North Curve Celtic have revealed a touching display to Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 83. The club legend was loved by all associated with the club, a regular feature at games before COVID-19. His warm smile, infectious personality and time for all made him truly the embodiment of Celtic.
The NCC have created a mural to Bertie along with a touching message across their social media channels.
You were the spirit of that most famous Celtic side. More impressively, you remained the spirit of Celtic no matter the side or generation. You were the embodiment of Celtic.
RIP Bertie pic.twitter.com/pEdvscgVKQ
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) November 15, 2021
With Auld’s passing, we remember the great men involved with providing Celtic’s greatest triumph. Each of these men were connected to that famous day in Lisbon and were great friends. They will always be remembered. BT Sport released an emotional video in which Bertie and some of his teammates, supporters reflect on Lisbon. It is a real tearjerker.
“I miss all my friends. We slept in the same room, we ate at the same table. A lot of great times.”
The night the Lisbon Lions roared 🦁
The late Bertie Auld’s memories of Celtic’s greatest night and the bonds that were made will put a lump in your throat… 💚🤍
1938-2021 pic.twitter.com/OdAA0Xt1g0
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 15, 2021
Bertie was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2009, celebrating all of his achievements including five League titles, three Scottish Cups, four League Cups and two Glasgow Cups. He was a part of the side that triumphed in Lisbon on the 25th of May 1967, breaking into The Celtic Song in the tunnel before the match.
Watched Bertie as a fan. A few years ago had the pleasure of helping him run to his train, took the time to thank me and call me by my name badge which few ever did. A real Celtic man, through and through.