Celtic’s black armbands at Pittodrie for former Chairman Jack McGinn | OneFootball

Celtic players wore black armbands during their 5-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie last night to honour the memory of the late Jack McGinn…

Former Celtic chairman Jack McGinn during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers atCeltic Park, Glasgow. Photo Jeff Holmes

Jack McGinn, who once served as Celtic chairman and president of the Scottish FA, has died at the age of 92, his family announced yesterday. McGinn passed away at St Margaret’s Hospice in Clydebank, with loved ones by his side.

McGinn, who began as the inaugural editor of the Celtic View, held various positions at the club – starting in the commercial department – before eventually joining the board and becoming chairman in 1986.

Following his departure from Celtic in 1994, McGinn – grandfather to former St Mirren captain Stephen, current Motherwell captain Paul, and Aston Villa midfielder John – continued his football journey at the Scottish FA, where he later held the role of president for six years.

A Celtic statement confirmed: “The Celtic players will wear black armbands at tonight’s Premiership game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie as a mark of respect. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Jack’s family at this extremely sad time.”

Meanwhile, Celtic also released a statement following the news of McGinn’s passing. It read: “Everyone at Celtic Football Club is extremely saddened at the death of former Celtic chairman, Jack McGinn, who has passed away at the age of 92.”

“Jack first joined Celtic back in 1965, having previously been a newspaper executive, in order to help the club establish its own newspaper, an idea he had brought to the board. That was the Celtic View, which was first published on August 11, 1965, and it remains the oldest club publication in football some 40 years later.”

Celtic 3 Benfica 0, European Cup, 12 November 1969. Celtic View feature on the game.

“Jack was the first editor of the Celtic View, a position he would hold for a number of years, and he always remained a strong supporter and avid reader of the publication.”

“Appointed the club’s Commercial Manager in 1981, he was given a seat on the board, becoming vice-chairman in 1985 and Celtic chairman a year later. Jack would remain as chairman for five years, and his tenure included the unforgettable Centenary season, when Celtic, then managed by Billy McNeill who had returned to the club at the start of the campaign, won a league and cup double.”

It added: “He remained as a non-executive director after stepping down as chairman, eventually standing down in August 1994. Jack also occupied a number of roles within the SFA, which culminated in him becoming SFA chairman in 1997, a position he held for almost six years. He always remained a dedicated Celtic supporter and he was a regular presence at Celtic Park over the past few years.”

Peter Lawwell, Chairman of Celtic, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern München at Celtic Park on February 12, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic chairman, Peter Lawwell said: “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Jack’s family following his sad passing. I first met Jack 35 years ago, and he was a fine, humble, unassuming man, a true Celtic man who always did his very best for the club he loved.”

“He gave his full energy and commitment to Celtic across a number of roles, often in difficult times for the club but always working in the best interests of Celtic. I know he will be sadly missed by his family, friends and so many people at the club. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.”

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