BBC

Jinky's egg in sporting auction

30 April 2009

A Faberge egg produced in honour of the late Celtic star Jimmy Johnstone could fetch up to £20,000 when it goes up for auction in Edinburgh next month.

Football shirts worn by David Beckham and George Best and an Olympic torch will also be on sale. Money raised from the egg sale will go to motor neurone disease charities.

The Scotsman

Fabergé's homage to priceless talent of Jinky – and it could be yours for £20,000

Martyn McLaughlin and Chris McCall

30 April 2009

HE WAS one of Scottish football's gems, a diminutive but devilish talent who tormented defences with his dribbling and impressed the world with his courage. Now, a glittering tribute to Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone, the late Celtic footballer, is to be sold off, helping to finance research into the condition which claimed his life.

Now, a glittering tribute to Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone, the late Celtic footballer, is to be sold off, helping to finance research into the condition which claimed his life.

Celtic FC

Statue of Jimmy Johnstone unveiled at Celtic Park

15 December 2008

Celtic Football Club today unveiled a memorial statue in honour of the magnificent Jimmy Johnstone, the man voted the club’s Greatest Ever Player.

The stunning statue, positioned at the main entrance to Celtic Park will be a lasting tribute to Jimmy, a man who the club is so proud to have as one of its favourite sons.

The Herald

Appeal is launched for Jinky memorial

ALISON CHIESA and STEWART PATERSON

15 December 2007

Footballing veterans, family and friends yesterday joined forces to launch an appeal to raise funds for a memorial to Celtic legend Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone in his home town.

They plan to honour the Lisbon Lions winger with a statue in the Viewpark area of Uddingston, where he was born and raised.