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John Fallon (born 16 August 1940) is a Scottish former professional footballer and member of the Celtic squad that won the European Cup in 1967, which came to be known as the Lisbon Lions. Career
The official John Fallon Celtic Football Club profile includes biography, photos and latest news. Find out more.
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Aug 16, 2020 · John Fallon celebrated his 80 th birthday today, the original Holy Goalie, John was born into a Celtic family and would go onto live every young bhoys dream by signing for the Hoops where he would go onto play for the team for over a decade during the clubs greatest period in our unbroken history.
John Fallon played his first full game for the Celtic first team in 1959 and replaced Haffey completely in 1963. However, in spite of a successful European campaign in 1964, he lost his place as first choice keeper to the more experienced Ronnie Simpson after Jock Stein arrived as manager.
Fallon became the only Lisbon Lion not to play in Celtic’s win in the 1967 European Cup Final against Inter Milan, as he was the (unused) substitute goalkeeper. At that time the only substitute permitted was for the goalkeeping position.
Aug 16, 2023 · Lisbon Lion John Fallon celebrates his 83rd birthday today and everyone at Celtic sends their best wishes to the goalkeeping great. When he joined Celtic on December 11, 1958, John fulfilled a lifelong dream, signing for the club he had supported passionately as a boy, and which he continues to support with the same passion to this day.
Aug 16, 2023 · Lisbon Lion John Fallon celebrates his 83rd birthday today and everyone at Celtic sends their best wishes to the goalkeeping great. When he joined Celtic on December 11, 1958, John fulfilled a lifelong dream, signing for the club he had supported passionately as a boy, and which he continues to support with the same passion to this day.
