Billy McNeill passed away

[Swinton Ger]

Sad news. A true legend of Scottish football. R.I.P. Billy. Thoughts and condolences are with his family.

 

[Bumplittledipper]

Lovely big bloke. One of a disappearing breed unfortunately. RIP.

 

[tintin69]

RIP Billy
As posted by others, part of a disappearing breed. Hark back to a day when players respected each other.

When we think of the guys of that generation and how little they really made from the game compared to so many nowadays who could not lace their boots but are millionaires.

 

[I believe in Eli]

Sad news, the poor man has had a very difficult last few years.

 

[bob1873]

^^^ this, and the “open secret” are the two things that always come to mind when he was mentioned. Nevertheless, condolences to his family and friends for having lost someone to a horrible disease. RIP.

I’m genuinely sorry the man has gone even worse to be robbed of his memories. However He and Stein knew and didn’t report it to the police - why?

 

[TNT]

Will there be a minutes silence at Ibrox?

For me, there should be.

Especially as he also managed Aberdeen - who we play next.

 

[TNT]

His co-commentaries in the 80s and 90s when we were playing were as unbiased as they come.

Shame

I remember when he did co-commentary on BBC. Maybe about the same time as Jock Brown moved from Scotsport.

Always came across as much fairer than what we put up with now with Walker and Sutton.

 

[greigsdestiny]

RIP Billy.

 

[rinosprayer]

Sad news for the family. My wife knew him well and had nothing but good words to say about him.

RIP

 

[Cauldwell]

When we were having a minutes silence for a legend at Ibrox V Aberdeen the sheep fans decided that he wasnt their player and therefore they wouldnt take part in the silence, they would applaud instead. While Rangers fans were standing in silence they began to applaud but they quickly stopped when it was realised that the silence also was a tribute to the victims of a plane crash.

Anyone remember?

 

[jackstar]

Sad news, condolences to his family. Him and John Grieg are a great embassadors and credit to both clubs.

 

[Wittenberg]

My brother was at school (Victoria Drive in Scotstoun) with the girl who later went on to be a dancer in the White Heather Club (older Bears will remember) and married Billy. We mentioned this to him in his pub, he was really pleased at the memory and we had a really good chat. He wished us all the best for the game. A true gentleman, best wishes to Liz and the family.

 

[mad4rfcme]

A truly horrible illness. R.I.P

 

[Stanley Yelnats]

Find a bit sad though that a thread dedicated to another teams player has more comments than the thread on Eric Caldow’s passing.

 

[Superrangers]

Horrific illness that stole my own father (Alzheimer’s).

RIP Billy.

 

[Prestwick Bear]

Sad news.

RIP Billy.

 

[Ibrox Bear]

I believe he was against segregation in Scottish schools.
He deserves respect for that alone.

 

[FirstToFifty]

Find a bit sad though that a thread dedicated to another teams player has more comments than the thread on Eric Caldow’s passing.

Especially a player who captained them through a period when it is understood there was an open secret about the abuse going on. If Big Jock Knew, so did Billy McNeill.

 

[Cauldwell]

Described on BBC News as The first Briton to lift the European Cup. Going by his own words on the matter I dont think he would like that description.

 

[Ticketybloo]

RIP Billy.

 

[Sheik Ma Shammy]

Find a bit sad though that a thread dedicated to another teams player has more comments than the thread on Eric Caldow’s passing.

Good Point.

 

[Professor Yaffle]

Legend of the game up here and a true Celtic man in the old fashioned way.

Maybe the classless scum that currently inhabit the dressing room at the piggery could learn something from guys like Billy McNeill.

It stems from higher up than the dressing room but I will leave it there.

Sad for Billy and his family

 

[sandy102uk]

There may be some link but it could be that they would have developed dementia anyway as it really is so common. Also very prevalent in women of that generation. There’s so many different types of dementia too. A truly horrible, life limiting disease for the sufferer and their family.

RIP Billy McNeil

My condolences to his family.
I've no idea if heading a football can be a contributing factor in dementia but more women die of dementia than men as they live longer but up to a certain age its pretty even.

 

[Albert left peg]

Rest in peace

A man with class and dignity, from reading this thread you can see he transcends football and doesn't matter ehat team you support


A far cry from thier current set up, players right through to thier classless captain and caretaker manager

 

[Korova Milk Bar]

RIP Billy

 

[Korova Milk Bar]

Another case of heading football linked with dementia, maybe ? Anyone subscribe to that theory ?

Happens in other sports look at Muhammad Ali, repeated knocks to the head whether that be from punches or headers looks to be a cause for such terrible illness.

 

[dixonofdockblu]

Happens in other sports look at Muhammad Ali, repeated knocks to the head whether that be from punches or headers looks to be a cause for such terrible illness.

I agree and Of course in older days the ball was really heavy especially when wet.

 

[Talktalk]

Would they have one if John Greig or Walter Smith died . I think we all know the answer .! I’m sorry he died and I think he was a decent guy but don’t see why we should hold a minutes silence

Who cares what they would do, we do things properly and what is the respectful thing to do.
If the club decides to have a minutes silence it should be treated as every one we take part in.

 

[Chas]

Would they have one if John Greig or Walter Smith died . I think we all know the answer .! I’m sorry he died and I think he was a decent guy but don’t see why we should hold a minutes silence

Kirky, we should always be guided by our clubs moral compass and not anyone else. A minutes silence would be fitting and should be observed by us.

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

I was just a young lad when McNeil was captain of a dominating Celtic side. He was a credit to the game back then.

RIP Billy

 

[ellis1873]

Horrible illness. Absolutely terrible.
RIP

 

[randomhero]

I would really like to think Ibrox will have a minutes silence/applause. It goes beyond rivalry, its pure respect for a Scottish football great.

 

[burquebear]

RIP

 

[Wugs]

A decent man , a credit to his club and country and a well respected opponent. He did not deserve to suffer with that dreadful illness , unlike certain others who are employed by the club he served.
Condolences to his family.

 

[Square and compass]

Celtic auld school, so far better standards than most on both sides of the divide in todays society.

 

[BSPECIAL]

He was a celtic man and captain and manager through and through.Not my cup of tea right enough,but when you see the trash who captain and manage them now it makes you realise he was not bad at all. RIP

 

[Markpro]

I met Billy once at a sportsman's dinner, i was there with my Celtic supporting mate and he was too embarrassed to speak to Billy so i went over and introduced myself as a bluenose and shouted my mate over. He was old school, no bs from him whatsoever and a perfect gentleman, he spoke to us for ages and was a real scottish football man, he was a giant in british football and although he was a celtic man he had respect from all sides.

R.I.P

 

[Grimsdale]

Unfortunately saw big Billy pick up far too many cups growing up. Rest easy big man.

 

[Woodrow Call]

McNeill gave me one of my most obscure yet enduring memories in Scottish football.

Watching him on TV almost quiver in fear as Butcher waded into the dressing room, almost kicking the door down.

RIP Billy

I’m genuinely sorry the man has gone even worse to be robbed of his memories. However He and Stein knew and didn’t report it to the police - why?

Give it a rest eh.

Just for today.

A hundred other threads you can discuss that on.

 

[noops12345]

Old school from when players respected each other.

RIP

 

[BlueBaloo]

I'm not going to fawn over a man who openly stated he knew about sexual abuse of children at his club and that it was an "open secret" and did nothing about it like so many others at that rancid shitehole of a club

Crocodile tears ain't my gig

 

[Coop1872]

Find a bit sad though that a thread dedicated to another teams player has more comments than the thread on Eric Caldow’s passing.

It does seem quite strange.

https://www.followfollow.com/forum/threads/eric-caldow-rip.68060/

 

[billyritchieshireblue]

For me, there should be.

Especially as he also managed Aberdeen - who we play next.

Would like to think that’s their will be on Sunday I remember the Jim Baxter respect they showed at

Who cares what they would do, we do things properly and what is the respectful thing to do.
If the club decides to have a minutes silence it should be treated as every one we take part in.

100% well said

 

[Seaside Blue]

Met Billy various times over the years. Good guy, and fair minded. Condolences to the family, and RIP big man.

 

[Tormusk1872]

Sad news, cxnt of a disease. RIP Billy.

 

[Del]

Sad News. Horrible disease that must have been horrendous in his last few years.

RIP Billy

 

[borderbear]

RIP Billy, a true legend of the Scottish game.
I assume they will ask for a postponement of their game this weekend.

 

[jaws73]

RIP Billy and condolences to all family and friends.

A giant of the Scottish game has passed away.

 

[vinnie]

Thoughts with his family. RIP Mr McNeil

 

[BobbyShearer55-65]

A leader of men and a Scottish football great. He came from a time when the divide was no less, but the mutual respect was certainly more.

A lot of men that we ourselves look up to as Ibrox greats, will be mourning the loss of a dear friend today.

Condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

RIP Billy