Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has spoken of his sadness over the death of 'Lisbon Lion' Tommy Gemmell.
The Parkhead club announced on Thursday morning that the ex-Hoops full-back, who scored in the 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the 1967 European Cup final in Lisbon, had died at the age of 73 after a long illness.
The news came following confirmation over the weekend that Billy McNeill - the Lions' captain and McAvennie's former manager - has dementia.
Boyhood Celtic fan McAvennie, 57, told Press Association Sport: "It is a shame.
"It has been a horrible week all round, really, with the news about Billy as well and now Tommy - two great men.
"I remember the Lions when they were playing. I was only a wee boy but I got to know them through the years when I played for Celtic and it was great.
"They are always about the place. I was on a couple of trips with Tommy and his knowledge of the game was incredible.
"He will be sadly missed at Celtic Park."
Source: PA
