Made Of Steel – A Tribute To A True Celtic Hero | The Unveiling Of The Tommy Gemmell Statue

On Saturday 28th of February, hundreds from near and far gathered in the small village of Craigneuk to pay tribute to a man who was one of their own. But this was also someone who touched the lives of so many, far and beyond the former mining and steelworking community that he proudly called home. As a Lisbon Lion, Tommy Gemmell wrote his name into Celtic history for evermore for what he and his team-mates achieved that sunny night on the 25th of May, 1967 – with Tommy scoring the equalising goal that inspired the Bhoys on to our greatest glory. But now, almost 60 years on from that incredible achievement, and in the week that marked nine years since Tommy’s own passing, a dedicated committee – led by Martin McCrum and Tommy’s wife Mary Gemmell – realised a dream of their own, one that had been eight years in the making, as the stunning statue was finally unveiled. Martin, has described of the project as an endeavour which will “signify hope, inspiration and motivation” in Tommy’s community and beyond. A lasting legacy to one of Celtic’s greatest sons 🍀 ============================ 𝑻𝑮 – You can support the ongoing community project at the website below or by following “Tommy Gemmell Community Project” on social media. 🔗