Everyone associated with Arbroath Football
Club were saddened to hear of the passing away of Albert Henderson on
Wednesday lunchtime. Albert will be remembered as one of the longest serving managers in professional football, during an era that many view as a golden age for Scottish Football and Arbroath FC, spanning 18 years. During his reign, which began in 1962, Arbroath were promoted on 2 occasions and enjoyed top flight football for 4 seasons. Older Lichties supporters can recall many memorable matches during this time and particularly the 3-2 win over Rangers at Ibrox in 1974.
Arbroath FC chairman John Christison said, “I’m sure the thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with Doreen and Carol in their loss. “Bert occupies a huge place in the club’s history and he had maintained his links with Gayfield and was always a very welcome visitor here. “When he was able he would attend club dinners and other events and, in the affection he had for Arbroath FC, he was always an absolute gentleman.”
Club Secretary, Gary Callon, spoke of the huge respect that Bert still held across the whole of Scottish Football. "When I first became involved with Arbroath and started visiting away teams across the country, one of the first things I realised was how well known and respected Bert was in my conversations with other Directors and supporters. There would always be someone asking how he was and recalling memorable matches he had been involved in. I particularly remember speaking to Arthur Montford one day about him".
Arbroath Players during the minute silence in memory of former
manager, Albert Henderson, who died earlier in the day.
Arbroath Legends
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Albert
Henderson
Andy
Penman
Bob McGlashan
Dave
Cummings
Dave
Easson
Dave
Storrier
Jimmy
Jack
John
Fletcher
Ned
Doig
Sandy
Finnie
