Lisbon Lions legend says O'Neill can match Jock

Lisbon Lions goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson believes Martin O’Neill can truly be compared to Jock Stein if he lays his hands on the UEFA Cup this season.

Lisbon Lions legend says O'Neill can match Jock
Fri, 21 Mar, 2003 - 13:26

Lisbon Lions goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson believes Martin O’Neill can truly be compared to Jock Stein if he lays his hands on the UEFA Cup this season.

The late Parkhead legend is regarded by every Celtic fan and pundit as their greatest-ever manager having led the Glasgow giants to the European Cup back in 1967.

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