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In pictures: Billy McNeill funeral

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Hundreds of scarves and flowers surround the bronze statue of Billy McNeill at Celtic Park
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson arrives for the service
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Sir Kenny Dalglish and wife Marina were among the mourners
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Thousands of fans gathered at Celtic Park to watch the funeral on a big screen
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Brendan Rodgers, who left Celtic to become Leicester City manager in February, attended the service
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Former Celtic managers Gordon Strachan and Martin O'Neill paid their respects to McNeill
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Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain, captain Scott Brown and midfielder Jonny Hayes joined the the first team at the service
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The order of service featured a portrait of Billy McNeill by photographer Simon Murphy
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Lisbon Lion Jim Craig was among the pallbearers
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A floral tribute from singer Sir Rod Stewart
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Crowds in Garnethill applauded the cortege as it left for Celtic Park
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Fans cheered and threw scarves as the coffin arrives at Celtic Park
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