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Christina O'Neill

Billy McNeill funeral – road closures as Glasgow to pay respects to Celtic legend

A number of road closures have been announced for the funeral of Celtic legend Billy McNeill.

The service of the leader of Jock Stein's Lisbon Lions will take place at St Aloysius Church in Garnethill at 11.30am.

Fans will line the streets to pay their respects to the former captain and manager as his cortege passes Celtic Park at around 1.30pm on Friday.

The council said: "Due to the expectation of large crowds paying their respect, the following roads will be restricted for the safety of those attending the funeral of Billy McNeill."

Hail Cesar - a tribute to Celtic's greatest ever captain Billy McNeill

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McNeill became the first British player to ever hoist aloft the "trophy with the big ears" after the Hoops' victory over Inter Milan in May 1967.

A hero to supporters, he was adored by the club and his statue outside the ground has become a shrine for the in recent days.

His death was announced in a statement released by his wife Liz and their five children on Tuesday.

The man known as Cesar passed away, aged 79, after a long battle with dementia.

Legendary Celtic forward and Lisbon Lion Stevie Chalmers died on Monday morning aged 83.

The star scored the most important goal in the history of Celtic Football Club - the 84th minute winner against Inter Milan in the European Cup final of 1967 in Lisbon.

Road closures – between 10am and 2pm

Hill Street, between Cambridge Street and Scott Street

Dalhousie Street, between Renfrew Street and Buccleuch Street

Renfrew Street, between Dalhousie Street and Rose Street

Rose Street, between Renfrew Street and Buccleuch Street

London Road, between Springfield Road and Clyde Gateway

Revocation of one-way   – between 10am and 2pm

Garnet Street, between Sauchiehall Street and Renfrew Street

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