Celtic star kieran tierney has won every Arsenal fans heart with his message after the premier league Title victory
*“Give him his flowers” – Kieran Tierney wins every Arsenal fan’s heart with message after Premier League title victory*
Kieran Tierney’s return to Celtic hasn’t dulled his love for Arsenal. The Scottish left-back posted a heartfelt message on social media after Arsenal clinched the Premier League title on the final day, and it immediately went viral with Gooners calling it “class” and “everything we miss about KT”.
*The message that hit home*
Arsenal sealed the title with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait for a Premier League crown. Minutes after the final whistle, Tierney posted on X and Instagram:
“Once a Gunner, always a Gunner. So proud of this group, this manager, and every single fan who stuck with us. You deserve this. Thank you for everything. ❤️🤍”
He added a photo of himself in an Arsenal shirt from his farewell lap of the Emirates in May 2025.
The post racked up over 200,000 likes in 3 hours. Replies flooded in from Arsenal players, staff, and fans. Bukayo Saka replied “Legend KT”, while Mikel Arteta posted a heart emoji.
*Why it resonated*
Tierney left Arsenal last summer after six years at the club, returning to boyhood side Celtic on a free transfer. His time at Arsenal was defined by injuries but also by commitment. He played 144 games, won the 2020 FA Cup, and became a fan favourite for his all-action style and “never say die” attitude.
In his farewell interview with Arsenal, he said: “Just thank you for everything from day one. They supported us through the good times and the bad, and they supported me through some hard times as well.”
That bond clearly hasn’t broken. Fans pointed out that Tierney didn’t have to say anything – he’s now at Celtic and could have kept quiet. Instead, he chose to celebrate Arsenal’s moment.
“He’s a Gunner forever,” one fan posted. “Gave everything for us. This message means everything.”
*Tierney’s Arsenal legacy*
Tierney joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 for £25m. He quickly won over supporters with his energy, sliding tackles, and willingness to put his body on the line. Injuries limited him under Arteta, especially after Oleksandr Zinchenko arrived, but he never lost the backing of the crowd.
He was part of the team that won the FA Cup in 2020 and played a key role in Arsenal’s return to the top four and then title contention. Even when he wasn’t starting, he was the first to celebrate goals and the first to applaud fans after games.
His departure in 2025 was emotional. Arsenal gave him a guard of honour on the final day at Southampton, where he scored his sixth and final goal for the club. He called it a “happy goodbye” and said he’d “loved every minute” in north London.
*Celtic focus, Arsenal heart*
Tierney has hit the ground running back at Celtic, scoring 6 goals in 33 games and helping them win the Scottish Premiership on the final day against Hearts. But his post showed his Arsenal roots run deep.
He’s spoken before about the unique feeling of leading Celtic’s celebrations with a megaphone, but his message to Arsenal proved he has room in his heart for both clubs.
“Stuff like that is fairy-tale stuff,” he once said about celebrating with Celtic fans. Arsenal fans feel the same way about him.
*What happens next*
Tierney will focus on Celtic’s Scottish Cup final and Champions League qualifiers. Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy around north London this week.
But for one day, the divide between Celtic and Arsenal didn’t matter. Tierney’s message reminded everyone that some connections outlast transfers.
As one Gooner put it: “He left, but he never left us. Give him his flowers.”
