Celtic Legends Paul McStay - The Maestro

A true celtic legend Celtic F.C. captain 1989-1997
Paul Michael Lyons McStay MBE, nicknamed the Maestro (born 22 October 1964, Hamilton), is a former football player who spent his entire career with Scottish team Celtic F.C., making his debut in 1982 and retiring in 1997. He captained both Scotland and Celtic at all age levels. He was capped 76 times for his country and scored nine goals. He helped Celtic win three league titles, the last one in 1988 and remains a popular figure amongst Celtic's fans and unusually admired by fans of arch rivals Rangers. The song "Willie Maley", which celebrates McStay (among other former players)

[@josem4758]

I was lucky enough to grow up with him in the team and things would've been a lot darker without him and big roy- everytime I watch him now I realise just how great he was- hedve walked into any big club in the world ,the guy was as close to perfect as possible-- real world class

[@arronblack67]

I’m only 34 but when you look back at McStay, he was a hell of a player a true midfield general! 8️⃣🍀

[@liammellows-hz3pf]

Celtic running through his veins. He was special.Celtic through and through.

[@markmair5713]

What an amazing player you were paul ABSALOUTE world class and i had the pleasure as a youngster to watch you from the jungle thanks for the memories man the MAESTRO Paul Mcstay 💎

[@boylefrankie2936]

Great player. And a great man. Only ever played for one club. Glasgow Celtic. HH The Maestro.

[@jinkylarsson2869]

My hero and Celtic icon.

[@gerardsteensoniplo]

McStay was one of the best footballers I ever saw play!

[@Theagchm]

I watched Paul McStay on numerous ocasssions. The best midfielder that Scotland has ever produced, by a mile. Only player I ever saw him out played by-THE Johan Cruyff. 2 2 against Ajax. The return leg, well Paul got his revenge and Celtic won the tie. Still the best CFC midfielder ever and on a par with Johnstone, Larsson, McNeil etc. My Favourite Scotland player ever; Paul McStay, a truely world class footballer.

[@rabbieburns2501]

Elegance and class both on & off the field. Legend.

[@jsnbrk3]

Paul McStay...a true Celtic legend

[@markshort5187]

As a Rangers fans I have huge admiration for Paul McStay, he was very unfortunate to be playing with a Celtic side against that unbelievable 9 in a row era Rangers side, John Collins moved abroad and to the Premier League and there is no doubt McStay could have done the same, there were Italian clubs sniffing about for him and his style of play would have been well suited for Serie A back then. It doesn't happen a lot nowadays when guys stay at clubs all their days, obviously but McStay stayed for the whole of his career even though the club were struggling for large periods of that because he loved the club and he almost stayed long enough to come out the other end, if he had stayed on another season he could have done what John Greig had done and won titles either side of a 9 in a row by their greatest rivals. Brilliant for his nation as well. Not many videos would pop up for a Celtic player that I would watch but I'm 20mins in and haven't turned off yet, think that says a lot. Much respect!

[@GreigStott]

Great midfield player and a Scottish Football legend, I was a Rangers fan growing up as a kid and I always admired Paul McStay. Looks like he had an amazing strong family behind him and supporting him to help him achieve his dreams. Enjoyed this, thanks for uploading.

[@glasvagasfurever]

AMAZING player and only one club

[@patrickreilly3322]

Aye great player and man meet him a few times

[@colinmcgregor4562]

Signed, Sealed, Delivered he was ours

[@DMac__]

He was my coach last year. Such a genuinely nice guy and still has the touch of a "maestro"

[@17henke]

Maestro

[@barrypaton3641]

Celtics greatest 11 the maestro makes the team , without doubt the best midfielder ive ever saw in a celtic jersey ,absolute genius imagine how much he would be worth in todays transfer market ,LEGEND GEBTLEMAN SUPERSTAR HH🍀💚

[@deltadoublevictor411]

Part of the first team I was lucky enough to go and see play! Absolute hero! Can't remember anyone ever saying there was anything missing from his game! Maestro indeed! UTLR

[@colinmclean6302]

Sublime.....Brings many happy memories...Thankyou.

[@Markfeldzy]

we will always love u number 8 glasgow celtic paul mcstay

[@DavidByrne85]

legend

[@peterstephenwhyte9597]

paul mcstay what a player and a legend 1888x1916

[@jsnbrk3]

You can have your ronaldos, iniestas etc. no man was more devoted to a football club than Paul was to Celtic Football Club,,,,a true natural, technically gifted player he was everything rolled into one..we miss you Paul McStay,,,,and always will sir :)

[@stephenmcewanFREEDOM]

Paul was a true Celt HH

[@flippedburger]

A true Celtic legend

[@theflyintheointment]

The Maestro, my favourite ever Celtic player. Fair play to Fergie, bringing his team up mid-season to pay tribute. No self-important English team would do that these days.

[@INNY1888]

And when he tossed his boots,strip nearly everything that's when Everton wanted him and I think he was going to leave but he must have thought long and hard and so gladly he stayed in his first love Celtic!! Always #8 " The Maestro!"

[@SMC01ful]

The only problems for him being there would have been Everton's mid-field which was utterly top drawer in the mid-80's. Sheedy, Reid, Steven, Bracewell, with good shifts from Richardson. As an LFC fan, after Souness left, for a time, I believe they had the best mid-field in Europe. In saying so I think McStay, would have probably displaced Bracewell who was an extremely consistent, but lacked McStay's X-Factor.

[@INNY1888]

My idol growing up! Couldn't be matched in my eyes! And it got better when say signed John Collins from Hibs and all the papers said the two couldn't play together? Think Collins was the first player in Scotland to wear Predator boots?🍀

[@EdwardAllanNicholson]

I love this. 16:30 to 16:35 makes me think again, Pelé is forever just like us, through all our generations, forevermore., we are Celtic+keltic. And youse?

[@Halbychenko]

Legend!

[@ianclark6485]

Now that was a man who did not do walking away

[@FTMJarra]

Great player, dont honestly think you could put him in Bobby Murdochs class but he must be close to the rest of Celtics best midfielders

[@erniescullion8452]

I believe BONNER WAS IN THE TOP TEN GOALIES OVER A 5 YEAR STRETCH IVE NO DOUBT. MCSTAY WAS VERY GOOD. TOMMY BURNS ALAN MCNALLY WAS IN MY FAVOURATED

[@stephenmacdonald76]

is that Steven segal kidding on he is Charlie Nicholas

[@JohnnyContagious]

Better than one half of the finest midfield engine rooms in the history of the club, Scottish football and one of the best in Europe? I disagree. McStay was my favourite player during the 80s, but, while he probably edges it on skill, he didn't possess Auld's spark or drive.

[@JohnnyContagious]

Who are you going to take out of midfield for the Maestro? Murdoch? Auld? Never. McGrain and Larsson would cut it, as would Dalglish, but not the Maestro, I'm afraid, as much as I love him.

[@aidanmcstay3553]

I'm a mcstay

[@discoball2011]

cmon johnny the maestro would easily slot intae that midfield

[@zoso7889]

McStay was a better player than Bertie Auld.

[@johnblack9298]

Legend🤣🤣🤣 Bang Average at best His medals prove my point

[@my4everscotland]

Just like your Tavernier, you call him a legend let's count his medals shall we, obsessed and bitter

[@windsorblue8407]

No one wanted Paul McStay lmao.

[@ianclark6485]

Every team did, he tore england a new arse hole every time he played against them

[@windsorblue8407]

Ian Clark There wasn't any interest from ANY other club hence the reason he cancelled his transfer request, as for tearing a new arse hole against England, I think you find it was once during a school boy International. Ps he missed a penalty :D LOL

[@TheJunglist76]

legend