Celtic chairman leads tributes as 'great Celt' John 'Dixie' Deans dies aged 79

Fans outside the stadium ahead of a William Hill Premiership match at Celtic Park. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell paid tribute to "great Celt" John 'Dixie' Deans, who has died aged 79.

The former Hoops striker was signed by Jock Stein from Motherwell in 1971 and soon became a fans' favourite.