Frank Cairney, 87, preyed on the teenage boys between July 1978 and June 1989.
READ MORE:The convicted sex offender also carried out his abuse on a team trip to Aviemore, Scottish Highlands, and in his car on numerous occasions.
The man who signed for Celtic stated he was directed by the club to play for Cairney's Celtic Boys Club under-16 team. "Then he rubbed my neck and moved his hand inside my football gear and touched my private parts - it was longer that time." He stated:"I think he asked me to go to his room before or after dinner under the pretence of what happened during the game."I don't know if I was leaving, I stood up and he stood up and he touched my clothing and put his hand down the front of my clothing."
The man said:"He would slap someone, he would plant himself between the players and he would put his on my thigh again.Prosecutor Mark Allan asked what impact the incidents had on the victim.The court heard that some of the victims did not come forward due to Cairney's influence on the team and the influence it would have on their careers.He told officers that he was installed as manager of Celtic Boys Club by legendary first-team boss Jock Stein in 1970.
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