Bertie Auld funeral as Lisbon Lion icon honoured by football stars and fans

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Celtic icon Bertie Auld will be remembered by family, friends and the club's fans today as he is laid to rest following his death aged 83.

The Lisbon Lion, part of Jock Stein's legendary European Cup-winning side, died on November 14.Tributes have poured in for Bertie in the days since his death - and final respects will be paid today at his funeral.Bertie's funeral will be held at St Mary’s, Calton from noon on Friday, before the funeral cortège will make its way past Celtic Park at around 1.30pm.The service is being broadcast on big screens at Celtic Park, with supporters encouraged to attend by the club.A statement on the club website said: "The service will be broadcast live on big screens at Celtic Park, and you are all welcomed and