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42 Years Ago: Davie Hay’s Dream Job

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5:30 AM Jul 4, 2025: DAVIE HAY was appointed Celtic manager EXACTLY 42 years ago today. The popular former player, a competitive performer at full-back or in midfield, was tasked with taking over from fellow-legend Billy McNeill after the Lisbon Lion sensationally quit for Manchester City. Hay, who was only 35 at the time of his appointment, led the team to...

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42 YEARS AGO: DAVIE HAY’S DREAM JOB

DAVIE HAY was appointed Celtic manager EXACTLY 42 years ago today. The popular former player, a competitive performer at full-back or in midfield, was tasked with taking over from fellow-legend Billy McNeill after the Lisbon Lion sensationally quit for Manchester City. Hay, who was only 35 at the time of his appointment, led the team to a Scottish Cup in 1985 and the league title a year later… Source

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