I created the Celtic Super League in Football Manager, featuring teams from six Celtic nations (Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany) as well as regions in Spain and Portugal with claimed Celtic heritage. The league is divided into four tiers, with clubs ranked by reputation, and I simulated over a 50-year period to determine which club would emerge as the dominant force. The three main cups are the Celtic Cup, the Celtic League Cup, and the Celtic Pride Cup. Let’s dive into the results.
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Initial Setup
Celtic Nations: Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany.
Additional Regions: Northern Portugal, Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria in Spain.
League Structure:
Celtic Premier League (12 teams)
Celtic Championship (12 teams)
Celtic Ascension League (12 teams)
Celtic Heritage League (12 teams)
Notable Teams:
Portuguese: Porto, Braga, Guimarães.
Scottish: Celtic, Rangers.
Welsh: Cardiff, Swansea.
French: Rennes, Brest.
Spanish: Celta Vigo, Deportivo.
Irish: St. Patrick’s Athletic, Shamrock Rovers.
Cornish/Isle of Man: Truro City, FC Isle of Man.
Years 0-10 (2023-2033)
Reputation Changes
Porto remained the top team with a 4.5-star reputation.
Braga rose to equal Porto, also achieving a 4-star reputation.
Rennes remained competitive, while Celtic and Rangers maintained 3.5-star reputations.
League Performance
I saw Porto dominate the Celtic Premier League, winning 8 of the first 10 titles.
Braga claimed 1 title (2027), and Rennes won their first in 2033.
Cup Performances
Celtic Cup:
Celta Vigo (2024), Guimarães (2025), Porto (2026), Braga (2027), Rennes (2028).
Celtic League Cup:
Braga (2024, 2025), Rennes (2026), Celtic (2027), Rangers (2028).
Celtic Pride Cup:
Porto (2024, 2025, 2026), Celta Vigo (2027), Cardiff (2028).
European Competitions
No winners in European tournaments during this period, but Celta Vigo and Celtic reached Europa Conference League finals.
Years 10-20 (2033-2043)
Reputation Changes
Porto maintained dominance, though their reputation dropped slightly to 4 stars.
Celtic climbed to a 4-star reputation, while Rennes remained competitive.
League Performance
Porto won 11 of the first 20 titles.
Rennes added 3 titles, including back-to-back wins (2035, 2036).
Braga’s early win (2027) remained their only triumph.
Cup Performances
Celtic Cup: Celtic (2039, 2041), Cardiff (2043).
Celtic League Cup: Porto and Rennes continued to share dominance.
Celtic Pride Cup: Increasing variety with wins by Racing Santander and Derry City.
European Competitions
Europa Conference League: Rangers became the first team from the league to win a European trophy, claiming the title in 2035.
Years 20-30 (2043-2053)
Reputation Changes
Porto retained their status as the top team.
Rennes and Celtic emerged as key challengers, while Cardiff solidified their presence in the top tier.
St. Patrick’s Athletic rose to prominence, reaching the Celtic Premier League with a 3-star reputation.
League Performance
Porto continued to dominate, winning 16 of the first 20 titles.
Rennes secured 4 titles by this stage.
Cup Performances
Celtic Cup: Increasing success for Hibernian and Aberdeen.
Celtic League Cup: Continued diversity in winners, with Cardiff and Celtic claiming additional honours.
Celtic Pride Cup: St. Patrick’s Athletic won their first trophy (Celtic Pride Cup, 2053).
European Competitions
Europa League: Rennes won the Europa League in 2052, becoming the first team to achieve this milestone.
Years 30-40 (2053-2063)
Reputation Changes
Porto’s reputation returned to 4.5 stars.
Cardiff emerged as a strong contender, achieving a 4.5-star reputation.
Rennes and Celtic remained competitive, while Aberdeen and St. Patrick’s Athletic impressed.
League Performance
Porto’s dominance peaked, winning 12 consecutive titles (2051-2063).
Cardiff broke the streak, claiming 2 titles (2069, 2073).
Cup Performances
Celtic Cup: Aberdeen and Hibernian added multiple wins.
Celtic League Cup: St. Patrick’s Athletic added a second trophy, cementing their status as a rising force.
Celtic Pride Cup: Cardiff and Celtic continued to dominate.
European Competitions
Europa Conference League: Cardiff joined the list of winners, claiming the title in 2060.
Years 40-50 (2063-2073)
Reputation Changes
Porto remained the biggest club overall.
Cardiff solidified their place as the top Welsh team.
St. Patrick’s Athletic established themselves as a consistent presence in the Celtic Premier League.
League Performance
Porto ended with 37 league titles, maintaining their dominance.
Cardiff emerged as a genuine rival, securing 3 titles.
Rennes remained competitive but failed to add more league titles.
Cup Performances
Celtic Cup: Hibernian and St. Patrick’s Athletic made strong showings.
Celtic League Cup: Cardiff, Aberdeen, and St. Patrick’s Athletic all added to their trophy cabinets.
Celtic Pride Cup: Porto ended as the most successful team in this competition.
European Competitions
Despite consistent European representation, no additional European trophies were won beyond Rennes’ Europa League win and the three Europa Conference League victories.
Final Summary
Total League Titles
Porto – 37
Rennes – 9
Cardiff – 3
Braga – 1
Total Trophy Wins
Porto – 80
Rennes – 36
Cardiff – 21
Celtic – 15
St. Patrick’s Athletic – 2
Key Takeaways
Porto dominated with 80 total trophies, including 37 league titles.
Cardiff’s rise was remarkable, claiming 3 league titles and 21 trophies overall.
St. Patrick’s Athletic’s journey from the bottom tier to consistent Premier League status was a standout achievement.
The Celtic Cup ended as the most prestigious cup competition in Europe, overtaking the English FA Cup.
The Celtic Super League proved to be a fascinating experiment, showcasing my creation’s dominance of Porto, the resilience of Rennes, and the inspiring rise of clubs like Cardiff and St. Patrick’s Athletic. The mix of cultures and histories provided a unique narrative, cementing the league as one of the most compelling creations in Football Manager.
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