Saltcoats came to a standstill today as hundreds turned out for the unveiling of a statue to it’s most famous son- Bobby Lennox.
A two year campaign to honour the Lisbon Lion came to fruition with Celtic fans from across Ayrshire and beyond joining locals to honour the 75 year old local resident.
Former team-mate and fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark performed the honour on a bright sunny day on the Ayrshire coast.
Celtic legend and saltcoats most famous son bobby lennox honoured today with a statue for his services to scottish football. Such a humble man who leads by example. Hail Hail. pic.twitter.com/0dFU5xa0mb
— john reid (@jokey7) November 18, 2018
Great day for out town @bobbylennox67 #legend #celticfc pic.twitter.com/a22SSAJ2Jv
— LouLou B (@louiseb1888) November 18, 2018
Fitting tribute to a great and humble man #bobbylennox pic.twitter.com/lO7oox6zL0
— Michele McColm (@michelemccolm) November 18, 2018
Bobby Lennox????Legend pic.twitter.com/TFADeRI0uf
— paul farrell (@Paulfarrell1967) November 18, 2018
Bobby Lennox Statue Unveiling. Just about to happen???????????????????? HH????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/tg7Z9NZnuP
— peace_unity_love_andhavingfun????????????????[LTC] (@CantGetEnough68) November 18, 2018
Big crowds for the unveiling of the Bobby Lennox statue in Saltcoats pic.twitter.com/mOehLq7JBJ
— Michele McColm (@michelemccolm) November 18, 2018
Throughout his Celtic career Lennox remained in Saltcoats, taking in the daily commute rather than move closer to Celtic Park.
During an incredible playing career he was involved in ELEVEN title winning campaigns adding to the nine-in-a-row run with the 76/77 double winning team and Billy McNeill’s 4-2 side of 79.
Along the way Lennox scored 304 goals for Celtic with only Jimmy McGrory scoring more goals for the hoops.
In total Lennox won 25 major honours as a Celtic player.
