Billy NcNeill statue unveiling

[The Shamrock]

A proud day for Bellshill, Billy's family and Celtic.

 

[Starrynight]

Grew up in Mossend, moved 4O+ years ago, I will be going out to visit it.

 

[50 Shades of Green]

A wee quick true story, in 67 my sister was born on the 26 th of May stopping my da from going to Lisbon, he still loved her, Anyhoo I stayed in the valley in Castlemilk at the time and a few days later a few of us were kicking a ball about in the spare ground between the Milk and Simshill where big Billy lived, one of the older guys shouted us across the ground and we all trooped over to Billy's House and out he came with the cup with the big ears and proudly waved it about for awe us kids, when I got back home and told my dad I'd seen the European Cup at Billy's he was stunned apparently it was one of only 2 games he hadn't attended that season and here was me seeing the cup before him, this wasn't the first time I'd seen it, I was there when the coal lorry toured Celtic Park and my da wasn't cause he was working.

2 facts Ioved to remind him of.

H.H DA

 

[Bellshill bhoy]

 

[Bellshill bhoy]

Celtic star’s article

Video: Liz McNeill unveils Caesar statue in Bellshill to great acclaim

Wonderful scenes in Bellshill this afternoon as the Lanarkshire town's community recognises one of their own, Celtic's legendary player, captain, manager and ambassador Billy McNeill.

thecelticstar.com

 

[Bellshill bhoy]

The wee commemorative pin badge that was given out to all VIP guests, a small version of the statue

 

[Bridie Bhoy]

John Greig and Willie Henderson paying their respects to King Billy yesterday at the unveiling.

 

[JamSam67]

Great day BB well done you and a fitting tribute to the Greatest Captain of our Club.
HH Billy McNeill

HH

 

[Miktim]

Well done to all who helped make this happen

 

[POD]

Super stuff Belshill bhoy. You all deserve to be very proud of yourselves. It is an outstanding gesture to a wonderful Celtic legend, human being and footballer. This was epitomised by the presence of John Greig and Willie Henderson. Respect. I look forward to visiting it.

 

[Bellshill bhoy]

Celtic tv’s take on the day

 

[Bellshill bhoy]

Adam Binnie from PLZ’s take on the statue