Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark, who has died on the age of 84.
In additional than 300 video games for the membership, Clark gained a number of main honours, together with 4 league titles.
Nonetheless, his best achievement got here in 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to turn out to be the primary British group to raise the European Cup.
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers mentioned: “‘Greatness’ is a phrase folks throw round, however for John Clark, it’s a very becoming tribute.
“John was instrumental in delivering our best day ever and his achievement is perpetually etched in Celtic’s proud historical past.”
Clark, who made his Celtic debut in 1959, returned to the membership after his taking part in profession to work within the youth arrange.
He then grew to become assistant to Billy McNeil, his defensive companion throughout the quadruple-winning 1966-67 season, at Aberdeen then at Celtic.
He additionally managed Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde however once more went again to Celtic, serving as equipment man for nearly 20 years.
In whole he served the membership for over 4 a long time.
“John’s continued presence at Celtic throughout so many a long time I do know served as an absolute inspiration to so many gamers, managers and employees, together with myself very a lot,” Rodgers mentioned.
“To have him with us, as a part of the membership for thus lengthy, has been an incredible privilege for us all. It meant a lot to us. Via his information, his knowledge and his real love for Celtic, John has made such an necessary contribution to the membership.”
Peter Lawwell, Celtic’s chairman, described Clark as a “very pricey buddy and colleague”.
“John was truly a hero to me and so many others – somebody who achieved the best feat of all in membership soccer however did so, alongside along with his nice group mates, with such grace and humility,” Lawwell added.
“That well-known day in Lisbon, which John was such an integral a part of, modified our membership perpetually. Ever since, every participant who has handed via our membership has stood on the shoulders of giants and John was definitely a kind of giants.”
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