Lisbon Lions: Six gone, but spirit of Celtic’s legendary XI lives on
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 29th Apr 2019, 15:50 GMT
With the sad deaths of Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers this month recalling Celtic’s legendary European Cup-winning side of 1967 - the Lisbon Lions - we look at what became of the hallowed XI.
All eleven players were born within 30 miles of Celtic Park, lending another layer to the fairytale in the Portuguese capital.
Celtic's Lisbon Lions players show off the European Cup to their fans. Picture: SNS Group
Celtic's Lisbon Lions players show off the European Cup to their fans. Picture: SNS Group
Made his Scotland debut aged 36 in the 3-2 win over England at Wembley in 1967. Six weeks later won the European Cup. Had spell as Hamilton boss in 1970s and councillor in Edinburgh. Died of a heart attack in 2004.
Went to primary school in the shadow of Ibrox. Started career with Glasgow Uni before joining Celtic in 1964/65 season. Soon became regular fixture at right-back. Later became a dentist and still co-commentates on Celtic TV.
Joined Celtic on same day as Jimmy Johnstone. Scored against Inter and again in 1970 final. Later spells with Nottingham Forest and Dundee. Managed Albion Rovers and worked in hotel and finance industries. Died in March 2017.
'Chopper' spent 11 seasons at Celtic before playing for and later managing Middlesbrough. Later had a spell as a publican. Died from stroke at 56 in 2001.
