Daily Record

Telling dad I loved him was best thing I ever did, says Jimmy Johnstone's son, James

Lisa Adams

13 June 2008

THE son of football legend Jimmy Johnstone has told for the first time about his love for his dad and how hugging him before he died was "the best thing" he ever did.

James Johnstone revealed his agony over Jinky's brave four-year battle against motor neurone disease and how he poured out his heart to him as his condition worsened.

Evening Times

It’s 2 years since Jinky died but he still makes me laugh every day

Russell Leadbetter

10 March 2008

EVEN when he was ill with motor neurone disease, Jimmy Johnstone was in the habit of going on a training run through a park near his home. Sometimes, when he stumbled and fell, his condition would make it hard to get up again. Agnes, his wife and eternally patient carer, would set out to bring him back home.

She laughs. "One time I found him standing there. I asked him, What on earth is that sticking out of your head? It's like a television aerial.' He'd fallen in among some branches and a big one had stuck to his head.

Celtic View

Jinky to be honoured with statue

26 September 2007

CELTIC Football Club today announced that it is to construct a statue at Celtic Park to commemorate and celebrate the life of Celtic Legend Jimmy Johnstone.

The statue of Jimmy will be funded solely by the club and will be positioned at the main entrance at Celtic Park. Planning with regards to the statue will begin immediately.

Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser

Teams invited to share in Jinky’s generosity

Colin Paterson

25 June 2008

LOCAL football clubs could be kitted out next season thanks to the late Celtic great, Jimmy Johnstone.

Organisers of teams in the Monklands area are being invited to apply for a grant from the Jinky Johnstone Trust.