An earlier poster described Bertie’s ability to talk up the club and make headlines. He did that before this game appealing for lapsed and occasional fans to get out and support their team challenging for second in the league. The fans turned out and Bertie delivered (well the head of Somner but that’s a minor detail). I remember changing ends under the floodlights.
Not always appreciated for grinding out a point when you only got 2 for a win. Strange, looking back, that Bertie was often accused of defensive strategies yet we had the likes of Doug Somner, Jim Melrose, Kenny McDowall, Colin McAdam and Maurice Johnstone banging in goals during that time with BobbyBobby, BobbyBobby Houston on the wing.
Great memories, even greater stories.
Thanks Bertie!