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Former goalkeeper Evan Williams passes away

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Feb 21, 2025.

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  1. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Everyone at Celtic Football Club is saddened by the news that former goalkeeper Evan Williams has passed away at the age of 81.

    Dumbarton-born Evan signed for Celtic in 1969 and would go on to make 148 appearances before parting company with the club in 1974.

    He was a key player throughout a hugely successful time for the club, during which he won four league titles and two Scottish Cups. He was also in goals for the Hoops in the 1970 European Cup final against Feyenoord in Milan.

    In his later years and after his retirement from football, Evan was a regular at Celtic Park on matchdays and he will be greatly missed by everyone around the club.

    The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Evan’s friends and family at this sad time.
     
  2. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    RIP.

    Think this shows you how fine the margins can be in football. He was named MOTM in the 1970 European Cup final and had we won that match he'd rightly be regarded as a club legend. Yet I bet many modern Celtic fans wouldn't be able to tell you who he was (myself included tbh) if you had mentioned his name before reading this.
     
  3. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Oh no. This happened yesterday and only just heard of this the now.

    Rest in peace, Evan. YNWA
     
  4. Rydo1888* Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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  5. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Nice little mark of respect before K/O btw.