Jozef Venglos, former Celtic and Aston Villa manager, has died at the age of 84.
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Celtic people were ‘very heartbroken’ to learn about Venglos’ passing.
First manager from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland in the English Premier League.
Jozef Venglos, the former Celtic and Aston Villa manager, died at the age of 84. When he was appointed manager of Aston Villa in 1990, Venglos became the first manager from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland to take command of a team in the English Premier League.
Venglos spent just one disappointing season in charge of Villa, moving on to Fenerbahce, Slovakia, and Oman before getting the top job at Celtic Park in 1998. The highlight of his time in Glasgow was a 5-1 win against Rangers but he was ultimately unable to prevent Celtic’s Old Firm rivals from reclaiming their Premiership title and lifting the trophy for the 48th time.
His managerial career began at club level in Australia, where he graduated to the national side and took charge of three Socceroos games – all against Scotland on their 1967 tour.
