The Lions of Lisbon by Ian Auld and Willy Maley sampler
On 25 May 1967, Celtic beat Inter Milan 2–1 to become the first British team to win the European Cup. Fifty years on, The Lions of Lisbon relives the jubilation from the fans’ point of view.
On 25 May 1967, Celtic beat Inter Milan 2–1 to become the first British team to win the European Cup. Fifty years on, The Lions of Lisbon relives the jubilation from the fans’ point of view.
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Acknowledgements<br />
Every book takes teamwork <strong>and</strong> this one is down to some<br />
terrific supporters cheering it on every step <strong>of</strong> the way.<br />
First <strong>and</strong> foremost a huge thank you is due to Eileen <strong>Auld</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Dini Power for their encouragement in getting the<br />
play back on the road again. Thanks to Paul Cuddihy,<br />
Paul English, Jim Lister, Martin McCardie, Gavin<br />
MacDougall <strong>and</strong> Stephen Wright for playing their part.<br />
Hats <strong>of</strong>f to those who were able to say in 67 words<br />
exactly what ’67 means to them. Special thanks to Hilary<br />
Bell <strong>and</strong> Jennie Renton at Luath who helped get the<br />
book over the goal line with great aplomb. Finally, all<br />
hail the <strong>Lisbon</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> for the amazing achievement that<br />
inspired this play, <strong>and</strong> the fans who make the club’s<br />
history so special. Let’s make some noise for the Bhoys!<br />
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