Robert "Bertie" Auld (born 23 March 1938) is a Scottish former football player and manager, perhaps most notable as a member of Celtic's Lisbon Lions side of 1967. 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.[1] He also earned three caps for Scotland early in his career. As manager, he took charge of Partick Thistle, Hibernian, Hamilton Academical and Dumbarton.
[edit] Early life and playing career
Auld was born in Maryhill, Glasgow.[2] He first joined Celtic in March 1955 from local side Maryhill Harp, where he was converted from a fullback into a winger.[3] 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.[4] With the Midlands club he won a League Cup medal in 1963,[2] as well as appearing in the final of the 1960–61 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, in which Birmingham were beaten 4–2 on aggregate by A.S. Roma.[5]
In 1965 Auld returned to Celtic in a £12,000 deal,[2] possibly on the initiative of Jock Stein, who had not yet been appointed Celtic manager.[4] No longer considered a winger, Auld formed a midfield partnership with Bobby Murdoch.[6] 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.[7] Auld left Celtic again in 1971 this time joining Hibernian on a free transfer. While at Easter Road he combined his playing role with one as a trainer, eventually focusing solely on the latter role.
[edit] Management
He started 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,[2] in an attempt to revive the club following their relegation in the 1979–80 season. He succeeded in this end but was replaced by Pat Stanton in 1982.[citation needed] He then spent a year in charge of Hamilton Academical before returning to manage Partick for a brief second spell in 1986. His final appointment was with Dumbarton F.C.[2]
[edit] Media work
The former midfielder is a regular guest on Celtic TV, the official television channel of Celtic FC.[4]
[edit] Honours
In November 2009 Auld was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.[6]
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Auld, Bertie |
| Alternative names |
Auld, Robert |
| Short description |
Professional footballer, football manager |
| Date of birth |
23 March 1938 |
| Place of birth |
Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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