Billy McNeill funeral in pictures: Lisbon Lions and Scottish football legends pay respects

By Sam Shedden
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 3rd May 2019, 15:35 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson and KennyDalglish were among thousands of mourners to pay respects to Celtic legend Billy McNeill, who captained the side to their European Cup glory in 1967.

Former Celtic managers Brendan Rodgers, Martin O'Neill, Gordon Strachan left for the funeral on buses from Celtic Park. McNeill's fellow Lisbon Lions such Bobby Lennox, John Clark, Jim Craig and Bertie Auld were also present. Supporters threw flowers and scarves towards the hearse and songs about McNeill and the Lisbon Lions were sung as his coffin was driven down the Celtic Way.

Celtic fans line the street as Billy McNeill's coffin passesplaceholder image
Celtic fans line the street as Billy McNeill's coffin passes
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.placeholder image
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish.placeholder image
Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish.
Current Celtic manager Neil Lennon.placeholder image
Current Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
Former Celtic manager Brendan Rogersplaceholder image
Former Celtic manager Brendan Rogers
Ex Celtic and Scotland defender Tosh McKinleyplaceholder image
Ex Celtic and Scotland defender Tosh McKinley
Celtic's largest individual shareholder, Dermot Desmond.placeholder image
Celtic's largest individual shareholder, Dermot Desmond.
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