Source: PA
Lennon welcomes `fitting' remembrance
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will be in reflective mood during the minute's silence to mark the 40th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster ahead of the Old Firm derby on Sunday.
Billy McNeill and John Greig, the club captains from 40 years ago, will lead the teams out at Ibrox, with Rangers seeking to overtake Celtic at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table.
But before the action commences, Lennon will think back to January 2, 1971, when 66 people lost their lives.
Lennon told Celtic's website: "Clearly the tragic events of 1971 at Ibrox will forever be remembered across Scottish football and indeed Scottish society. For so many people to lose their lives at a football match is simply beyond comprehension.
"This was a terrible human tragedy. It went beyond football and indeed completely puts the game of football into perspective. Although the Ibrox tragedy occurred 40 years ago, it was on such a scale that for many it will always be fresh in the memory.
"It is right therefore that this weekend we remember and pay tribute to all those affected - the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. I am sure everyone connected with the club will wish to join them all in remembering the very sad events of 1971."
