Victor Wanyama is looking forward to facing his former Celtic teammate Scott Brown as he embarks on a new journey with Dunfermline Athletic. After the expiration of his contract at CF Montreal, Wanyama has joined the Scottish club, reuniting with former manager Neil Lennon in a bid to help the team escape relegation.
On the other hand, Scott Brown, who now manages Scottish Championship side Ayr United, will be leading his team against Dunfermline in an upcoming league match. Ayr United currently sits third in the table with 55 points, while Dunfermline is ninth in the 10-team league. With just two points separating them from the final safe spot held by Hamilton, every game is crucial in their fight for survival.
Wanyama expressed his excitement about the upcoming match, reminiscing about his time at Celtic with Brown. Between 2011 and 2013, the two midfielders played together, forging a strong connection on and off the field. Speaking at a press conference, Wanyama described the moment as surreal, especially considering that he, Scott Brown, and their manager, Neil Lennon, all played in midfield.
“I feel like it’s a bit of a fairytale, you know. I played in midfield, the gaffer played in midfield, and Scott Brown played in midfield. We share the same birthday, and now after all these years, I find myself playing against him as a manager. It’s unbelievable,” Wanyama said.
He admitted that he had not yet informed Brown about his move but believed that the news had likely already reached him. Reflecting on their friendship, Wanyama mentioned that he had previously spoken with Brown when visiting Celtic to watch a game and was looking forward to competing against him.
“I haven’t spoken to him yet, but I’ll try to get in touch with him. Of course, I’ve met him and had a discussion when I went down to Celtic to watch the game. It’s going to be a great experience, playing against him as a manager while I team up with the gaffer,” he added.
The bond between Wanyama and Brown remains strong, with the former Celtic captain having previously spoken highly of the Kenyan midfielder. In a past interview, Brown named Wanyama as one of his best teammates during his time at the club.
Recalling Wanyama’s early days at Celtic, Brown described his dominance in training sessions, noting that his physicality and skill made an immediate impact. “The first few days in training… jeez… nobody wanted to fight the big man. There were arms everywhere—he was chucking everyone out of the way,” Brown once remarked.
Wanyama’s career saw him move from Celtic to Southampton before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2016. He later transferred to Major League Soccer, playing for CF Montreal until his contract ended in January 2025. Now, with his return to Scotland, he is determined to help Dunfermline avoid relegation while embracing the challenge of competing against his old friend in a different capacity.
