jamboiain13 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Celtic and Scotland legend Billy McNeil has sadly passed away. Billy finally set free from the hell of dementia and thoughts now turn to his family. How the heck did he only win 29 caps for Scotland? By all accounts he was a true gentleman and will be fondly remembered. Hail Caesar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Died this morning aged 79. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41685748 Edited April 23, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Sad news ! Thoughts n prayers with the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Sad news but like said he’s free now. Rest in peace big guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Immortalised by lifting the European Cup. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Term Legend used too easily these days. Not in this case - a true footballing Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Sad to hear this. RiP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: Term Legend used too easily these days. Not in this case - a true footballing Legend This. A giant on and off the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 What he achieved as a player will never be surpassed in Scottish Football again RIP Big Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allowayjambo1874 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: Term Legend used too easily these days. Not in this case - a true footballing Legend Spot on-sad news thoughts are with his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 McNeil's honours list is incredible. What a player. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Billy Mc Neil RIP. Thoughts with his friends and family. Everything a team captain should be. Dwarves over the current Celtic one. Conducted himself with total dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Sad news. An absolute colossus of a player. From all accounts an absolute gentleman off the park too. A legend indeed RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mysterion said: McNeil's honours list is incredible. What a player. RIP. Indeed. 9 Leagues. 7 Scottish Cups 6 League Cups. As a player. 4 Leagues. 3 Scottish Cups 1 League Cup. As a manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colcanon Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Proper Legend and a real leader in so many ways, modern players could learn much from his humility and inspirational qualities, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo1874 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 RiP to a true legend and a gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Boab said: Indeed. 9 Leagues. 7 Scottish Cups 6 League Cups. As a player. 4 Leagues. 3 Scottish Cups 1 League Cup. As a manager. and a European Cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Very sad to hear. I can just about remember his playing days from first reading newspapers as a very lad. He seemed a very nice person too whenever he was interviewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, BelgeJambo said: and a European Cup Sorry, thought i’d posted that at the top...where it should be of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Met the man a few times at various functions my band were playing at, a real gent , sad news indeed RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Short hibs connection - minute's silence/applause on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: Sad news but like said he’s free now. Rest in peace big guy. I’ll second that. RIP, Mr McNeill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, Boab said: Indeed. 9 Leagues. 7 Scottish Cups 6 League Cups. As a player. 4 Leagues. 3 Scottish Cups 1 League Cup. As a manager. And a European Cup win and another final. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Very sad news. A Scottish Football legend. Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Boab said: Sorry, thought i’d posted that at the top...where it should be of course. Sorry Boab, you did - lazy KB attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black stump Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 as has been said already, a Legend and a Gentleman. RIP Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 RIP, a true Scottish Footballing Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyby Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Sad news, R.I.P Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 An absolute giant of Scottish Football and by all accounts a real gentlemen. The sign of a true great is to be admired by opponents as well as supporters. Rest in Peace big man, now that you’re relieved of your dementia hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I would echo everything said about the man, a giant of our game. RIP Mr McNeil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: Sorry Boab, you did - lazy KB attitude No, I meant in the list of honours post, mate. Sorry ! Incredible roll of honour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 RIP Mr McNeill. I had the true pleasure of being in his company at several Sportsman's dinners. He was a fantastic speaker and a true gentleman. I never saw him play but have been told he was a colossus of a player. My thoughts are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Short hibs connection - minute's silence/applause on Sunday? Would suggest the whole country observe this. He meant a lot to Scottish football, not just the clubs he played for or managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Had the pleasure of meeting him once at the St Andrews Sporting Club, not many “stars” I am in awe of but he was one. A genuinely nice man to chat to. RIP a true legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would suggest the whole country observe this. He meant a lot to Scottish football, not just the clubs he played for or managed. Hopefully that’s a given. Across the board this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: Term Legend used too easily these days. Not in this case - a true footballing Legend Wholeheartedly agree. A man who shone for his club, loved his club but was able to pay respect to all others. Fantastic leader by example RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Russell Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Had the pleasure of meeting and having a dram with him at Tynecastle a few years back when we entertained Celtic. A truly humble and sincere gent who was a great ambassador for his club and country. R.I.P. Big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Old school. Didnae mind him at aw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Shaton Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hard to imagine a player from the current era who'd ever command the respect this guy did. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKongUno Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Way before my time , some legacy to leave behind though RIP Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A great Scot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks No Deid Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 sad day, RIP big fellae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7628mm Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A true legend of Scottish Football and dare I say with Celtics European Cup win in 1967 European and possibly even World Football. RIP you were a credit to your country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Very Sad to hear. A real legend from a great era in Scottish football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 56 minutes ago, jamboiain13 said: How the heck did he only win 29 caps for Scotland? Ferr point. I suppose we just had more good players back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 RIP Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would suggest the whole country observe this. He meant a lot to Scottish football, not just the clubs he played for or managed. Agree with this, a true legend. Remember sitting with the whole family hunched round our wee black and white telly cheering his team on as they won the European Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Probably the best Scottish captain ever, rest in peace Billy, a true footballing legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would suggest the whole country observe this. He meant a lot to Scottish football, not just the clubs he played for or managed. Yes, good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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