Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark who has died on the age of 84.

In over 300 video games for the Parkhead facet, Clark gained 15 main honours, together with six league titles.

Nonetheless, his best achievement got here in 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to develop into the primary British group to elevate the European Cup.

“‘Greatness’ is a phrase individuals throw round, however for John Clark it’s a very becoming tribute,” mentioned Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers.

“John was instrumental in delivering our best day ever and his achievement is eternally etched in Celtic’s proud historical past.”

Clark, who made his Celtic debut in 1959, would return to Parkhead after his taking part in days to work within the membership’s youth arrange, earlier than then turning into assistant to Billy McNeil at Aberdeen then at Celtic.

How personal managerial profession adopted with spells at Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde, nonetheless the lure of the Glasgow giants introduced him again the place he was equipment man for nearly 20 years.

“John’s continued presence at Celtic throughout so many many years I do know served as an absolute inspiration to so many gamers, managers and workers, together with myself very a lot,” added Rodgers.

“To have him with us, as a part of the membership for thus lengthy has been an amazing privilege for us all, it meant a lot to us. Via his information, his knowledge and his real love for Celtic, John has made such an essential contribution to the membership.”

Peter Lawwell, Celtic’s chairman, added: “A really expensive buddy and colleague, John was really a hero to me and so many others, somebody who achieved the best feat of all in membership soccer however did so, alongside along with his nice group mates with such grace and humility.

“That well-known day in Lisbon, which John was such an integral a part of, modified our membership eternally. Ever since, every participant who has handed by our membership has stood on the shoulders of giants and John was definitely a kind of giants.”