Celtic's managerial tradition runs from legendary Lisbon Lions architects to modern double-treble winners — a lineage that stretches across nine decades of Scottish football. Your pick?
1Jock SteinThe greatest manager in Celtic's history, leading the Lisbon Lions to the 1967 European Cup — the first British club to win the trophy.1000pts
2Tommy BurnsBeloved Celtic figure who managed the club in the 1990s and later returned as assistant manager, embodying the club's spirit.435pts
3Brendan RodgersWon an invincible domestic treble in 2016–17 and a second treble a year later, returning for a second stint to maintain Celtic's dominance.368pts
4Neil LennonCeltic legend who managed the club in two stints, winning multiple trophies and guiding the team to near-invincible nine-in-a-row domination.368pts
5Wim JansenDutch coach who managed Celtic for just one season in 1997–98 but delivered the legendary championship that stopped Rangers' ten-in-a-row.286pts
6Martin O'NeillLed Celtic to six major trophies in five years including a historic treble in 2001, and restored the club's dominance in Scottish football.184pts
7Billy McNeillCaptain of the Lisbon Lions who returned to manage Celtic twice, winning four league titles and bringing home silverware as both player and manager.184pts
8Gordon StrachanWon three consecutive SPL titles (2006–09) and guided Celtic to back-to-back Champions League group stage appearances.184pts
9Ange PostecoglouAustralian coach who won back-to-back domestic trebles from 2022 to 2024, playing some of the most exciting football in Celtic's recent history.0pts
10Willie MaleyCeltic's first manager, who led the club for 43 years from 1897 and won 16 league titles and 14 Scottish Cups.
11Jimmy McGroryClub record goalscorer who managed Celtic from 1945 to 1965, winning the 1954 double and the famous 7-1 League Cup final.
12Davie HayFormer Celtic player who managed the club to the 1985 Scottish Cup and the dramatic 1986 league title.





















