Celtic supporters have raised almost £60,000 for refugees who have fled war-torn Syria.

The cash was collected at the club’s events held to mark the 30th anniversary of former manager Jock Stein’s death.

Celtic FC Foundation has already handed over £40,000 to international aid charity partner the British Red Cross.

Celtic FC Foundation raised the additional £20,000 through a MyDonate online page, direct donations and the auction of a signed Andy Murray Celtic shirt.

This will now be used to support refugees resident in Glasgow.

Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, said: “We are delighted that the hard work we have put into these fundraising events has delivered such great results and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us.

“We have seen the effects of this humanitarian crisis unfold in recent weeks and we felt as a club we should help in any way we can.

“Celtic was established as a football club to help people in need and this ethos remains a fundamental part of our club almost 130 years after our formation. None of us can understand the true horrors of this situation but as a club we wanted to show our support for those affected.”

Tony Hamilton, CEO of Celtic FC Foundation, added: “The challenge to assist those affected by the current refugee crisis resonates so closely and so personally with the Club and its supporters. It’s exactly why Celtic Football Club was established.

“I am incredibly humbled, although not surprised, by the response from the Celtic supporters. It just epitomises everything that is special about our Club and every single person who played their part in achieving this magnificent total should feel very proud today.

“The funds raised will have a huge impact on the ground, exactly where it’s needed most.”

Anne O’Neill, Fundraising Manager for the British Red Cross in Scotland, said: “The generous donation of Celtic FC Foundation will make a huge difference to the families on a terrifying journey in search of safety who desperately need food, water and medical care.

“The Foundation’s £40,000 gift will provide desperately needed food and nourishment to 3,422 refugees in Greece, including people who have just arrived with little more than the clothes that they are wearing.

“The food parcels include essentials such as clean drinking water, tinned fish, biscuits, crackers, fruit juice, raisins, antiseptic wipes, tea, sugar and cups.”

Celtic meet Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League tomorrow and, in partnership with the European Club Association (ECA), one Euro from the sale of each match ticket will also go towards helping those affected by the refugee crisis.