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1998–99 Celtic F.C. season

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Manager
  
Jozef Vengloš

Scottish Premier League
  
2nd

Scottish League Cup
  
Third round

Stadium
  
Celtic Park

Scottish Cup
  
Runners-up

Champions League
  
Second qualifying round

The 1998–99 season was the 112th season of competitive football by Celtic. Celtic competed in the Scottish Premier League, UEFA Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Contents

As defending league champions, they were now managed by Czech coach Jozef Venglos following the resignation of Wim Jansen. However, they finished runners-up behind Rangers this season and also lost to them in the Scottish Cup final.

Summary

Season 1998–99 saw Celtic finish second in the league six points behind winner Rangers. They reached the final of the Scottish Cup losing to Rangers, the third round of the League Cup losing to Airdrieonians, the second qualifying round of the Champions League and the second round of the Uefa Cup losing to FC Zürich.

Results and fixtures

  Win   Draw   Loss

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

League Table

Source: SPL official website

References

1998–99 Celtic F.C. season Wikipedia