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title: "Celtic: Fans discuss Paul Lambert’s time at the club"
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published: "2020-05-07T08:30:30Z"
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# Celtic: Fans discuss Paul Lambert’s time at the club

**A lot of Celtic fans praised former Hoops player Paul Lambert after a post on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Stephen4_2/status/1257699571859324928?s=20) talking about his time at the club.**

The former defensive midfielder spent eight seasons at the Hoops from 1997 to 2005 and was a consistent player for the Scottish side, making 252 appearances in all competitions, via[thecelticwiki](https://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/Lambert%2C+Paul). He was also vital in the wonderful 1997/98 season that saw Celtic [stop Rangers from winning 10 league titles in a row](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/where-are-they-now-celtic-team-stopped-10-row-1479716).

Whilst he was at the Celts, he picked up a fair amount of silverware, which included [four league titles and four domestic cups](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-lambert/erfolge/spieler/3982), whilst also being a [runner-up in the 2002/03 UEFA Cup](https://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/UEFA+Cup+Final+2003).

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Lambert had a glittering career at the club and he also enjoyed success abroad, as he [spent a season in Germany](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-lambert/transfers/spieler/3982) for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, where he [won the Champions League](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-lambert/erfolge/spieler/3982). Nowadays he is having a go at management, and is currently in charge of an Ipswich side chasing promotion from League One after previous spells at Aston Villa, Blackburn and Wolves, among others (as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-lambert/profil/trainer/2460)).

Here is what some Celtic fans had to say following the tweet:

> Paul Lambert lifts the Scottish Cup in 2001 after beating Hibs 3-0 in the final. Legend has it that David Murray refused to finance a deal to bring Paul to Ibrox in late 1997 and Celtic stepped in. Great move for the Celts. [pic.twitter.com/XDOI1ASpri](https://t.co/XDOI1ASpri)
>
> — St.Anthony (@Stephen4\_2) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/Stephen4_2/status/1257699571859324928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Got to be the most underrated player in Scottish football history. Up there with the most successful scottish players of all time as well.
>
> — Kevin Hackett (@KevinHa26255509) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/KevinHa26255509/status/1257712226603020288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No one understood the simplicity of football better than Paul Lambert.\
> And the Germans recognised this.\
> The art of finding a team mate with a pass, retaining possession. He was a master 🍀
>
> — Gazzarinho (@gazzarinho1) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/gazzarinho1/status/1257714543133851657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> More people in Europe seem to know how good he was than in Scotland. What a player.
>
> — Stephen Greenwell (@stephengreenwel) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/stephengreenwel/status/1257744263221260288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The Dortmund players were amazed when he told them,as a win bonus he yoused to get a board of rolls as a win bonus. One of there top men.not sure if it was Sousa told him if they won the champions league he would give him his own Rolex.he did..
>
> — BENNYBHOYBARDGOVAN (@CapuanoBenny) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/CapuanoBenny/status/1257756857265016834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Lambert was a Rolls Royce in our midfield. [https://t.co/85RLllHC6Q](https://t.co/85RLllHC6Q)
>
> — Celtic Family (@CelticFamily67) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/CelticFamily67/status/1257713098514989056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Great signing for Celtic. Big goal at new year in first year v Rangers. Stopped the 10 and was then captain during a very successful time under O’Neill. [https://t.co/3WXPodCe3j](https://t.co/3WXPodCe3j)
>
> — Michael (@JTheais) [May 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/JTheais/status/1257700133283794946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Celtic fans, how good was Paul Lambert for the club? Comment below with your views!***