Left-back Brian Whitaker signed for the Hoops from Partick Thistle in August 1983 and was one of Davie Hay’s first signings for the club.

Physically strong the £50,000 buy enjoyed a good start to his Celtic career after making his debut in a 0-0 home draw with Brechin City in the League Cup on August 27th.

However after a spell out with injury he lost both his place in the team and his form and despite being willing to stay and fight for a starting spot he was sold in May 1984 to Hearts for £25,000 after making just 16 appearances and scoring three goals.

On his return to Celtic Park as a Hearts player on September 15th Whitaker came on as a substitute at the start of the second-half and was sent off within five minutes without having kicked a ball.