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.

Celtic legends and supporters bid farewell to the ‘Lord of the Wing’
Fri, 17 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Brian Barnes

The ex-Hoops and Scotland winger died on Monday, aged 61, after a long battle with motor neurone disease.

Johnstone's funeral will take place at St John the Baptist Church, Uddingston at 10am before the cortege travels to Celtic Park to allow fans to pay their respects along the way.

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