The level of detail that Kenny Shiels can go into tells you he remembers it like yesterday. Sunday 18 March, 2012. League Cup Final, Hampden Park.Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock.
One of the greatest days in the Ayrshire club’s history. And you know what makes it even more special to the man who masterminded it?
It wasn’t a fluke. There was no smash-and-grab against the Glasgow big boys. Killie didn’t just lift the trophy. They actually deserved it.And that’s what makes Shiels most proud when he’s asked to relive it.
The Northern Irishman has enjoyed a fruitful career as a coach. Even now, he’s still in charge of the Northern Irish women’s team after leading them to the Euros last summer.
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