Paul Wilson, one of Celtic's 'Quality Street Gang' dies, aged 66
Monday 18 September 2017 20:11, UK
Celtic have confirmed that former player Paul Wilson has passed away at the age of 66.
Wilson joined the club in 1966 and spent 11 years in the green and white hoops, becoming a member of the famous 'Quality Street Gang' alongside such illustrious alumni as Kenny Dalglish, Lou Macari, George Connelly and Davie Hay.
He made 216 appearances for Jock Stein's all-conquering side, scoring 55 goals and winning two league titles, two Scottish Cups and one League Cup. He scored two goals in the 3-1 Scottish Cup final victory over Airdrie in 1975.
After leaving Celtic in 1978, he went on to play for Motherwell and Partick Thistle before ending his playing career in the junior ranks with Blantyre Celtic.
A Celtic statement read: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Paul's family and friends at this very sad time."
