Former Celtic, Dunfermline, and Clydebank midfielder Tommy Callaghan has passed away at the age of 78.
Callaghan was a key figure in Celtic’s historic nine-in-a-row winning team and was on the bench during their 1970 European Cup final loss to Feyenoord.
Across his seven years at Parkhead, he helped the club reach the semi-finals of Europe’s top competition on three occasions.
Joining Celtic from Dunfermline in 1968, Callaghan made 264 appearances under legendary manager Jock Stein.
During his time with the Hoops, he collected six league titles, five Scottish Cups, and three League Cups.
He played a part in the 1974 league triumph that secured a record-breaking ninth consecutive Scottish title, a feat unmatched in the country’s football history.
In 1976, Callaghan moved on to Clydebank, where he spent two seasons before finishing his playing career with Galway Rovers in Ireland.
Celtic paid tribute to their former player in a statement shared on social media and their official website on Friday.
“We are saddened to hear that former player, Tommy Callaghan passed away early this morning at the age of 78,” the club said.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic FC are with his friends and family at this sad time.”