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Wim Jansen tributes pour in for Celtic icon who stopped the 10

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Tributes are pouring in for former Feyenoord and Celtic manager Wim Jansen, who today passed away aged 75. Jansen had a storied career as a player and manager in the Netherlands, winning five Eredivisie titles with Feyenoord and Ajax before leading the former to two domestic cups as a coach.

He joined Celtic in 1997 and famously led the Hoops to the league title - denying Rangers a tenth league title in a row. Jansen signed the legendary Henrik Larsson, and although he left after just one season due to differences with general manager Jock Brown, he made his mark and is a revered figure at Parkhead.

His influence stretches far beyond Rotterdam and Glasgow however and Jansen was once described by Johan Cruyff as "one of only four men in the world worth listening to when they talk about football."Confirming his passing, Feyenoord wrote: "A wonderful person and great Feyenoord player is no more.

Wim Jansen, rest in peace."That was followed by a Celtic statement that reads: "Everyone at Celtic FC was saddened to hear of the sad passing of former manager Wim Jansen this morning at the age of 75. "All at Celtic Park offer their most sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Wim Jansen at this sad time."Rest in Peace Wim, You’ll Never Walk Alone." Shortly before the release of his autobiography Meesterbrein (Masterbrain) last year, Jansen confirmed that he had been living with dementia.

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