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Billy McNeill's daughter collects Celtic icon's 'One Club Man' award in emotional presentation

There were emotional scenes at Athletic Bilbao's San Mames Stadium as Billy McNeill 's daughter collected a prestigious award on behalf of her late father.

Susan Chalmers was joined by Lisbon Lion John Clark as the Basque side honoured Celtic's European Cup winning captain following his death in April.

Just days before McNeill lost his battle with dementia, it was announced he would be bestowed with the honour for his incredible Parkhead career.

The award has previously been handed over to the likes of Carles Puyol, Paolo Maldini and Matt Le Tissier and a delegation from Bilbao visited Glasgow before McNeill passed.

(SNS Group)

Susan took to the field ahead of Bilbao's clash with Celta Vigo and was giving a rousing reception by the 53,000-strong crowd.

The award is handed over by a young mascot who embraces both her and Clark as they stand over a huge Celtic strip with McNeill's number 5 emblazoned on it.

McNeill, known as Cesar, was laid to rest on May 3 as the world of football paid tribute to one of the greatest Scottish players in history.

Celtic were rocked by the death of Stevie Chalmers, another Lisbon hero, just days after McNeill's passing.

He too was given a poignant final send-off on May 8 in the midst of a hugely difficult period for the club.

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