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Paul Thomson

Celtic star James Forrest gifts jersey to Bertie Auld's family

Celtic star James Forrest has gifted the shirt he wore in Saturday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over St Johnstone to the family of late Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld.

The winger scored the only goal of the game as the Hoops ran out 1-0 winners in a game where Celtic fans, players and staff alike paid tribute to the legendary Parkhead hero.

Auld, who lived in Strathaven and was also manager of Hamilton Accies in the 1982/83 season, died earlier this month at the age of 83.

Celtic legend Bertie Auld's funeral cortege will pass Celtic Park next week (Getty Images)

Players wore the number 10 - synonymous with Auld in his Hoops heyday - on their shorts, while fans displayed two giant tifo displays during the match.

And now Celtic have revealed that Forrest has given his shirt from the clash to Auld's family in a touching gesture.

Forrest told the Celtic website: "Bertie meant so much to the club and our supporters, he was everything to his family and we know they are missing him so much.

“The boys were really honoured to wear Bertie's number on Sunday and we were delighted to get the result on a really emotional day.

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“For me to get the goal was special but the whole team did brilliant to get the victory.

"We know what a tough time it’s been for the family and we just wanted them to have something from the match and from the day that we remembered one of our greatest ever legends.”

Auld's funeral will take place on Friday.

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