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Gavin Berry

Bertie Auld funeral brings out Celtic greats as fans turn out for final farewell to legendary Lisbon Lion

The Celtic Family came together as they united in grief to pay an emotional farewell at the funeral of Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld.

Former European Cup-winning team-mates including Jim Craig and John Clark turned out as supporters lined the streets in tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest ever players.

And current boss Ange Postecoglou and coaching staff, including former players John Kennedy and Stephen McManus, were in attendance.

Auld passed away, aged 83, on November 14 following a battle with dementia and his funeral was held at St Mary’s, Calton.

Fans gathered all morning at Celtic Way to lay scarves and wreaths at Parkhead where the funeral was broadcast live.

The cortege passed the stadium as Auld made a final trip to the stadium where he spent 12 years over two spells.

Auld remained a huge figure around the club and that was recognised by some of the modern day heroes who were in attendance.

Former captain and manager Neil Lennon and his predecessor from his second time as boss, Brendan Rodgers, were pictured.

Davie Hay, centenary double winners Frank McAvennie, treble-winning captain Tom Boyd also paid their respects along with club chairman Ian Bankier.

And from the world of showbiz Scottish actor Gianni Capaldi turned out while rivals Rangers were represented by managing director Stewart Robertson.

Further tributes are planned for Celtic's home game against Aberdeen this weekend.

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a memorial service for Walter Smith at Glasgow Cathedral, on November 19, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group) (Rob Casey/ SNS Group)

A Celtic statement read: "The club with current captain Callum McGregor and former captain Scott Brown, will also pay tribute to Bertie pre-match at the Aberdeen game on Sunday, November 28, on what is set to be a special day for the Celtic family, as we come together once more to honour and remember the legendary Bertie Auld.”

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