"Celtic's victory over Inter Milan in the 1967 European Cup Final was the first time a club from the British Isles had been crowned European champions. A year later, Sir Matt Busby's Manchester United repeated the feat - but the Bhoys from Parkhead will always be first. Starting at right-back that day was boyhood Celtic supporter Jim Craig. You may like Ex-Celtic player and Lisbon Lion Jim Craig (Image credit: Getty Images)"
"Craig had initially joined the Scottish giants on amateur forms, in order to complete his schooling at Glasgow University, eventually signing professional terms just two-and-a-half years before the club's triumph in Lisbon. Celtic's team, made up almost entirely by players born within walking distance of Celtic Park, were applauded for their attacking style against Helenio Herrera's defence-first approach. Celtic players celebrate with the European Cup at a banquet after defeating Inter Milan in the final in Lisbon (Image credit: Alamy)"
"Goals from Tommy Gemmell and Stevie Chalmers during the second half ensured of the Scots' victory, after Sandro Mazzola's early spot-kick had given Inter a seventh-minute lead. Manager Jock Stein and his players were subsequently crowned the 'Lisbon Lions', owing to their heroics coming from behind to lift the European Cup on foreign soil. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
"While Craig and his teammates from 1967 are iconic figures for Celtic fans, their names are less renowned than the pop stars of the day. One in particular, a Celtic fan no less, turned out to be the beneficiary of Craig's sartorial generosity later in life. It was rumoured that glam-rock pop star Rod Stewart had over the years managed to get his hands on a Lisbon Lions tie, issued to the players to be worn on the day of the cup final."
Celtic won the 1967 European Cup Final against Inter Milan, becoming the first club from the British Isles to be crowned European champions. Jim Craig, a boyhood Celtic supporter, started at right-back after signing professional terms two-and-a-half years earlier. The team consisted almost entirely of players born near Celtic Park and were praised for attacking football against Helenio Herrera's defence-first Inter. Sandro Mazzola gave Inter an early lead from a penalty, but second-half goals by Tommy Gemmell and Stevie Chalmers secured victory. Manager Jock Stein and his players earned the nickname 'Lisbon Lions'. Glam-rock star Rod Stewart is rumoured to have acquired a Lisbon Lions tie.
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