BBC Reports: Rodgers’ Five-Record Legacy Sets Him Apart From Every Other Scottish Manager “BBC 2025 Reports”

Brendan Rodgers has officially etched his name into Scottish football history books with a remarkable list of accomplishments that, according to a new report from BBC Sport, set him apart from every other manager in the nation’s storied football past.

The BBC’s 2025 feature, released today, highlights five exclusive achievements that no other Scottish manager past or present has ever reached. Rodgers, who returned to Celtic after a successful first spell from 2016 to 2019, has continued to break new ground, both statistically and historically.

While his first stint was already regarded as legendary, his ability to return and replicate success on such a dominant scale has pushed him into rarefied air. With five unique records now officially unmatched, Rodgers has not only solidified his status at Celtic Park but elevated his legacy across all of Scottish football.

1. The Only Scottish Manager to Win Back-to-Back Domestic Trebles Twice

Rodgers’ most well-known achievement remains his back-to-back domestic trebles in the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons. What makes this even more remarkable is that he repeated this feat in his second spell with the club during the 2023–24 campaign becoming the only manager in Scottish football history to win two domestic trebles in two separate spells.

A domestic treble consisting of the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup, and Scottish League Cup is rare on its own. To accomplish this clean sweep twice is extraordinary. To do it across different squads and eras is something no other manager has ever done.

Rodgers’ ability to maintain a winning culture and high tactical standard across time demonstrates why he’s regarded as a generational coach within Scotland.

2. Longest Unbeaten Domestic Run in Scottish Football History (69 Matches)

Rodgers also owns the record for the longest unbeaten domestic run in Scottish football history 69 consecutive matches across league and cup competitions.

The run included derby victories over Rangers, Scottish Cup ties, and decisive league matches, with his side often winning in dominant fashion. The consistency and mental strength shown throughout this streak highlighted Rodgers’ ability to build teams that not only win but do so relentlessly.

Former players from that era often speak of the “invincibility mindset” Rodgers instilled one that extended far beyond tactics into belief, discipline, and identity.

3. Only Manager to Win All Three Domestic Trophies in Debut Season Twice

Rodgers also became the only manager in Scottish football history to win all three domestic trophies in two separate debut seasons. He first did so during his original 2016–17 campaign, going unbeaten in domestic competition. Then, remarkably, he repeated that treble in the 2023–24 season, immediately after returning from a stint in the Premier League.

Very few managers are able to make an immediate impact, let alone sweep the domestic calendar twice after walking into different team dynamics. This rare ability to immediately inspire, organize, and dominate has become a hallmark of Rodgers’ Celtic legacy.

4. Fastest Celtic Manager to Reach 100 Wins

In another exclusive milestone, Rodgers is the fastest manager in Celtic history to reach 100 competitive wins, doing so in just 144 matches. This pace eclipsed managerial legends like Martin O’Neill, Neil Lennon, and even Stein in terms of win rate and efficiency.

His 100th win came in a high-stakes Old Firm derby, adding emotional and symbolic weight to the record. Beyond the statistic itself, this achievement reflects Rodgers’ ruthless approach to every match, regardless of the opponent.

BBC analysts noted that under Rodgers, Celtic rarely played down to lesser opposition, often securing results with authority and clinical finishing a pattern that distinguished him from many of his contemporaries.

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7. Record Points Total in a Scottish Premiership Season (106 Points – 2016/17)

Under Rodgers in the 2016–17 season, Celtic achieved a record-breaking 106 points in the Scottish Premiership—the highest total in league history.

• The team finished 30 points ahead of second-placed Aberdeen.
• This points haul remains unmatched in the modern era of Scottish football.

His adaptability to different tactical demands across Europe is a trait the BBC points to as a sign of managerial evolution.

A Living Legacy Still Unfolding

While these five achievements stand alone in Scottish football history, Rodgers’ work is far from finished. Celtic are once again in the hunt for another league title and domestic double, and there’s growing anticipation about how far he can take them in Europe during the 2025–26 season.

Rodgers, never one to dwell on personal accolades, offered a measured response to the BBC’s feature:

“It’s humbling, of course, but this is never about me. It’s about building something that lasts something the players, the fans, and this club can be proud of.”

Whether he adds further milestones or not, one thing is clear: Brendan Rodgers has already achieved what no other Scottish manager ever has and in doing so, he’s raised the bar for all who follow.