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Graeme Young

The best Celtic teams of the 21st century measured up as Ange, Rodgers and O'Neill make compelling cases

Choosing your favourite is often no easy task and asking Celtic supporters to pick their best team of the 21st century would rightly lead to fierce debate.

And that's understandable considering the Parkhead side's dominance domestically this Millennium. A mammoth trophy haul including 16 league titles plus five Trebles – it's been consistent glory with Rangers' three successive triumphs between 2009 and 2011 the only sustained period of success from across the city. There have been legendary European nights too, however, a continental itch remains unscratched with no knockout wins since 2004. That 19-year wait cannot be downplayed, of course, but neither can Celtic's knack of consistent trophy success.

But which Celtic team tops the table? The best teams of Martin O'Neill, Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou would likely make the top three for supporters – who have been able to savour an era which came off the back of Rangers securing 11 out of 12 titles. Wim Jansen's team who stopped the 10 appeared a singular moment of resistance rather than ushering in a new era. But Irishman O'Neill arrived and made a promise on the steps outside Celtic Park to do his best – and the rest is history. A word also for Gordon Strachan and Neil Lennon with both managers winning both home and abroad while claiming three consecutive titles. Both enjoyed success in multiple seasons but there are three individual teams who stand out from the pack.

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