The 10-in-a-Row CQN Charity Golf Day at Aberdour was a great success yesterday. The irrepressible Frank McGarvey spoke about his formative years in Easterhouse and beyond, with special mentions of his legendary first and last games for Celtic.
Len Murray returned six years after his previous appearance, and spoke with humour and authority, but most of all with a burning support for Celtic.
The event raised money for The Cookie Jar Foundation, founded in memory of 19-year-old Christopher Coutts, who died of Hodkin’s Lymphoma last year and for the work of Glasgow the Caring City.
Christopher Coutts’ father, David, demonstrated a vein finder. A vein finder is the size of a torch and has a light which shines on the arm and allows veins to be seen.
When Christopher was seriously ill medics often had trouble finding a vein for an injection, attempts were traumatic and distressing. Twice he left hospital without treatment because veins couldn’t be found. On a visit to a private hospital a doctor produced this torch-like device and identified a hydrated vein with ease, allowing treatment to take place.
The money we raise is going to buy these devices for NHS hospitals, where they are not provided for. They will not save or cure anyone, but they will make the treatment of acutely ill people less distressing and, on some occasions, possible.
You can help by bidding for this magnificent canvass, signed by Billy McNeill, one of only two made. You can also help by buying a raffle ticket for the other one. The ebay auction is available here. You enter the raffle by donating at least £1 here. Get involved, you’ll be pleased you did.
On the long drive home from Fife I heard Neymar had left the field writhing in agony after going down clutching his back, just as he did, while feigning, at Celtic Park last season. Forgive me for being cynical. Around 1am news came through of his broken vertebra, acquired from a dangerous foul. Let’s hope he makes a full recovery.
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Evening hoops
Apologies if already discussed, but…..
Just read this in the hootsman.
Celtic linked with Slovenian international Nejc Pečnik, Alan Stubbs insists signings are close as Hibs prepare for first friendly and Dundee United braced for Robertson bids
Pečnik would relish chance in Britain
SLOVENIAN international midfielder Nejc Pečnik is eager to try his hand at British football again, and admits reported interest from Celtic is ‘flattering’.
The 28-year-old, who has scored four goals in 24 appearances for his country, had a brief spell with Sheffield Wednesday in the 2012/13 season, but missed a penalty on his debut.
And now the Red Star Belgrade player – who has experience of playing in Portugal, the Czech Republic, Russia and his homeland as well as Serbia – is keen to give British football another crack.
He said: “It is flattering if Celtic are really interested in me.
“Unfortunately I only read about this in media, I have not had any contact with the club.
“But I would be happy to return to Britain, even at Championship level.
“When I was at Sheffield, the manager gave up on me too soon. I’m sure that I could play a prominent role in this league.”
No quote from Celtic on this.
Non story I hope.
HH
Blooter it!- :-)
bognorbhoy oscar in my thoughts
19:07 on
5 July, 2014
Just been to the gym. They’ve got a new machine in. Only used it for half an hour as I started to feel sick. It’s great though. It does everything –
KitKats, Mars Bars, Snickers, Crisps, the lot
HH
Mines has Magners.and Jack D …Honey mm
Hail Hail
Di Stefano is critically ill in a Madrid hospital after a heart attack.
butsybhoy
can i join your gym ??
hope you are well pal…
HH
BUTSYBHOY
How’s yer pal fae the far reaches of Asia and Camslang?
I’ve heard good things about you all in a certain club in BLANTYRE.
Alongside MARSPAPA.
I expect they’re all lies though…
Imagine there’s no countries
it isn’t hard to do
nothing to kill or die for
and no religion too
imagine all the people
living life in peace.
John Lennon
G64
John Lennon….Commy pothead bassa!
Art of War 18:59 on 5 July, 2014
Cliftonville- how is it that wummin can do a full weekly shop, clean the hoose, make ra dinner…..but always forget to buy their favourite wine?
Maybe Sparkleghirl can enlighten us!
…………………….
You’re asking the wrong person. I’m no domestic goddess and I never forget the wine ;)
voguepunter
Always the diplomat :-))))
Neymar: Greater melodrama upon receiving a clip on the arse from Broonie’s toe than actually suffering a broken back. More energy into an attempt an opposing player sent off than Says it all for me, but make up your own minds about the wee dick…
Kenny Misser: bet of August will be my attempt to persuade a bookie to take 100 squid World Cup winnings on Kenny kissing the Zombie Deadlights (the badge) after his first competitive goal versus some upgraded pub team or other (Hearts, most likely).
G64
Bob Dylan…speak up and get a shave ya manky bass!
FourGreenFields
It’s my vocation my good friend.hh…….:O)
Great day yesterday. 2hrs sleep then an early flight to majorca! Now having paella and rioja after the Argentina game.
Cheers
Josimar
Back on again. Have not a scooby wit is being conversed on the blog tonight. :-(
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
voguepunter
Hope your having better luck with the car these days !
sparkleghirl
Whenever I see you posting a big smile comes over me.
Can’t explain why but hey ho!
4GF
No mate…need to move on methinks.hh
voguepunter
Sorry to hear that mate , hope you get something sorted .
HH
Josimar – so what was your final points score, you shark ;-)
Big Rio Ferdinand asked, ‘How do you defend against Robben?’
Answer: ‘You smash him early.’
Superb. Give him a year’s contract.
Hi
Good Guys
great to be in good company. good to talk Celtic and auld times.
hope to be in great friend again soon
god bless
HH
” He’s entitled to go down”
Alan Hansen Book Of Rules…
4GF
Hey buddy there’s a lot worse off than us…..I’m good ,family’s good ,friends are good..
that’ll do me..God bless.
On the ole CQN predictor tonight I have 3-1 to Holland.
My investment with Paddy Power is for there to be at least 11 corners AND at least 3 goals. Easy money at 5/2 I’m telling you.
Tv pundits have taken a lot of justifified criticism during this WC, but, in acknowledging the damage the loss of Neymar does to the tournament, as well as to Brazil, they are talking more sense than some on here.
Oh, and where can I get one of those TVs that show only one side doing the fouling?
Twilight Zone for me. Dododododododo :-(
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
VP
Peace and love amigo.
C’mon the Costa Rica
The only country in Central America that has no standing army,
banned recreational hunting and ranked the greenest in the world.
voguepunter
That’s a great outlook to have mate , take care and KTF.
C’mon Costa Rica
Don’t always agree with Alan Shearer but he hit the nail on the head there,
“The best player in the world Messi, doesn’t go down”
Doesn’t stamp on people’s heads either, Alan.
Mon the Costa Rica…
•-:¦:-•**• -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
Well said :-)
Tallybhoy
19:31 on
5 July, 2014
Get well soon Alfredo di Stefano.
One of my late dad’s all-time favourites along with that Hungarian striking partner of his and countless Celtic legends from the 1930s onwards!
* alfredo was my favourite of all time although I never saw Pele live. As for his mate, he had only wan fit, but what a fit it was.
FFS even Neil Lennon has forgiven Alan Shearer – grow up.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
19:34 on
5 July, 2014
TONTINE TIM
Re Davie Hay.
Age is perspective on this,I reckon.
I’m 17 again again next week. Last year I was 25 again.
Apparently.
Davie Hay got fed up being effectively fined for doing his job. He took a good look at the likes of Harry Hood and Tommy Callaghan who did their own job which did not involve tackling and therefore didnae include being injured.
And was mightily effed off by it.
Yes,we also lost George Connelly because of it. George was finding life difficult in the big city,Davie was his best pal and protector.
He didn’t ask to leave. He asked for a fair crack of the whip.
It might be worth criticising those who drove him to that rather than criticise a fella who gave everything for our club.
*if you read back I wisnae criticising Davie but those that chased him out of the club….as you say not once or twice but thrice. BTW did you know that his wife and Jinky’s were full cousins. I know useless trivia.
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