[1] Celtic's most recent success was their win in the 2019–20 Scottish Premiership, sealing a ninth consecutive league title.[2]. [41], Celtic reached the European Cup Final again in 1970, but were beaten 2–1 by Feyenoord at the San Siro in Milan. [81][82] Celtic retained the League Cup that same month by defeating Motherwell in the final,[83] and went on to clinch their seventh consecutive league title in April 2018. Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 divisions restarted. [47], Martin O'Neill, a former European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, took charge of the club in June 2000. 2020 - Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round/Europa League 3rd Round 2021 - Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round/ 21st Century League positions: 2000 - 2nd 2001 - 1st 2002 - 1st 2003 - 2nd 2004 - 1st 2005 - 2nd 2006 - 1st 2007 - 1st 2008 - 1st 2009 - 2nd 2010 - 2nd 2011 - 2nd 2012 - 1st 2013 - 1st 2014 - 1st 2015 - 1st 2016 - 1st 2017 - 1st 2018 - 1st 2019 - 1st 2020 - 1st European Cup … However, McCann was responsible for the financial recovery of the club and for providing a very good platform for it to build on. UEFA fined Celtic £12,700, while the SPL took no action, as the club had taken all reasonable action to prevent the chants. [125], In October 2013, French football magazine So Foot [fr] published a list of whom they considered the 'best' football supporters in the world. (now defunct)[163][164] and West Allotment Celtic F.C..[165] It also records notable achievements by Celtic players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club. Chelsea transfer news: Blues told not to sell PSG target, Kante 'open' to exit, Arsenal news: Lyon reject Aouar bid but could accept low offer, Jorginho boost, Man United news: Solskjaer questions players, final Sancho offer, Upamecano move urged, Liverpool news live: Brewster transfer setback, former striker linked with PL return, Ruben Dias all but confirms Benfica exit ahead of rumoured Man City transfer, Wilshere hints at leaving West Ham amid calls for MLS transfer, Sheffield United considering move for former Liverpool striker, Tammy Abraham reveals what Frank Lampard said at half-time to inspire Chelsea comeback, West Brom v Chelsea commentary: Abraham breaks Baggies hearts with late equaliser, Solskjaer questions Man United players’ mentality after dramatic Brighton win, Ally McCoist fuming with the SPFL over voting debacle - “An embarrassment once again for Scottish football”, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. It's the ninth title in a row that Celtic have won, with their closest rivals, Rangers, finishing 13 points behind in second place. [178][199] He turned Celtic into a public limited company through a share issue which raised over £14 million, the most successful share issue in British football history. [167] In the United States of America, Hurricanes F.C. [111], Celtic Park has been used as a venue for Scotland internationals and Cup Finals, particularly when Hampden Park has been unavailable. This makes McGrory's overall total of goals for Celtic in senior competitions 522 goals. Founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, in 1984, the then owner Molemela took over the club and changed the name to Bloemfontein Celtic. All figures are correct as of 19 September 2020. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. In the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame, five Celtic players have been selected, they are: As of 1 July 2020, Celtic are sponsored by:[268], Association football club in Glasgow, Scotland, This article is about the Scottish football club. During his tenure, turnover at Celtic rose by 385% to £33.8m and operating profits rose from £282,000 to £6.7m. [114] In more recent years, Celtic Park has hosted the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 Commonwealth Games,[115] the 2005 Special Olympics National Games and the 1990 Special Olympics European Games. [159] The County Armagh club currently plays in the NIFL Championship. [204] The share issue was a success and Celtic had more applicants than shares available,[205] The new Lennoxtown training centre was opened in October 2007. Celtic are one of only five clubs in the world (which also includes their rivals Rangers) to have won over 100 trophies in their history. Clubs from Spain and England have dominated the league winning 18 and 12 titles respectively. Appearance and goal statistics are not readily available for the Glasgow Charity Cup.