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Liam Bryce

Bertie Auld honoured in Celtic fan display as legendary Lisbon Lion takes over Hampden one last time

Celtic fans have put on a touching Hampden display in honour of Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld.

The Parkhead legend passed away aged 83 last Sunday and supporters organised a tribute to him ahead of the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against St Johnstone.

Fan group the Green Brigade co-ordinated the display, which emblazoned Auld's name across the stand at the national stadium.

A statement from the group ahead of kick-off said: "Bertie once quipped 'we thought Hampden Park was a our training ground, we played there that often'. As fans return to Hampden for the first time in two years, Bertie will be at the forefront of our thoughts."

(PA)

And the display ensured Auld, a larger than life character, took over the national stadium one last time as Celtic and Saints made their way to the pitch.

The Celtic players wore his number 10 on their shorts and a second display contained lyrics from The Celtic Song, which Auld famously sang in the Lisbon tunnel before he and his team-mates toppled Inter to win the European Cup in 1967.

Ange Postecoglou 's side are bidding to win a first trophy under his management, taking on last season's cup double winners for the right to return to Hampden in December.

A final against either Hibs or Rangers will await the victor of Saturday's clash, with the second last four tie taking place on Sunday.

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