Man Utd icon who went viral even has fellow club legends fooled with unrecognisable look

Brian McClair’s Drastic Appearance Change Recognized by Former Teammates

Former Manchester United player Brian McClair recently appeared at a charity match where his changed appearance surprised fellow club icons. The 61-year-old served as a coach for Celtic during their match against Manchester United, which took place in September 2025. The event was organized to raise funds for charitable causes.

McClair’s new look features long white hair and a bushy beard, which led to former teammates Dimitar Berbatov and Louis Saha struggling to recognize him. When entering the Celtic dressing room, Berbatov reportedly exclaimed that he did not recognize McClair at first. McClair remarked on the reaction from his peers, stating he was pleased to be recognized despite the change.

This appearance is not the first time McClair has drawn attention for his looks; he previously went viral in 2023 for a photograph taken in a pub. He attributed his transformation primarily to the lockdown period and has shared jokes about people’s perceptions of his current image.

The match concluded with Celtic Legends winning via penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, marking their second consecutive victory against Manchester United Legends.