CELTIC supporters paid tribute to long-serving star Tom Rogic on his final appearance for the club this afternoon.
The Australian international will depart Glasgow in the summer, after the club confirmed his decision to move on.
And supporters hailed Rogic - who was a key member of the nine-in-a-row squads - with a rousing standing ovation.
Fans rose to their feet and applauded in the 18th minute honouring Rogic's contribution during his time at Celtic.
Chants of One Tom Rogic also boomed around Parkhead in tribute to the creative midfielder - nicknamed the Wizard of Oz.
On calling time on his near-decade long stay at Celtic, Rogic said: “I want to sincerely thank everyone at the club and all our supporters for everything that has been given to me while I have been at Celtic.
"It has been a phenomenal journey, with some magical moments - it has been an honour to be a part of this experience.
"It has been a privilege to play for the Celtic supporters, the best in football I have ever experienced and the great times I have been part of will stay with me forever.
“While I am so sad to leave, I feel so proud to be part of a team that has delivered the title again for our fans.
"The club is in a great position and I know the manager will take the club on and deliver more and more success.
“Celtic will always be in my heart and part of my life and I wish the club and our fans nothing but success for the future.”
Ange Postecoglou - who will also lose Nir Bitton in the summer - added: “While we are very sad to see both Tom and Nir leave the club, we totally respect their decisions in wanting to seek a different challenge in football, having both played their part in our success for the past decade.
“They have certainly made such a tremendous contribution to Celtic over such a long and successful period for the club and I understand that in their minds the time is right to move on.
“I am sure they will leave with the sincere best wishes of our supporters having given so much of themselves to Celtic.
“From a personal perspective, as well as being very talented players, both Tom and Nir are top guys who have supported me brilliantly this year, in my first season – and again played a big role in this season’s success.
“Of course we will miss them, but we wish both Tom and Nir, and their families, great success in everything they do.”
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