Connelly: 'It's good to be back'

Former Celtic star George Connelly admits a burden has been lifted from his shoulders after supporters forgave him for quitting in his prime.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2007 - 18:07

Former Celtic star George Connelly admits a burden has been lifted from his shoulders after supporters forgave him for quitting in his prime.

Connelly made 254 appearance for the Parkhead side in the late 1960s and 1970s and was a member of the Scotland squad which qualified for the 1974 World Cup.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Scotland Place: Parkhead Place: Celtic Park Person: Connelly Person: George Connelly Person: Fifer Person: Peter Lawwell Person: Davie Hay Event: 1974 World Cup Event: Champions League Organisation: Celtic Organisation: AC Milan

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