In the original Ocean’s 11, the actor Cesar Romero drove the getaway car. By Tommy Sheridan Monday 22nd April 2019 will forever be a date etched with pain, sorrow and tears in the hearts of Glasgow Celtic fans across the world.

Tributes have and continue to pour in with many Celtic fans simply stating "Hail Cesar" in honour of their departed captain, the first Briton to lift the European Cup, as he did as part of the revered Lisbon Lions side in 1967 after defeating Inter Milan in the final. Yet, the origins of how McNeill was bestowed with such an alluring nickname differ depending on who you ask. Celtic clinched the title in their final match of the league season by beating Rangers 4–2, despite having had Johnny Doyle sent off.

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However, this doesn't come from any Roman connections, rather from a movie. My thoughts and prayers are with them today. He appeared 790 times for Celtic, winning nine league titles, seven Scottish cups and six league cups. [35], In December 2015 Celtic installed a statue at the entrance to the Celtic Way outside Celtic Park, created by sculptor John McKenna. [19], McNeill returned to a Celtic side who had finished in fifth place in 1977–78. He had a long association with Celtic, spanning more than sixty years as a player, manager and club ambassador.

Duke Santos may be a familiar name with film buffs from a certain generation. Fellow Lisbon Lion John Hughes confirmed the origin but noted that it "morphed" into ‘Caesar’ after the European Cup final.

When White sold Nicholas to Arsenal, against McNeill's wishes, McNeill looked for the first available way out, and took up the offer to manage Manchester City.

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[19] He succeeded Ally MacLeod. [22] This period saw Celtic's greatest competition come from the New Firm clubs – Aberdeen, who won the League championship in 1979–80, and Dundee United, who won the title in 1982–83. [21], His five years in charge saw Celtic win three League championships, in 1978-79, 1980–81 and 1981–82, the Scottish Cup in 1979-80 and the League Cup in 1982–83.

Why Billy McNeill is all-time great of British football. As a player and manager, he won 31 major trophies with Celtic. He also managed Clyde, Aberdeen, Manchester City and Aston Villa. Celtic's league performance was particularly poor; after finishing in third place in 1988-89, they managed only fifth in 1989–90 and third in 1990–91. [25] Manchester City were also relegated that season. “So, what do you think?

Despite equalizing Clyde twice, Celtic struck two late goals to win 4–2. [39], McNeill's maternal grandparents were from Lithuania.

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[4], He moved to Motherwell and excelled playing football as centre-half at Our Lady's High School. [23], McNeill is credited with developing young players for Celtic, such as Paul McStay and Charlie Nicholas, and making signings such as Murdo MacLeod and Davie Provan who became key players for the club through the 1980s. Gonzalo Higuain furious with Sarri after being subbed in Chelsea’s draw against Burnley, Maurizio Sarri insulted by Burnley bench to spark tunnel melee after Chelsea draw. A defender, McNeill played for Celtic for his entire senior career, and holds the club record for most appearances, a total of 822 games over 18 seasons. Billy McNeill Cesar born William McNeill, was a Scottish football player and manager. His schoolboy performances led to him signing for the junior team Blantyre Victoria.

After Stein became manager in 1965, however, the club's fortunes improved. The club won nine consecutive Scottish league championships and thirteen other major domestic trophies in this time, and in 1967 became the first British club to win the European Cup. The former Celtic captain, who has died at 79, will also be remembered for his kindness … Billy McNeill Biography – Billy McNeill Wiki. ‘A huge blow for the Celtic family but a devastating loss for Liz, Susan Libby Carol, Paula and Martyn.

This included a league and cup double in 1987–88, the club's centenary season. McNeill also had a successful managerial career … Picture: SNS Yet, the origins of how McNeill was bestowed with such an alluring nickname differ depending on who you ask. [48], McNeill as Celtic manager in September 1982.

His last match incharge was a Glasgow Cup semi final against Celtic.

In the 1965 Scottish Cup final, Celtic defeated Dunfermline 3–2, with McNeill scoring the winning goal.

Despite the innocuous reasoning behind the nickname, it really stuck, with McNeill’s autobiography entitled ‘Hail Cesar’. [5], McNeill was signed by Celtic for £250 in 1957 after then reserve team coach Jock Stein saw him playing for Scotland schoolboys against England.

[15][16] He won 29 caps for Scotland, scoring 3 goals, and also played 9 times for the Scottish League XI. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [41][42], McNeill married Liz Callaghan, a dancer on the TV variety show The White Heather Club in 1963.
McNeill only ever played for one club, racking up nearly 800 appearances for Celtic in all competitions. ‘Billy’s nickname is Cesar,’ said Cogdell. As well as a domestic treble and the Glasgow Cup, McNeill led the team to victory in the 1967 European Cup Final. In 2002 he was voted Celtic's greatest ever captain, and a member of Celtic's greatest team, by the club's fans. [36], In 2019, he was recognised with a 'One Club Man' award by Spanish club Athletic Bilbao for his achievements and loyalty to Celtic. [18], McNeill was appointed Aberdeen manager in June 1977, having been recommended by Jock Stein. It is the day our Cesar passed away and a living legend left the mortal world.

McNeill's position at Hibernian has been described in different sources as "football development manager", "football development officer" and "director of development". Caesar after a famous figure from history?

Billy ‘Caesar’ McNeill MBE captained Celtic through the club’s most successful era and then twice managed the club he loved, winning 31 major trophies. McNeill captained Celtic's 'Lisbon Lions' to their European Cup victory in 1967 and later spent two spells as the club's manager. The statue, in bronze on a granite base, shows McNeill holding aloft the European Cup, an iconic image in the club's history. He started the 1986–87 season as manager of Manchester City, but quit in September 1986 to take charge of Aston Villa. In 2015, Celtic installed a statue outside Celtic Park of McNeill holding aloft the European Cup, an iconic image in their history.

McNeill was sacked by Celtic in May 1991 after four seasons as manager, at the age of 51. Celtic legend Billy McNeill has passed away at the age of 79 ‘surrounded by his family and love ones’. “I think you can understand why anyone who knows Big Billy will refer to him as ‘Caesar’.”.

[22][28], After leaving Celtic he turned down several offers to return to management, including from Dundee, and worked in the media instead. The remarkable defender was known as ‘Cesar’ throughout his career, but this actually had nothing to do with comparing his leadership qualities to Julius Caesar. To many of the Celtic supporters that is the most iconic image in the club’s history. They lost the 1990 Scottish Cup Final to Aberdeen on penalties. [40] He was Catholic. The defender was the first British player ever to lift the European Cup, when he captained the legendary ‘Lisbon Lions’ side to victory over Inter Milan in 1967. However, utter the name 'Cesar' around the corridors of Celtic Park, on the parks of Lennoxtown or the streets of Glasgow's East End and there is only one man who goes by that name: Billy McNeill. Hail Cesar!

The real reason behind the nickname is far more obscure, and shows how different the life of a footballer was in the 1960s to the present day. Aged nine, McNeill moved to Hereford in England where his father was posted, and stayed for two and a half years.

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[10] When Villa were relegated, after finishing bottom of the First Division in May 1987, McNeill stood down and was replaced by Graham Taylor.

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