Farewell to a Lisbon Lion: Celtic Legend John Clark Passes Away at 84 🇮🇪🦁

News Plus Globe

Farewell to a Lisbon Lion: Celtic Legend John Clark Passes Away at 84 🇮🇪🦁 https://www.youtube.com/@newsplusglobe Celtic Football Club is heartbroken as it bids farewell to club icon John Clark, a true Lisbon Lion and one of the greatest defenders in Celtic history. With over 300 appearances and a key role in the legendary 1967 European Cup victory over Inter Milan, Clark's legacy is eternal. He went on to coach and mentor generations of players, always loyal to the green and white. Rest in peace, John — You’ll Never Walk Alone. 🍀 #JohnClark #LisbonLions #CelticFC #YoullNeverWalkAlone #CelticLegend #EuropeanCup1967 #RIPJohnClark #CelticFamily #ScottishFootball #FootballLegends #GlasgowCeltic #CelticTribute #BhoysForever #YNWA #CelticPark

Transcript

00:00Celtic Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its greatest legends, John Clarke,

00:05the iconic Lisbon Lion, who has passed away at the age of 84.

00:09Clarke made his debut in 1959 and went on to make over 300 appearances for the Hoops.

00:16But it was on May 25, 1967, under the Lisbon Sun, that he etched his name into football history,

00:23helping Celtic defeat Inter Milan and become the first British team to win the European Cup.

00:30A rock in defence and known as the brush for his clean-up work behind the midfield,

00:34Clarke's honours include six league titles, five League Cups, three Scottish Cups, and that unforgettable European triumph.

00:42After retiring, he returned to Celtic in various coaching roles, sharing the touchline with fellow legend Billy McNeil.

00:50His passion for the game endured through his managerial stints at clubs like Clyde and Stranraer.

00:56Brendan Rodgers called him an absolute inspiration.

01:01Today, the Celtic family stands united in grief and remembrance.

01:06Rest in peace, John Clarke.

01:08A Lisbon Lion forever.

Category

Transcript

Recommended