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Cesar Billy McNeill - Rest In Peace Cesar.

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  1. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Archie Macpherson says: "What did I make of him as a man in the cauldron of Scottish football? I cannot remember of a single bad word that was said about him either in the tabloids or the broadsheets.

    "There was no vindictiveness or malice."

    He adds: "They were an ordinary family, not carried away by the glory or reputation of their father.

    "Liz, keep that tradition going. Let your granchildren take out the medals and their grandchildren and their grandchildren. Let them play with them, and feel them, don't let history be shoved away in a cabinet
     
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    The congregation at St Aloysius offers applause as Archie Macpherson draws his eulogy to the late Billy McNeill to a close.
     
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    Amazing numbers, rightfully so. Rest in paradise Billy! :notworthy
     
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    Farewell Billy

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    So poignant them passing Paradise with the big man. That was emotional.
     
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    I’m the same just now few tears today.
     
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    Brilliant words from him and everyone today.
     
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    Good coverage on the BBC National news this lunchtime.:ynwacelti
     
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