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Tommy Docherty may now be better remembered for his lengthy career as a manager and witty football anecdotes but he started off his professional career with his beloved Celtic.

Signed by the Bhoys in July 1948 the sandy-haired Docherty was an assured ball playing defender. He joined the Hoops straight from the army and made his debut in a 1-0 home league defeat to Rangers. During most of his time at Parkhead Docherty was understudy to the great Bobby Evans but he had showed real promise in the reserves.

He eventually left for Preston North End in November 1949 after just 9 appearances and 2 goals and he went on to enjoy an impressive career at Deepdale.

Docherty went on to become one of the highest profile football managers of his generation and during a rollercoaster coaching career bossed Scotland, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Wolves, QPR and many, many others.