Billy McNeill

Kyogo Furuhashi in the sunshine at Dens Park in November 2021 - Celtic won 4-2 that afternoon and are unbeaten at the stadium since 1988 (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Lifting the lid on Celtic's 'gob-smacking' record v Dundee at Dens Park

Alex Williams at Queen of the South in 1986. Picture courtesy of Dumfries & Galloway Standard.

Alex Williams on blazing trail for black goalkeepers and Queen of the South move

Benny Rooney was considered a true gentleman in both the world of football and beyond

Scotsman Obituaries: Benny Rooney, Scottish football player, coach and manager

Celtic hold the upper hand on Rangers but there have been changes at both clubs this summer.

Enjoy the ride: Scottish football is back upon us

Celtic captain Callum McGregor lifts the Scottish Cup on the pitch rather than the Hampden presentation area after Saturday's 3-1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

"When the Celts go up to lift the Scottish Cup.. " They didn't go up. Why not?

Callum McGregor celebrates another piece of silverware with Celtic.

The Celtic player with a truly unique standing after downing Rangers at Hampden

Doddie Weir: ex-lock forward is fighting against MND, raising tens of thousands for research

Rugby bosses urged to cut games and training over head injuries risk

Bone celebrates for Partick Thistle in that final against Celtic.

Saturday interview: Jimmy Bone recalls one of Scottish football's biggest shocks

Ange Postecoglou is the only Celtic manager since 1897 to lose his first three away league matches. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Unprecedented run leaves Postecoglou with grim 124-year Celtic managerial first

Labour MSP Michael Marra is to raise the issue with ministers at Holyrood, calling for “real action” on the issue.

Labour call for dementia in former footballers to be ‘industrial disease’

Liam Scales (left) in action for Republic of Ireland's under-21 side against Italy in October 2019. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Scales can bear the weight of history at Celtic as he takes famous squad number

Charlie Gallagher pictured before 2019's Celtic v Kilmarnock game (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Charlie Gallagher, Celtic legend

Former Celtic player Charlie Gallagher has died at the age of 80 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Charlie Gallagher: Celtic pay tribute as club legend dies aged 80

Celtic European Cup winner Bertie Auld has been diagnosed with dementia

Support for Bertie Auld as Celtic confirm Lisbon Lion has dementia

The family of Billy McNeill have paid tribute to Scott Brown. Picture: SNS

Family of Billy McNeill pay tribute to departing Celtic star Scott Brown as club...

Captain Callum McGregor turned into his own net on January 2, 2021 to give Rangers a 1-0 win. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

10 Old Firm own goals

St Johnstone legend Jim Pearson at home on Tyneside

"Billy McNeill said to me: 'Has anyone given you a lollipop yet, sonny?'"

Celtic's scorer Odsonne Edouard , one of the few bright sport in the grim 4-1 defeat in Prague, is challenged by Sparta defender Dominik Plechaty (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP) (Photo by MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Celtic shapeless as a squiggle and soft as a blancmange in 4-1 Prague loss

Neil Lennon is down but should not be counted out just yet as Celtic manager (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Celtic board is giving Neil Lennon time - but how long has he got?

Matt Busby presenting Jock Stein with the team prize at the BBC's Sport Review of 1967 in recognition of Celtic's European Cup triumph in Lisbon

Jock Stein, Bill Shankly and Matt Busby are the makers of modern football

A young boy heads a ball during practice, the SFA have taken steps to restrict the amount of heading allowed by young players. Picture: Getty.

Uefa to follow Scotland’s lead in limiting amount of heading a ball by youngster...

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is the first Frenchman to win the football writers' Player of the Year award. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Celtic star Odsonne Edouard targets France cap in time for delayed Euros

Winger James Forrest has been involved in all of Celtic's nine league championships in a row.

Scott Brown says James Forrest will become a record breaker at Celtic

Celtic winger James Forrest. Picture: SNS

Celtic’s James Forrest says Jimmy Johnstone comparison is ultimate compliment

Neil Lennon with the Ladbrokes Premiership trophy at Lennoxtown.

Only Jock Stein and Willie Maley have won more at Celtic than Neil Lennon

Former Celtic player Billy MacNeill. Picture: JPIMedia

Grandson of Celtic legend found dead in Amsterdam

Neil Lennon during his first-ever training session as interim Celtic manager at Lennoxtown in March 2010. Picture: Jeff Holmes/SNS

Neil Lennon: 10th anniversary of first taking charge at Celtic and what he’s ach...

Undated photo of Matthew McCombe who went missing in Amsterdam on March 14, 2020. Picture: Twitter

Kenny Dalglish appeals for help in search for Billy McNeill’s missing grandson

Celtic manager Neil Lennon with the League Cup in December that earned him an eighth trophy as manager.

Why Neil Lennon is poised to become Celtic's most successful manager since Jock ...

Billy McNeill, Celtic legend and 1967 European Cup winner

Family of celtic legend Billy McNeill launch fund to help ex-players with dement...

Lisbon Lions legend Billy, who led the team to their best ever season in 1966 - 67, died in April last year aged 79 years old. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Family of Celtic legend Billy McNeill launch fund to support people with dementi...

Neil Lennon celebrates at full time

'It means the world to me' - Neil Lennon proud to equal Celtic legend Billy McNe...

The Ex-Rangers and Kilmarnock player suggested children practise with soft plastic balls instead.

Former head of SFA: Under 12s should be banned from heading footballs

Neil Lennon with the Ladbrokes Premiership trophy Celtic won for the eighth time in a row last season.

Celtic much stronger this season claims Neil Lennon

Billy McNeill (left) and Stevie Chalmers with the European Cup at Parkhead in 2005

Celtic latest: Widows of Lisbon Lions Stevie Chalmers and Billy McNeill to unfur...

John Greig, left, with Billy McNeill in 2009

Archbishop 'tried to secure knighthoods for Celtic and Rangers legends'

Committee formed to deliver Bellshill’s tribute to Billy McNeill

Andy Robertson parades the Saltire with manager Jurgen Klopp in Madrid after lifting the Champions League trophy with Liverpool. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty

Scotland captain Andy Robertson believes team has the talent to reach Euro final...

Celtic's players celebrate with the Ladbrokes Premiership trophy - but is the squad too big? Picture: SNS

Far too many players at Celtic, says Lisbon Lion Jim Craig

Now 66, former Rangers, Leeds United and Manchester City player Derek Parlane lives in Lytham St Annes. Picture: John Devlin

Interview: Derek Parlane, from skinny Rangers boy to Maine man at Man City

Neil Lennon shouts instructions at his team. The Celtic interim boss was subjected to sectarian abuse during the game. Picture: SNS Group

Celtic’s Neil Lennon subjected to sectarian abuse by Rangers fans during Old Fir...

Celtic's Filip Benkovic and Nikola Katic are friends off the park. Pic: SNS/Craig Foy

Faith and friendship help bond Rangers’ Nikola Katic and Celtic’s Filip Benkovic
There is likely to be depressingly little evidence of enlightenment impacting on the religious divisions between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox this afternoon. If ...

The funeral cortege proceeds down the Celtic Way. Picture: SNS Group

Stevie Chalmers funeral: Celtic legend Jim Craig leads tributes to ‘popular’ tea...

Stevie Chalmers with the European Cup in 2014. Picture: SNS

Stevie Chalmers: Family ask mourners to wear green at Celtic legend’s funeral

Celtic's players celebrate at full time after winning the Ladbrokes Premiership title. Picture: SNS

Celtic’s mean defence held the key to title glory

James Forrest. Picture: SNS

James Forrest: I’m not uncomfortable being called a Celtic legend

Celtic manager Neil Lennon celebrates winning the league. Pic: SNS/Craig Foy

Celtic’s Neil Lennon: This has been my toughest spell in management

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic celebrates his goal with team mates. Pic: SNS/Paul Devlin

Aberdeen 0 - 3 Celtic: Hoops clinch eighth title in a row with Pittodrie win

Celtic captain Scott Brown.

‘It’s about enjoying my last couple of years of football’ – Scott Brown braced f...

Celtic captain Scott Brown described former manager Brendan Rodgers as a "genius". Picture: SNS

Scott Brown hopes ‘genius’ Brendan Rodgers can be welcomed back by Celtic fans

The order of service for Billy McNeill's funeral. Picture: SNS Group

‘Absolutely shocking and vile’ - Celtic fans slam vandals who wrecked Billy McNe...

Celtic fans line the street as Billy McNeill's coffin passes

Billy McNeill funeral in pictures: Lisbon Lions and Scottish football legends pa...

Jozo Simunovic presents his No.5 shirt to Billy McNeill's widow Liz. Picture: SNS Group

Billy McNeill funeral: Service to be broadcast live at Celtic Park

The statue of Billy McNeill outside Celtic Park in Glasgow is a lasting tribute to the Lisbon Lions (Picture: John Devlin)

Deaths of Lisbon Lions Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers are a call to action – ...

John Fallon with his medal. Picture: SNS

Lisbon Lion reunited with winner’s medal 52 years after victory

European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill, honoured with a statue at Celtic Park, passed away earlier this month aged 79. Picture: SNS Group

What time is Celtic legend Billy McNeill’s funeral and where is it being held?

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