11th April 2007
BLACK & WHITE PUBLISHING
www.blackandwhitepublishing.com
Advance Information | Spring 2007
Title The Lisbon Lions
Subtitle The Real Inside Story of
Celtic’s European Cup Triumph
Author Billy McNeill, Tommy Gemmell, Jim Craig, John
Clark, Willie Wallace, Steve Chalmers, Bertie Auld
and Bobby Lennox with Alex Gordon
Category Sport
Pub date 3 May 2007
ISBN 13 978 1 84502 161 0
ISBN 10 1 84502 161 4
Price £16.99
Format Royal Hardback, 234 x 156 mm
Plates Illustrated
On May 25, 1967 Celtic Football Club made history by becoming the first British
team to win the European Cup.
Eleven players who were all born within a 30-mile radius of Celtic Park beat the
Italian aristocrats of Inter Milan and took their place forever in the annals of
fame.
This is the story, four decades after that memorable triumph in the Portuguese
capital, of each of the eight surviving Lisbon Lions, their own official take on
exactly what happened before, during and after that never-tobe-forgotten
encounter that shook the football world.
Remarkably, the Lions have never sat down in the intervening
40 years and put their exclusive thoughts together in one book - this is that
unique book. Billy McNeill, Jim Craig, Tommy Gemmell, John Clark, Willie
Wallace, Stevie Chalmers, Bertie Auld and Bobby Lennox give their forthright
views on the march towards Lisbon and a place in football history.
Who was the Lisbon Lion who thought the European Cup Final
was the easiest game of the season? Who now admits he made life difficult for
Jock Stein? Who was the player who was conned by the Celtic manager? Which Lion
had a running battle with his team-mates throughout the European Cup Final? And
who thought Celtic had won the trophy before the kick-off? All is revealed!
The Lions also give fascinating and thought-provoking
insights to manager supreme Jock Stein, goalkeeper extraordinary Ronnie Simpson,
midfield master Bobby Murdoch and the incomparable Jimmy Johnstone.
Candid, frank and funny, LISBON LIONS: The Real Inside Story
reveals the secrets of Lisbon 1967, unlocked by the men who knew the inside
track, the players themselves.
Author information
Billy McNeill, Tommy Gemmell, Jim Craig, John Clark, Willie Wallace, Steve
Chalmers, Bertie Auld and Bobby Lennox are the eight remaining Lisbon Lions and
some of the best-known names in football. Journalist Alex Gordon has worked as
Sports Editor for a national newspaper and now runs a successful sports news
agency in Glasgow.
Key selling points
-The official Lisbon Lions 40th anniversary celebration.
-Includes brand-new stories and anecdotes from the Lisbon Lions in their own
words.
-Reveals for the first time the inside story of one of Britain’s most famous
football victories.
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26/03/2007 13:11:48
09th April 2007
Scottish Youth League
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Hearts Academy, Edinburgh
HEARTS…1
CELTIC…4
(Sheridan 29, Cahillane 30, 72, Millar 32)
CELTIC (4-4-2) Skinner; Caddis, Marr, Anderson, Lafferty; Cawley, Hepburn,
Millar (Tidser), Carey (Monti); Cahillane, Sheridan (Livingstone)
Youths stay top of league
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CELTIC Under-19s took a major step towards retaining the Scottish Youth League
title with a comprehensive win over Hearts on Saturday.
With second-placed Rangers beating Dundee United 2-0 on Friday, the Hoops
needed a win to regain top place in the league and slammed home three goals in
the space of four minutes in a stunning first-half display.
On target for John McLaughlan’s side were Paul Cahillane (2), Cillian
Sheridan and Mark Millar. The victory leaves Celtic one point ahead of Rangers
with three league games to play.
On a perfect day for football in the capital, Celtic took the initiative
from the start of this vital encounter – the Hoops’ third match in the last
week.
After a 4-0 league win over Kilmarnock last weekend, McLaughlan’s
youngsters travelled north on Wednesday – beating Aberdeen 2-1 to reach the
final of the Scottish Youth Cup.
It was back to league duty this morning and, spurred on by outstanding
captain Paul Caddis, Celtic never allowed Hearts to get going.
After dominating the opening, Celtic stormed ahead in the 29th minute. A
tremendous passing move saw the ball being switched from right to left and ended
with Danny Lafferty crossing for Sheridan, who didn’t mess about with his
finish.
Almost straight from kick-off, it was 2-0. A long pass forward was flicked
on by Sheridan and Cahillane, scampering away from the Hearts defence, showed
great composure to slot the ball into the net.
Amazingly, two minutes later Celtic were 3-0 ahead. Mark Millar, picking
up possession in midfield, stormed forward and unleashed a venomous 30-yard
drive for a stunning goal.
Following that goal glut, Celtic controlled the game and it was no
surprise when they increased their lead in the second period.
Caddis broke forward from his right-back berth and found in-from Irish
striker Cahillane, who finished superbly for his sixth goal in four games.
Hearts grabbed a late consolation but this was a massive win for Celtic,
who now hold the upper hand going into the closing stages of the league
campaign.
McLaughlan said: “That’s three great victories in a week and I can’t
praise the boys enough. They excelled themselves.
“They’ve shown a lot of character, fitness and ability in the last seven
days and they were again outstanding today.
“It was a beautiful day for football and the players made the most of it.
Some of the passing was first-class and the goals were excellent. Paul Caddis,
as captain, was also exceptional.
“With Rangers winning on Friday, the pressure was back on us today, but
they responded as well as anyone could have hoped. We never let Hearts get into
the game at any point and it was a vital win for us.
“I said before the Kilmarnock game that this was a big week for this side
and they have answered all the questions – both individually and collectively.
“Their discipline was also tremendous and we have now given ourselves a
big chance with just three league games to play.
“We face Hearts again on Friday at home and the boys know that a win in
that game opens up a four-point advantage – with Rangers not playing until
Saturday.
“It’s in our own hands now. The boys have shown what they are capable of
in the last four games. We’ve scored 14 goals during that period but we have to
keep that going.”
09th April 2007
02nd April 2007
Paul Telfer leaves Celtic
DEFENDER Paul Telfer has left Celtic for family reasons. The
35-year-old, who played his last game for the Hoops against AC Milan in
the San Siro Stadium, had been struggling with a groin injury in recent
weeks and didn’t feature in Celtic’s three most recent league matches.
A Celtic spokesperson said: “It is with great regret that Celtic FC
have announced today that Paul Telfer has ended his contract with Celtic
for family reasons. He has now decided to return to England to be with his
family.
“Celtic have reluctantly accepted Paul’s decision and we fully respect
his request to end his contract with the Club. Clearly, everyone at the
Club wishes Paul and his family all the very best for the future.”
Paul Telfer signed for Celtic in July 2005 from Southampton and helped
the Hoops to win the SPL title and the League Cup in his first season at
the club. He has also played his part in this season’s campaign, as the
Hoops bid to retain the title.
He made a total of 73 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.
01st April 2007
Strachan admits to closing nerves
Manager Gordon Strachan was not too downhearted as Celtic lost a late goal
and had to settle for a share of the points against Dundee United.
The SPL leaders have picked up just one point from their last three
matches.
And Strachan told BBC Radio Scotland: "It's always a nervous time getting
over the finish line but we just have to deal with it.
"I thought we controlled the second half after United were the better team
in the first half."
