Bertie Auld Biography – Bertie Auld Wiki
Bertie Auld born Robert Auld was a Scottish football player and manager. He was a member of Celtic’s Lisbon Lions, who won the 1967 European Cup Final. He played the position of a midfielder. As a player, he made more than 200 appearances in the Scottish League playing for Celtic, Dumbarton, and Hibernian, and more than 100 in the Football League in England with Birmingham City. He also earned three caps for Scotland early in his career.
He was also well known as manager at Partick Thistle, where he spent six seasons and is still held in high regard, being appointed to the club’s hall of fame. He also had managerial stints at Hibernian, Hamilton Academical, and Dumbarton.
He first joined Celtic in March 1955 from local side Maryhill Harp, where he was converted from a fullback into a winger. However, his headstrong character and poor discipline impeded his progress and after spending a season on loan to Dumbarton, he was sold to Birmingham City in 1961 for £15,000. With the Midlands club, he won a League Cup medal in 1963, as well as appearing in the final of the 1960–61 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, in which Birmingham was beaten 4–2 on aggregate by A.S. Roma.
In 1965 Auld returned to Celtic in a £12,000 deal, possibly on the initiative of Jock Stein, who had not yet been appointed Celtic manager. No longer considered a winger, Auld formed a midfield partnership with Bobby Murdoch. He became an integral part of the side that won nine League titles, as well as the 1967 European Cup Final. Prior to that match, against Italian giants Internazionale, Auld instigated a rendition of The Celtic Song in the tunnel, much to the bemusement of the Inter players. Auld left Celtic again in 1971 this time joining Hibernian on a free transfer.
He began a career as a manager in 1974 when appointed by Partick Thistle, where he would stay for six seasons. He returned to Edinburgh as Hibs manager in 1980, in an attempt to revive the club following their relegation in the 1979–80 season. Auld guided Hibs to promotion by winning the 1980–81 Scottish First Division but was replaced by Pat Stanton in 1982. He then spent a year in charge of Hamilton Academical before returning to manage Thistle for a brief second spell in 1986. His final appointment was with Dumbarton F.C.
In the early 21st century he was a regular guest on Celtic TV, the official television channel of Celtic FC. During the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Auld stated his support for the Better Together campaign against Scottish independence. In November 2009 Auld was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.
Bertie Auld Age
He was born on March 23, 1938, in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and died on November 14, 2021. He was 83.
Bertie Auld Wife
Until his death on November 14, 2021, he was married to his wife Liz. The couple had two children together.
Bertie Auld Children
He is survived by his two children, daughter Susan and son Robert.
Bertie Auld Family
He was the son of Joe, a crane driver, and his mother Margaret, who would attempt to make ends meet by selling fish and fruit from the back of a horse-led cart. He was the eldest son of eight children.
Bertie Auld Death
Auld died at the age of 83, on Sunday, November 14, 2021. His death was made public by the Scottish Premiership club.
The statement read: “Bertie was a legend of the club for his many achievements in the green and white Hoops throughout his playing career, and he was adored by the entire Celtic Family for the passion and love that he always showed for Celtic.”
Auld, who was diagnosed with dementia in June 2021.
Bertie Auld Funeral
His funeral took place on Friday, November 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Calton, Glasgow. The service was broadcast live at Celtic Park as fans were encouraged to attend by the club. After the service, the funeral procession left for Celtic Park after which the family proceeded in private for his cremation.
A statement on the club website said: “The service will be broadcast live on big screens at Celtic Park, and you are all welcomed and encouraged to join us on the Celtic Way, as we gather together to pay our final respects. Following the service, the funeral cortège will then make its way to Celtic Park at approximately 1:30 pm.”
“Thereafter, there will be a private cremation with the family. For those who are unable to make it to Celtic Park for the broadcast, the live service will also be available on our YouTube channel and on Celtic TV for all subscribers.”
Bertie Auld Cause of Death
The cause of his death was not revealed. However, in June 2021, he had been diagnosed with dementia. He died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was 83.
Bertie Auld Height
He stood at a listed height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m) tall.
