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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Headline Publishing Group

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9780755313167

RRP: £7.99

PAGES: 320

PUBLICATION DATE:
October 3, 2005

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Hail Cesar: The Autobiography of Billy McNeill

Billy McNeill

From 1958-75 Billy McNeill was at the heart of everything Celtic did. An uncompromising but fair centre half, he captained the club for twelve hugely successful years. Later in his life he returned for two more periods as Celtic manager, winning the undying support of the club’s legion of fans for his complete commitment to the cause. In this remarkable autobiography, he recalls the glory days of the Lisbon Lions alongside Bobby Lennox and Jimmy Johnstone; playing for Scotland with Billy Bremner and Denis Law; coming to England as a manager; and reveals just how good a babysitter Kenny Dalglish was. Told with great humour and intelligence, this is a fascinating story from one of Scotland’s greatest heroes.

Reviews of Hail Cesar: The Autobiography of Billy McNeill

Unique story, unique man. The Scotsman Much has been written about the Lisbon Lions' captain, but this tome wins in its description of McNeill's complex relationship with Jock Stein and his pain at being sacked by Celtic in 1991. Scotland On Sunday

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Billy McNeill

Billy McNeill made his debut for Celtic in 1958 and went on to make 790 appearances for the club, winning 23 trophies including the 1967 European Cup, before retiring in 1975. He won 29 caps for Scotland. Subsequently, he twice managed Celtic, winning eight trophies in nine years. He also managed Aberdeen, Manchester City and Aston Villa. He currently works for Celtic, and regularly broadcasts in both the UK and Ireland.