JIM CRAIG will be forever known as one of Celtic's famous Lisbon Lions. The former right back, 74, took his place in football history when he helped the Hoops to their European Cup triumph in 1967.

Reminding himself to write a special piece for the website of the Irish-based Jim Craig Celtic Supporters Club for the anniversary, his passion for the club and their fans still runs deep.

LISBON Lion Jim Craig believes the new Celtic manager must make delivering success in Europe a priority – and backed Neil Lennon to excel on the continent if he is kept on at Parkhead.

Each and every Lisbon Lion had a defined role, but what about Jim Craig? Former Celtic player Jim Craig looks on prior to the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at ...

Lisbon Lion Jim Craig, at Celtic Park. Picture: John Devlin In a BBC interview with former Scotland rugby internationalist John Beattie, Craig said: “There should be some sort of detailed study ...

Celtic’s Lisbon Lion, Jim Craig unfurled the league flag ahead of the kick-off against Kilmarnock. before the Scottish ...

Jim Craig CSC Belfast has been fortunate to have ... An extract from Football Without Fans – The History of Celtic Supporters Clubs by David McIntyre (Celtic Bars). Football Without Fans ...

Craig was part of the team that overcame Internazionale 2-1 in the final to become the first British side to lift the trophy. He says that is why, 50 years on from that famous victory, Celtic ...