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The National
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic legend & Lisbon Lion John Fallon dies aged 84
The Parkhead club have led tributes to the former goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion who spent 14 years with the club. Fallon signed for Celtic in 1958 and would make almost 200 appearances for the club. Everyone at #CelticFC is deeply saddened at the news that former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion, John Fallon, has passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Rest in Peace John, You'll Never Walk Alone 🦁💚 — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 22, 2025 During his time in Glasgow, Fallon helped the club to six league title, five League Cups and two Scottish Cups. The goalkeeper was also part of the famous Lisbon Lions side who won the European Cup in 1967. Fallon was the only substitute listed for Celtic for the final. Fallon would go on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring in the mid-1970s. John Fallon and Willie Wallace appear on stage alongside the European Cup at the Celebrate '67 event (Image: SNS Group Gary Hutchison) Read more: A Celtic statement read: "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time." Chris Sutton posted: "Awfully sad news to hear of John Fallon's passing. "John was a lovely man. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Fallon family." (Image: SNS)
RTÉ News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Lisbon Lion John Fallon dies aged 84
Former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon – the 12th Lisbon Lion – has died at the age of 84, the club have announced. Fallon was the only Celtic substitute when Jock Stein's side beat Inter Milan 2-1 in the Portuguese capital to win the European Cup in 1967. The Cambuslang-born goalkeeper joined Celtic in 1958 and made almost 200 appearances over a 14-year period. He played in the team that kickstarted Celtic's trophy success under Stein with victory over Dunfermline in the 1965 Scottish Cup final and went on to collect 14 winners' medals in total before leaving for Motherwell. He also had a brief spell with Morton before retiring. A statement from the Scottish champions read: "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time." Fallon was reunited with his European Cup winners' medal in 2019, having lost it in the wake of the final. The memento was donated to Celtic, who returned it to its rightful owner. Speaking at the time, Fallon told the Celtic website: "We were wading through scores of fans to get off the park and into the dressing room. It's such a great memory. "We'll never forget it, and it's something everyone should be proud of. For the Celtic supporters, we gave them something to look at that nobody else could." Fallon attended the funeral of fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark last month.
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic goalkeeper & Lisbon Lion Fallon dies at age 84
Former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon - the 12th Lisbon Lion - has died at the age of was Celtic's sole substitute on the famous night in 1967 when they defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to become the first British club to win the European also won six league titles, five League Cups and two Scottish Cups during a Celtic career spanning 14 joined the Parkhead club in 1958 and made nearly 200 appearances. He went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring in the late a statement, Celtic said: "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life."His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time."Fallon's death comes a month after the loss of fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark, also at age 84.
Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
John Fallon dead aged 84 as Celtic mourn loss of another legendary Lisbon Lion
His death means that Jim Craig, Bobby Lennox, and Willie Wallace are the only players from the Lisbon Lions squad still living Lisbon Lion and former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon has passed away aged 84. Remembered as the only member of the famous 1967 side not to play in the final, Fallon was the unused substitute goalkeeper as Jock Stein 's team famously beat Inter Milan in the final in Portugal. He is nonetheless recognised by the club as one of the Lions and remains a legend at Parkhead, where he made almost 200 appearances from 1958 to 1971. His death means that Jim Craig, Bobby Lennox, and Willie Wallace are the only players from the Lions squad still living. It comes less than a month after the sad death of John Clark. A Celtic statement reads: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened at the news that former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion, John Fallon, has passed away at the age of 84. "John joined Celtic in 1958 and went on to make almost 200 appearances for the club over a 14-year period. "He was part of the Celtic side that clinched the 1965 Scottish Cup, Jock Stein's first trophy win as manager, and he is well remembered for his acrobatic and joyous celebration that day as Billy McNeill's late winner ended an eight-year trophy drought for the Celts. "Throughout his time with Celtic, John helped the club to six league titles, five League Cups, two Scottish Cups and the European Cup, which was won in the heat of Lisbon in 1967. "John was Celtic's only substitute on that famous May evening in Portugal, when he and his team-mates entered in to football folklore by reaching the pinnacle of European football. "After leaving Celtic, John went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring from the sport in the mid-1970s. "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time."
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic mourn loss of another Lisbon Lion as John Fallon dies aged 84 a month after attending pal John Clark's funeral
SADLY MISSED Celtic mourn loss of another Lisbon Lion as John Fallon dies aged 84 a month after attending pal John Clark's funeral CELTIC have led the tributes after Lisbon Lion John Fallon died at the age of 84. Fallon was the substitute goalkeeper on the night the Hoops most favourite sons wrote their name into folklore in Libson but made almost 200 appearances over a 14-year period and remained around the club in an ambassadorial role. Advertisement 4 John Fallon arrives for the funeral of John Clark Credit: PA 4 John Fallon during the 1965-66 season with Celtic Credit: Scottish News and Sport 4 Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon (left) and Bertie Auld celebrate with the League Cup Credit: SNS 4 Lisbon Lion John Fallon was a popular figure around the club who remained an ambassador for the club until his passing Credit: SNS The Hoops wrote: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened at the news that former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion, John Fallon, has passed away at the age of 84. "John joined Celtic in 1958 and went on to make almost 200 appearances for the club over a 14-year period. "He was part of the Celtic side that clinched the 1965 Scottish Cup, Jock Stein's first trophy win as manager, and he is well remembered for his acrobatic and joyous celebration that day as Billy McNeill's late winner ended an eight-year trophy drought for the Celts. "Throughout his time with Celtic, John helped the club to six league titles, five League Cups, two Scottish Cups and the European Cup, which was won in the heat of Lisbon in 1967. Advertisement "John was Celtic's only substitute on that famous May evening in Portugal, when he and his team-mates entered in to football folklore by reaching the pinnacle of European football. "After leaving Celtic, John went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring from the sport in the mid-1970s. "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time." Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
