Billy McNeill, one of the most iconic figures in the history of Celtic F.C. — and indeed of Scottish football as a whole. ✦ Legendary Playing Career Born: 2 March 1940, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland Died: 22 April 2019, Newton Mearns, Scotland Known affectionately as “Cesar”, McNeill spent his entire club career (1957–1975) as a central defender for Celtic. He captained the famed Celtic F.C. side, famously nicknamed the Lisbon Lions, to a historic 1967 European Cup victory — becoming the firs

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Celtic’s title win at Love Street in 1986 is one of the most dramatic finishes in Scottish football history — a day every Celtic fan knows by heart. What Happened – Final Day, 3 May 1986 Celtic went into the last game of the league season two points behind Hearts. To win the title, Celtic needed: 1. A big win away at St Mirren (Love Street) 2. Hearts to lose away to Dundee Most people thought Celtic had no chance… but what happened was incredible. At Love Street Celtic came out absolutely flying