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As lazy as he was gifted Andy Ritchie was a superb footballer who sadly lacked the dedication to really do justice to his talents.

An 'S' form signing for the Bhoys in 1971 the former Celtic Boys Club ace was farmed out to Kirkintilloch Rob Roy before eventually making his senior Celtic debut as a sub in the 6-0 home league thrashing of Dunfermline in late December 1973.

Blessed with a wonderful touch and a rocket shot Ritchie had ability by the bucketload but his inability to match his talent with workrate infuriated and under Jock Stein there was no place at Celtic for players who weren't prepared to graft for the cause. Consequently Ritchie was shown the door after just 10 first team competitive games and two goals. His move to Morton in October 1976 saw Roy Baines head in the opposite direction.