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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I guess that marching through the South carrying crosses and wearing white hoods is also a tradition. And all those witched traditionally burned a few hundred years ago – how the kids laughed! Kept the community together. And don’t start me on those fun-loving Nazis! Ah, tradition, you can’t beat it.
scullybhoy
And what about the environment ? All those massive fires result in pollution of the earths atmosphere . Plus the the wasted resources of the reusable wooden pallets.
Geen Peace csc
First time on for a few weeks
– Catholic Schools – long may they continue – imagine sending your kids to school with the kind of people who have been on the streets “celebrating their culture and history”
– On that note have the SNP committed to Catholic Schools if independent ?
67ECW
Pre season
Roma’s pre season training continues to be disrupted by mad mental Ultras intent on making sure that the players get their fingers out and there is no repeat of last year’s “shame “.
Roma’s newly arrived Manager , Rudi Garcia [ ex Lille ] has managed to make things worse by telling a press conference ——–
” Those who are criticizing the club and the players are not supporters of Roma . Maybe they are Lazio supporters “..
Osvaldo has been singled out for abuse and responded to some abuse by offering to take the Ultras on , one by one . ..
An Ultra leader has vowed that the protests will continue until the club and the players show signs of respecting the jersey.
Tradishuns…………………….?
oh aye…………..
Panic stations and calls for Davie Moyes to be sacked after English Premier league giants Manchester Utd were defeated 1-0 by Singha All stars in there 1st pre-season friendly,Moyes excuse was “its all about fitness” rings a bell that’s for sure:)))
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Said last week I had concerns about Wednesday and I would urge anyone not used to the layout of belfast to be very careful – these A-holes (copyright crazy yanks) will be looking for our fans come Wednesday and north belfast has a complex layout were you can easily end up in the wrong area – highly recommend using black taxi depot in castle street to get to
Game from city centre – DO NOT walk to the game from city centre unless you know where you are going !! The zombies have helpfully marked most of their territory in their usual dog like manner – flegs and painted kerb stones
garygillespieshamstring
09:51 on 14 July, 2013
There’s only one MBB
One MBB
There’s only one MBB
………and he’s a legend in our midst …hahahahahahaha
Final comment on the weekend
– is there a realisation – although never spoken amongst in public, but contemplated alone, that they actually “aren’t the people”
– their football establishment was/is corrupt and is now dead,
– their tradition of celebrating and attempting to cull a race (Catholics) is ignored/failed
– The world has moved on (by 100 years) and they have not
I find myself feeling sorry for them
The only solution I can suggest to try and help them understand about caring for your fellow human being, helping those less fortunate and generally being a good person – send them to CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
67ECW
Didn’t see too many rubber bullets being fired at the loyalist rioters even when the PNSI had many officers injured. Firstly they don’t want to shoot at their brothers and they have to go back and live beside them. Plus need to keep the bullets for those pesky nationalists. Yep a good wash with the power jet is just about right , altho once a year is not enough.
On the Celtic front I was waiting for news of Tony Watt either being sold or loaned out. The manager has clashed with him before and the last one several weeks ago was the end of the road. Even if he does well on loan I expect him to be sold. Dylan unfortunately has not developed since his wonder goal from what seems an eternity ago. The physical presence is just not there and a loan is a good move for him and with regular game time maybe he can surprise us and come back.
The Tony Watt story is disappointing as I feel he could have been a real star for us in years to come. Hopefully the story has a happy ending.
Sadly, Loyalists also have a tradition of attacking people wearing Celtic tops so warn all Celtic fans, especially those not familiar with Belfast to take extra special care next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to corkcelt on becoming a grandfather for the seventh time..
Hail Hail. .
67 European Cup Winners
10:01 on 14 July, 2013
First time on for a few weeks
– Catholic Schools – long may they continue – imagine sending your kids to school with the kind of people who have been on the streets “celebrating their culture and history”
– On that note have the SNP committed to Catholic Schools if independent ?
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They have as long as pupils do not bless themselves in an aggressive manner :-)
One other point has wee Alex came out a denounced the trouble being caused by “the blood of our blood bone of our bone” in the North of Ireland at present. But wait have any of the main political parties in Scotland said anything to denounce the sectarian bigot fest currently underway in Scotland?
Creative genius from the Sunday Mail:
“Ally McCoist plea to sign Bilel Mohsni before they miss out
Coach Ian Durrant has christened the pony-tailed player Billy”
“Impeach Bawface”
Latchford At 10.25
Still oan Vacation..
Pal.. Ah am as Shocked as You Are!
The Very thought of Celtic Loaning oot The Cannonball Kid…is
Heart Stoapping!
Ridiculous Decision..
If TREW…( of course.)
Na.. oan Second thoughts..
It Jist Canny Be Trew.. that Neil wid be so Pudding Brained as tae let Tony go oot oan Loan!
Then Again….
Is there a Tinge of Umbrage and Animus..behind this?
Surely, Not..
We are all Professionals at Parkheid oan the Clyde..
Well..answer Me..
Aren’t We?
Tony, is oor Best Tip tae solve our..
Getting tae be CHRONIC Striking Problem.
“Say it Ain’t So.. Joe”
Well, Virginia.. Ah am wit you… but.. Nuttier Decisions hiv bin made in the Past..
So…
Nice Chatting Pal.. for you and I are of like Mind,in this.
Which is .. well.. An Unusual Circumstance,
for I rarely find a Blessed Soul,
oan Here.. who is…
Pinkety Pinkety Wit Me…oan . .well.. Anything.
Kojo
Still Laughin’
Cliftonville game .
Pal, Glaswegian , lived in London since 1968, has been to 61 Celtic games in Europe. I asked him if he was going to Belfast ……………
No —— time travel isn’t my thing
Sound advice from the Belfast Bhoys. Basically be careful, watch out for the Hun from the Sun, and do not trust the RUC- sorry PSNI – still mainly comprised of Huns in uniform with a licence to bash uppity nationalists which in their logic will include all those wearing Celtic tops. While your there take a wee detour and have walk around the Bone and Ardoyne – a very short walk from Solitude.
KOJO
I agree with you entirely on this.
Club discipline is important,but it seems there is a pattern of Neil shipping out players for non-footballing reasons.
Different players need different management techniques,some a carrot and others a stick.
My way or the highway is rarely successful.
If it is true about Tony Watt and remember the MSM have plenty of stories without any truth in them it is disappointing.I thought young Tony had a great chance this season of making a first team place his own but we must trust Lennie and if he thinks the young man should go out on loan so be it.H.H.
BobbyO Murdoch at 11.05.
Ah am Pleased as Punch,pally.
That You, Latchford and I.. are ..
Arm in Arm in this!
Yes..
Fur…
Discipline, is Discipline… and Revenge, is Revenge,
and Never the Twain Shall Meet!( Like that?…. Ah jist Made it up.. Feel Free tae use it!)
NIce Chatting
Kojo
Still Laughin’
.
South of Tunis..
It’s NO Very Often l Actually lol..
But..
OMG a LOL’d and LMFAO and Ended Up PMSL @ That..;-)
Summa of YOLOCSC
Tony Watt in my opinion does not need to go out on loan he should be a regular in the team and has proven he can score goals,really annoyed if this is true! as a loan usually means your being shown the door
Come one Lenny get things sorted
Hope the story about Tony and Dylan is a lot of nonsense, would be utter madness if true.
Seems like we are getting rid of fit players and keeping injury prone players and maybe if young Dylan got a game in his favoured position instead of deep lying mid we would see what he is capable of.
Things getting a wee bit out of hand at the moment.
KTF
Murdoch Auld and Hay
Thats now 5 defeats in a row for the tinkering ginger helmsman
and the excuses have started regarding the tie at
Cliftonville
The Tony Watt situation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still feeling confident
My question WTF is going on???????
CARRIGAN
I wonder how Neil would have progressed had his managers told him to run down the left and whip the ball across.
Square pegs and round holes.
Not for me.
We are blessed to live in a particularly pleasant part of the Rebel County……….
…………………………. and it is interesting to see so many cars from the North Of Ireland with Belfast plates………..
……………… escaping the tradishunal circus grotesque
…….to visit here..
HH and Corcaigh Abu!
Morning CQN
For any of the Hamilton 6 who are up and about, I made it back in good shape. M6 seems to get longer every journey, but nevertheless, the long drive is over and I’m ready for the Haydock event whenever we decide the date.
If for some reason there is an irreconcilable difference of opinions between NL and Watt the Tony needs to go. Lenny is the manager end of the argument. How many top players did SAF & Man U can over discipline or arguing with the manager! Regardless of Watts status as a prospect the manager is always right. However perhaps it has nothing to do with conflict between manager and player has anyone thought that the reason he isn’t getting a game is that he just isn’t as good as we would like to hope he is.
I don’t know anything about the situation regarding Tony Watt,but I remember reading an article where he said he was a poor trainer and was only interested in playing games,I thought at the time this bhoysvATTITUDE could let him down.I hope not because there is a good player there.
…an’ annurra hing……….
If it’s reportit by Scoddish Tellyvizzshun, an printit……….in tha’ Shun.
Don’t Bite an’ Don’t Buy It……..
Remember……
( Have we got a big game comin’ up?)
HH.
Book Club —–
England —– The Autobiography [ Edited by —– John Lewis Stempel ]
Eye witness history -starts with Julius Caesar and ends with England winning The Ashes in 2005.
History through the words of people who were there .
Highly recommended [ a snip at £ 11 .99 ]..
Scorchio —–way down south . Off oot to buy a John Dory for tonight’s dinner . Sicilians use the name San Pietro.
Let’s Talk Bull…
Wull Balde, find his Feet.. and, Actually, begin tae Use them?
Wull Stokesy, find HIS feet?
Well, actually, He will… but.. Ah am afraid it wull be TOO LATE , fur Cliftonville.
Wull Sammi, find His Feet?
Not the time fur Silly Questions~
Will Hoops Find His Feet?
Hid he Loast them?
Ah didnae Know that.
Wull we See Tony Watt’s Name oan the Team Sheet…soon?
Who’s Tony Watt?
Help Ma Boad and By Jings..
Celtic hiv Loast Awe Thur CENTERS!
“Come Away.. the Dough-Nuts!”
Anyway.. all kidding and Swanking Aside…
We are in Big Trouble Folks..
Celtic MAY be Headin’ Fur some …Big Trouble in Belfast City. that Begins with a “C”
and Rhymes .. wi’… Apostrophe!
Kojo
Still Laughin’
No quite Rhymes Apostraphe.. Ah know
But.. Close Enuff!
Kojo
Still Laughin
TWISTS N TURNS
Yer lad seems to think it’s Kempton!
Congrats on giving the bookies a tanking.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
11:05 on
14 July, 2013
KOJO
I agree with you entirely on this.
Club discipline is important,but it seems there is a pattern of Neil shipping out players for non-footballing reasons.
Different players need different management techniques,some a carrot and others a stick.
My way or the highway is rarely successful.
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I agree with you,we have the CF we need and its not Balde it is Tony Watt,he needs Managed and that can be a combination of censure and encouragement.
I feel quite down about the entire preparation and the structure for the coming Season,and I can go back a long time.
NL has allowed the Wanyama and Hooper saga to effect his judgement and preparation,if they are not going to sign then drop from the plans,he was quick enough to want to sell Watt on the strength of a training ground exchange,hence the ” loan” option by PL.
Both McGeoch and Watt should have been played more frequently yet they were totally overlooked as James Forrest announces he is “ready to go ” and is immediately put into a Cup final selection where his contribution was zero.
Neil Lennon despite his aggressive style does not like people who question him or give contrary opinions and this is a problem for me.
We won the League and Cup, great ,but we shipped some daft points plus Hibs were dire as we won despite playing only 10 participants.
I seriously am concerned as to our structure as we do not seem to have a settled area anywhere on the park.
I apologise in advance if what I am saying annoys people on this site,that is not my intention, but why are we as a team losing any sleep about a game with Cliftonville which should be two games between like minded fans.
I said it before forget the fitness guff. ORGANISATION is the key.and we don’t have it.
Oglach
IMHO I think our leader has lost the plot
As things stand at this point in time and after that disastrous and
embarrassing Pre Season, serious question
Do you think we will qualify for the big cup??????