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Fullname: Seton Montgomery Airlieaka: Seton Airlie, Jock Airlie
Born: March 2nd 1920
Died: 11 May 2008
Birthplace: Carmyle
Signed: May 17th 1939
Left: 20 July 1947 (to Cannes in France!)
Position: Centre Forward
Debut: Celtic 2-1 Hibernian, Regional League, 17 Jan 1942
Internationals: n/a
International Caps:n/a
Biog
Seton Montgomery Airlie was a Carmyle-born was a fine centre-forward whose Celtic career was severely disrupted by the more serious matter of World War Two. Originally signed by the Bhoys on provisional terms in May 1939 he was farmed out to St Anthony's before joining Celtic full-time in January 1942. He made a massive impact on his debut on January 17th when he fired home a long range drive to secure Celtic a 2-1 victory over Hibernian. However just a couple of months later he was called up by the army and, when not on military duty, would spend the next four years playing as a guest player for a host of English clubs.
By the time he was demobbed and back at Parkhead the best years of Airlie as a footballer were behind him. He was certainly not a spent force but he did cut a more jaded figure than the one Celtic fans had remembered. He eventually departed Parkhead in July 1947 for FC Cannes where he played for one season. Whilst living in the south of France Seton had Pablo Picasso as a neighbour. Pablo offered him a painting when he was starting out. Seton turned it down thinking it would not be worth anything!!!!!
Seton sadly passed away in Worcester on the 12th of May 2008 aged 88.
Obituary (Worcester News)
TRIBUTES have been paid to Worcester City legend Jock Airlie, who has died at the age of 88.
Jock, whose real name was Seton, made 24 appearances for the St George's Lane club between 1948 and 1950, scoring eight goals.He went on to become City's chief scout throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s, working with the likes of Ronnie Radford, Nobby Clark and George Rooney.Jock, also a former manager of Malvern Town, was responsible for discovering many talented City players, including Roger Davies, who scored seven goals in seven appearances during the 1971/72 campaign before being snapped up by Derby.He played for Celtic between 1942 and 1947, including a goal from 25 yards on his debut at Parkhead, and featured in four Old Firm' games.
However, his appearances were few and faw between after he was conscripted to the Honourable Artillery Company, the regiment of Tory MP Ted Heath, who later became Prime Minister.Jock spent two-and-a-half years playing for Cannes in France following the Second World War before taking up employment as an engineer in Worcester and starting a long allegiance with City.Rooney, twice manager at the Lane, said: "He was a wonderful man, I never heard him say an angry word about anyone.
"He was great company. He used to come down every training night and to talk to the lads and talk over the previous Saturday's game."He was fabulous. I am very, very proud to have known him."His involvement curtailed as he matured in years but he was always there, always had a laugh and a joke with the boys, he was full of stories about his playing days in the Army.
"He was a dear, sweet man. The boys all liked him."Graham Selby, who played for City 300 times before becoming scout until two season ago, said: "I never saw him as a player but as a person he was a great character and he always had a story to tell. He was a fantastic personality and he will be sadly missed."He went to play football for Cannes after the war and he was telling us that there was an avenue of bungalows down by the beach and he was in with all these celebrities."Pablo Picasso was in the same avenue as these bungalows."City chairman Dave Boddy added: "It's terribly sad news to hear of Jock's death.
"He was a remarkable and much-loved character by many generations of people passing through St George's Lane."His involvement with the club stems back to the 60s and his contribution to the club, mainly in a scouting capacity, was vastly appreciated and he played a large part in helping to bring many excellent players to the Lane down the years.
The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday at 11am
Playing Careers
Jock, whose real name was Seton, made 24 appearances for the St George's Lane club between 1948 and 1950, scoring eight goals.He went on to become City's chief scout throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s, working with the likes of Ronnie Radford, Nobby Clark and George Rooney.Jock, also a former manager of Malvern Town, was responsible for discovering many talented City players, including Roger Davies, who scored seven goals in seven appearances during the 1971/72 campaign before being snapped up by Derby.He played for Celtic between 1942 and 1947, including a goal from 25 yards on his debut at Parkhead, and featured in four Old Firm' games.
However, his appearances were few and faw between after he was conscripted to the Honourable Artillery Company, the regiment of Tory MP Ted Heath, who later became Prime Minister.Jock spent two-and-a-half years playing for Cannes in France following the Second World War before taking up employment as an engineer in Worcester and starting a long allegiance with City.Rooney, twice manager at the Lane, said: "He was a wonderful man, I never heard him say an angry word about anyone.
"He was great company. He used to come down every training night and to talk to the lads and talk over the previous Saturday's game."He was fabulous. I am very, very proud to have known him."His involvement curtailed as he matured in years but he was always there, always had a laugh and a joke with the boys, he was full of stories about his playing days in the Army.
"He was a dear, sweet man. The boys all liked him."Graham Selby, who played for City 300 times before becoming scout until two season ago, said: "I never saw him as a player but as a person he was a great character and he always had a story to tell. He was a fantastic personality and he will be sadly missed."He went to play football for Cannes after the war and he was telling us that there was an avenue of bungalows down by the beach and he was in with all these celebrities."Pablo Picasso was in the same avenue as these bungalows."City chairman Dave Boddy added: "It's terribly sad news to hear of Jock's death.
"He was a remarkable and much-loved character by many generations of people passing through St George's Lane."His involvement with the club stems back to the 60s and his contribution to the club, mainly in a scouting capacity, was vastly appreciated and he played a large part in helping to bring many excellent players to the Lane down the years.
The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday at 11am
Playing Careers
| APPEARANCES | LEAGUE | SCOTTISH CUP | LEAGUE CUP | EUROPE | REGIONAL LEAGUE | REGIONAL LEAGUE CUP | TOTAL |
| 1939-47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 23 |
| Goals: | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Honours with Celtic
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- Obituary in Worcester News(14 May 2008)
