In pictures: Billy McNeill funeral
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Hundreds of scarves and flowers surround the bronze statue of Billy McNeill at Celtic Park

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson arrives for the service

Sir Kenny Dalglish and wife Marina were among the mourners

Thousands of fans gathered at Celtic Park to watch the funeral on a big screen



Brendan Rodgers, who left Celtic to become Leicester City manager in February, attended the service

Former Celtic managers Gordon Strachan and Martin O'Neill paid their respects to McNeill

Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain, captain Scott Brown and midfielder Jonny Hayes joined the the first team at the service

The order of service featured a portrait of Billy McNeill by photographer Simon Murphy



Lisbon Lion Jim Craig was among the pallbearers

A floral tribute from singer Sir Rod Stewart

Crowds in Garnethill applauded the cortege as it left for Celtic Park


Fans cheered and threw scarves as the coffin arrives at Celtic Park




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- Published3 May 2019