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Celtic in 2031: What Our Team Looks Like

With everything going on at Celtic just now, from the European disappointment to the frustration around recruitment and…

By Aodhán Ó Conchobhair · ReadCeltic

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:39 PM

Key Things to Know

Aodhán Ó Conchobhair analyzes an FM26 simulation depicting what Celtic's squad looks like in the 2031/32 season.
In the simulation, Kieran McKenna manages the side, while Kieran Tierney captains the starting eleven at left-back.
The virtual team includes returns or signings for players such as Ben Doak, Gavin Bazunu, and Aster Vranckx.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair explores a fictional 2031/32 Celtic squad generated five seasons into a Football Manager 2026 simulation. The virtual team is managed by Kieran McKenna and features 34-year-old Kieran Tierney serving as captain, with Gavin Bazunu in goal and Callum Osmand leading the attack alongside wingers Ben Doak and Adrian Blake.

Ó Conchobhair highlights the game's balance of academy graduates and smart recruitment, including Sean McArdle, Colby Donovan, and Liam Kennedy. The simulation also features long-serving midfielder Callum McGregor, aged 38, operating from the substitutes' bench.

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