STEPHEN MCMANUS
Seemed set to move to Livingston at the end of the Martin O’Neill reign, when Gordon Strachan signed Adam Virgo that option seemed confirmed.
Following the 5-0 defeat to Artmedia big Mick was brought in to face Motherwell at Fir Park. The game finished 4-4 but a no-nonsense display from McManus meant that he kept his place.
A new contract was agreed midway through that season as he improved on a game by game basis, commanding at the back and a goal threat at set pieces.
When Neil Lennon moved on McManus was given the captaincy