It was one of the most traumatic seasons in Celtic’s recent history- 2010/11 with Neil Lennon at the helm against the tax dodging juggernaut created by Dave Murray and Walter Smith.
Earlier patches of the season had looked ominous but there was something fresh about the way Lennon had gone about his business that impressed.
Within twelve months of taking over, initially on a caretaker basis, almost the entire team had been turned over with younger, fresher legs replacing the January loanees that Mowbray had brought in such as Robbie Keane, Diomansy Kamara and of course Edson Braafheed.
The festive win at Ibrox was certainly a turning point as an under strength side came up with a 2-0 win while Kris Commons was an inspired January signing.
Unfortunately, among the bombs and bullets aimed at Neil Lennon the SFA ignored an overdue tax bill dating back 10 years allowing Rangers (IL) to take the SPL title leaving Celtic with the Scottish Cup to aim for.
Motherwell were the opponents, managed by Stuart McCall but it was all right on the night as the hoops enjoyed a 3-0 win as comfortable as the scoreline suggests.
That trophy provided the springboard to the SPL title the following season. As Celtic push on towards 6-in-a-row we take a look at the players that delivered the first trophy of the current era.
Click on the panel below to reveal the Hampden XI.
FRASER FORSTER
Had an up and down debut season but retained the backing off the management tea,m throughout.
The following season he came into his own with some crucial performances over the festive period as Celtic edged in front in the title race.
He hasn’t looked back since then. Starring in the Champions League, earning an England call and now established among the top half dozen keepers in England.
MARK WILSON
It didn’t get any better than this for Wilson. He scored the only goal of a bad tempered Glasgow derby that provided the excuse for some draconian Hollyrood legislation.
Wilson’s shot was turned into his own net by Steven Craigen for the second goal of the game allowing the closing stages to be played out in a party atmosphere.
There was to be one more season for Wilson at Celtic before his career wound down via Bristol City, Dundee United and Dumbarton, he recently took over as manager of Airdrie United.
DANIEL MAJSTOROVIC
A rare visit into the experienced sector of the transfer market Majstorovic settled quickly and largely did what was expected.
It was always likely to be a short term deal, sadly an injury on international duty in February 2012 out paid to his career- ruling out a farewell appearance for Sweden at the European Championships.
Majstorovic returned to Sweden after his injury and is currently working as an agent.
GLENN LOOVENS
Never got close to delivering on the expectations that he arrived with in 2008- failing to break up the Stephen McManus and Gary Caldwell partnership.
Loovens had patches of good form and was on the scoresheet at Kilmarnock a year later when the SPL title was delivered.
He left Celtic on a Bosman deal for Real Zaragoza in the summer of 2012 but returned to the UK a year later and has been a regular at Sheffield Wednesday ever since.
EMILIO IZAGUIRRE
Completed an exceptional debut season with a Scottish Cup winners medals to go alongside various player of the year awards.
Sadly he suffered a broken ankle early the following season and has never quite recovered the form that he showed in his debut season.
Now in his seventh season at Celtic he is back in favour due to an ankle injury to Kieran Tierney.
KRIS COMMOMS
Completed his first season at Celtic with a winners medal at the ground he made his debut in.
Commons was an inspired signing as Neil Lennon returned to his old club to acquire an additional goal scoring threat.
Has had an up and down time of it at Celtic since then but now looks to be on his way out with 91 goals to his name
SCOTT BROWN
Really imposed his character on the club during this run, his celebration after scoring in the 2-2 draw at Ibrox is still fondly recalled and repeated.
Brown has the ability to form a bond with new managers but certainly had a special understanding with Neil Lennon.
The skipper is playing as well as ever, on course for 6-in-a-row and showing no sign of mellowing in any aspect of the game.
KI SUNG YUENG
Opened the scoring at Hampden and proved his class regularly that season as he established himself in Lennon’s plans.
His shooting was always a feature of his game with that Hampden goal one of his best in a Celtic jersey.
His transfer to Swansea wasn’t much of a surprise. At times he has looked capable of moving on to a bigger English club but for various reasons he is now in his fourth season with the Welsh club.
CHARLIE MULGREW
Started the season uncomfortably at left-back but quickly developed into an impressive left midfielder.
The 2-0 win at Ibrox kick started his second time around Celtic career with a goal in the cup final sealing a great season.
Once Neil Lennon left his Celtic career slipped downhill before a contract stand off saw him move to Blackburn Rovers at the start of the season.
GARY HOOPER
Enjoyed a stunning first season at Celtic, suddenly scouting seemed simple, just pluck someone from the English Championship and you can expect 20 goals a season.
Subsequent signings debunked that theory but Hooper kept on scoring at every level completing the journey from English non-league through to Europa League and Championship League.
After scoring twice in the 2013 Scottish Cup win over Hibs he left Celtic for Norwich before moving on to Sheffield Wednesday.
GEORGIOS SAMARAS
Survived the Ross County fiasco and turned the support around with a double at Ibrox to earn a surprise win.
He continued to divide some of the support but retained the backing of Neil Lennon who also agreed a contract extension.
After leaving Celtic along with Lennon in 2014 he played for Greece in the World Cup Finals but his club career drifted downhill fast despite landing a deal with West Brom.
The subs at Hampden were Anthony Stokes, James Forrest and Paddy McCourt who replaced Samaras, Commons and Hooper.