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Jinky Johnstone RIP

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by stoogie 02, Mar 13, 2006.

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  1. stoogie 02

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    Just woke to see the sad news that Celtic legend Jinky Johnstone has passed away following his battle against Motor Neurone's disease.
    A terrible loss to the game of football and Celtic football club, a sad day for all Hoops and football fans.
    RIP Jinky, gone but never forgotten.
     
    stoogie 02, Mar 13, 2006
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  2. shaun 1968

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    just heard this on the news dont think we will ever see any one with his skills again

    rest in peace

    [​IMG]
     
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    shaun 1968, Mar 13, 2006
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  3. Jollygreengiant

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    RIP

    A truely unique world class player

    He was my hero
     
    Jollygreengiant, Mar 13, 2006
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    rest in peace wee man, * Bless the wee genius
     
    hkbhoy, Mar 13, 2006
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    Gone but never forgotten, RIP Jinky, you'll never walk alone
     
    christiebhoy, Mar 13, 2006
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    Just found out,can't believe it.
    * bless you wee man, RIP.
     
    gerrymceltic, Mar 13, 2006
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    R.I.P Jinky, The Greatest Ever Celt !!


    Never have I had the privlidge of seeing the wee man in action !
     
    keanos_elbow_, Mar 13, 2006
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  8. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    Celtic great Johnstone dies at 61

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    Johnstone was part of the Celtic side that won nine titles in a row

    Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone has died at the age of 61 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.     Johnstone was a member of Celtic's Lisbon Lions team, who became the first British side to win the European Cup when they beat Inter Milan in 1967.
    Johnstone scored over 100 goals for Celtic, won 23 caps for Scotland and in 2002 was voted Celtic's greatest player by supporters of the club.
    He was diagnosed with the motor neurone condition in November 2001.
    His son James Johnstone, 35, said: "My dad passed away at 6am this morning. It hasn't even begun to sink in yet for the family."
    Born in Viewpark, Lanarkshire, Johnstone made his debut for Celtic in 1963.
    His dazzling dribbles earned him the nickname 'Jinky' and he became part of the team that won nine consecutive Scottish League titles between 1965 and 1974.
    The highlight of his career came when Celtic came from a goal behind to defeat Inter Milan in the European Cup final.
    His manager Jock Stein, who died of a heart attack in 1985, said Johnstone - with whom he had several run-ins - was "better than Stanley Matthews".
    After leaving Parkhead, he played for San Jose Earthquakes, Sheffield United, Dundee, Shelbourne and Elgin City before retiring from football.
    Johnstone became an active campaigner for stem cell research after he was diagnosed with the condition.
    Motor neurone disease affects the nerve cells that send electrical signals from the brain, causing the muscles to waste away.
    About 1,200 people are diagnosed in the UK each year and sufferers have a life expectancy of two to five years.
     
    Overkill187, Mar 13, 2006
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  9. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    RIP big man. A true hero and legend, you'll never walk alone!!
     
    Overkill187, Mar 13, 2006
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    YOU,LL NEVER WALK ALONE WEE MAN
     
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    Rest in peace Jinky. You'll always be the greatest! [']
     
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  12. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    "Sleep well wee man the whistles blown,
    the world mourns Celtics greatest known.
    The Jinky man- King of the wing,
    must rest now where Angels sing.
    Just simple words, can never say.
    How much it meant, to see you play.
    In green and white - you shone so bright,
    A Celtic star with dynamite.
    So in your sleep we leave you now,
    but not without a solemn vow -
    You always were, and forever will be
    the best there was, our Legend Jinky."





    Quoted message from Roy Keanes Irish Spuds™
     
    Overkill187, Mar 13, 2006
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    RIP IN PEACE BIG MAN
    A TRUE LEGEND AND MY IDOL YOU LIVE ON IN MY HEART
    JINKY LORD OF THE WING
     
    tic, Mar 13, 2006
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    hail hail jinky r.i.p
    deepest condolences to the family
     
    hylndr88, Mar 13, 2006
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    I AM IN TOTAL SHOCK I CANT KEEP WORKING I JUST FOUND OUT

    GO ON WEE MAN YOU WILL PLAY IN PARADISE FOREVER
     
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    I can't believe it.Why good people always don't live as long as they deserved.R.I.P. legend,Celtic supporters(and not just they) will never forget you.
     
    Serbian Celt, Mar 13, 2006
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    I am a big Blue Nose And I have Just heard the tragic news .

    I Have joined your forum to add my sincere condolences for the terrible loss of one if not the, greatest natural footballers this country has ever , or sadly , will ever produce, it is a sad day for Celtic F.C and indeed for all of Scottish football.
    I assure you my thoughts are genuine and the loss of wee Jinky will be mourned by all but the extemely narrow minded and ignorant.

    * rest you wee man , your suffering is over.
     
    Big Billy, Mar 13, 2006
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    * bless you wee man. rip
     
    celtic7rangers1, Mar 13, 2006
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    R.I.P wee man - jinky -you'll never be forgotten and you'll never walk alone wee man
     
    gnkbhoy, Mar 13, 2006
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    A hero & a legend.......never to be forgotten
    R.I.P Jinky
     
    Bhoywonder1980, Mar 13, 2006
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