Billy McNeill: In Praise of Caesar

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Billy McNeill: In Praise of Caesar
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alex Gordon
Foreword by Peter Lawwell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreSoccer (football)
ISBN/Barcode 9781785302503
ClassificationsDewey:796.334092
Audience
General
Illustrations 8 pp colour plate section

Publishing Details

Publisher Black and White Publishing
Imprint Black and White Publishing
Publication Date 22 August 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Billy McNeill is one of the most legendary Celts of all time, spending his entire playing career at the Glasgow giants and making 832 appearances between 1958 and 1975. He was voted the Greatest-Ever Captain by the fans and also had two stints as manager of the team, including guiding them to the League and Cup double during Celtic's Centenary year in 1988. The photograph of McNeill holding aloft the European Cup in the brilliant Lisbon sunshine after the side's 2-1 triumph over Inter Milan on May 25 1967 is the most iconic image in the club's history. As the onfield leader, he won nine Scottish League championships, seven Scottish Cups, six League Cups while playing 29 times for his country. He was awarded the MBE in 1974. Now, Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell pays his own special tribute to the Parkhead great along with a Who's Who of the game's royalty, talking about their unforgettable experiences and wonderful memories of playing with and against Billy McNeill.

Author Biography

Alex Gordon is an author and former sports editor of a national newspaper.His previous books include Celtic:The First 100 Years,The Lisbon Lions. and A Bhoy Called Bertie.