Under Jimmy McGrory Celtic suffered the worst period in their history. In the 20 years of McGrory's management they won just the one title and on one occasion had to win on the final day to avoid relegation. Nice of Jimmy to lay the blame at Willie Maley's door. When talking management and success, it would be better if you left the hapless McGrory out of the equation.
As for Willie Maley longevity more than anything else makes him Celtic's most trophyladen manager. He started with Celtic before the Boer War and was still manager when WWII started. Stein's period at Celtic was total and utter domination of Scottish Football, during their nine in a row Celtic appeared in 17 of the possible 18 Cup Finals, the 1968 Scottish Cup Final between Dunfermline and Hearts was the only domestic final not to feature Celtic, add to that two European Cup Finals and I believe his record will stand the test of time and in the long run be seen as much more effective and important than Maley's.
As for Willie Maley longevity more than anything else makes him Celtic's most trophyladen manager. He started with Celtic before the Boer War and was still manager when WWII started. Stein's period at Celtic was total and utter domination of Scottish Football, during their nine in a row Celtic appeared in 17 of the possible 18 Cup Finals, the 1968 Scottish Cup Final between Dunfermline and Hearts was the only domestic final not to feature Celtic, add to that two European Cup Finals and I believe his record will stand the test of time and in the long run be seen as much more effective and important than Maley's.
I've searched the internet. Scoured the yellow pages. I've tried the men with moustaches. I have literally left no stone unturned. But in the end this was the biggest I could find..................
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