Celtic football shirt 2001

This green Celtic jersey dates from a period when the club was once again finding its European stature after years of internal upheaval. The 2001–2002 season marked the beginning of Martin O’Neill's building of a team that played with discipline, physical strength, and a clear belief in the club's identity.

Facts
• Club: Celtic FC
• Brand: Umbro
• Season: 2001–2002
• Size: Medium (fits large)
• Measurements: 73 cm long / 49 cm wide
• Condition: Used, generally good for its age

FOOTBALL MEMORIES

The 2001–2002 season marked the real beginning of Martin O’Neill's rebuilding of Celtic. The club had won The Treble the year before, but expectations were now heightened. The training ground in Lennoxtown became the place where the foundation was laid: physically demanding sessions, clear roles, and an uncompromising focus on collective discipline.

The squad included stars such as Henrik Larsson, Neil Lennon, Chris Sutton, and Paul Lambert. These were players who understood both the pressure of the Old Firm and the significance of European nights at Celtic Park. It was precisely here that training jerseys like this served as daily work tools — without embellishment, without nostalgia, purely functional.

The season offered intense matches against Rangers, European clashes, and a constant battle for margins. Celtic finished second in the league, but the team's structure and mentality were clearly taking root. Training was hard, the pace was high, and the demands were clear — precisely the culture this jersey represents.

As a football jersey, it is an honest testament to the work behind the scenes. Not a match jersey, but a part of the engine room — used to build the team that would reach a European final a few years later.

Should this Celtic football jersey from one of the club's most formative periods be part of your collection?