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Talented left-half Pat McAuley enjoyed two spells at Celtic Park in the 1940s.

Originally signed in July 1940 McAuley had previously only played junior football with Douglas Hawthorns. He made his Celtic debut in a 4-0 home defeat to Hibernian in the Regional League on October 26th 1940.

After just over a year at Parkhead he joined Arthurlie but in March 1942 returned to the Hoops for a second spell with the Bhoys.

McAuley had developed into a fine player. A clever footballer with abundant skills and an excellent football brain. He had the vision and ability to create chances from nothing and his scheming was the basis of many Celtic attacks.

Alas too few of McAuley’s team-mates shared his talent and as such his qualities were often wasted.

Disillusioned with life at a poor-paying Celtic, lacking in ambition and playing quality, he moved to Luton Town in December 1950. He played 222 games for the Hoops and scored 27 goals.