Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion John Fallon has died at the age of 84, the club confirmed with great sadness.
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Fallon was famously the 12th man on the bench when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in 1967 to become the first British club to win the European Cup.
He made nearly 200 appearances for the club between 1958 and 1972, winning six league titles, five League Cups, and two Scottish Cups.
Though not on the pitch that historic night, Fallon remained an iconic figure in Celtic history and proudly wore the Lisbon Lion title.
After leaving Celtic, he went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before eventually retiring from professional football.
In a statement, Celtic said Fallon’s love for the club remained unwavering, and he followed the team passionately for the rest of his life.
His passing comes just one month after the death of fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark, also aged 84, marking another loss from that golden era, reports BBC Sports.
Celtic offered condolences to Fallon’s family, saying, “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with them at this sad time.”
Fallon’s legacy as a Celtic icon and Lisbon Lion will never be forgotten.
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