He lifted the European Cup in 1967, the first British player to do so when Celtic beat Inter Milan 2-1. He won nine titles with Celtic, (nine in a row), Seven Scottish Cups and six League Cups.
With 29 Scotland caps the man was a legend as a player, manager and person.
As a manager for Celtic, he won four titles, three Scottish Cups and a League Cup trophy.
Here's something I nicked from a massive Rangers fan, a sign of the times I suppose where there's little respect left.
"Sad to hear that Celtic legend Billy McNeill had passed away, a true gentleman who represented his club with honour and dignity , was always respectful to the opposition in victory and defeat . Now their captain is Scott Brown, oh how the times have changed .
An absolute legend for Celtic and Scotland.
He lifted the European Cup in 1967, the first British player to do so when Celtic beat Inter Milan 2-1. He won nine titles with Celtic, (nine in a row), Seven Scottish Cups and six League Cups.
With 29 Scotland caps the man was a legend as a player, manager and person.
As a manager for Celtic, he won four titles, three Scottish Cups and a League Cup trophy.
Here's something I nicked from a massive Rangers fan, a sign of the times I suppose where there's little respect left.
"Sad to hear that Celtic legend Billy McNeill had passed away, a true gentleman who represented his club with honour and dignity , was always respectful to the opposition in victory and defeat . Now their captain is Scott Brown, oh how the times have changed .
RIP Billy".
I'll echo that last sentence, RIP Billy McNeill.