blowing Kilmarnock away already."

Charlie Mulgrew is looking for a second goal as the Kilmarnock defence is posted missing but the left-back can only loft the ball into the side-netting as keeper Cammy Bell closes him down.

"You couldn't get a better start when you are looking to settle the nerves and go for the championship. But Kenny Shiels will be very disappointed with the defending."

Rangers won the SPL title at Rugby Park on the final day of last season. By this stage, they were 3-0 up! It's been a quieter opening this time...

Celtic had the chance to wrap things up a fortnight ago but lost out to Rangers 3-2 - bringing to an end an unbeaten run of 21 league games. Their old foes also delayed the party last weekend, scoring late to win at Motherwell. Of course, Celtic can lose today and still win the title, if Ally McCoist's side slip up at home to St Mirren.

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The ball falls to Kris Commons inside the penalty area but the Celtic midfielder is off-balance and can only swipe his awkward first-time shot wide.

Dieter Van Tornhout, who came off the bench to score the only goal in the League Cup final, starts as the lone striker for Killie. He'll get support from crafty midfield duo Dean Shiels and Gary Harkins.

Victory Wanyama misses out through suspension for the visitors. The powerful, young Kenyan has been a revelation in his first season in Scotland. Left-back Emilio Izaguirre is out after picking up an eye injury during training yesterday.

Kenny Shiels also said he had no problem handing over three stands to Celtic fans, as long as the extra revenue was used to repair the playing surface at Rugby Park. We should get a few interesting bobbles today but let's hope the rutted pitch doesn't spoil things for two sides that like to get the ball down and pass it.

Killie boss Kenny Shiels turned the heat up on whistler Alan Muir earlier this week when he called for a "strong referee" and claimed decisions were "amazingly loaded" in Celtic's favour in their 2-0 win over St Johnstone last weekend. He then added that he wasn't smart enough to deploy mind games, omitting the fact he has a degree in psychology from Warwick University .

Kilmarnock's Liam Kelly starts today. The midfielder's father died of a suspected heart attack during the League Cup final. Full teams to follow...

I'm sure the visiting buses will be blaring out the 'Best of Russ Abbott' as the travelling supporters prepare for a party in Ayrshire but Kilmarnock have been a thorn in Celtic's side this season. Just a few weeks ago, Kenny Shiels' side upset the odds in the League Cup final and Killie raced to a 3-0 lead on Celtic's last visit to Rugby Park - a thriller that ended all square.

Celtic fans will take over three of the stands at Rugby Park and I dare say a few more will pop up in the home ranks and maybe scaling the floodlights and nearby rooftops for a glimpse of the action.

Good morning and welcome to our Scottish Premier League coverage. Celtic meet Kilmarnock in the noon kick off needing a point at Rugby Park to clinch their first championship in four years.

At 1500, we have Rangers v St Mirren, Aberdeen v Dundee Utd, St Johnstone v Inverness and Dunfermline v Hearts.