Celtic fans were praising Jock Stein on the anniversary of the legendary figure’s appointment as manager of the club.
On this day 55 years ago, Stein took over from Jim McGrory and went on to have a monumental impact for the Glasgow outfit. The Scotsman won a mammoth 509 games from 728 fixtures, losing a mere 102. However, his time is best remembered for the incredible number of trophies he won at Celtic Park (via Soccerbase).
One fan labelled him a ‘world-renowned legend’.
How blessed our club was to have such a world renowned Legend as our manager.
— Ronnie Adidas (@_lippylipez_) March 9, 2020
The former Dunfermline Athletic man won a staggering 26 major honours, including the 1966/1967 European Cup. It was the first time the side lifted the continental title and Celtic remain the only Scottish side to have won it (via Transfermarkt). Supporters were left lavishing the figure with praise as they took to Twitter to celebrate the anniversary. Here is a selection of tweets from the Bhoys faithful:
Gave us bragging rights for life 🏆🍀
— Scott (@Switchbladx) March 9, 2020
God bless him ☘️💚
— Matt Corr (@Boola_vogue) March 9, 2020
One of the greatest things to happen to football 🍀💚
— wallace🍀 (@GiantJullienV2) March 9, 2020
The greatest signing in the history of Glasgow Celtic Football Club 💚
— Tam (@StPatsday1956) March 9, 2020
And the rest as they say is history “John you are immortal now” God bless Mr Stein 🍀🍀💚
— Helen McCallum (@HMccallum1967) March 9, 2020
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