| George Bertram |
 George Thoirs Geddes Bertram was born on Wednesday, 2nd September, 1908, in Glasgow. The 5' 9 (10st 0lbs) forward signed for Donald Turner's Thistle on Thursday, 14th September, 1933, having most recently been with Airdrieonians. Aged 25, he made his only appearance on Saturday, 16th September, 1933, in a 3-0 defeat at home to St Johnstone in the SFL First Division. There were no goals for George in his one-off appearance for Thistle. His club-list included Dreghorn, Airdrieonians, Hamilton Academical, Partick Thistle, Queen of the South and King's Park. George died in 1972, in Renfrewshire, aged 63. *
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Scottish referees have a rich history in international football, with the very best ranking amongst the world's greatest officials. Drew Herbertson's new book tells their long overdue story, providing biographies of all the Scots who have handled international matches. From the early pioneers when international football first started in 1872 through to the current FIFA list, “Scotland's International Football Referees” commemorates their careers and is a tribute to their achievements.
• World Cup appointments
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• European Championship appointments
• International club and other country competitions
