TOUCHING tributes have started to pour in for Celtic legend Jim brogan who has died following a battle with dementia.
As reported exclusively by the Evening Times, the 74-year-old passed away early this morning at Moffat Street Nursing home in Glasgow.
Shocked football fans have shared touching messages and extended their condolences to the ex-left back’s family.
RIP to ex Celtic player and legend Jim Brogan who has sadly died after a battle with dementia....213 appearances for Celtic between 1963-1975.....7 League winner medals .... 4 Scottish Cup Winners medals...3 League Cup winners medals and a member of the 1970 European Cup team🍀 pic.twitter.com/GXodVK7zhI
— McCrory จิมมี่ (@JimmyBhoy22) September 24, 2018
Jack Macguire wrote: “RIP Jim Brogan. A great competitor and European Cup finalist. Prayers go out to him, his family and friends.”
Rest in Peace, Jim Brogan, a whole hearted Celt ! 💚 pic.twitter.com/0HDQNWQfoj
— Jamie (@Jamie9oct1967) September 24, 2018
Another fan said: “RIP hero Jim Brogan. One of the hardest toughest Celtic defenders ever. Took an ‘Italian’ approach to defending. Made BOBO look like a pussy cat. My late mammy worked for Brogie in his pub the Star-Bar at Eglinton Toll.”
Hugh, just heard the news about Jim Brogan, devastated!
— charles (@dmcdowe24131340) September 24, 2018
Great player,hard as nails, him and Davie Hay used to tackle each other to get the ball!
“RIP Jim Brogan, played in my very first Celtic match 1972 v Morton,” said one fan.
Glen Kilcullen said: “God bless Jim Brogan. Remember back in the day chanting, ‘Brogie’s gonna get ye’. RIP Jim.”
Evening Times football editor Neil Cameron also reminisced: “Sad news about Jim Brogan who I once had the honour of playing five asides with. He was in his fifties and still brilliant and, yes, he did kick me. And played a completely different game.”
The Evening Times has contacted Celtic Football Club for comment.
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