Celtic’s 1979/80 season was a memorable and dramatic triumph. Managed by Billy McNeill in his first year in charge, the team won the Scottish Premier Division title in thrilling fashion. The campaign climaxed with the famous “Ten Men Won the League” match on 21 May 1980, when Celtic defeated Rangers 4–2 at Celtic Park despite having a player sent off.
Key figures included Danny McGrain, Roy Aitken, Murdo MacLeod, and top scorer George McCluskey. Although they suffered disappointment in the Scottish Cup final — losing to Aberdeen after extra time — the league victory marked a spirited return to glory for McNeill’s new-look side.
