Was Jimmy Johnstone a Lisbon Lion?
Was Jimmy Johnstone a Lisbon Lion?
Johnstone was one of the “Lisbon Lions”, the team that won the then European Cup for Celtic in 1967.
What height was Jinky Johnstone?
5′ 4″
Jimmy Johnstone/Height
Where was Jimmy Johnstone from?
Viewpark, United Kingdom
Jimmy Johnstone/Place of birth
What disease did Jimmy Johnstone have?
Former Scotland and Celtic star Jimmy Johnstone has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, it was confirmed tonight. The 57-year-old, one of Celtic’s famous Lisbon Lions who were the first British side to win the European Cup in 1967, was diagnosed last week after visiting the club doctor.
What teams did Billy McNeill play for?
Billy McNeill
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 1978–1983 | Celtic |
| 1983–1986 | Manchester City |
| 1986–1987 | Aston Villa |
| 1987–1991 | Celtic |
Who lifted the European Cup for Celtic in 1967?
On Thursday 25 May 1967, Scottish Football reached a pinnacle of success in Europe which has yet to be surpassed in the modern era, when Glasgow Celtic Football Club, under the leadership of manager Jock Stein defeated Internacionale of Milan 2-1 at the Estadio Nacionale in Lisbon to win the European Cup.
How many caps did Willie Henderson get for Scotland?
29 caps
Winger Willie Henderson won 29 caps for Scotland, spent 12 years in the Rangers first team, and played in the 1967 European Cup Winners’ Cup final.
How good was Jimmy Johnstone?
One of the greatest wingers of all time, Johnstone turned in a virtuoso performance that had the Madrid crowd enthralled by his outrageous skills. One of the Real defenders was not too impressed, however, as he brought him crashing to the ground with a very unfriendly tackle after he beat one man too many.
What teams did Billy Mcneill play for?
Is Billy McNeill still alive?
Deceased (1940–2019)
Billy McNeill/Living or Deceased
Was Billy McNeill a Lithuanian?
McNeill’s maternal grandparents were from Lithuania, while his father was of Irish descent. He was Catholic. McNeill married Liz Callaghan, a dancer on the TV variety show The White Heather Club in 1963. They had five children.
Is Bertie Auld still alive?
Deceased (1938–2021)
Bertie Auld/Living or Deceased
