John Bonnar will go down in Celtic folklore for his part in ensuring one of the great unique triumphs in Celtic history.

Born in West Calder - John was signed in August 1948 from Arbroath Bonnar - the son of Donegal parents - hjad originally made a name for himself as a junior. However it would be in the Coronation Cup of 1953 that the keeper would earn his place in Celtic and football folklore.

Originally brought as cover for Willie Miller John's debut for the Bhoys came on November 6th 1948 when he kept a clean sheet as the Celts defeated Clyde at Shawfield in a league tie.

Not particuarly tall for a keeper Bonnar was prone to the odd costly error but was also able to produce moments of magic. So it was that in 1953 Bonnar turned in a string of magnificent performances against Arsenal, Manchester United and Hibernian to play a huge part in help an unfancied Celtic lift the Coronation Cup.

The next season he played his part in a league and Scottish Cup double but would later lose his place to Dick Beattie. John would leave Parkhead for Dumbarton in 1958 but his Coronation Cup heroics meant he would always be remembered with huge affection by all Celts.