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Scottish Sun
27 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Celtic heroes Roy Keane and Ian Wright joined by Rangers chief at John Clark funeral as Portuguese flags adorn chapel
It's a nod both to the scene of Clark's greatest triumph - and the tragic events in Portugal REST IN PEACE Celtic heroes Roy Keane and Ian Wright joined by Rangers chief at John Clark funeral as Portuguese flags adorn chapel CELTIC owner Dermot Desmond and ex-Hoops stars Roy Keane and Ian Wright are among mourners paying tribute to late Lisbon Lion John Clark this lunchtime. The Parkhead club announced the Hoops hero's passing last month at the age of 84. Advertisement 3 The funeral service for John Clark is being held 3 Former Celtic defender John Clark, one of the Lisbon Lions Credit: PA 3 Portugal flags fly in St Mary's in the Calton In addition to playing a part in the first British team to land the European Cup, Clark had an attachment to the Parkhead club which stretched fully SEVEN decades. And it was no surprise to see a huge turnout for his funeral Mass from St Mary's Church in Calton. Jim Craig, one of the three living Lions who played that day, took his place in the congregation - as did Brendan Rodgers' current squad, some of whom will be in action later tonight against Queen's Park. Among the Hoops heroes spotted were Kieran Tierney, Scott Brown and Neil Lennon. Advertisement Rangers were represented by chief executive Patrick Stewart - with a crowd of fans expected to the funeral cortege set to pass the Celtic Way at Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers paid tribute, saying: "With the Lisbon Lions, they changed the course of travel of this club and what they were thought of - and John himself, the humility that he had, for being such a great player and such a humble man." There was a lovely touch, with a number of Portugal flags flying in the chapel - a nod to both the scene of Clark's greatest triumph, and the tragic loss of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash yesterday. More to follow. Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Independent
39 minutes ago
- The Independent
Lions' props roam the team hotel like ‘migrating bison'
Pierre Schoeman has revealed the British and Irish Lions' props are gelling so well that they have taken to roaming their team hotels together like 'migrating bison'. The Lions have taken six of the front rows to Australia and while they are competing hard for the four available places in the Test series that begins in Brisbane on July 19, they have still formed a tight bond off the field. 'We actually have a prop group that none of our other team members are allowed on. They don't know about it, but our secret is out now,' Schoeman said. 'We are like bison, migrating together. We have a secret meeting every night. Finlay Bealham started it and now all the props have bought in. 'We stick together and have a tea after every training session and we get to meet each other's families and ask deep questions. But it's just for props in whatever hotel we live in.' Within the prop contingent those that fill the number one jersey have gravitated towards each other, with Schoeman striking up a close relationship with fellow 'gladiators' Ellis Genge and Andrew Porter. 'Looseheads all around the world are very similar. They are quite weird and unique people. Something isn't right,' the South African-born Scotland prop said. 'We always say that playing rugby you must have a screw loose, but playing rugby as a loosehead prop…We like going to dark places – physically, mentally, spiritually. 'We're different but similar. We are almost like a gladiator when all the gladiators come together. (Scrum coach) John Fogarty has the key for the cage to unlock the gladiators. 'We all associate with being loosehead props in the professional era with different backgrounds. 'It's just nice knowing each other and we are learning from each other as well. You have to get along. You have to make it work. At this moment it is like a small mini unit and the engine has to go. 'It is the healthiest competition I've seen in my career. You learn from each other and you really use your super strengths. If someone else is better, you learn from them. 'You can clearly see we are all driving towards the same collective. Whatever your job is on the sailing yard, you have to do that otherwise you won't get to the destination.' Schoeman starts Saturday's clash with New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney as the Lions continue a hectic schedule of four matches in 11 days leading into the first Test against the Wallabies. 'You have to be resilient, but as a Lion you put a smile on your face and there are no excuses. You have to deliver. Fans, travel, media, friends…anything goes,' he said.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Another Celtic transfer masterstroke embarrasses Hotline sceptics as others blabber about fanciful fees
Craig Swan took your calls as Nicolas Kuhn's impending £17.2m switch to Como has regulars serving up the humble pie Celtic look set to bank £17million for Nicolas Kuhn and the proposed deal has sparked feisty debate on the Hotline. The German winger is bound for Serie A side Como having spent just 18 months in Glasgow following a switch from Rapid Vienna. Kuhn's price-tag has raised a couple of talking points as Celtic now set about finding a replacement for the winger. Liam Birney, Paisley, is impressed by the numbers as he said: 'So Celtic show yet again how to master the player-trading model and embarrass the usual suspects on the Hotline yet again who said they would never get £15million for him never mind the £17million they actually got. 'We don't just blabber about fees like some, we actually achieve them. That's the reason we were voted the best run club in the UK by the Fair Game Index.' Gordon Ashley, Ayr, said: 'It's more great business by Celtic, Chris Lowe and George Wilson will no doubt be on here to apologise and admit I proved them wrong. We are still waiting on this £25 million bid for their striker.' Carl McCoy, Paisley, said: 'I'm chuckling away at the explosive form of Kuhn. About as explosive as a firework left out in the rain. The reality is he has failed here and is offski.' But Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: 'With Kuhn now leaving for a reported £17million, it's about time the purse strings were loosened at Celtic. With a Champions League qualifier to face this season, some real quality and big signings need to be brought in. There's no use bragging about your riches if we don't spend any of it and the Celtic fans deserve some of their hard earned money to show some rewards.' Charles Buchanan said: 'Why are we still chasing forwards and midfielders? We need cover for Kieran Tierney. Another solid central defender. And possibly cover for Alistair Johnson. Any two out of the three injured and we have problems. We can't sit on our hands as Rangers will not throw away the silly points they did last season.' Michael Emonds, Northampton, talked about another departed Celt as he said: 'On Wednesday's Hotline Jimmy Murray was telling us what a great professional Greg Taylor is and how sad he is that he's leaving Celtic. "Right on cue, Greg is interviewed on TV and gives a special thanks to coaches John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan for all the help they've given him over the years. Mr Murray has had an anti Kennedy/Strachan campaign for years, Taylor has proved he knows hee-haw and he should get off their case.' Rangers are making signings with more set to come, but Gordon Hendry, Ochiltree, said: 'I see that Rangers are interested in Conor Coady and reading the comments from the Foxes of Leicester, let's hope we don't get him. Their view? Overrated, under-performing and a bad influence.' Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: 'Rangers haven't even talked about signing Jamie Vardy yet his management are making non-negotiable conditions to whoever does sign him. They want guarantees he plays from the start or first of the bench early. A bit rich for a player who turns 39 in January to be dictating terms to possible employers.' On a separate topic, Kevin Lord, Drylaw, said: 'While I totally agree kids shirts should not sport drink or gambling logos, it is wrong that kids replica shirts have any advertising, especially as they are charged at £56 a shirt. Kids want to wear what the players wear, not be ripped off to promote some local joiner or garage.'
