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The National (Scotland)
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Gaby McKay

'He was a big gentleman': Celtic fans pay tribute after death of Lisbon Lion John Hughes

Fans gathered outside Celtic Park to pay tribute to legend John Hughes, who passed away at the age of 79 after a short illness.

The striker was a member of the Lisbon Lions squad which beat Inter to become the first side from the British Isles to lift the European Cup, as well as securing a domestic clean sweep in the same season.

Hughes, who was injured for the match against the Italians, hit 197 goals in 435 games and remains the club's eighth highest goalscorer of all time.

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