McNeill leads tributes to Celtic legend Simpson

LISBON LIONS captain Billy McNeill has led the tributes to former Celtic team-mate Ronnie Simpson.

McNeill leads tributes to Celtic legend Simpson
Wed, 21 Apr, 2004 - 01:00

The one-time Hoops and Newcastle goalkeeper has died at the age of 73 after a heart attack.

Simpson kept goal at Parkhead between 1964 and 1970 after twice winning the FA Cup with the Magpies in the 1950s.

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