Signed from Maryhill Harp in the summer of 1942 Hugh Long was an all action outside-left who would play his best football away from Parkhead.

His Bhoys debut came in a 2-2 Regional league draw with Dumbarton at Celtic Park on August 8th 1942. At Parkhead he displayed more energy than skill and would leave the club in March 1944 after 24 appearances and three goals.

He would join Clyde soon afterwards and at the Bully Wee he was switched to left-half where he matured into an excellent player and Scotland international who had intelligence and a perfect mix of graft and craft.