After I mentioned the Overseas Season Ticket holders last week, Auldheid (an overseas supporter) pulled some thoughts together on what his relationship with our club is all about. Here it is, well worth kicking back for five minutes and reading:
“The phrase “BeCeltic” intrigued me somewhat as we all have different ideas of what that might mean. For me there is something about being a Celtic supporter that goes way beyond football. Every Celtic supporter everywhere feels it to some degree or other and every Celtic supporter demonstrates it to some degree or other according to their circumstances and their life experience.
You meet a stranger in a pub and if he is a fellow Tim he is no longer a stranger. If he is a fellow CQNer he was already your pal even though you had never met before. This feeling of belonging to something greater than self… it ranges from a distant almost spiritual connection to the club and what it stands for, to attendance with fellow supporters at every game the team plays, home and away.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to BeCeltic (as I saw it) last season when I signed up for an Overseas Season Ticket. You can read more about the genesis (and CQN’s part in it) here on Celtic Underground.
The concept on which the OST is based for me anyway reflects the Celtic ethos which manifests itself in the way we support not only the team but each other both in the official charitable work carried out by the Celtic Foundation and as everyday supporters doing mad stuff like a huddle on top of Ben Nevis for heavens sake!!! In support of our own deserving causes, like the Kano Foundation, which is but just one great example of the caring heart of the support.
The impact such work can have on people’s lives can never be fully appreciated until you meet someone, as I did whilst sitting outside a pub in Spain, overwhelmed by the difference it made to their wellbeing.
Buying an Overseas Season Ticket was almost an act of faith in that I did not know if I had internet connectivity at my Spanish destination to watch Celtic TV. Initially I did not, but “God works” etc and a charitable neighbour gave me WiFi access that enabled me to watch ALL games home and away on TV, via connecting HDMI cable to the laptop, from the comfort of my flat overlooking the beach. (Hence the term life is a beach).
Even better, I had the option of watching games not televised by Sky or ESPN in local bars via WiFi on my mobile phone if the wife dragged me out for lunch in game time. (Bad stuff happens to good guys too you know).
Not all performances were great but both 4-3 victories over Aberdeen and Dundee Utd in the Scottish Cup were truly memorable. Luckily I returned home in time to attend the title winning game v ICT using one of my 4 OST match day tickets, which this season has become FIVE along with a £50 price reduction.
I was also very pleased to get a letter from the Celtic Foundation saying that my seat had been used in my absence by local organisations and as a Calton man I was delighted to see folk from organisations in my old stomping ground amongst the beneficiaries.
Personally I see last season’s OST initiative as simply another indication, along with the recent appointment of a Supporter Liaison and Service Officer, that progress is being made in an ongoing process of bringing the Celtic support even closer together using the wonderful communication tools we now have. I find that something to be excited about as a force for spreading good in a world where ethics (which is derived from ethos) seem to have been forgotten.
But lofty thoughts apart J : At a very practical level the OST is a very good value for money way, especially at £250 for a Season Ticket with the ability to view all games on Celtic TV and attend up to five games when at home, given due notice, of not only being a Celtic supporter but of sharing the load of supporting Celtic across the full spectrum of the support wherever we are. From the Auldheids with grey or no hair to the younger gentlemen with too much and the Celtic ladies of all ages whom I find are even more passionate in their support (if you met my sister you would know what I mean).
So I have already renewed and if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford as well as able to make full or partial use of an OST, I would encourage you to do so via BeCeltic overseas season ticket.”
With fans like Auldheid, we’re in good hands. Trying hard to insist I’m not worried about preseason games……
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ASonOfDan
20:16 on
13 July, 2013
We’ll worth a punt.
Sky sources have revealed that Queens Park
Rangers are looking to send Adel Taarabt out
on loan this season.
The recently relegated club have no plans to
sell their talented Moroccan midfielder but are
happy for him to spend time away from Loftus
Road.
The only reason I watched QPR games on telly last year.An absolute joy to watch.Outrageous skill,If you dont like watching guys like this,somethings wrong.
Excellent, and most profitable day, with some cqners at Hamilton park. TSOAL, a pleasure to meet you, PF, TTTT, chris1888 and big John, as always excellent company. Bookies skelped into the bargain by all 6 of us, does it get any better?
And Che, thanks for the tip. Won’t be surprised if you heard us cheering from your abode!
Turkeybhoy, like what your saying so Hooper for £5m and this guy on loan for a season…
BelfastCelt
22:53 on 13 July, 2013
Trouble tonight again in North Belfast Corkcelt, ( I’m in the West ) these incidents would normally fizzle out after a couple of days, but I’m worried that the loyalists may see the upcoming high profile match as too good an opportunity to miss ….all Tims should be on high alert pre and post match.
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I share your concerns, the peepil know it is all over for them and they are going to lash out.
Look out for everyone this coming week bhoys and ghirls.
I’ll be delighted with a 1-1 score and everyone home safe and sound.
Hands up those who scroll by the Charlotte posts now
twists n turns
23:02 on 13 July, 2013
Excellent, and most profitable day, with some cqners at Hamilton park. TSOAL, a pleasure to meet you, PF, TTTT, chris1888 and big John, as always excellent company. Bookies skelped into the bargain by all 6 of us, does it get any better?
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A bookie getting battered. Thumbs up to that, I’m a pacifist as well, Congrats to the CQN 6.
Kicking off in the Ardoyne again. Orange Order stoked the fires of hate yesterday and lost control. Announce today they are suspending their protest so they can distance themselves from the inevitable violence that will occur in coming days.
F***ing idiots…
Will Hooper be the first England international to get to the World Cup from the English second tier?
twists n turns – well done.Was lurking this morning and can remember yous mentioning the Channon horse – furtherest traveller and Franny Norton only having one mount.Both win.Yous did ur homework alright.Good to see.
TTT
Sorry I didn’t meet u you bhoys at the racing…used to live just along….not a gambler but did have my best dy ever with tips and daft bets there…glad u gve the bookies a doing…
Re us….disappointed to see our players leave but we knew that the Porto method was the only way to go….still disappointed we didn’t sign Johnny …..just hope we have something to pull out the bag….hearing a number 7 is a priority and been negotiating…..
Kikinthenakas way down Lanzarote way…
the_huddle 23:09
Nobody cares?
the_huddle
23:09
If it’s not for you, it’s not for you. Nothing anyone can do about that. But if you spend a short time reading the Scottish Football Monitor, you will see quite quickly that the most serious and most widely debated posts on there take Charlotte very seriously indeed.
The Charlotte material addresses some of the questions relating to how Scottish football got itself into such a mess over the death of Rangers. Some people high up in the running of the game seem to want not just to avoid answering any of these questions, but to pretend none of it happened. They would love people just to scroll past.
Turkeybhoy
We had Paddy and let him go,why would we want a copycat.
Turkey.Spain.Saudia Arabia.South Africa have used them recently……maybe its a time for making a comeback….surely someone must know where those rubber bullets are stockpiled……a few rounds fired.will scare them shitless
Celtic_First 23:27
Sadly the MSM, those who ru(i)n Scottish football and the vast majority of the paying support don’t care and that is why we are in the mess we are in.
Sadly…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_T6XMDg53g
corkcelt – Sinn Fein gave all the gear away.It is no business of mine,but i am sure you can understand why the residents in places like Ardoyne might question the wisdom of that decision.
Morrissey the 23rd
23:34
Take a look at the Scottish Football Monitor, if you don’t already.
The bampots have not left the building.
Feel sorry fur wee laudies it t in perk.
Least their enjoying it listening tae
Dross.ye widny even tape it aff
Wireless.good day cbrig, owens
Prices but ffs its coatdyke/sykeside
Man.haha.
ASonOfDan
23:11 on 13 July, 2013
Kicking off in the Ardoyne again. Orange Order stoked the fires of hate yesterday and lost control. Announce today they are suspending their protest so they can distance themselves from the inevitable violence that will occur in coming days.
F***ing idiots…
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The idiots are being manipulated, who is manipulating them?
The ole Radio Liberty podcasts I posted on here almost Religiously, said so much.
The futurequake archives are where Christians develop, IMO.
The OO when they try to say they are Christian, they fail. They are Nazi’s, they have their beliefs, rooted in the theory of Evolution, Blavatsky just inspired A dolphin to try and wipe out nyone who ?
I dislike so many clever people being beramwashed. ;()
Beram will indeed have a Sensational season for Celtic this Season.
commodity? 2000s team will be pure when it gets to the first T!!! IMO
Just wonder if the general meltdown over the poor friendly results might be anything to do with the pace of our pre season.
We came back way earlier than usual. A few weeks ago we were crowned SPL champs etc etc
Has there not been a big enough gap between last season and this season?
How hard would it be for a journalist – you know, a proper journalist – to simply ask the most pertinent question of all to David Murray?
“Have you ever used the alias “David Fraser” Mr Murray?”
Answer – Yes – door open to sooooo many questions.
Answer – No – thank you for unambiguous response Mr Murray. We will be in touch in due course.
Answer – No Comment – refer to the yes answer above.
Even Tom English must admit that such a question has to be asked.
Celtic_First @ 23:36
They are to me as Obi Wan Kanobi was to Princess Leia.
Celtic First
the_huddle
The problem is that no one in mainstream media is prepared to pick up and run with what CF has revealed but what is coming out is harder and harder to ignore.
My thinking is that we should try and make the non reporting of the story a story in itself.
The way to do that is to write to the phone in programmes and ask them as the season starts what is their policy towards callers who wish to ask questions on issues that CF has raised.
Will such callers be given air time and if not why not?
In this way the wider public becomes aware that something is being kept under wraps and the question has to be why? Particularly if some of the stuff is indicative of activity that is highly questionable.
If enough folk keep asking and in the case of the BBC take negative replies higher then the public start to realise something serious is being covered up.
On its own it may not be enough but letters to SFA sponsors and MSPs all add to the mix.
One thing for sure is that a push is going to have to become a shove.
Morrissey the 23rd
23:43
Thanks.
You know that programme ‘I’ve never seen Star Wars’ … ?
Paulosboots 23.18
Keith Newton was in the England World Cup squad in 1966. He played for Blackburn Rovers, then in the 3rd Div. Transferred to a 1st Div team during that summer. Can’t remember who. Everton maybe?
People are posting on Twitter that the Sevco ticket line has been down since Thursday.
There is even calls of ‘Fire!’ coming from Ibrox:
http://www.quicknews.co.uk/scottish/sfl/rangers/ticket-hotline-updaterangers/
Twisty – indeed an excellent day…..I came home with dosh….mrs has since found my wallet and I’m skint again!
PF, TTTT, TSOAL, Big John – an absolute pleasure to be in your company as always…..and I’ve already started laying the groundwork for Kempton
BBC, what is there view on Charlotte?
Celtic_First 23:51
Well just for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIFJLMyUwrg
Chris 1888
A good day for all at Hamilton by all accounts
Keep me posted for Kempton
Victor Wanyama.
Thanks for the Brilliant service you gave to Celtic.
Haste ye bach. ;))
Evening ghys
evening ghuys even
Gherrybhoy57, looks like Hooper will not be breaking new ground, hope he enjoys the cash if he goes to QPR
chris1888
23:58 on 13 July, 2013
Twisty – indeed an excellent day…..I came home with dosh….mrs has since found my wallet and I’m skint again!
PF, TTTT, TSOAL, Big John – an absolute pleasure to be in your company as always…..and I’ve already started laying the groundwork for Kempton
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Straight out of Kempton
Apologies for the shocking language.
WITS
I’ll be sure to keep you updated for Kempton.
Hope you and yours are well
Yes I am doing fine
You are a dad now I beleive