Rodgers reflects on 'inspiration' Clark

Brendan Rodgers reflected on the death of "absolute inspiration" John Clark, who passed away at the age of 84."'Greatness' is a word people throw around, but for John Clark it is a very fitting tribute," the Celtic manager told the club's website."John was instrumental in delivering our greatest day ever and his achievement is forever etched in Celtic's proud history."John's continued presence at Celtic across so many decades I know served as an absolute inspiration to so many players, managers and staff, including myself very much."To have him with us, as part of the club for so long has been a tremendous privilege for us all, it meant so much to us. "Through his knowledge, his wisdom and his true love for Celtic, John has made such an important contribution to the club.""I know John was loved so dearly by his family, by everyone at the club and our supporters. "We will all miss him so much."

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