Celtic goalkeeper & Lisbon Lion Fallon dies at age 84

The 12th Lisbon Lion, former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon, passed away at the age of 84.

On the famous night of 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to become the first British club to win the European Cup, Fallon was the only substitute.

In a 14-year Celtic career, he also won six league titles, five league titles, and two Scottish cups.

In 1958, Fallon made almost 200 appearances for the Parkhead club. Before retiring, he continued to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton.

Celtic said in a statement that “he followed the club both at home and away for the rest of his life.” “His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years.

Everyone who is connected to Celtic Football Club is thinking and praying for him at this difficult time. “His passing comes as a great sadness to us all.