futbol_huang Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 It was 91 years ago, on October 11, 1930 that Ronnie Simpson was born in Glasgow, and, practically a full 37 years later when the Lisbon Lions ruled supreme in 1967. Ronnie Simpson. Arrived at Celtic in 1964 aged 34 and was thought to be at the end of his career. Then won 4 Leagues, a Scottish Cup, 2 League Cups, the European Cup and played for Scotland. Could have been more but an injury ended his career at 40. A real legend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Fell out with Jock Stein while both had been at Hibs aswell before signing him for Celtic 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Clown Job said: Fell out with Jock Stein while both had been at Hibs aswell before signing him for Celtic Stein sold Simpson to Celtic. Stein was apparently known to have a bit of disdain for goalkeepers and even felt they should be part time apparently. Edited October 11, 2021 by gannonball 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I met Ronnie Simpson at a charity event once. He was surprisingly down to earth and VERY funny. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 262 appearances for the toon. and 2 cup wins is good going 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Over 36 years old, almost 500 senior games, 2 FA Cup winners medals and he only gets capped after he joins Celtic. I'm stunned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Charles Stiles said: Over 36 years old, almost 500 senior games, 2 FA Cup winners medals and he only gets capped after he joins Celtic. I'm stunned. Have a look at some of the Lisbon lions and see how little caps they have between them for an all conquering side before you start spouting shite. Edited October 11, 2021 by gannonball 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Not sure if both still stand today: but he was the youngest-ever debutant goalkeeper in the Scottish League (aged 14) and yet went on to be the oldest debutant 'keeper for Scotland (aged 36). He basically had 3 international careers. As a teenager in the 1940s with Queen's Park he played for Scotland Youths, Scotland Amateurs and most famously Great Britain, including the 1948 Olympics in London. He also played for the British Army against Scotland, England, Belgian Army, etc. and represented Glasgow and the Northern Command. In his prime with Newcastle during the 1950s he was often tipped to take-over for Scotland but never got the nod. He played in our first-ever home B international and again 4 years later. Also played for Newcastle v Edinburgh. At the twilight of his career in the 1960s with Celtic he was first-choice for Scotland for about 12 months including "Champions of the World" win at Wembley and Yashin's visit to Hampden. He was also capped by the Scottish League in 1968 against the League of Ireland at Parkhead. Edited October 11, 2021 by HibeeJibee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDee1893 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 19:54, HibeeJibee said: In his prime with Newcastle during the 1950s he was often tipped to take-over for Scotland but never got the nod. He played in our first-ever home B international and again 4 years later. Also played for Newcastle v Edinburgh. A few very good Scottish goalkeepers at that time including George Farm and not least of all the great Bill Brown who is considered by many to be in the top 5 Scotland no 1's of all time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 19:53, gannonball said: Have a look at some of the Lisbon lions and see how little caps they have between them for an all conquering side before you start spouting shite. Every single one of them was capped..not too shabby for a side that won the European Cup half as many times as Nottingham Forest . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Jock Stein seems like a c**t 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 58 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: Jock Stein seems like a c**t Hardly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 19:53, gannonball said: Have a look at some of the Lisbon lions and see how little caps they have between them for an all conquering side before you start spouting shite. Strange in some ways but not others. I do not think Chalmers , Wallace and McBride were quite as good as Denis Law , and maybe not quite as good as Alan Gilzean Was Bertie Auld better than Billy Bremner ? Bobby Murdoch had problems with his fitness. Bobby Lennox a totally brilliant player but was he our best left winger ? e.g. Davy Wilson , Willie Johnstone , Eddie Gray , Charlie Cook. Billy McNeill , not that quick. Jock Stein preferred McKinnon to him for the 1965 game against Italy at Hampden. John Clark and Jim Craig , I so not know enough about them. Tommy Gemmil - got himself sent off against West Germany 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, ScottyDee1893 said: A few very good Scottish goalkeepers at that time including George Farm and not least of all the great Bill Brown who is considered by many to be in the top 5 Scotland no 1's of all time and Tommy Lawrence , the flying pig ? , at Liverpool 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 IIRC there was one international game that featured many of the Lisbon Lions , maybe USSR We lost ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) John McGovern didn't win a single Scottish cap despite being a European Cup winning captain. And what did McGovern 's Forest do the season after becoming European champions ? They won it again. What did the Lisbon Lions do the season after becoming European champions ? Got pumped out in the preliminary round. So they were fallible, we're not demi-gods and probably won about the right number of international caps but to a certain breed of paranoid Celtic supporter to suggest such a thing is tantamount to "spouting shite". Edited October 13, 2021 by kennie makevin Typo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieThomas Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Did Celtic win the European cup in 1967 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Ewan8472 said: IIRC there was one international game that featured many of the Lisbon Lions , maybe USSR We lost ! Wednesday 10th May 1967 SCOTLAND - USSR 0-2 (0-2) SCOTLAND: (Manager: Robert Brown/2) Ronald Campbell Simpson (Celtic) Thomas Gemmell (Celtic) Edward Graham McCreadie (Chelsea) John Clark (Celtic) William McNeill (Celtic) James Curran Baxter [c] (Sunderland) - James Connelly Johnstone (Celtic) Francis McLintock (Arsenal) James McCalliog (Sheffield Wednesday) Denis Law (Manchester United) Robert Lennox (Celtic) Subs: William Semple Brown Wallace (5/Celtic) for Denis Law (HT) USSR: (Coach: Mikhail Jakushin) Lev Jashin - Valentin Afonin, Albert Shesternev [c] - Murtaz Khurtsilava, Vasilij Danilov, Valerij Voronin - Igor Chislenko, Jozsef Sabo, Fedor Medvid, Eduard Streltsov, Eduard Malofeev Referee: Laurens van Ravens (Netherlands) Crowd: 53.497, Hampden Park, Glasgow Goals: 0-1 Gemmell (17) own goal, 0-2 Medvid (41) Traditional end-of-season friendly at Hampden. USSR were World Cup semi-finalists and Euros runners-up. Scotland had just become "Unofficial World Champions" after the famous win at Wembley the previous month which had also secured Home Nations title (and doubled-up as opening half of Euro 68 qualifying). Celtic was awaiting European Cup Final... Rangers the Cup-Winners' Cup Final... Kilmarnock the Fairs Cup SFs. Representative squad was about to embark on world tour of Israel, Hong Kong, Australia, NZ and Canada. Tartan Army booed team off at FT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, kennie makevin said: John McGovern didn't win a single Scottish cap despite being a European Cup winning captain. And what did McGovern 's Forest do the season after becoming European champions ? They won it again. What did the Lisbon Lions do the season after becoming European champions ? Got pumped out in the preliminary round. So they were fallible, we're not demi-gods and probably won about the right number of international caps but to a certain breed of paranoid Celtic supporter to suggest such a thing is tantamount to "spouting shite". 1968 they got beaten in contraversial circumstances by Dynamo Kiev , hardly a diddy team 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 12:54, Richey Edwards said: I met Ronnie Simpson at a charity event once. He was surprisingly down to earth and VERY funny. I sat beside him at hospitality at Tynecastle and he was very good company with loads of good stories. A really nice bloke. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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