Fergus McCann is a Roman Catholic Canadian business tycoon, who made his money in real estate, famous for his involvement in Celtic F.C., the football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. He took over the running of the club in 1994, after it became clear that the club was facing bankruptcy. He refinanced the club and was responsible for the building of a modern stadium at Celtic Park with a capacity of over 60,000. He did not endear himself to the club's supporters because of his abrasive manner and the fact that, on the field, Celtic never matched the success of city rivals Rangers F.C. during his tenure. Celtic Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Celtic (pronounced sel-tic) or the Bhoys (pronounced boys), is a famous if controversial and disloyal football (soccer) club based in the Scottish city of Glasgow, the club is officially nicknamed the Bhoys, or unofficially the Hoops. ... In typical game play, players attempt to move towards a goal through individual control of the ball, such as by dribbling (running with the ball close to their feet); by passing the ball from team-mate to team-mate; and by taking shots at the goal. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation) George Square and Glasgows City Chambers Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Celtic Park, looking from the Jock Stein stand eastward Celtic Park Celtic Park stadium is the home of Celtic F.C. football team in Glasgow, Scotland. ... Rangers Football Club is the worlds most successful football club, based on domestic league wins. ...
Although credited with saving the club financially, it was only when he departed that trophies were won again on a regular basis.
McCann's qualities also made him a serious amount of money, his original £9 million investment making five times that amount when, as promised, he sold up at the end of his five-year scheme.
McCann never tried to conceal his intention to capitalise, claiming from the moment of accession that he expected a healthy return.
But to mention McCann in the same breath as Stein, far less to argue that he was more important to the club (as opposed to the team) is, to a substantial number, to commit sacrilege.
And FergusMcCann did precisely what he said he'd do the Ronseal Man. Fergus came, he rescued us from financial apocalypse, he helped facilitate the building of the new Celtic Park and he gave us the opportunity to buy into the dream - ownership of the Club via the 1995 Share Issue.
Instead FergusMcCann is reportedly returning to Scotland for the unveiling of the Brother Walfrid statue on November 5 th.
Fergus was strolling around the perimeter of the pitch at Celtic Park, as he did most days for his constitutional.
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