Episode 56 - Graham McColl
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This week Matt marks 50 years since the Lisbon Lions - when Celtic became the first British side to win the European Cup. That achievement is documented in GRAHAM MCCOLL's book A YEAR AND A DAY. We talk about this side that were, famously, all were born so close to Celtic Park, we hear how Jock Stein made 2 predictions before the final and got both of them wrong, whether Celtic can ever again win the European Cup and there's also the most startling fact that Graham uncovered about what happened at the final whistle! Don't forget to hit subscribe - more great titles on their way very soon! Follow us on Twitter @SportsBookPod.
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