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Ben Ramage

Jozo Simunovic makes classy Celtic gesture as he gifts number 5 shirt to Billy McNeill's family

Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic believes his 67th minute winner was inspired by Hoops legend Billy McNeill.

And the classy defender paid tribute to the Lisbon Lions skipper by handing over his shirt to Billy's family after Saturday's win over Kilmarnock.

Cesar's family were present throughout the emotional day and were delighted to accept the historic momento from a special day of tributes to the Celtic legend.

Simunovic said: "It’s very emotional, in the 67th minute.

Jozo Simunovic hands his shirt over to the family of Celtic's European Cup winning captain Billy McNeill (SNS Group)

“It’s an amazing feeling, an amazing guy, a big guy for the club, for the history of Celtic and I’m just very proud.

Celtic hero Jozo Simunovic on the deeper meaning behind his goal for Billy McNeill  

“Some people will say it’s lucky, but somebody sees everything and especially on this day, remembered for Billy, the feeling is amazing.

“I couldn’t have imagined the scenes when we came here before the game, so many people outside, his family as well."

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