The Telegraph wrote: News was received in Sheffield on Saturday, with very great and general regret, of the death of Jimmy Revill, who for some seasons prior to the war had been a particularly useful and very speedy forward in the United colours. Scotland won 31, but Johnstone's performance was unimpressive, with his p*ing described as "lacking accuracy." Our exclusive 'SIGN FOR CELTIC' competitions with the chance to win some fantastic prizes. He finished third in voting for the 1967 Ballon d'Or, and was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame when it was inaugurated in 2004. We went out in Dundee and my liver is still recovering. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It was only one day out but it felt like a week. In 2002 he gained another accolade, on top of Alfredo di Stefano's rating as the best player to never play at a World Cup, when he was voted Celtic's best player of all time by the fans. There was a minute of applause before the game and the entire Celtic squad wore the number 7 on their shorts in his honour. - Tommy Gemmell Though his wife Agnes was not there for the final as she was giving birth to their first child Marie. Like many professional footballers, deprived of their chief source of earning a living and under pressure to serve their country in its time of crisis, Jimmy Revill enlisted in His Majestys forces during World War One. "I don't think he knew what he was going to do next, so what chance did the opposition have?" In 2003, Johnstone stated that he was a Catholic. Accordingly he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on March 2, 1917. His career, though, was littered with highs and there was a plethora of games where he just literally tore teams apart sometimes seemingly single-handed. The garden was opened by Johnstone's wife, family and some of the surviving members of the 'Lisbon Lions' team. An attendance of around 3,000 raised 130 for Olive, a sum worth over 7,500 today. Football and the First World War uses cookies to improve your experience. O zagueiro do Leeds,Terry Cooper,brincou: "Eu adoraria ter chutado Jinky, mas no consegui me aproximar dele!" Revill was married, and joined up some fifteen or eighteen months ago, and had seen quite a lot of fighting. Later correspondence, on July 27, 1917 corrected Jimmys rank from Sapper to Lance Corporal. You could see the fear in the eyes of our opponents when they looked at the Wee Man when he started to make a name for himself. WebJustin Thomas of the United States waits to play his second shot on the par 4, 16th hole with his caddie Jimmy Johnstone during the final round of Dynamo Kiev goalkeeper Roudakou dives to make a save as Celtic's Jimmy Johnstone , Steve Chalmers , Willie Wallace and Bobby Lennox look on. After the game Jimmy is captured on film hopping into a taxi to take his wife Agnes on holiday. Billy Bremner described Johnstone's performance as "one of the greatest exhibitions I have ever seen", adding that "Jimmy had one of these games where he was unstoppable." Perhaps the best tribute was from another legend, Portugese superstar Eusebio who said of Jinky: "I was privileged to call Jimmy Johnstone my friend. Cause of death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Sadly in 2001 Jinky was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and spent a lot of time afterwards campaigning for stem cell research, despite it being too late for that to help him in his battle with the disease. Johnstone played well in a 1-1 draw, having a goal disallowed, but was still dropped for the replay, which Celtic lost 3-0. He died in Uddingston. However, I count myself fortunate to have seen both in action when they were at the top. Revill was described as having a powerful shot but his crosses could be too strong and were not as measured as those of Evans, who was always first choice (when fit) during Uniteds cup winning season, in which Revill played just eleven times. He also helped Celtic reach the semi-finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup, scoring against FC Basel in a 50 win at Parkhead in the first round, and then against MTK Budapest in a 30 win in the first leg of the semi-final. Stein would then call the pub Jimmy was at to tell him to get home. WebJames Connolly "Jimmy" Johnstone (30 septembrie 1944 13 martie 2006), a fost un juctor scoian de fotbal. Sua prxima apario veio um ms depois contrao Hearts. As well as playing locally, the team travelled down to play Manchester United's boys' team. Records. Defenders would bowl him over and he would just keep bouncing back to his feet. Johnstone was part of the Scotland squad that travelled to West Germany for the World Cup in the summer of 1974, but he didn't play in their three games. Functional Soccer Skills. Whilst there, I was introduced to the legendary Just Fontaine, the leading goalscorer of all time in the World Cup finals. Shearman was a guest player whose main club was West Bromwich Albion. "Growing up I had two real heroes, George Best and Jimmy Johnstone. - Jackie McNamara Billy Bremnerdescreveu a performance de Johnstone como "uma das maiores performance que j vi", acrescentando que "Jimmy teve um desses jogos onde ele era imparvel". 4. Jock Steinchegou ao Celtic em 1965e nesta poca, Johnstone estava lutando para se manter entre os titulares. Lanyard 1. Two weeks later Celtic were in the Bernabeu Stadium for Alfredo Di Stefano's testimonial, supposedly a friendly but it was anything but friendly in reality. Among those out were keeper, Frank Haffey, defenders Billy McNeill and John McNamee as well as regular playmakers and scorers such as Bobby Murdoch, John Hughes and John Divers. His height was measured as 5 feet 6-5/8 inches and his weight as 165 lbs. Footballers, in the main, are terrible mickey-takers and Jinky must have realised he would be on the receiving end for some considerable time. ", Suggested by Roro1892 Jimmy had one of those games where he was unstoppable." Jimmy Revills army enlistment form (Army Form B.2512) reveals that he joined up on February 16, 1916. These cookies do not store any personal information. The last person to call him was old Rangers rival Willie Henderson, who had become a firm friend of Johnstone. Jock Stein was our greatest manager, delivering a golden era to the club that included nine league titles in a row and, of course, the European Cup triumph in 1967. Jimmy Revill was now a member of His Majestys forces. When Celtic reached the European Cup final in my country in 1967, I supported them against Inter Milan. O Celtic perdeu 4-3, mas Johnstone marcou seu primeiro gol. It was the smallest right side of midfield the club ever had. Leeds' defender Terry Cooper later quipped "I would love to have kicked Jinky, but I couldn't get near him!" Revill was said to be one of the fastest wingers in the game, strangely dubbed by United supporters old aeroplane legs. ao longo do jogo em apreciao de sua habilidade. Regret permission to visit cannot be granted. The 11,000 crowd saw Ronnie Glavin give Celtic the lead just after the hour mark but Jimmy ORourke equalised before the break. Tributes were paid to Johnstone before the 2006 Scottish League Cup Final, played between Celtic and Dunfermline. Di Stefano played for the first 15 minutes, but it was Jimmy Johnstone who stole the show with an exhilarating performance that had even the Spanish supporters chanting "Ol!" They saw us and made a beeline towards our table. Football continued on an amateur regional basis from 1915, with Revill playing three more times for United and making guest appearances for Chesterfield Town, Sutton Town and New Hucknall Colliery. - Pele The young winger turned in a fine performance, helping Celtic to a creditable 11 draw with his confident dribbling. Sheffield United restored a seven-point cushion in the race for automatic promotion after an own goal from Ryan Porteous sealed a 1-0 victory against Championship play-off hopefuls Watford. He had his hands full with the following:Greatcoat, drab 1. In December 1969 Celtic faced Dundee United and beat them 7-2 and, though Jimmy was the only Celtic forward not to score, he was so good that the Dundee United players lined up to shake his hand afterwards. Bag, kit 1. Winger, Birthplace I was a reserve and saw him get his legs cut to shreds by tackles, he just got up and took it. Em frente a mais de 100 mil fs noEstdiodoBernabu, Di Stefano jogou durante os primeiros 15 minutos, mas foi Jimmy Johnstone quem roubou o show com uma performance emocionante que teve at mesmo os torcedores espanhis cantando "Ol!" Houve um minuto de aplausos antes do jogo e toda a equipe do Celtic usou o nmero 7 em seus shorts em sua homenagem. Parts of Revills life have been a mystery to even such eminent writers as Sheffield Uniteds historian, Denis Clarebrough, and statistician, Andrew Kirkham, who between them have authored many of the most authoritative historical records of the club, but the acquisition of Revills military records has facilitated the filling in of some of the gaps. Towels 2. The statue was unveiled in December 2008, just over two-and-a-half-years after his sad passing, and it is a classic Jinky pose, ball at his feet, shoulders hunched and his body ready to twist and turn to leave opponents in a state of flux. Facing Queens Park and leading 5-3 in the 89th minute, Jinky had been roughed up from kick off and retaliated against Miller Hay with a headbutt. He has died in an English hospital as the result of wounds sustained at the front, and which necessitated the amputation of an arm and a leg. It cannot be known how Jimmys wife Olive took the news of his death. James Connolly "Jimmy" Johnstone (30 de Setembro de 1944 13 de Maro de 2006)[1], foi um jogador de futebol da Esccia. Gribben's son, Billy said later: "My father Jimmy was a scout and coach at Celtic when Jimmy first arrived at Parkhead and told me all about him. Tommy Docherty rated him highly even joking that "on my first day as Scotland manager I had to call off practice after half an hour, because nobody could get the ball off wee Jimmy Johnstone." '", "One player who sticks in my mind is the little red haired winger Jimmy Johnstone. Laces, leather, pair (spare) 1. He then danced round the pitch shouting: "I don't have to go, I don't have to go!" Johnstone morreu em maro de 2006. WebJimmy Johnstone Johnstone em Amsterd em 1971: Informaes pessoais Nome completo James Connolly Johnstone Data de nasc. Condition: Good. Producer: Panini. He grew up in the family home on Old Edinburgh Road in Viewpark, North Lanarkshire, and he was educated at St Columba's primary school in Viewpark and then at St John's secondary school in Uddingston. Despite the embarr*ing headlines, Johnstone went on to turn in an outstanding performance for Scotland against England, helping them to a 20 win. Braces, pair 1. Big Jock would have been better off leaving me out but he kept playing me. Skills of Jimmy Johnstone. After leaving Celtic, Jimmy headed to the USA to play in the old NASL for the San Jose Earthquakes in 1975. His time as an international was not as happy as his time with Celtic. An exceptional talent, known for his dribbling and ability on the ball, he won nine titles in a row with Celtic and was a key member of the all-conquering Lisbon Lions. WebLegendary Player Jimmy Johnstone Jinky, The Lord of the Wing, was crowned voted Celtics greatest player of all-time by fans in 2002. The fateful telegram to Olive read: Regret to inform you Officer Commanding 33rd Casualty Clearing Station France reports April 9th 108670 James Revill R.E. By this point Johnstone is being swept out to sea by the tide and the Coastguard had to be called in to rescue him. It was one that was thoroughly deserved. He was the very definition of a mercurial talent, and while his ability with a ball marked him out as a unique player, his skills were harnessed for the good of the team. Thanks, Please verify your email address in the email we sent you. In order to gain experience, Johnstone was farmed out to junior club Blantyre Celtic. On arrival at Celtic, Stein had doubts about Johnstone, considering him too much of an individual player, to the overall detriment of the team, and he left him out of the team for the 1965 Scottish Cup Final. Este texto disponibilizado nos termos da licena. Walter McCrae put his foot in it big style." But Jimmy Johnstone was not just a great player in Scotland. The Great War Forum reveals its meaning:Proelicas was a telegraphic address for the War Office department dealing with casualties. The match resulted in a 3-3 draw, with Uniteds goals coming from Harry Johnson, Ben Shearman and Wally Masterman, who had played in the FA Cup final almost three years earlier. Bestie was like the great Alfredo Di Stefano, similar in the way he could see things happening, but for pure ability there was no one like wee Jimmy, at his greatest he was unstoppable. WebNov 18, 2020 - This Pin was discovered by Chippy 68. The first goal came with Scotland trailing 41, when he latched on to a p* from Denis Law and used his pace and power to run past the English defence and beat goalkeeper Gordon Banks from close range. The pitch was my stage, the whistle meant it was showtime. Can you imagine if that happened now?) At home, he used to dribble around milk bottles every day in the hallway for hours to perfect his skills. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Johnstone was best known for his time with Celtic and was voted their best ever player by the club's fans in 2002. DEBUT BHOYOn the evening of Wednesday, March 27, 1963, an injury-ravaged Celtic side travelled to Rugby Park to take on a high-flying Kilmarnock side they had already drawn 1-1 with back in October. Thanks for signing up. Then there was the 1970 European Cup semi-final when he corkscrewed the best Leeds United had to offer into the Hampden turf. The last person to call him was old Rangers rival Willie Henderson, who had become a firm friend of Johnstone. Thousands of Celtic fans and fans of many other clubs, including those of arch-rivals Rangers, paid tribute to his memory outside Celtic Park on St Patrick's Day, the day of his funeral service. died April 9th gunshot wound back penetrating chest and injury to spine. ", "I was signed to Celtic from 1971 to 1976 and I remember Jinky as a wonderful wee man, always cheery. It was only in September 1921 that Olive received his war medals, namely the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Jimmy Johnstone absolutely crucified me. He was involved in the move that led to Scotland's second goal, though the match ended in a 32 win for the Welsh. Frederick senior was a coalminer holer, Jimmys occupation was given as footballer Sheffield United and the only other member of the family working was daughter Hannah, who was a hosiery maker, though Lily was described as worker at home. They would have been taking part in the game and Jinky would have been running up and down the touchline with his wee flag. Trousers, s.d. Urban legend has it that Jinky locked himself in the toilet until Stein promised not to hit him. For the duration of the War, at the end of which you will be discharged with all convenient speed. "I was embarrassed to come off the pitch. The following season he managed to establish himself as a regular, but Celtic were struggling and 1965 saw Jock Stein arrive to take charge. His life ended up bottoming out in around 1992 when he tried to sell his medals to Celtic fan and businessman Willie Haughey. His 32 league appearances and nine goals that season helped Celtic win their first league *le in 12 years. He was known throughout the world. Bestie was like the great Alfredo Di Stefano, similar in the way he could see things happening, but for pure ability there was no one like wee Jimmy, at his greatest he was unstoppable. Unfortunately we've lost both of them. WebLike many professional footballers, deprived of their chief source of earning a living and under pressure to serve their country in its time of crisis, Jimmy Revill enlisted in His That fear kept Jimmy from straying too far from the straight and narrow, despite a life full of drink and women. Captain W. C. Wattem, acting on behalf of the Officer in Charge of Records for the Royal Engineers Chatham Station, sent a memo to his colleague the Regimental Paymaster requesting that he report on the back of this form the full Christian name, address and relationship of the person, if any, drawing allotment of pay or separation allowance in respect of No.108670 Sapper James Revill, Royal Engineers. A equipe de sua escola secundria, St John's, no ganhou nenhum ttulo, mas seu professor de Educao Fsica, Tommy Cassidy, era um amigo deSammy Wilsonque jogava peloCelticna poca e Cassidy usou suas conexes para levar Johnstone o Celtic. On a supplementary sheet entitled Descriptive Report on Enlistment Jimmy stated that his next of kin was his wife, Olive Revill, of No.11 Charnwood Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, but this address was crossed out and replaced by Rothsey, Alfreton Road, in the same town. Scegli tra immagini premium su Goalkeeper Of Villa della migliore qualit. James Reith Johnstone, former Prisoner of War, postal worker and civil servant. He told Jinky that he would not have to travel with the team for the second leg if they won by 4 goals. Johnstone was outstanding, scoring two goals and assisting the other three in a 5-1 win. WebJimmy Johnstone is a 61 years old Scottish footballer from Uddingston, Scotland. 16 years ago. ", "I don't think he knew what he was going to do next, so what chance did the opposition have? The 1966/67 season was to be a great one for Celtic and Johnstone. Johnstone's next cap came that same month in a World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park against Finland. your own Pins on Pinterest He played with equal facility on the right wing or left, and had determination and pluck far beyond the ordinary. Johnstone was the youngest of five children born to Matthew and Sarah Johnstone. The Saints had to win to secure a place in the following seasons brand new Premier Division and, despite John Lambie missing a penalty in the fifth minute, they did just that. For the previous Legend of the Game article on Edgar Davids click HERE, Written by Tris Burke July 28 2019 12:23:32, Discuss rumours and transfers on our Manchester United rumours web page, Discuss rumours and transfers on our Leeds United rumours web page, Discuss rumours and transfers on our Rangers rumours web page, Discuss rumours and transfers on our Celtic rumours web page. Brother Walfrid was our founding father, and without his vision, there may well never have been a football club here in the East End of Glasgow to support. Intriguingly, the Census form was filled in by Jimmys mother Hannah, who named her place of birth as Stoneyford, Derbyshire. Celtic, San Jose Earthquakes, Sheffield United, Dundee, Shelbourne, Elgin City. One can only imagine Olives distress and worry as on the morning of April 12 she walked to her local post office to send a telegram to the Royal Engineers, Chatham, asking about her husbands injuries: To:- Colonel in Charge Royal Engrs Records Chatham. The referee booked both players (booked them! It was at primary school that he first got noticed, though his older brother Pat, known as Blondie, was the one who was highly rated in their younger days, with Celtic watching him, until a cartilage problem picked up playing for his local boys guild team ended his career before it even began. Pginas para editores sem sesso iniciada, Nesta Wikipdia, os atalhos de idioma esto na, parte superior da pgina, em frente ao ttulo do artigo, http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=51610/index.html, https://pt.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_Johnstone&oldid=64753074, Atribuio-CompartilhaIgual 3.0 No Adaptada (CC BY-SA 3.0) da Creative Commons, Scottish League Cup: 1965-66, 1966-67, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1974-75. Celtic headed off to the USA for their preseason tour ahead of the 1966/67 season and it was there that Jimmy developed a morbid fear of flying which was to affect him for the rest of his life. Jimmy Johnstone was first discovered at the ripe old age of 8 years old by a teacher, John Crines. Crines eventually persuaded the shy Jimmy Johnstone to join the school team St Columba. It is just that if there is trouble, or a problem, Jimmy seems to be in the thick of it." That fear was a real compliment to Jimmy. Comb 1. In September 1917 Olive wrote, in her own neat and tidy handwriting, to the Royal Engineers Records Office informing them of her change of address, to No.10 Doreen Drive, Alfreton Road, Sutton in Ashfield. Add He was. 2. The team at his secondary school, St John's, were less able, but their physical education teacher, Tommy C*idy, was a friend of Sammy Wilson, who played for Celtic at the time and had scored in Celtic's 71 win over Rangers in the 1957 Scottish League Cup Final. He was 61 years old when he died. Johnstone's performance in the 1971 Scottish Cup final replay was so good that the game has been forever after known as the Jimmy Johnstone final. Jimmy never played, but he did spend a lot of time on the golf course, hiding behind bushes or trees, waiting for a shot to hit the green and then he would nip out of cover, grab the ball off the green and throw it in to a bunker before disappearing back into the woods. News of Jimmys death reached the local press a week after it occurred, and was reported in both the Sheffield Daily Telegraph and the Sheffield Independent on April 16, 1917. 104 Company. The Independents report followed similar lines, but made no mention of the nature of Revills injuries or the location of the hospital in which he died. He didn't, I'm glad to say, but he did fine me. There was Alfredo Di Stefanos testimonial in 1967 when 120,000 Real Madrid fans chanted Ole every time Jinky bamboozled one of their own players. 'God you are so lucky,' said Parky." 28 Jan 2022 Rather than a short ride to the airport, he was heard uttering the words, "Benidorm mate! Bertie Auld remembers him getting promoted to the first team: "This wee lad with the big red curls turned up one day for training. That is my greatest achievement." Stein had to work hard to keep Jimmy playing well using many different tactics to do so, even playing on his fear of flying ahead of a first leg European tie against Red Star Belgrade at home. He helped Celtic reach a further European Cup Final in season 196970. Ele ajudou o Celtic a chegar a uma final da Liga dos Campees na temporada 1969-70. A esttua do tamanho da vida de bronze foi feita pelo escultorJohn McKenna. In an early round tie against Nantes, Johnstone's trickery on the wing saw him dubbed "the Flying Flea" by the French press, while his performances over that season saw him finish third in the European Footballer of the Year award. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to its use of cookies. Jimmys physical development was described as Very Good, and he had three vaccination marks, all administered in infancy, on his left arm. He was again on the losing side (43), but scored his first senior goal. The next question on the enlistment form asked:Are you willing to serve upon the following conditions, provided His Majesty should so require your services? Para ganhar experincia, ele foi emprestado para o Blantyre Celtic. He was called up for General Service on March 20, 1916, joining the Royal Engineers in the rank of Sapper. It was the smallest right side of midfield the club ever had. The girth of his chest when fully expanded measured 36-1/2 inches, with a range of expansion of 2-1/2 inches. Mais tarde, ele treinou o San Jose,Sheffield United,Dundee,ShelbourneeElgin City. Unfortunately we've lost both of them. Jinky and Duvall struck up an instant friendship, with Duvall calling him the greatest character he had ever met. Brass, button 1. Em 2011, uma esttua de Jimmy Johnstone e um jardim memorial foram criados em sua antiga escola, perto de sua casa, naOld Edinburgh Road, Viewpark, Uddingston. In all, he made 308 League appearances for Celtic, scoring 82 goals. Other national managers did not love him so much, Walter McCrae particularly upset Jinky at the Seamill training camp they were sharing with the Celtic side of the time. His retirement, and subsequent employment as a lorry driver, were both marred by his alcoholism, which caused him severe problems throughout the 1980s. He was, is and always will be the Greatest Ever Celt. Johnstone era o mais novo de cinco filhos nascidos de Matthew e Sarah Johnstone. Johnstone's ability caught the eye of the English giants but, upon his return to Scotland, Celtic scout John Higgins persuaded him to sign for Celtic; He signed youth terms on the same day as left-back Tommy Gemmell, who lived a few miles away and would also have a long *ociation with the club. He was a wee bit later in coming into the Celtic first team. Jimmy Johnstone absolutely crucified me." The whole Scotland team had a drinking session in their hotel in Largs, Ayrshire, then decided to go out to the shore. Legend Jimmy Johnstone Position(s)Winger Position(s) On reading that Stanley Matthews used to walk to Blackpool's ground wearing heavy boots to strengthen his leg muscles, Johnstone began wearing pit boots and would sprint and play football in them. James Connolly Johnstone (30 September 1944: 13 March 2006) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right. People say he lived life to the full on and off the pitch - I lived life to the full with him just one day. Celtic, however, lost 40 in the return match in Hungary and were knocked out on aggregate. His battle with MND had finally beaten him. An exceptional talent, known for his In the early hours, the group headed for s*, with Johnstone deciding to go out in a rowing boat. Read full biography, No, he died on 03/13/2006, 'God you are so lucky,' said Parky. It was Jock Stein who managed to achieve that, and the Bhoy from Viewpark was the exciting and unpredictable element in a squad full of world-class talent. Macpherson wrote: "Motson and I were sitting in the student bar having a pleasant chat and sipping our beer when we heard the sound of raucous singing that caught the ears. The following season saw Johnstone establish himself as a regular in the side. 'No chance,' Billy was informed, 'we can only play with one ball! Something Jock Stein did use to his advantage on occasion to get a performance from the dimunitive winger. Lots of drink. scar on lumber region for excision of birth mark. He then added a question mark as if to state that he did not fully understand Jimmys explanation of the scar. Paul Reaney had broken a leg. "One player who sticks in my mind is the little red haired winger Jimmy Johnstone. - Jock Stein "For a start, two of his best pals at Celtic at the time were Bobby Lennox and Willie O'Neill. Primary school was where Jimmy first came to prominence, with Jimmy playing for a St Columba's team that won 3 trophies in the 1953/54 season, but the step up to secondary school saw him playing in a much worse team, so he was not able to add more trophies at that level. Those opponents knew they were in for a torrid time." Jimmy then took the oath: I, James William Revill, swear by Almighty God, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will, as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me. His manager at Dundee was former teammate Tommy Gemmell, but Johnstone later stated that his 'heart was not in it' and he did not apply himself properly during his short spell at Dens Park, having lost the motivation to play for other clubs after being released by Celtic. Sua capacidade de futebol foi demonstrada quando ele jogou pela equipe de St Columba que ganhou trs trofus entre 1953-54. Jinky's size counted against him in the early days, and it was only Jimmy Gribben's backing that saw him given a chance. Spoon 1. Inexplicably, Johnstone was dropped for the replay and Celtic were outcl*ed by Rangers, who ran out comfortable 30 winners. Celtic jogoucontra o Feyenoordna final, mas o Celtic no conseguiu realizar o que tinha na final de 1967e o Feyenoord dominou a partida e derrotou o Celtic por 2-1 aps o tempo extra. Um documentrio sobre a vida de Johnstone, narrado por Billy ConnollyintituladoLord of the Wing,foi lanado pela BBC em 25 de abril de 2004. 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