Lisbon Lion inspiration for Bhoys, says Lennon

CELTIC captain Neil Lennon has recalled how a trip to see Jimmy Johnstone on film proved just how good the winger was in his prime.

The former Hoops and Scotland player died yesterday, aged 61, after a long battle with motor neurone disease.

Johnstone, who was part of Celtic’s European Cup-winning side in 1967, was voted the club’s best ever player by the Parkhead fans.