Funeral of Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion John Clark to be held in Glasgow

The funeral of Celtic legend John Clark will be held in Glasgow on Friday.

Clark made over 300 appearances for the Hoops and was part of the club’s famous Lisbon Lions team who won the European Cup by defeating Inter Milan in the Portuguese capital.

The former defender, who was at Celtic for 50 years as a player, coach, assistant manager and kit man, died last week at the age of 84.

His funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church on Abercrombie Street in the Calton area, where Celtic were formed in 1887, at midday.

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The cortege will travel down The Celtic Way at approximately 1.15pm, with fans invited to gather at the stadium to say a final farewell.

However, Celtic have reminded supporters to be mindful that space at the church is limited.

The service will be broadcast on Celtic TV.

A statement released on the club’s website and social media channels said: “While the service will take place at St Mary’s Church in the Calton at 12noon, we ask supporters to be mindful that space at the church is limited.

“The Funeral Mass will, however, be broadcast live on the club’s official YouTube channel, giving supporters everywhere the opportunity to join the club in remembering a true legend.

“For those wishing to pay their respects, John’s funeral cortege will travel down The Celtic Way at approximately 1.15pm, and fans are welcome to gather at Celtic Park to say a final farewell to one of the club’s greatest ever servants.

“John Clark was a Lisbon Lion, a cornerstone of our greatest ever team, and a dedicated servant to Celtic across seven decades. This Friday, we come together to honour his incredible legacy.”