​On this Day, 35 years ago Celtic appointed Liam Brady as our manager35 years ago today (10 August 1991), Liam Brady’s time as Celtic boss got properly underway. It was an exciting introduction that seemed to echo his on-field footballing abilities, giving the promise of a very bright future…Liam Brady Celtic football manager August 1991. Photo The Celtic WikiLiam Brady’s time at Celtic is remembered for a lack of successSadly, these early hopes were to fade, and Brady’s time in charge in Glasgow’s east end is remembered for a lack of success, one that was overshadowed by off-field events at Celtic Park.As a footballer, Liam Brady was an outstanding talent. He was born 13 February 1956 in Dublin, Ireland, into a family deeply involved in football. Several of his relatives had played at senior level for Irish clubs and the national team.Brady grew up in a football focused environment and joined St. Kevin’s Boys before moving to London at age 15. He made his Arsenal debut in 1973, becoming known for his technical skill, particularly his insightful passing abilities.He won the 1979 FA Cup with Arsenal and was twice named the club’s Player of the Season. In 1980, he transferred to Juventus, winning two Serie A titles, and later played for Sampdoria, Inter, Ascoli, and West Ham United.Liam Brady in action for The Republic of Ireland. Photo The Celtic WikiLiam Brady won 72 caps for the Republic of IrelandAs well as starring at club level, Brady also became a popular member of the Republic of Ireland team, earning 72 caps between 1974 and 1990.When he retired in 1990, Brady himself has written that going into management was never something he expected to do, planning instead to become a businessman.Celtic were struggling to complete with a financially doped-up RangersBy the early 1990s, Celtic were struggling to complete with a financially doped-up Rangers. But the Bhoys’ problems were more deep rooted than this; in 1990 and 1991, they were not simply behind Rangers and in fact finished in fifth place in one of those seasons.These struggles saw the end of club legend Billy McNeill’s second spell in charge at the club. The manner of his dismissal caused anger amongst the supporters, even for those that had wanted him removed from the post.Now that Cesar had left the building, a replacement was needed, one who would be capable of lifting the entire club. The process to choose a new manager was a strange one.Wrong man at the wrong time – Liam Brady as Celtic manager. Photo The Celtic WikiBrady threw his hat into the ring to replace Billy McNeillUnlike most times when a club such as Celtic approaches those they are interesting in appointing, there was instead an open interview process, with people being allowed to apply for the job. Despite his earlier reservations, Brady threw his hat into the ring.Four candidates were interviewed and it seemed that the real competition for the job was between two Dubliners; Brady and Frank Stapleton, wh