Celtic are to erect a statue in memory of their legendary boss Jock Stein, the club have announced.
In 1967 Stein became the first manager of a British side to win the European Cup when Celtic beat Inter Milan in Lisbon. Although Stein is synonymous with Celtic, he also managed Dunfermline, Hibernian and briefly Leeds United, before becoming the boss of Scotland from 1978 until his death in 1985, when he suffered a heart attack at the end of the a World Cup qualifier against Wales in Cardiff.
Celtic chairman John Reid said: "2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Jock's passing - in this year there will be great sadness as we remember the tragic events in Cardiff, however we felt it important that we also mark this year with this important announcement."
Stein enjoyed a glittering domestic career, winning 10 Scottish League Championships, nine Scottish Cups (one with Dunfermline) and six Scottish League cups.
Reid added: "Jock will forever be truly remembered as one of the world's football greats.
"He was a man of immense stature and someone who gave so much to Scottish football.
"As the Lisbon Lions will testify, Jock Stein was instrumental in their success, he was the man who instilled their drive and belief, he was the man who carried them to victory on that famous night in Lisbon - the first British Club to win the European Cup, nine titles in a row, 15 domestic cup wins and success at international level - a remarkable achievement and one which clearly is most deserving of high honour.
"Already Jock's great name graces the famous 'Celtic End' at Celtic Park - the board of directors felt it was important that Jock now took his rightful place at the gates of Celtic Park.
"What a fine quartet of men will now adorn the steps of Paradise - the club's founder, Brother Walfrid, Jimmy Johnstone the man voted Celtic's greatest ever player, the wonderful Tommy Burns and now, the magnificent Jock Stein."
