A Celtic fan who was hailed as the club's oldest season ticket holder has died aged 101
Peter Ciarella was a lifelong Hoops supporter and watched the team play under every manager from Willie Maley to the current boss, Ange Postecoglou. Ciarella, of Lochgilphead, Argyll, was a well known face at Celtic Park and attended his first game in 1932.
Tributes have been paid to Ciarella who passed away peacefully at home on January 5. He witnessed Celtic play two European finals including their 1967 European Cup triumph in Lisbon. The superfan witnessed dozens of historic football moments over the years including Celtic's famous 7-1 win against Rangers at Hampden in 1957. Ciarella had told how his early idols included Hoops striker Jimmy McGrory.
Top news stories today Ciarella also revealed modern day icon Henrik Larsson was one of his favourite stars.
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