Ange Postecoglou has paid tribute to Bertie Auld, describing him as a true legend of Celtic.

The Celtic manager was speaking following the death of the Lisbon Lion, who has passed away at the age of 83.

He said: “With Bertie's passing a family and a Club has lost a true legend and a great man.

“All our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go sincerely to Bertie's family for their tremendous loss of someone so dear to them.

“I know Bertie was one of the true Celtic greats, leaving his mark indelibly on the Club and our supporters by reaching the very summit of footballing achievement, but also through his unique personality.

“Big, special football clubs are built on major figures like Bertie and we should all forever be grateful to him for all he achieved and all he was. I know his spirit will flow through Celtic forever.”

And the manager’s words were echoed by Celtic captain, Callum McGregor. He said: “On behalf of all the players at the Club, I send our thoughts and prayers to Bertie's family. I know they will miss him terribly.

“I will always feel really lucky to have known Bertie. Coming through the ranks at Celtic, it is people like Bertie you look up to and not only for his achievements on the pitch but just for the way he was.

“It was so humbling to be in his company, to know what he had achieved for Celtic, but also just to spend time with a brilliant man and a proper legend.

“He just always had huge drive, passion and energy and a tremendous love for the Club.

“He loved the fun that football could bring to people and he had that infectious warmth and spirit which gave so much to anyone that met him.

“We will remember Bertie with such love and affection, we are privileged to have known him and today we are all thinking of Bertie's family.”

Manager and captain's tributes to Bertie Auld, a true Celtic legend