Celtic Football Club have sadly confirmed one of their club legends, Bertie Auld, has passed away aged 83.

The midfielder played 283 times for the club across two spells and was part of the team that became the first British team to win the European Cup.

Rest In Peace, Bertie Auld, aged 83

The team who won the European Cup (now known as the Champions League) were named the 'Lisbon Lions' after their heroic victory against Inter Milan in Lisbon's Estadio Nacional.

Following the sad news, Celtic's chairman Ian Bankier released a statement.

"The most sincere thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Bertie's family at such a difficult time, following this tragic loss," it read.

"I don't think words can ever adequately describe what Bertie meant to the Club and our supporters. He was a giant of a player, a giant of a man and quite simply Mr. Celtic.

Auld paid tribute to Billy McNeill in 2019, another one of the 'Lisbon Lions'

"He scaled the greatest of heights as a player with his talent but it is who he was as a man that made him so much more to us all.

"He enriched all our lives so greatly with his humour, his character and personality and for that we will forever be grateful.

"It was an absolute privilege to have known Bertie and I know just how deeply his passing will be felt by all Celtic supporters. Bertie will forever be regarded as a Celtic great and he will forever be in our hearts.

"We all mourn his passing with great sadness and, of course, we offer our full support to Bertie's family. May you rest in peace, Bertie."

Auld is a Celtic legend and everyone at the club will be grateful for what he did in 1967

"To lose Bertie is tragic news and we offer our prayers and support to Bertie's family at such a difficult time." Michael Nicholson, acting Chief Executive, added.

"Bertie will always be remembered as one of Celtic's greatest ever sons, part of a team that delivered the greatest prize of all to the Club and its supporters.

"He brought so much joy to Celtic supporters on and off the field and we thank him and pay tribute to him sincerely for that.

"It was an absolute joy and privilege to be in Bertie's company, and his brilliant spirit and sense of humour will live long in all our memories.

"He loved the Club so much and, in turn, he was so deeply loved by us all as Celtic supporters.

"Bertie was just unique, there will never be another like him and this really is a very sad day. Our deepest condolences are with Bertie's family."