Celtic must improve big stage gordon
You're referring to Gordon Strachan, the former Celtic manager!
Gordon Strachan did have a decent spell at Celtic, leading the team to two Scottish Premier League titles and a Scottish Cup win during his three-year tenure from 2005 to 2009. However, his time at the club was also marked by some disappointing performances in big games, particularly in European competitions.
Here are a few examples:
- Champions League group stage exits: Under Strachan, Celtic failed to progress from the Champions League group stage on two occasions (2006-07 and 2007-08). They were eliminated by the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan, and Benfica.
- Cup competitions: While Strachan won the Scottish Cup in 2007, Celtic also suffered some high-profile cup defeats during his tenure. They were knocked out of the Scottish League Cup by lower-league teams, including St Johnstone and Ayr United.
- Derby matches: Strachan's Celtic also struggled in Old Firm derbies against Rangers, losing three of the five matches he was in charge for.
Overall, while Strachan had some successes at Celtic, his inability to deliver consistent performances in big games and cup competitions was a major criticism of his tenure.