Celtic pay tribute to John Robertson

Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former assistant manager, John Robertson.   John assisted Martin O’Neill between 2000-2005 during which time they led the club to one of the most successful periods in Celtic’s history.   Chairman, Peter Lawwell paid tribute saying: “It was an honour to call John a friend. He was such a fine man, a footballing great but above all such a decent person with real humour and humility. He is someone who will be so sadly missed by so many. He made such an important contribution to Celtic which we will always be so thankful for.   “Our sincere thoughts and prayers are very much with John’s family today at such a difficult time for them all.”   Celtic Chief Executive, Michael Nicholson added: “Everyone at the club is so saddened to learn of John’s passing. He was a tremendous servant to football and, of course, to Celtic at a hugely successful time for the club, playing such an important role for us.“John was a great man and his passing represents such a heavy loss to so many and most of all his family who we are thinking about today. We send our deepest condolences to them.”