Former St Johnstone forward Atholl Henderson signed for Celtic on a free transfer in July 1976 after impressing in a training trial match.

He made his debut in a 1-1 League Cup draw on September 1st at home to Dundee United but couldn't force his way into first team contention despite an impressive scoring record with the reserves.

In fact after his first team debut only a single substitute appeance followed and he was released by the Bhoys in April 1977 after picking up an injury in a reserve match with Rangers.