Bertie Auld

Lisbon Lion and midfield maestro

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Bertie Auld (23 March 1938 – 14 November 2021) was a Scottish football player and manager. He was a member of Celtic's Lisbon Lions, who won the 1967 European Cup Final.

Quick Facts

Full name: Robert Auld
Born: 23 March 1938
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Died: 14 November 2021
Position: Outside left, midfielder
Total caps: 328
Total goals: 90

Lore & Background

Auld was born in Maryhill, Glasgow, the eldest of eight children. He joined Celtic in March 1955, making his debut in a League Cup game against Airdrieonians. He was converted from a fullback into a winger. After a season on loan to Dumbarton, he was sold to Birmingham City in 1961 for £15,000. He returned to Celtic in 1965 in a £12,000 deal. He left Celtic again in 1971, joining Hibernian on a free transfer. He made three appearances for Scotland, all in 1959, and was sent off on his debut against the Netherlands. He started his managerial career in 1974 with Partick Thistle, later managing Hibernian, Hamilton Academical, and Dumbarton.

Reader's Guide

As a player, Auld made more than 200 appearances in the Scottish League for Celtic, Dumbarton and Hibernian, and more than 100 in the Football League in England with Birmingham City. He earned three caps for Scotland. He spent six years as manager at Partick Thistle, and was appointed to the club's hall of fame. He also managed Hibernian, Hamilton Academical and Dumbarton.

Did You Know?

Auld was the first player ever to be sent off for Scotland, after lashing out in retaliation at an opponent during his debut against the Netherlands in 1959.
Prior to the 1967 European Cup Final, Auld instigated a rendition of 'The Celtic Song' in the tunnel, much to the bemusement of the Inter players.
From 1963 until his death, Auld was married to Liz, with whom he had two children.