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Striker Andy Payton came to Celtic from Middlesbrough in a swap deal in August 1992 which saw Irish international full back Chris Morris head to Ayresome Park.

The ex-Hull forward had endured a miserable time on Teesside due to injury and the signing of the stocky frontman did little to inspire a Celtic support that had become increasingly concerned at the gulf between the Bhoys and big spending champions Rangers.

It took Payton a little while to settle in Glasgow but after the return of Frank McAvennie to Parkhead the Burnley-born forward began to find his stride and even scored in a 2-0 defeat of Rangers at Ibrox in March 1993.

After a poor start to the next campaign boss Liam Brady was gone and replaced by Lou Macari, and Payton was never given a real chance to build on the goals of his debut season and he was transferred Barnsley in November.

That deal was a straight swap with Payton’s place in the Celtic squad taken by the older, slower and altogether inferior Wayne Biggins.

Payton netted a more than respectable 20 goals in 46 appearances and while it was clear he lacked the finer qualities of many past Celtic strikers the support still appreciated Andy’s robust efforts for the cause.