Absolutely devastated to hear the news we have lost Bertie. Words can’t describe how much he’ll be missed holding court in every room he entered. RIP Legend, tell the Gaffer I was asking for him.#Lions67💚🍀🙏🏻 "I think that I've got to keep a lid on my emotions because if I start, I won't stop. Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to Auld, describing him as one of the "true Celtic greats", while captain Callum McGregor said the club will remember him with "love and affection". Francis, though, believes the characterisation of his old boss can be oversimplified for a man with the tactical nous and meticulous preparation of Howe.