Tributes have poured in for former Celtic player and European Cup-winner Stevie Chalmers following his death.
As one of Jock Stein's famed Lisbon Lions, he wrote his name into the Celtic folklore forever by scoring the winner in the Hoops' victory over Inter Milan in May 1967.
Chalmers scored a remarkable 231 goals in 406 appearances for the Hoops between 1959 and 1971, making him the club’s fourth-top goalscorer of all-time.
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His death was announced earlier this morning by in a statement released by his family.
It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stevie Chalmers, our loving father and devoted husband to Sadie. The Celtic legend was surrounded by family when he sadly passed away early this morning (Monday, April 29).
"In recent times Stevie endured the toughest of battles, but just as he approached every game in a green and white jersey, he tackled his long-term illness with much bravery and dignity."
Chief Executive Peter Lawwell led the tributes, saying: This is such terrible news, and on behalf of the club, I would first of all like to pass on my condolences to Stevie’s wife, Sadie, their children, Stephen, Carol, Paul, Ann, Martin, Clare, and their grandchildren.
“Stevie was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this desperately sad time.
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“This is a particularly devastating time for the Celtic Family, with the passing of Stevie Chalmers coming so soon after his friend and former team-mate, Billy McNeill.
"My condolences also go to the Lisbon Lions, already mourning the loss of their captain, and now grieving the death of another one of their own."
As well as tributes from the SFA, SPFL and football clubs across Scotland, former Celtic players such as Moussa Dembele and Chris Sutton also paid their respects.
The French striker tweeted: "This is definitely a sad week for the hoops another Legend Stevie Chalmers. My condolences to his family and friends."
While Chris Sutton tweeted: "Such a sad week. RIP Stevie Chalmers."
Following in the footsteps of his father, David, who had also been a footballer, Chalmers signed for Celtic in February of 1959.
Outwith spells at Morton and Partick Thistle after leaving Celtic, he received five Scotland caps between 1964 and 1966 and was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall Of Fame back in 2016.
Sports journalist and broadcaster Hugh Keevins tweeted: "And so, farewell Stevie Chalmers, the most un-assuming of men in spite of being the scorer of his club's greatest ever goal. Celtic is a club awash with sorrow."
