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Celtic’s Champions League journey continues this evening as they head to the Midlands to face Aston Villa in their final League Phase game.
A last 16 play-off spot has already been secured thanks to last week’s 1-0 win over Young Boys, however, Brendan Rodgers’ side could still qualify for the knockouts automatically if other results go their way tonight, and they pick up a win at Villa Park.
Several players have turned out for both clubs, with the last player transferred between Celtic and Aston Villa being current Hoops goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, who switched clubs in July last year. However, the success rate of players transferred between the club ranges from sublime to the ridiculous, with club legends, cult heroes, TV hosts, constructions workers and completely forgettable signings all included.
But how many of these 19 players that have featured for both clubs can you remember?
17. Billy McNeill
A Celtic legend and pivotal member of the Lisbon Lions squad, McNeill won 28 trophies as a player during his decorated career with the Hoops, and a further nine during two stints as Celtic manager in the late 70s and 80s. Had a short stint as manager of Aston Villa in 1986, where he managed 42 league games at Villa Park. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
18. Benjamin Siegrist
Signed on loan by Genoa on Tuesday just six months after leaving Celtic to sign for Rapid București, Siegrist struggled to make an impact during his two season stay at the club. The Swiss goalkeeper began his career at Aston Villa in 2012, where he helped the club to the reach the final of the 2009–10 FA Youth Cup. | Contributed Photo: Contributed
19. Carlton Cole
Had a blink and you'll miss it type spell at Celtic in 2015, playing just four league games for the club. The ex-Chelsea youth had a loan spell at Villa Park earlier in his career and scored on his debut against Southampton. He scored a further two goals in 30 league and cup appearances for Villa before returning to parent club Chelsea. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group