The Man Who Saved Celtic

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  • Interview with Fergus McCann recalling the circumstances and challenges of his time in charge at Celtic.
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Komentáře • 236

  • @barrydoherty7971
    @barrydoherty7971 Před 10 měsíci +19

    The man is a legend. He needs a statue in all seriousness. He kept our club as one club from 1888 unbroken. Paid the bills, done what he had to do, gave us the stadium we all take for granted. He is a ⭐

  • @achloist
    @achloist Před 8 lety +120

    The wee man did exactly what he said he would do. He saved Celtic and he made money. Nobody does that in football. The man was brilliant throughout.

    • @patrickmcdonough4472
      @patrickmcdonough4472 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes,Pure stuck to his words.

    • @patrickmcdonough4472
      @patrickmcdonough4472 Před 4 lety +7

      The Rebels have won.

    • @zacharycohen183
      @zacharycohen183 Před 2 lety

      I know I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online ?

    • @arieltucker5428
      @arieltucker5428 Před 2 lety

      @Zachary Cohen Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

    • @damianrex8847
      @damianrex8847 Před 2 lety

      @Ariel Tucker definitely, I've been using Flixzone for since april myself =)

  • @jockthrashm6279
    @jockthrashm6279 Před 7 lety +25

    Thank you Mr McCann for everything x

  • @colmcm9804
    @colmcm9804 Před 6 lety +14

    I've had the privilege of taking my son to celtic park for 17 years of his life and witnessed some tremendous results and memories that will live forever in our heats none of which would have ever been possible without Mr McCann hopefully 1 day there will be a statue of him at parkhead 🍀🍀 unbroken history HH

  • @gerrymcgill1496
    @gerrymcgill1496 Před 7 lety +50

    there's statues of Brother Walfrid,Jock Stein and wee Jimmy a think there should be one of wee Fergus he saved us from folding God bless you wee man

    • @patrickmcdonough4472
      @patrickmcdonough4472 Před 4 lety

      I Agree.

    • @patrickmcdonough4472
      @patrickmcdonough4472 Před 4 lety

      @Steven Pettigrew Haha

    • @andylowe9997
      @andylowe9997 Před 4 lety

      Regarding titles. He DID say he would make us Champions in 5 years Steven, he did that too.

    • @andylowe9997
      @andylowe9997 Před 4 lety +2

      Wouldnt build a statue but 100% name the North Stand after him, dont know what the wait is.... Maybe to celebrate 10 in a row ;)

  • @glasgowbhoy1980
    @glasgowbhoy1980 Před 7 lety +41

    total respect to this man -- he saved or club and there should be a statue on celtic way next to the big man dedicated to Fergus!

    • @Shood33
      @Shood33 Před rokem +1

      🤣 why do you support child abusers for?

  • @gerrymcbride1202
    @gerrymcbride1202 Před 10 měsíci +6

    100% man of his word. Thank you Fergus😉🙏🍀HH🍀

  • @stephentolan5133
    @stephentolan5133 Před 7 lety +43

    Fergus is part of History at Paradise and a Celtic fan was first in line of many to save our Celts. Born and bread in Kilsyth burn green. We salute you Lord Mcann

    • @martinmckenna8834
      @martinmckenna8834 Před 2 lety +3

      It was actually a guy called John Kean who put the cash up to the bank on that day,but he hardly get any praise

    • @m.k.s.7417
      @m.k.s.7417 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@martinmckenna8834 Humm, not heard of him:-
      personally; T.B.H.!!

  • @Rossenspeil
    @Rossenspeil Před 8 lety +43

    Great watch. The guy just strikes you as being miles ahead of the game at all times. True legend.

    • @patrickmclaughlin8424
      @patrickmclaughlin8424 Před 3 lety +1

      Van hooijdonk cadete di Canio and collins hide at the 23 rd minute it's you lot hes talking about

  • @leroyoneill1929
    @leroyoneill1929 Před 7 lety +33

    Wee Fergus is a true Celtic legend.

  • @Celtic-jr9cn
    @Celtic-jr9cn Před rokem +7

    A come back to this every couple of years. Great insight into how he done what he done. What an achievement. He will always be the main man in our history. Look what happened to the manky mob. They died we survived and thrived. Fergus a love you pal. A know you get a bad rap but you legacy will last forever. God bless you pal.

  • @garyfury3483
    @garyfury3483 Před 7 lety +24

    god bless fergus McCann thank you for saving celtic hail hail.

    • @irenemccann7032
      @irenemccann7032 Před 6 lety

      I cannot understand why Celtic football club have not got a stand named after this wonderful man who saved our club. I would even say a statue in honour of him please fans get behind this thought.

  • @brianforbes3880
    @brianforbes3880 Před rokem +2

    Watching this on New Year’s Eve 2022 .still have total respect for the wee man💚💚💚

  • @highlandutilities
    @highlandutilities Před 4 lety +12

    Total legend, As everyone says a statue should be put up outside paradise, alongside our other legend's, unbelievable what this man did,not only saving the club,but putting in place business plans,that are still successful today..god bless you Fergus

  • @goodluck-mx4qr
    @goodluck-mx4qr Před 6 lety +24

    This man saved Celtic and is much a hero as Jock Stein and Brother Walfrid in my book' He was so right the Stadium had to be rebuilt or we would have had nothing. I would like to see some of the new development have a money making part called "The Bunnet" as a fitting tribute. He will always be remembered by Celtic fans as the man who saved Celtic.

    • @Shood33
      @Shood33 Před rokem +1

      Jock the pedo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, new name new badge new company dead. 1993 celtic died 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pedo celtic 1993 RIP

  • @Sean-rr4vj
    @Sean-rr4vj Před 7 lety +9

    Thank you fergus thank you for making sure there was a Celtic for me to support thank you for the wonderful stadium

  • @jhanson404
    @jhanson404 Před 5 lety +10

    The club won, Fergus won and the fans won.

  • @irenemccann7032
    @irenemccann7032 Před 3 lety +5

    Many many thanks to this wonderful gentleman, he knows what Celtic mean to us, because he feels the same, as he’s one of us, so thanks again.many many blessings.🙏☘️

  • @francismitchell8603
    @francismitchell8603 Před rokem +6

    A Statue, has to happen. Such a humble man.....

  • @Henry-vu5sg
    @Henry-vu5sg Před 4 lety +6

    What a great great man! How can anyone not love the wee man?

  • @jockthrashm6279
    @jockthrashm6279 Před 7 lety +10

    thanks Fergus for you're love of Celtic your vision cleverness & our beautiful Stadium you're Legacy also you're some man xx

  • @simonh10
    @simonh10 Před rokem +6

    What an absolute legend.
    Can’t overstate the importance of his involvement.
    You only need to look across the city to see how badly it could have gone.
    Should have a statue beside Brother Walfrid.

  • @williepeden
    @williepeden Před rokem +5

    When common sense was needed and someone who could withstand the pressure of the situation and deliver on their promise, in stepped Fergus. He dragged Celtic from mediocrity and gave us back pride in our club. He never backed down from the Scottish football hierarchy and fought Celtic's corner till the day he bowed out. The new generation of fans should be grateful to this gentleman and should be schooled in what he has done for our club

  • @kieranlynch1906
    @kieranlynch1906 Před 6 lety +7

    like him or nt dne what he said he would, saved us, built a gr8 stadium, won us the league, took no shit, respect to the man🍀🍀🍀

  • @garydonnachie7760
    @garydonnachie7760 Před 5 lety +14

    I remember Michael Kelly, going on about how he is perceived aesthetically, would be a major hurdle to him, (maybe not his exact words, but it is what he meant). Kelly might be right in the sense that despite McCann’s achievements, he is not overburdened by cheer leaders. I know that Jock Stein and the Lisbon Lions is probably the biggest source of pride at Celtic. But possible including the afore mentioned, McCann has achieved the most for the club. The Kelly’s were opportunist compared to him.

  • @billyclough2310
    @billyclough2310 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the first time have seen this program.fair play to fergus.he had a vision for this great club.And I think we owe this man some respect.

  • @kevcraig7127
    @kevcraig7127 Před 4 lety +7

    Fergus is a legend 🍀💚💯🇮🇪H.H.

  • @67lionsoflisbon37
    @67lionsoflisbon37 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Can't recall if I've commented here before, but this man stands with the GREATEST CELTS. We have what we have because of him. Every time I see Celtic Park, I think of this man. Did what he said he'd do. Kept his word. Thanks, Fergus. Great Celt.

  • @jamesmcdermott2444
    @jamesmcdermott2444 Před 2 měsíci +1

    God Bless this Man.

  • @rambojp73
    @rambojp73 Před rokem +4

    God Bless You Wee Man 🙏 🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🍀 HH 🍀 GGAW 🍀

  • @fishingstevie8830
    @fishingstevie8830 Před rokem +1

    First time seeing this interview which was good to listen and recall Fergus McCann at that time coming to Scotland and seeing all what he done for Celtic and himself in the process and he done a really great job and wish him all the very best .
    For me Celtics no 1 fan he is for doing such for the club with his own millions though being business minded he probs knew he was onto a good thing which later proved true as he done very well for the club and himself and then as he said when he arrived i shall stay for 5 yrs not one day before and not one day after when i shall then leave and he did what he said and then flown back to Canada with millions made for himself and getting Celtic a brand new stadium and people in board he Fergus McCann done got guys in who would look after the club and not have such happen which so near did and going bankrupt ..Fergus McCann all Celtic fans salute you take best of care 👍

  • @johnbullen5400
    @johnbullen5400 Před rokem +5

    I was lucky as a teen-ager nearly leaving school, When he came. Glorious years were to follow! Wim Jansen! Venglos, Jorge cadetes first game as a sub, And controlling that pass over his head to chip in and send parkhead crazy in the new stand! Seville, Larsson, Burns, Van hooydonk, Di Canio, Johan Mjallby, Weighorst, Geeeez 💦🤤 Stubbs & The Rieper man I could go on and on. But Top of them all was Fergus. Took the club into the future 😊

  • @seldomsober100
    @seldomsober100 Před 5 lety +5

    Fergus is a true Celtic legend.

  • @robertbarbour7017
    @robertbarbour7017 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a fabulous, fabulous man.

  • @jk12114
    @jk12114 Před 6 měsíci +1

    THANKYOU FERGUS
    💚 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💛 HERO !

  • @joepaccrakurii1227
    @joepaccrakurii1227 Před 2 lety +2

    This man is the polar opposite from david murray, and thank God for that!
    Thank you Fergus, you are a massive part of our clubs history and as a matter of fact the father of modern celtic. We are forever grateful for all the very hard work

    • @malcolmmckinlay2143
      @malcolmmckinlay2143 Před rokem

      You are so right, Murry seems to have gone on the missing list after the Bankruptcy

  • @kevingrant2301
    @kevingrant2301 Před 6 lety +14

    Embarrassing to hear the booing when making his speech after unfurling the flag...but we've all learned what a great man he was

    • @raymondscott6331
      @raymondscott6331 Před 11 měsíci

      Not many Celtics supporters admit to the BOOING. Good to see some Honesty!!!

  • @martycanning845
    @martycanning845 Před 3 lety +3

    He saved Celtic,and cant thank him enough .

  • @ernestmostly8156
    @ernestmostly8156 Před 11 měsíci +3

    The Man who saved Celtic was John Keane, The Edinburgh based businessman put up 1.2 Million when the banks were going to foreclose his beloved club. The county Mayo man is the man who saved Celtic. A more accurate description for Fergus McCann is the man who transformed Celtic. Both Mr Keane and Mr McCann are Celtic Legends, only one remains unhailed..

  • @erinboyle6617
    @erinboyle6617 Před 7 lety +9

    McCann he rode the winds of change. And the things he,s done will long remain. he done Exactly what he said he would do. a 5 year plan. of which he was our Savior. he got us out of debt. And got us a winning team. and a new stadium. And then he left us in a far better state. if it was not for him we would have died. like Rangers. Hail Hail the bunnet.

  • @Siller87
    @Siller87 Před 5 lety +4

    This is a brilliant interview. Jabba must've been sitting stewing because the wee man carried himself really well here

  • @user-bj7tu8uf6d
    @user-bj7tu8uf6d Před 7 lety +4

    THANKYOU FERGUS........... LOOK AT ALL THE GREATNESS YOU HAVE CREATED..................... GOD BLESS WEE MAN,,,,,,,,X HH 67 X COYBIG X

  • @acousticmotorbike2118
    @acousticmotorbike2118 Před rokem +3

    Cometh the hour cometh the man. Fergus was the right man at the right time. Legend. HH.

  • @brendangallagher2932
    @brendangallagher2932 Před 2 lety +2

    Legend love him for what he did thank you for everything he is CELTIC HAIL HAIL GOD BLESS MCCANN 🍀🍀🍀🍀💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @benzatim1
    @benzatim1 Před 4 lety +3

    29/12/2019,,,,3 hours to we play the darkside possibly go 8 points clear and well on our way to 9 in a row, a treble treble,Fergus McCann made it possible, i slated him at the time but he done all he said he would and now look at us, ,,,,,,,,,Glasgow Celtic more than just a football team, thank you Fergus

  • @antainemacanultaigh212
    @antainemacanultaigh212 Před 6 lety +5

    The saviour of the Celts " The Bunnet " Fergus McCann ridicule by the media and by Huns alike, but he achieved everything he set out to do Celtic are now thriving. Celtic should honour the man with a fitting tribute at Celtic Park we salute you, Fergus McCann

    • @malcolmmckinlay2143
      @malcolmmckinlay2143 Před rokem +1

      Good comments like the bit about people queuing to donate their savings I did not see many across the city doing the same when they got busted

  • @kelloscully9632
    @kelloscully9632 Před rokem +1

    Fergus McCann God bless you always 🍀 Celtic blood through and through

  • @spreadthelove77
    @spreadthelove77 Před 4 lety +5

    Jabba doing the interview and talking about how Celtic Park has the best atmosphere on European Nights😂😂😂👌🏼👌🏼

  • @markg4529
    @markg4529 Před 3 měsíci

    i was a kid when fergus bought celtic but i have photos of me standing in the directors box during a tour of parkead and the backdrop out the window was a half built stadium that we have just now and take for granted. Celtic supporters should show this guy more appreciaton, it took time to win things but rome wasnt built in a day.

  • @danfallon1247
    @danfallon1247 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Never mind anything this man saved us.thers no bigger man in celtics history than FERGUS MC CAN.

  • @Theagchm
    @Theagchm Před rokem +2

    I do not even need to watch this vid, Fergus was way ahead of his time and he did what no one thought was possible. He is up there with Brother Walfrid, Jim McGrory and Jock Stien as far as I am concernerd

  • @danfallon1247
    @danfallon1247 Před 11 měsíci +2

    What a gentleman.

  • @starofdavid9919
    @starofdavid9919 Před rokem +6

    He is someone the blue half of Glasgow have never had, someone with integrity and foresight . He took a big gamble with his own money and it paid dividends for Celtic as a club and the support. He left a magnificent legacy and Celtic will do well to never forget it.

  • @martinmckenna8834
    @martinmckenna8834 Před 2 lety +5

    It was actually a man called John Kean who put the cash to the bank that day,but he hardly gets a mention

    • @danbreen6946
      @danbreen6946 Před rokem +2

      That's absolutely true I think he was a Irish business man 🇮🇪🍀

  • @danfallon1247
    @danfallon1247 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mr celtic.he is the top man,above everybody.

  • @andrewnelis9791
    @andrewnelis9791 Před 4 lety +2

    What a great man Fergus McCann

  • @j3228a
    @j3228a Před 7 lety +18

    Build a statue Celtic!!!

  • @gerardkenny7682
    @gerardkenny7682 Před 2 lety

    What a man" I've supported Celtic all my Life" iam 43. This year ups & downs all the way " what an arena 2 play football

  • @plowize
    @plowize Před 6 lety +4

    god bless him

  • @MrTc1948
    @MrTc1948 Před 8 lety +16

    What a guy ,I wonder if wee Fergus really appreciated at the time what a vicious bitter individual he was talking to.Oh how jabba must wish he had a real man like Fergus dealing with things at the bigotdome...........Karma is real.......btw.

  • @anfear9764
    @anfear9764 Před 5 měsíci

    What a humble and honest man. Hail Hail Fergus

  • @PaulDavis-qm7to
    @PaulDavis-qm7to Před 11 měsíci

    Great interview 👍

  • @brendasutherland2169
    @brendasutherland2169 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Fergus, a true son of the celtic family i remmber you took watt you put in and nothing more, he was more celtic and not a mr green👌j mcintyre

  • @BB-hz7sw
    @BB-hz7sw Před 2 lety +1

    thank you fergus

  • @ACHUNDOI
    @ACHUNDOI Před 3 měsíci

    Brother Walfrid is the "heart and and soul of Glasgow Celtic..leat😢we forget "... Fergus Oohvah up the rah"..

  • @johnwishart3851
    @johnwishart3851 Před 5 lety +6

    wee man,, "HUGE BAWS"...…… gratitude forever !!!

  • @jayjayceltic431
    @jayjayceltic431 Před rokem

    Saved us and our history god bless Fergus for what he did. The club should never forget him and maybe a wee statue to remember him should b at celtic park. God bless u Fergus thanks

  • @DavidRoyKelly
    @DavidRoyKelly Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Fergus

  • @mk1234567654321
    @mk1234567654321 Před 6 lety +1

    Mr - You're right mate...Wee owe wee Fergus a lot...

  • @rosemaryfarell5264
    @rosemaryfarell5264 Před rokem +1

    LEGEND. Gary Oldman should play him in a bio.

  • @Cef1981
    @Cef1981 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Fergus mc cann hail hail 🙏

  • @INNY1888
    @INNY1888 Před 7 lety +4

    Love him or hate him he will go down in history as THE MAN WHO SAVED GLASGOW CELTIC from bankruptcy in 24 hours! He built a fantastic stadium and the foundations OF WHAT WE HAVE TODAY! And simply the next feasible move for a club of Celtics size is a move to the English leagues! We're too far a big fish in a ever dwindling pond! Wishful thinking I know but if Celtic had to get the revenue of what the English clubs get (And remember Scottish football gets a 10th of what the English leagues get!) we would be a massive,unstoppable force in Europe! We've got a fan base with or larger than your Barcelonas so we've got all of the above but politics stops this from happening,but for how much longer? Scottish football would die on its arse without Celtic or that other mob! But my loyalties lie with Glasgow Celtic and ITS GREATER GOOD!!!🍀

  • @samburns6405
    @samburns6405 Před 6 lety +3

    Fergus some man

  • @Barrybullthiefpouters
    @Barrybullthiefpouters Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm embrassed and ashamed of way we treated that MAN AT TIME ..
    WE NEVER GAVE HIM AS MUCH CREDIT AS HE DESERVED .. WE COULD HAVE WENT WAY THAT MOB DID BUT HE SAVED US AND BUILT US THAT STADIUM AND WON US THAT TITLE WE SO DESPERATELY NEEDED N WANTED TO STOP .. WE SLAGGED HIM FOR HIS BISCUIT TIN MENTALITY AND STUFF BUT HE PUT US IN POSTION WE ARE TODAY EVEN .. HINDSIGHT GREAT THING JUST WISH WE HAD SHOWN HIM MORE RESPECT AT TIME TBH ..

  • @josephdocherty5977
    @josephdocherty5977 Před rokem +1

    God bless fergus hh tc joe dock

  • @leegallagher2325
    @leegallagher2325 Před 11 měsíci

    The wee man way the bunnet saved us big time build us the best & biggest stadium in Britain at the time. Is a shame some of our big players at the time turned us against him over contracts despite all he did for us. But time always tells the truth now the man is a Celtic legend & those players that turned us against him nobody's now wee Fergus will always be remembered forever He will never walk alone. Oh & it's cup final day HH COYBIG 💯🍀💚🍀🙏🙏✌️

  • @tony671
    @tony671 Před 6 lety +5

    we are the club we are now thanks to this man, give him a statue ffs

  • @derrygerry2569
    @derrygerry2569 Před rokem +1

    Well done Fergus 👍

  • @duneideannaer5990
    @duneideannaer5990 Před 2 lety +1

    A lot has been made about erecting a statue in his honour, but listening to him and his modesty around his own importance, I think a simple bronze bunnet at the top of the front steps or somewhere else appropriate would be marvellous.

  • @AllenSweeney-sv6ly
    @AllenSweeney-sv6ly Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's disgraceful that there's no significant memorial to Fergus at celtic Park

  • @blehoo1
    @blehoo1 Před 5 měsíci

    Visionary. Needs a statue next to Cesar. As important in the history of our club as Brother Walford

  • @etontrifle
    @etontrifle Před 7 lety +1

    Love the voiceover man. Must have stung.

  • @danfallon1247
    @danfallon1247 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fergus the great.

  • @martinmacfarlane1165
    @martinmacfarlane1165 Před rokem

    God Bless Him YNWA

  • @twoprickstalk80sflicks
    @twoprickstalk80sflicks Před rokem +1

    10:14 "The morality of that, I think among people like Michael Kelley, is something I think to be despised."

  • @cjc201
    @cjc201 Před 10 měsíci

    Lubo was a gift from god but wee Fergus was also a gift from god. He came in and put in his own money and saved us from certain death. He was vilified when the three amigos left and i have to say i was angry as well but this man stuck to his guns and continued with the plan, he knew better than all of us. Our great stadium is a testament to his drive and ambition. He put Celtic back on the map of world football. The fans need to set up a go fund me to honour this man with a statue.

  • @liammellows-hz3pf
    @liammellows-hz3pf Před 5 lety +7

    The APE called Trainer,asking negative questions from start to finish. Fergus being cute bobbed and weived,and schooled him from start to finish.

  • @dlkdyscot
    @dlkdyscot Před 8 měsíci

    Celtic would have been scraping the barrel without him. I'm not celic fan but his statue should be there already. That's a man who loved that club

  • @frankmcnally01
    @frankmcnally01 Před 10 měsíci

    Fergus was the most important person in the Clubs history. Big Jock gave Celtic a past but Fergus gave Celtic FC a future

  • @nodohare
    @nodohare Před rokem

    There should be a statue of the man. We wouldn’t be where we are today without his vision..

  • @williamwallacedebruce9221

    Just shows how much Michael Kelly was a scumbag, Playing on the loyalty of the supporters. Sadly when he stopped the 10 in a row the fans booed him, strangely enough there's no one out there with the balls to put their hand up. Brilliant man

  • @gioiamcintosh5533
    @gioiamcintosh5533 Před 7 lety +1

    Was that Jabba interviewing ?

  • @johnmcfarlane748
    @johnmcfarlane748 Před 27 dny

    legend

  • @andrewnelis9791
    @andrewnelis9791 Před 4 lety

    Like others have stated !! There should be a statue to this great man beside Brother walfrid

  • @grahamandrewsharpe1941
    @grahamandrewsharpe1941 Před 4 lety +2

    Fergus McCann looks exactly like Mr Garrison.

  • @thomasjones2415
    @thomasjones2415 Před 3 lety +1

    A Good Watch,

  • @thomasjones2415
    @thomasjones2415 Před 3 lety +1

    Fergus Saved Celtic From Going Under,

  • @gerardkenny7682
    @gerardkenny7682 Před 2 lety +1

    Da man himself 🇮🇪💯👍

  • @thomascraig1517
    @thomascraig1517 Před měsícem

    A forgotten hero who deserves a statue....without him Celtic would not be .

  • @alexanderlawrence437
    @alexanderlawrence437 Před 2 lety +3

    Did anybody save rangers