“Our thoughts are with Bertie and his family,” incredibly sad Celtic statement

Celtic this afternoon released some very sad news. Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld is suffering from Dementia. The club posted the news on the official website this afternoon and released this short statement to the media.

Bertie Auld is much loved by the entire Celtic support and is not only a Lisbon Lion but a club legend for everything he has done on and off the park over many decades. What a man he is!  Mr Celtic is a name that many use, fondly to describe this charismatic, funny and friendly Celtic Star.

Here’s the short incredibly sad statement released by Celtic today….

Our thoughts are with Bertie and his family

Bertie Auld`s family would like all Celtic fans and football fans in general to keep Bertie in their prayers as they confirmed today that he is suffering with Dementia.

The family would like to thank everyone for their huge support and request privacy during this difficult time.

Bertie is being well cared for at his own home, surrounded by all the family.

Everyone at Celtic would like to add their best wishes to Bertie and his family. Bertie is a true Celtic icon, one of our greatest sons and someone the Club and our supporters love and respect dearly.

We will continue to give Bertie and his family all our love, care and our ongoing full support at this hugely challenging time.

 

You’ll Never Walk Alone, Bertie.