Former Celtic captain & manager Billy McNeill dies aged 79
April 23, 2019
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Legendary former Celtic captain Billy McNeill - the first Briton to lift the European Cup - has died aged 79.
McNeill led Celtic when they beat Inter Milan 2-1 in 1967 and captained the club to nine successive titles, seven Scottish Cups and six League Cups.
In two spells as Celtic boss, he won four titles and four cups. He managed Clyde, Aberdeen, Manchester City and Aston Villa too.
McNeill had been suffering from dementia since 2010.
Celtic say he died on Monday night "surrounded by his family and loved ones".
A statement from the McNeill family said he "fought bravely to the end, showing the strength and fortitude he always has done throughout his life".
It added: "We would also like to note our love and appreciation to our mother, Liz, for the care, devotion and love she gave to our father throughout his illness. No one could have done any more.
"Whilst this is a very sad time for all the family and we know our privacy will be respected, our father always made time for the supporters so please tell his stories, sing his songs and help us celebrate his life."

