Statue of Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell unveiled
BBCA statue of Celtic and Scotland legend Tommy Gemmell has been unveiled in his home town of Craigneuk in North Lanarkshire.
Gemmell was a member of the Lisbon Lions side that won the European Cup in 1967 and scored in the final victory over Internazionale.
He also scored in the 1970 final, which Celtic lost to Dutch side Feyenoord, and spent a decade at the club between 1961 and 1971.
Gemmell, who gained 18 caps for Scotland, died at the age of 73 in 2017.
His wife, Mary said the statue, designed by artist Andy Edwards "took her breath away".
She added: "This has always been about more than a statue. It's about bringing Tommy home and celebrating him in the community he loved so much.
"I can't thank everyone enough for the support, the fundraising and the kindness shown throughout this whole journey."
The memorial was driven by the Tommy Gemmell Project Committee with support from the local authority.
It features a plaque bearing the inscription "Tommy Gemmell, Man of Steel" in tribute to the former Ravenscraig Steelworks which dominated the area before closing in 1992.
Martin McCrum, from the committee, said the statue was a "great reminder" of Gemmell's rise to the top of the European game from humble beginnings.
He added: "I was lucky enough to call Tommy a close friend for many years.
"We travelled together, did business together, and spent hours talking, not just about football, but about Craigneuk.
"He never forgot his roots. He cared deeply about this area and the people in it.
Gemmell played more than 240 games for Celtic, winning 15 major honours, after signing for the club as a teenager.
The left back went on to sign for English side Nottingham Forest and played in the United States before returning to Scotland with Dundee, where he won the League Cup in 1973.
He also managed the Dens Park side for three years and had two spells in the dugout at Albion Rovers.
His only goal for Scotland came in an 8-0 win over Cyprus in a 1970 World Cup qualifier.