25-06-2025
Glasgow restaurant's touching tribute to legendary Celtic player after death
A Glasgow restaurant loved by Celtic stars has paid a touching tribute to a Lisbon Lion and legendary Hoops player after his death.
Bella Vita in Mosspark said they were 'deeply saddened' to hear the news of John Clark's passing.
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We reported how Celtic announced on Monday, June 23, that Clark had died aged 84.
READ MORE: Legendary Celtic player and Lisbon Lion died aged 84
The Parkhead legend debuted for the Glasgow side in 1959 and made over 300 appearances for the club.
He was also part of Celtic's famous Lisbon Lions squad alongside Bertie Auld, who won the European Cup in 1967.
John Clark (Image: SNS) Following his death, Bella Vita sent their 'prayers, condolences, and thoughts' to John's loved ones.
The Italian eatery also said they will be 'forever grateful' for the 'many cherished memories' they had with the football star.
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Bella Vita said: "We at Bella Vita are deeply saddened to hear the news of a dear friend, John Clark, passing.
"We send our prayers, condolences and thoughts to his loved ones, and we will forever be grateful for the many cherished memories we had with him."
Over the years, Bella Vita in the city's Southside has been visited by many current and former Celtic stars, including Johnny Kenny, Yang Hyun-Jun, and Liel Abada.
