Organisation: Lisbon Lions

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Heroes of the past still giving to stars of today

Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers, the legendary members of Celtic’s 1967 European Cup-winning team who passed away within the last week, were childhood heroes of mine.

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Celtic mourn loss of Lisbon Lion Chalmers

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Hail, Cesar: How Lisbon Lions king McNeill became a legend

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'Farewell Cesar' - Alex Ferguson among Old Firm rivals to pay tribute on passing of Celtic's Billy McNeill

Echoes of Lisbon in inspiring rise of Anfield everyman

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Celtic's Bertie Auld salutes the late Lisbon Lion Tommy Gemmell

Unbeaten Celtic match Lisbon Lions

Celtic 1 St Johnstone 0: Celtic matched the Lisbon Lions’ unbeaten domestic record as Dedryck Boyata scored the only goal of the game against St Johnstone at Parkhead.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Days of miracle and wonder

Sensational breaking news on the home front: my seven-year-old daughter has suddenly discovered the beautiful game.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Warriors are up for battle

Almost half a century has come and gone since Europe last belonged to Glasgow, when Jock Stein’s famously home-spun Celtic Bhoys beat Inter Milan in the 1967 final.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Ferguson pays tribute to Celtic legend Fallon

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid tribute to former Republic of Ireland and Celtic player Sean Fallon at his funeral today.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Celtic icon Fallon hailed

Many tributes have been paid to Celtic legend and former Ireland international Sean Fallon, who has died at the age of 90.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2013

Lennon demands lionheart in Lisbon

Neil Lennon will invoke the spirit of the Lisbon Lions as he attempts to guide Celtic through to the knockout stages of the Champions League when they play Benfica tonight.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Flickering screen lit fire that can never be put out

Liam Mackey pays a personal tribute to the transformative magic of Europe’s premier club competition.

Fri, 27 May, 2011

Celtic announce Stein statue

Celtic are to erect a statue in memory of their legendary boss Jock Stein, the club have announced.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

Mourners gather for tragic O'Donnell's funeral

Famous faces from the world of football were joined by ordinary fans today to say farewell to Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell, who died after collapsing during a match.

Fri, 04 Jan, 2008

Strachan wants to win it for the Lions

CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan is hoping to repay the Lisbon Lions by beating Benfica in the city where the Glasgow side became the first British side to lift the European Cup.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

The Examiner’s football correspondent Liam Mackey likes a good argument when he hears it, and he’s got strong views of his own. Today, and every Tuesday, he will be acting as referee on your opinions. Let him know what you think and he’ll argue the toss with you.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006

Celtic eye title following win

Celtic 2 Inverness 1

Wed, 22 Mar, 2006

Football legend Jinky laid to rest

THOUSANDS of fans joined former players, rock star Rod Stewart and politicians to say their final farewell to Celtic and Scotland legend Jimmy Johnstone.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2006

Celtic legends and supporters bid farewell to the ‘Lord of the Wing’

CELTIC legends and supporters will join together to bid farewell to Jimmy Johnstone today.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2006

O'Neill leads Johnstone tributes

Martin O’Neill believes the memory of winger Jimmy Johnstone will “live forever” at Celtic.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2006

Paradise regained

ROY KEANE has been shown a few cards in his career, but nothing like the display which greeted him on his Celtic home debut against Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

Stein memorial brings back memories for Strachan

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits football meant nothing to him the night Jock Stein died.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2005

The leaving of Istanbul

WHAT a week. First it was Cardiff and the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester United and then, two days later, off to Istanbul for the Champions’ League decider between Liverpool and AC Milan.

Sat, 28 May, 2005

Balde helps Celtic keep pace with Rangers

Celtic 3 Dundee 0

Wed, 02 Mar, 2005

Celtic must wait for missile verdict

Celtic will have to wait until next month before learning whether they will be punished by the Scottish Football Association for yesterday’s missile-throwing incident.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2005

Celtic plan to give youth its fling

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has revealed the club plans to turn to youth over the next few seasons.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

Celtic losing Euro standing - Lennon

Celtic midfielder Neil Lennon has admitted the Hoops are fighting against slipping back into the ranks of the European also-rans.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004

Lisbon Lions-tamer throws England to jaws of defeat

THE climactic moment of an exhilarating night of high drama in the Estadio da Luz last night was theatrical in its extravagance.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Stars say goodbye to Lisbon Lion Simpson

Football stars from the past and present today united to pay their final respects to goalkeeping legend Ronnie Simpson.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2004

Cup legend Simpson dies

Former Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson has died at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2004

Norwegian test for Magpies

Newcastle will believe they have a good chance of reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Cup after being drawn to face Norwegian side Valerenga in the third round.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003

Bhoys gear up for big match

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill’s side had to cope with temperatures in the 90s as they took on Porto in the UEFA Cup final in the Estadio Olimpico.

Wed, 21 May, 2003

Passion play

BY this evening, the Mayor of Seville may be reduced to a quivering, trembling wreck. Estimates that 50,000 Celtic supporters have travelled to Spain for tonight’s UEFA Cup final are considered conservative by the most seasoned followers of the Bhoys.

Wed, 21 May, 2003