Green Brigade Honors Danny McGrain With Fir Park Tifo Tribute

Celtic supporters will honor club legend Danny McGrain at Fir Park during the Motherwell match as the Green Brigade stages a tifo tribute following his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The display is intended to show support for McGrain and his family.

According to Daily Record, the Green Brigade consulted McGrain's family before arranging the tribute and will make a donation to an Alzheimer's charity in his name. Fans were asked to arrive early, raise display materials and chant his name at the start of the match.

McGrain, 74, made 663 competitive appearances for Celtic between 1970 and 1987, according to Daily Record. He won seven league championships, five Scottish Cups and two League Cups, while also earning 62 Scotland appearances.

Green Brigade described McGrain as "the best fullback in the world," in its tribute statement.

The Green Brigade explained its purpose for the display in a statement released before the match.

"The Green Brigade has prepared a tribute to Danny McGrain, 'the best fullback in the world,' as a gesture from the Celtic support to Danny and his family." said the Green Brigade.

"Danny was sadly diagnosed with Alzheimer's recently and we hope that this tifo goes a small way to lift his and his family's spirits at this time." said the Green Brigade.

The supporters group added that the donation decision followed discussions with McGrain's family and that the former player continues to receive support from those close to him.

"After consulting with the family, the Green Brigade will also make a donation to an Alzheimer's charity in Danny's name." said the Green Brigade.

"We kindly ask all supporters to make the effort to be inside the stadium early, to raise the material at your seat and join us at the start of the match chanting Danny McGrain's name." said the Green Brigade.

McGrain's wife Laraine previously confirmed the diagnosis through a club statement, explaining why the family chose to share the news with supporters.

"Danny received this diagnosis some time ago, and as time has moved on, we felt it was right to be open and clear. Danny has always loved helping supporters - whether through hospital visits, assisting fans with charity events, or sending messages of support. As time has gone on, that has become more difficult for Danny, so we wanted to explain his situation with honesty, and with the care and respect the Celtic Family has always shown us." said Laraine.

Celtic said McGrain remains in good spirits and is spending time with his family, including his wife Laraine and daughters Vicki, Dawn and Carly.

"In recent weeks, Laraine and their daughters, Vicki, Dawn and Carly, decided that, through the club, they wanted to be open with supporters so that Danny can continue to receive the love and support of the Celtic Family, just as he has given so freely and humbly to others throughout his life. The club has been in close contact with Danny’s family throughout this time." said Celtic FC.