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Billy McNeill

Post by ElectroClaret » Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:52 am

Died aged 79. Celtic legend, first British Captain to lift the European Cup.

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Re: Billy McNeill

Post by rayzer » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:08 am

Got pelted by his own fans at Turf Moor on that infamous game.
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Re: Billy McNeill

Post by Clarets4me » Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:52 pm

Great leader of a great team ... RIP !
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Re: Billy McNeill

Post by claretfern » Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:10 pm

Sad news. Had quite a distinguished career up in Scotland. Nicknamed 'Cesar' Played many times for his country (during which time, Scotland could boast many fine players)
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