Billy McNeill RIP

[Hillbilly]

Billy McNeill has passed away aged 79. Obviously not a great figure in our history but still a significant figure in British football. RIP.

[JD]

Great player, not so good as a Manager. RIP Billy.

[darren woolley]

Just heard the news RIP Billy.

[OzVilla]

It’s always sad when pioneers of the game pass on and as the first Captain of a British team to win the EC he was certainly that.

However his tenure at the Villa was a disaster and I always had the impression he cared for us about as much as I care for Runcorn.

[dave shelley]

Part of the history of Aston Villa, a little ignominiously perhaps but part of it all the same.  RIP Billy, you were a superb player.

[Three Spires Villa]

Very sad RIP

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

RIP Billy. Condolences to family and friends.

[cdbearsfan]

RIP.

[Des Little]

Sad news.  Rest in peace Billy.

[Dr Butler]

just heard this...RIP Billy

[Nunkin1965]

Sincere condolences to his family and friends x.

[Villa Lew]

Considered by many to be Scotland's greatest ever captain and also captain of the Lisbon Lions. Yet another ex footballer who suffered from dementia.

[manic-road]

RIP Billy, a major influence in the history of Scottish football. Just happened to be a bit shit in his short time at the Villa.

[not3bad]

RIP Billy McNeil.

[PaulWinch again]

RIP.