Asked why he decided on Middlesbrough the 52-year-old former Scotland midfielder said because he wanted a fresh challenge after the Celtic/Rangers domination of Scotland.
As we all know, the last team outside of Glasgow to win the Scottish Premier league was Highland Sheepbuggers FC in 1854.
Gordon Strachan: "I don't need to be here, I don't have to be here. I'm here because I want to be here.
"When I left Celtic I told everyone close to me that it would be very difficult for me to retrace my steps in terms of the excitement there.
"I felt I had to do something different. I have a chance of something different here."
"I also know you get time here, and the stability of the club means you have the chance to develop things the way you would like to see them develop.
"Celtic was fantastic, and I hope it can be as enjoyable here."