Celtic 'agree deal' for Danish midfielder Oliver Abildgaard

Ange Postecoglou looks to be closing in on a deadline day signing

Published 1st Sep 2022

Celtic look to be closing in on the deadline day signing of Oliver Abildgaard.

The defensive midfielder is currently under contract at Rubin Kazan but a move to Glasgow could be on the cards before midnight.

According to various reports, a deal is in place for the Denmark cap to become Ange Postecoglou's latest addition.

He joins Carl Starfelt and Sead Haksabanovic who both made the move from Rubin Kazan to Parkhead.

Football Scotland are also reporting a few faces could be heading for the exit door.

Mikey Johnston is linked with a loan move away from the club, while it's suggested the club are willing to listen to offers for James McCarthy.

Youngsters Scott Robertson and Liam Shaw are also surplus to requirements.

Celtic Managers

Founded in 1888, Willie Maley was Celtic's first manager and one of the most successful managers in Scottish football history. He managed the club from 1897 to 1940, winning thirty major trophies (16 league championships and 14 Scottish Cups).

Jimmy McStay (circled) managed Celtic between 1940 and 1945. However, this clashed with the suspension of the League and Scottish Cup during wartime, meaning he never had the opportunity to manage the club in official competitions.

All-time leading goalscorer in top-flight British football Jimmy McGrory managed Celtic from 1945 to 1965. He won one First Division trophy, two Scottish League Cups, two Scottish Cups, four Glasgow Cups, one Coronation Cup, one Saint Mungo Cup and four Glasgow Charity Cups.

Jock Stein managed Celtic from 1965 to 1978 and guided Celtic to nine successive Scottish League championships between 1966 and 1974. He also won one European Cup, eight Scottish Cups, six Scottish League Cups, five Glasgow Cups and one Drybrough Cup.

Billy McNeil managed Celtic from 1978 to 1983. McNeil won three Scottish League titles, one Scottish Cup, one Scottish League Cup and one Glasgow Cup.
McNeil returned from 1987 to 1991 where he won one Scottish League title and two Scottish Cups.

David Hay managed Celtic from 1983 to 1987 and won one Scottish League title and one Scottish Cup.

Liam Brady managed Celtic from 1991 to 1993 but failed to win any trophies.

Lou Macari managed Celtic from 1993 to 1994 but he failed to win any trophies.

Tommy Burns managed Celtic from 1994 to 1997 and he won one Scottish Cup.

Wim Jansen managed Celtic from 1997 to 1998 and won One Scottish Premier Division Title and One Scottish League Cup.

Jozef Venglos managed Celtic from 1998 to 1999 but did not win any trophies

John Barnes managed Celtic from 1999 to 2000 but did not win any trophies.

Kenny Dalglish managed Celtic in 2000 and won one Scottish League Cup

Martin O'Neil managed Celtic from 2000 to 20005 and won three Scottish Premier Leagues, three Scottish Cups and one Scottish League Cup.

Gordon Strachan managed Celtic from 2005 to 2009 and won three consecutive Scottish Premier League Titles, one Scottish Cup and two Scottish League Cups.

Tony Mowbray managed Celtic from 2009 to 2010 but failed to win any trophies.

Neil Lennon managed Celtic from 2010 to 2014 and he won three Scottish Premier League titles and two Scottish Cups.
Lennon returned from 2019 to 2021, where he won two more League titles, two Scottish Cups and one Scottish League Cup.

Ronny Delia managed from 2014 to 2016 where he won two Scottish Premierships and one Scottish League Cup.

Brendan Rodgers managed Celtic from 2016 to 2019 where he won two Scottish Premierships, two Scottish Cups and three Scottish League Cups.

Ange Postecoglou took over as Celtic manager in 2021 and has won a Scottish League Cup.