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Jock Morrison was an all-action full-back who was an integral part of one of the great Celtic sides.

Signed from Croy Celtic in October 1929 Morrison made his Hoops debut in a league encounter at Parkhead with Aberdeen on December 6th 1930 which the Bhoys won 2-1. However with the great Peter McGonagle in the left-back berth it was not until late 1935 that Jock finally became an established first team performer.

His patience was rewarded almost immediately as Celtic took the league title and it says everything about Jock’s talent that he was able to fill the considerable gap left by McGonagle. A Scottish Cup triumph followed in 1937 but all previous achievements were eclipsed during the 1937-38 season when Jock helped Celtic lift the league title, Empire Exhibition Trophy and Charity Cup.

Morrison was strong, athletic and full of energy and with no little ability with the ball. His whole-hearted performances made him a massive favourite with the Celtic support. His career would wind down with the dawn of World War II and he eventually retired from the game in September 1941 when combining his wartime work down the pit with football simply got too much for him.

Jock Morrison was a tremendous Celt.