A statue dedicated to Celtic legend Bobby Lennox was unveiled in his Ayrshire hometown on Sunday, with a huge crowd turning out to pay tribute to one of the finest players to ever grace Scottish Football.
Celtic legend and saltcoats most famous son bobby lennox honoured today with a statue for his services to scottish football. Such a humble man who leads by example. Hail Hail. pic.twitter.com/0dFU5xa0mb
— john reid (@jokey7) November 18, 2018
The Saltcoats ceremony brought residents and Hoops supporters out in their droves, with everyone eager to see the new statue in all its glory after a lengthy fundraising campaign.
Others in attendance included fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark and Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell.
Celtic were quick to pay their own tribute too, with a story on their website summing up why he is held in the highest regard as a footballer and as a person.
The Hoops said on the official website: “Bobby Lennox is one of Celtic’s greatest players, part of Jock Stein’s famous Lisbon Lions side that won the European Cup in 1967.
His list of achievements is extraordinary – 25 major honours during a near 19-year career with the Hoops, making 586 appearances and scoring 277 goals, a tally only bettered by Jimmy McGrory.
Yet, despite his incredible success as a Celtic player, Bobby Lennox has always been a humble and modest man, no doubt proud of his achievements but never one to boast of them.”
It’s a fantastic permanent legacy for one of Celtic’s finest sons and we’re delighted to see so many turn out and give their support to the 75-year-old.
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