Celtic news: Billy McNeill’s family forced to deny speculation that Bhoys legend has died

Celtic news: Billy McNeill’s family forced to deny speculation that Bhoys legend has died
Billy McNeill’s family have been forced to clear up rumours over the health of the former Celtic captain and manager.The 79-year-old Lisbon Lion is in hospital and his children have been upset by speculation online suggesting he had passed away.1

Speculation circulating on social media had suggested Billy McNeill, right, had passed away

In a statement on the Celtic website, they said: “Further to speculation circulating on social media we would like to confirm the following.“As is widely known, our father, Billy, has been battling dementia for some time.“He is currently in hospital receiving treatment for an illness.“However, at no time have the family been called to his bedside and reports of his death are untrue. “Whilst we appreciate the love and appreciation shown towards our father, the current rumours are upsetting to us as a family.“We would appreciate if people would refrain from spreading such stories and respect our request for privacy in this matter.”

---

Kyle Walker-Peters made his senior debut in Sunday's 2-0 win at Newcastle. ESPN FC has five things you need to know about the defender.
Tottenham Hotspur fans react to Kyle Walker-Peters display v

---

The Premier League is merely the top division in a vast and extensive English league system, known informally as "the pyramid." Prior to the formation of the Premier League (which was created as a breakaway entity in 1992), the English Football League consisted of four divisions comprising 92 clubs.
Football Statistics | Soccer Statistics

---

West Ham United have been given encouragement over their January transfer plans, from Chelsea boss Mauricio Sarri. West Ham were linked with a move for Blues outcast Danny Drinkwater (The Telegraph) in the summer. But they ended up signing central midfield duo Carlos Sanchez and Jack Wilshere instead.
NewsNow: West Ham News, Transfers News & Rumours

---

Liverpool fan keeps his promise and gets huge Divock Origi tattoo on his leg after striker's goal against Everton. The supporter tweeted 'If Origi scores then I'll get a "Divock" tattoo' and the
Liverpool Fan Gets Massive Divock Origi Tattoo After 95th

---

- The German football star is currently in Rome undergoing surgery - Chelsea have two more games to play this season in the Premier League. Chelsea have been hit with a severe blow following the injury of defender Antonio Rudiger who has been ruled out of the season with two games left this season.
Chelsea's Rudiger out for season after having surgery on knee

---

Manchester United transfer news RECAP Matthijs de Ligt urged to 'snub Man Utd' and Adrien Rabiot latest. All the latest Man Utd news and transfer rumours as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to make his
Liverpool transfer news: Adrien Rabiot decides to join

---

Chelsea transfer news: Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic thanks Maurizio Sarri but insists he wants to stay in Italy Chelsea have rejected a January move from Barcelona for Denmark defender
Chelsea eye deal for 'next Nemanja Vidic' Nikola Maksimovic

---

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Dortmund: time, TV channels, lineups, and how to watch Champions League online New, 719 comments Spurs can do themselves a world of good with a solid result today against the
Borussia Dortmund vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Football Match

---

Rob Cottingham - Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool. Yes, the pressure will be on Liverpool in Madrid. After missing out on the Premier League by one point, Liverpool must win the Champions League final.

---

David Bekham dreaming of signing Ronaldo and Messi in his MLS Side. The former England skipper dreams of bringing both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to play for his MLS side Inter Miami. David Beckam is all set to embark on a new journey as part owner and president of newly formed MLS club Inter Miami CF.
David Beckham To Target Lionel Messi As Inter Miami's Major

---

Transfer News: Barcelona set to sign Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno on a two-year deal By Raghavendra Goudar on March 27, 2019 9:59 pm | Leave a Comment Football News 24/7
Liverpool Transfer Rumours: Barcelona to Sign Moreno to Two

---

Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho facing sack THIS MONTH? Why United boss should be worried. United have endured a well below-par season so far with 19 points separating them and Premier League leaders
Manchester United trigger one-year extension on Anthony

---

Everton midfielder Tom Davies accepts the team's defending at set-pieces is not good enough and conceding 'poor goals' is killing any progress they make on the pitch. In Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to
Everton determined to bring an end to their set-piece misery

---

Tottenham new stadium latest: Spurs train at £1billion ground for first time Harry Kane and co will begin life at their new home with the visit of Crystal Palace next Wednesday Video
~ Tottenham new stadium latest: Spurs to train at £1billion

---

Riyad Mahrez vowed to establish himself at Manchester City after his crucial goal helped settle the title race in their favour. Algeria international Mahrez, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, became City's record signing last summer when he joined from the Foxes for £60milion.

---