Out of contract Celtic XI as La Gran Muralla and 4 Treble heroes search for new clubs
Fraser Forster, Victor Wanyama and Tony Watt's names are etched in Celtic folklore after THAT night against Barcelona.
But 13 years after one of the most famous nights at Paradise, the trio find themselves out of contract and looking for new clubs.
Forster's heroics between the sticks inspired the Hoops to a remarkable Champions League triumph over arguably the greatest club team to have graced a football pitch.
At the other end of the park, Kenyan powerhouse Wanyama and rookie striker Watt blew the roof as Lionel Messi and Co. left Glasgow with their tails between their legs.
Now, they are among 11 former Celts who are available on free transfers this summer - including Treble and Double winners.
Here, Record Sport looks at an out-of-contract Celtic XI who are up for grabs.
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