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Celtic legend Sean Fallon dies

Former Celtic player and coach Sean Fallon has died at the age of 90, the club confirmed today.

Sean Fallon was Jock Stein's trusted assistant
Sean Fallon was Jock Stein's trusted assistant

Fallon made more than 250 appearances for Celtic during the 1950s and was assistant manager to Jock Stein throughout the most successful spell in the club's history.

The club announced on their Twitter feed: "Celtic legend Sean Fallon has died peacefully at the age of 90. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

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