We were even given doctorates from the University of Glasgow on the same day in 2008. McNeill recalled Stein asking his mother: “If he steps out of line, is it OK if I give him a skelp?”. The following year he was diagnosed with dementia. CELTIC are mourning the death of their European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill. Although we were big opponents on the field we had a mutual respect for each other off it. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He is pictured right in 2012. View our online Press Pack. "We would also like to note our love and appreciation to our mother, Liz, for the care, devotion and love she gave to our father throughout his illness. He was never arrogant or egotistical. Rest in peace.". Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He said: "When you think of Celtic and our incredible history, Billy McNeill is always one of the first names that comes to mind. At the time, he said: "Celtic has been in my blood and a part of my life for so many years and to be recognised in this way, by the club I love, is truly humbling. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. His passing comes two years after his family revealed he was battling dementia. McNeill's death, at the age of 79, was announced in a statement released by his wife Liz and their five children, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile.
“I was there when the boss signed Billy at 17 years of age and even then he had tremendous presence about him. Billy McNeill holding the European Cup trophy aloft after beating Inter Milan in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1967. Celtic, entering their centenary season, were faced with the free spending of Rangers, on a scale unprecedented in Scottish football.
The Hoops legend - the first British player to lift the European Cup and the club’s greatest ever captain - died last night, aged 79. After leaving the Hoops in 1983, Billy managed Manchester City and Aston Villa before returning to the Celts hot seat in 1987. On the Celtic official website, a statement from Billy's family read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. The grandson of Celtic FC legend Billy McNeill has been found dead in a canal in the Netherlands. McNeill was awarded the MBE in November 1974. "Whilst this is a very sad time for all the family and we know our privacy will be respected, our father always made time for the supporters so please tell his stories, sing his songs and help us celebrate his life.". His family urged people to look in the river and canals when they walked past, but people have been urged to stay at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. McNeill's death, at the age of 79, was announced in a statement released by his wife Liz and their five children Lennon and Sir Alex lead tributes to McNeill Billy-McNeill.jpg (Died: 30 June 2019), Los Angeles Angels pitcher was found dead at a hotel room. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Billy McNeill, who died last April aged 79, was captain of the legendary Celtic side which won the European Cup in 1967.
McNeill’s heroic credentials were reinforced when he led Celtic to a League and Cup double in that momentous season. McNeill was born in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. (3 October 1944 - 26 May 2019). The former Rangers striker told the Celtic website: “He was a giant in Scottish football, a man with an incredible presence. He was 79 years old. The dais on which the trophy was presented stood on the opposite side of the stadium to the dressing-rooms, and in the chaos that followed the final whistle McNeill was separated from his team-mates and had to lift the trophy alone. This was his club, and he devoted his professional life to Celtic. He knew we would win and that filtered through the rest of us.
And fellow Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld led fans in a tear-jerking rendition of the Celtic song at Parkhead this afternoon. A statement from Celtic read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. In 2002 he was voted Celtic's greatest ever captain, and a member of Celtic's greatest team, by the club's fans. "This was his club, and he devoted his professional life to Celtic. Matthew McCombe (pictured left) had been missing since he left his hotel in the Dutch capital on March 14 (he was seen in the lift, right), during a holiday to celebrate his 21st birthday, Matthew McCombe was the grandson of Billy McNeill (pictured), the captain of the Celtic side which won the European Cup in 1967. Despite being so young, he would give everybody his opinion and everyone respected him. But after hanging up his boots aged 35, he was lured back to Celtic Park three years later, replacing Stein as boss following brief stints in charge at Clyde and Aberdeen. "We would also like to note our love and appreciation to our mother, Liz, for the care, devotion and love she gave to our father throughout his illness. Back to Paradise. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? He was also a truly good man and will be a loss to everyone who knew him. No one could have done any more. The Scottish defender won nine consecutive Scottish league championships and captained the 'Lisbon Lions' Celtic side to their European Cup victory in 1967. McNeill spent over 60 years with Celtic as a player and manager and was the first Briton to lift the European Cup.
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At the age of 35, he hung up his boots and embarked upon a glittering management career. Their statement announcing his death said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. The Bhoys would go onto clinch a double in 1988, the club’s centenary year. On the Celtic official website, a statement from Billy's family read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. When he was nine, his father was posted to Hereford, where Billy attended a rugby-playing school and showed promise as a winger. pic.twitter.com/GVnooh05Yj, Sad news the Great Billy Mcneill has passed away.. a true Giant of the game, Leader and inspirational figure.. RIP Big Man thoughts are with the Mcneill family at this sad time , Rest in peace, Cesar. McNeill, Billy; Cameron, Alex (1988). Matthew McCombe's mother Paula, the daughter of Billy McNeill, announced her son's death this morning and said 'our hearts are broken', Matthew, pictured, had not been seen since March 14, when he left his hotel early in the morning and was subsequently seen jogging over a, Pictured left: Billy McNeill's greatest triumph, collecting the European Cup for Celtic in 1967. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mrs McNeill readily agreed and the deal was done. His death was announced in a statement released by his wife Liz and their five children.
The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Jim Craig said: "Heartbroken over the passing of my great friend and captain Billy McNeill. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A statement from Celtic read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. He was manager for Celtic for nine years over two periods and won four Scottish league champions. He left to manage Manchester City, who had just been relegated from the old First Division, and in his second season McNeill led them back into the top flight. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Six years later, a statue of him lifting the European Cup was erected outside Celtic Park. He was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Birthday: January 26, 1936 Date of Death: August 31, 2007 Age at Death: 71.
"He suffered from Dementia for a number of years and fought bravely to the end, showing the strength and fortitude he always has done throughout his life. He was a giant of the game, a true Celtic legend and someone that we will all miss.
Sending my condolences to his family and friends! He had a tremendous temperament for a centre-back.
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