Celtic legend John Clark dies aged 84

Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark, who has died at the age of 84, Report informs via BBC.

In more than 300 games for the club, Clark won several major honours, including four league titles.

However, his greatest achievement came in 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to become the first British team to lift the European Cup.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said: "'Greatness' is a word people throw around, but for John Clark, it is a very fitting tribute.

"John was instrumental in delivering our greatest day ever and his achievement is forever etched in Celtic's proud history."

Clark, who made his Celtic debut in 1959, returned to the club after his playing career to work in the youth set up.

He then became assistant to Billy McNeil, his defensive partner during the quadruple-winning 1966-67 season, at Aberdeen then at Celtic.

He also managed Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde but again went back to Celtic, serving as kit man for almost 20 years.

In total, he served the club for over four decades.