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Gordon Strachan: Life at Celtic

Former Celtic & Scotland manager Gordon Strachan reflects on his time in charge of the Hoops, the unforgettable highs and painful lows, and being compared to Martin O'Neill. Browse 1,000's of new and used cars with the Arnold Clark app: http://bit.ly/4gpXGgr Subscribe here:    / @plzsoccer   🏴‍☠️ 00:00 Gordon Strachan Becoming Celtic Manager Gordon Strachan enjoyed a glittering playing career, but stepping into the Celtic manager’s role was a different challenge entirely. 🗣️ "I wasn’t born into Celtic like some, but I grew to admire it. Watching players like Jimmy Johnstone made me appreciate what the club meant. When I got the job, I embraced it completely." 🔹 Strachan admits there was initial skepticism when he was appointed, with a small turnout for his unveiling compared to other managers. 🔹 However, he grew into the role, despite initially making the mistake of saying he wasn’t there to be loved—a comment he later regretted. 😲 02:05 Artmedia 5-0 Celtic – A Nightmare Start Strachan’s Celtic managerial debut couldn’t have gone much worse—a 5-0 Champions League qualifying defeat to Artmedia Bratislava. 🗣️ "It was one of those nights where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. Players arrived late, some hadn’t even met each other yet—it was chaos." 🔹 He recalls how Celtic fans still bring it up, joking that “Better than Artmedia” could be written on his gravestone. 🔹 Despite the horror start, he recovered quickly and went on to enjoy trophy-laden success. 🏆 03:16 Greatest Moments as Celtic Manager Despite the tough start, Strachan went on to achieve incredible success at Celtic, winning multiple Scottish Premier League titles and leading the team to famous European nights. The real test was when we had to beat Rangers twice at Celtic Park to win the league. Those were the moments where character was everything." 🔹 Beating Rangers twice in two weeks to clinch the league title remains one of his proudest moments. 🔹 The extra-time battle against AC Milan in the Champions League knockout rounds also stands out. ⚽ 04:25 AC Milan 1-0 Celtic - Champions League Strachan highlighted the incredible characters in his squad, including Gary Caldwell and Paul Hartley, players who thrived under his fitness regime. 🗣️ "That team had heart, belief, and fitness levels through the roof. They would run through walls for Celtic." 🔹 Caldwell’s bravery and passing in a key win over Rangers 🔹 Neil Lennon chasing Kaka in Milan—only to give up halfway because he couldn’t keep up! 🔹 The joy of leading Celtic into the Champions League last 16 🏴 Celtic’s Culture & What It Means to Manage the Club Managing Celtic is more than just coaching a football team—it’s about understanding the culture and passion of the fans. 🗣️ "There’s nothing like winning a game for Celtic. You send 60,000 fans home happy, and millions more around the world. You can’t put a price on that." 🔹 Strachan says no amount of money could replace the joy of a big win at Celtic Park. 🔹 Even today, wherever he goes, Celtic fans recognize and approach him, showing the global reach of the club. 🏴‍☠️ 06:34 Tommy Burns – A Special Friendship Strachan spoke fondly about Tommy Burns, the Celtic legend and his assistant manager, who sadly passed away in 2008. 🗣️ "Tommy was a unique character. He could make you laugh at the worst times, but he was also one of the most giving and open-minded people I ever met." 🔹 He recalls how Burns would crack jokes at the most stressful moments, lightening the mood. 🔹 He remembers and speaks about Tommy often, feeling his stories should be kept alive to celebrate his legacy. 🔹 Burns had a fiery, competitive side, but was also one of the warmest people in football. ☘️ 10:57 What It Meant to Gordon Stachan to be Celtic Manager Looking back, what did managing Celtic mean to Gordon Strachan? 🗣️ "The best thing about being Celtic manager? No matter where I go in the world, I’ll always meet a Celtic fan." 🔹 Strachan loved the job, despite the intense pressure. 🔹 He took pride in achieving so much success on a fraction of the budget available to other Celtic managers. 🔹 He acknowledges that some fans were critical at the time, but now many approach him with fond memories of his era. 🔚 Final Thoughts & Football’s Bigger Picture As the interview wrapped up, Strachan reflected on football’s unique ability to unite people. 🗣️ "The joy of football isn’t just in the wins and losses. It’s the relationships, the memories, and the stories that last a lifetime." 💬 YOUR THOUGHTS? 📢 What was Gordon Strachan’s best moment as Celtic manager? 📢 How do you rate his time in charge of the Hoops? 📢 Tommy Burns – One of the greatest characters in Scottish football? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive Scottish football interviews & analysis! #celtic #celticfc #scottishfootball