The 2004-05 campaign for Celtic was a season of devastating heartbreak and ultimate cup glory for The Bhoys. They were cruelly pipped to the Scottish Premier League title on the final day, finishing second by a single point after conceding two dramatic late goals to Motherwell that handed the championship to rivals Rangers. Leading the charge was the sensational Welsh striker John Hartson, whose league-leading 25 goals were a thrilling highlight in a season of emotional highs and lows. The team salvaged their year by winning the Scottish Cup Final 1-0 against Dundee United, a triumphant victory that also marked the poignant final match for the legendary manager Martin O'Neill.