Celtic fans pay tribute to football legend Bertie Auld

The legendary Hoops player died yesterday, at age 83, the football club confirmed.

He spent 12 years with the club across two spells and was a member of the Lisbon Lions, who won the 1967 European Cup Final.

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The stadium entrance was covered in green-and-white memorabilia, including scarves, football strips and flowers.

Touching messages are written on them, proving that Bertie Auld touched the lives of many as a professional and as a person.

'Rest In Paradise Bertie', reads a t-shirt tied to the railing, 'RIP Uncle Bertie', another one says by the statues.

William Devine, 64, from Easterhouse said: "He was such a humble man, a gracious man and a great player for Celtic.

"I was lucky enough to see him when I was just a teenager and words just cannot describe how great a player he was.

"One of the best to ever have put on a green and white shirt."

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Kathleen Burns, 50, from Kilsyth came to Celtic Park with her family:

"I met him a few times, on different occasions. You'll never get somebody who loved Celtic more than Bertie, and he just wanted to talk about it all the time.

"We were at the Celtic convention with him in Las Vegas and it was just amazing.

"I know some of the Lions are still alive but Bertie was just one of a kind, he was just absolutely brilliant.

"The passion and the love he had for Celtic Football Club will never be matched."

Robert McIntyre, 60, who knew him personally remembers him as a generous person and a good friend.

"Great man. He helped a lot of people out. There was a friend of mine, who, when his brother passed away, didn't have anything to move into a new house.

"Bertie gave him cutlery, plates, everything from his mother's house to this guy who didn't have anything. He was a gentleman, a really nice guy."

Tricia McConalogue, 66, whose family has supported Celtic for generations, said:

"It's a really sad day, I'm feeling quite emotional about it, especially now that I'm here, seeing the tributes that have been paid to him.

"I think he was very much a people's person, respectful of what team you supported. I know he was very supportive recently when Walter Smith died.

"It's another part of history, he was of one of the Celtic greats and it's a beautiful day to come here and be part of this wonderful family."