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RIP Bertie Auld

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by leeso-ardoyne, Nov 14, 2021.

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  1. Marie Bookmaker

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    Awwww man...totally gutted :( he was an absolute gem of a man, met him a few times and he was always so friendly and funny....such a character, a big presence at Celtic.

    * Bless you Bertie :shamrock:

    Rest in Eternal Peace :shamrock:
     
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  2. paulie walnuts Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    What a great character this guy was. RIP
     
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  3. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    RIP Bertie what a fantastic character and great Celt he was

    sad day :(
     
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  4. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    We’ve lost a giant. A real sore yin.
     
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    RIP Bertie. Gone but never ever forgotten
     
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    Hadn’t heard this one before :giggle1:
     
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    Rest in peace . Legend
     
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    Your legacy will live on forever.

    RIP Bertie :shamrock:
     
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    A massive loss a truly great man.

    RIP Bertie.
     
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    What a man. Another one gone.
     
  14. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    The Celtic Family is mourning the loss of Bertie Auld, who has passed away at the age of 83. He was a great player in a great squad, and helped to deliver incredible success for the club, both domestically and in Europe.

    He was also a wonderful man, and even amidst the tears and sadness, it is impossible to think of Bertie Auld without also smiling.

    For Bertie was a man who was always smiling, delighted to be in the company of Celtic supporters and entertaining everyone with jokes, stories and songs. He had time for everyone he met, and was always appreciative of the support he and his team-mates had received, both during their playing careers and in the years afterwards.

    Indeed, reflecting on his time as a Celtic player, Bertie once said: “There were two great rewards that I have enjoyed from being a part of that Celtic team. The first is the closeness we have and we are such great friends.

    “The second thing is actually something that my Dad said would happen when I signed in 1955 and he told me that if I did well, then I would become a part of that Celtic support. The people who gathered every week to watch us on the terraces, they were a part of us, as much as we were a part of them.

    “That’s why I have always said that we are ‘a family’. The Celtic supporters were fantastic, they came to us when we were in need and supported us at all times and we will always appreciate that.”



    Supporters have always been appreciative of what that band of brothers did for Celtic, and that love and gratitude has never wavered.

    Bertie was an entertainer when he wore the Hoops – as well as being a player always ready to battle for Celtic – and he played 283 times for the club in two spells, scoring 85 goals and winning 13 major trophies, including the European Cup in 1967.

    And he remained an entertainer even after hanging up his boots. It was part of his character, and it was an integral part of the Celtic team he played in, as he once explained: “We never ever had any doubts, within the dressing room, about losing. It was all about playing to our capabilities and to entertain. And that was always Mr Stein’s last words – Always entertain.

    "You have the ability, otherwise you wouldn’t be playing at Celtic Park, you wouldn’t be pulling on that jersey, so go and entertain those supporters who’ve paid good money to see you. We had the belief, and the history of Celtic Football Club.”

    Every supporter lucky enough to have met Bertie will have their own memories to call upon now, whether that was meeting him outside the stadium on a matchday, or at a supporters’ club function, or perhaps just being fortunate enough to bump into him. He will have made them smile at the time, because it was impossible not to smile in Bertie Auld’s company.
     
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    A great person and superb ambassador for his and our club, he will be sorely missed RIP bertie

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    Recall Bertie watching the young Yins playing Football on the derelict Grass when he was up visiting his Brother in the Milton , many many Moons ago. Hard as nails & a gentleman Football has lost a giant RIP.
     
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    RIP the big man .
     
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    r.i.p Bertie. He's going to light up heaven with that smile of his. I imagine that his funeral is going to be a riot with endless funny anecdotes. Loved by so many people what more can you achieve in life?
     
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