Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark, who has died on the age of 84.
In additional than 300 video games for the membership, Clark received a number of main honours, together with 4 league titles.
Nevertheless, his biggest achievement got here in 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to turn out to be the primary British crew to raise the European Cup.
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers mentioned: “‘Greatness’ is a phrase folks throw round, however for John Clark, it’s a very becoming tribute.
“John was instrumental in delivering our biggest day ever and his achievement is endlessly etched in Celtic’s proud historical past.”
Clark, who made his Celtic debut in 1959, returned to the membership after his enjoying profession to work within the youth arrange.
He then grew to become assistant to Billy McNeil, his defensive accomplice throughout the quadruple-winning 1966-67 season, at Aberdeen then at Celtic.
He additionally managed Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde however once more went again to Celtic, serving as package man for nearly 20 years.
In complete he served the membership for over 4 many years.
“John’s continued presence at Celtic throughout so many many years I do know served as an absolute inspiration to so many gamers, managers and employees, together with myself very a lot,” Rodgers mentioned.
“To have him with us, as a part of the membership for therefore lengthy, has been an incredible privilege for us all. It meant a lot to us. Via his data, his knowledge and his real love for Celtic, John has made such an necessary contribution to the membership.”
Peter Lawwell, Celtic’s chairman, described Clark as a “very pricey buddy and colleague”.
“John was really a hero to me and so many others – somebody who achieved the best feat of all in membership soccer however did so, alongside together with his nice crew mates, with such grace and humility,” Lawwell added.
“That well-known day in Lisbon, which John was such an integral a part of, modified our membership endlessly. Ever since, every participant who has handed by our membership has stood on the shoulders of giants and John was actually a kind of giants.”
