But, speaking in a video presentation at yesterday’s annual general meeting, Strachan said he was still numb after the death of coach Tommy Burns just days before.

He admitted: “It was my most difficult period in football dealing with the loss of someone that close.

“We had to deal with it and with the games coming fast and furious it helped in a way.

“I didn’t think anyone would deal with it properly. There was a numb feeling at the time because of what happened the week previously.

“I enjoyed watching the players celebrating but couldn’t get my mind around the whole day.

“I haven’t really celebrated yet, my head was still numb from the previous week.”

Celtic also revealed plans to stage a charity game in memory of Burns, who lost his battle with skin cancer five months ago.

A benefit match is set to take place next May and will raise cash for charities nominated by Burns’ family.

The club is also planning a lasting tribute for the former player, manager and coach, as well as contributing to a cancer charity in his name.

“I’ve spoken to the family and they are in the process of putting ideas together with regards to a charity named after Tommy for some form of melanoma support,” said chief executive Peter Lawwell.

“We have said to please come to us for some form of donation or go to the charity fund.

“We then spoke about a benefit game and we are hoping that sometime in May that we would bring together a benefit match for Tommy, his family and their nominated charities.

“With regards to a longer-term memorial, we are looking at certain ideas but it’s too early to give any indication of that at the moment.”