The sun shone, McStay’s Maestro’s ‘Celtic’ won from being two goals down and 25,000 people contributed to War Child, Unicef and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation. Yesterday was another defining yardstick on the Celtic journey.
Getting the balance of these games right, in order to provide an actual ‘match’, is difficult, but the two sides managed it. There were fewer Directioners there to see Louis Tomlinson than last year, but their contribution to the causes was still welcome.
Frank McAvennie scored a classic Macca goal. Hollywood A-lister James McAvoy converted a penalty kick and looked as happy as you or I would in the circumstances. We’re going to struggle when Tom Boyd retired from the Legends game. Simon Donnelly and Bobby Petta looked like they could still do a job in the pro game, but special mention has to go to Gary Tank Commander (Greg McHugh). The words “Nice, Lubo”, left my lips as I mistook Greg for someone else after a deft piece of skill. Don’t ask me to explain.
It wasn’t football as you know it, but it was Celtic supporters doing what they do best – helping those in need.
All this came a day after the Paradise to Cardenden Cycle 2014, when a group of fans cycled from Celtic Park to John Thomson’s grave for the Celtic FC Foundation.
The Foundation is not the club, it is you, me and thousands like us who believe Celtic is something greater. It works in four arenas:
Health
Equality
Learning
Poverty
There’s no obligation for Celtic fans to get involved, or to cherish any of the above, but I know many of us get a whole lot more out of Celtic by anchoring to these principles.
There’s a sense that we’ll see a new Celtic on Saturday. Looking forward to it immensely.
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macjay1 for Neil Lennon
06:33 on
9 September, 2014
Without taking sides,as an expat,I found this fascinating.
001Bhoy at 11:59
8 September, 2014
I’m a Big Big Giant Tim who has lived overseas for many years…..and regularly come home for big games and even buy a round in Babbity Bowsers (When OldTim is in the Loo).
I am a Very Big Big Giant Very senior executive in a my own very large great Big Big Giant Company…..today l withdrew many millions of my pension plan money from a very successful Greek financial institution….My best performing investment firm.
l simply, cannot risk my retirement monies after a “No” vote. There are no financial controls in place if “No” is the vote.
l am not the first Big Big Giant company to take this action……nothing to do with nationalistic emotions…..just economic common sense.
at least l know all my Dracmas will be Safe..
001Bhoy
Neil Lennon & McCartney
09:45 on 9 September, 2014
When Welsh talks of ‘us’ and ‘we’ in his article he does rather give the impression he still lives here and is affected by what choices are made here.
I’m not suggesting he’s deliberately trying to create that impression, or mislead us, of course he’s not, but he is after all is said and done a writer of fiction.
I did chortle a bit though when he praised Salmond for not being responsible for deregulating the city. Some of us (though not Welsh’s intended audience) remember Salmond calling for the Scottish banks and financial sector to be regulated with a more light touch regime than the rest of the UK because of their reputation for probity and integrity.
As I said, he’s a writer of fiction.
My nephew’s father who is a friend of my wife and is also a taxi driver heard that the CIA have already started covert missions in Scotland to ensure a NO vote and, failing that, the British military have drawn up plans to retake Scotland by force, if necessary.
Irvine Welsh…bad
Paul krugman….good.
What a difference a day makes.
Mind that time Lubo controlled a ball with his backside? I think it was against Hearts and towards the start of the John Barnes season. 4 – 2 maybe?
Davidopoulos
Sure it was against St Johnstone.
Snake Plissken
You might be right. Was it his left butt cheek or right? Or both?!?!
Snake Plissken
10:17 on 9 September, 2014
Davidopoulos
Sure it was against St Johnstone.
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Nope, definitely against Hearts. 4 – 0 Celtic. 29th August 1999.
*4 – 0 to Celtic
I believe this article will resonate with many.
http://anotherangryvoice.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/labour-scottish-independence-devo-max.html?spref=tw&m=1
MWD says AYE
My friend wrote this piece for National Collective about his journey from No to Yes.
Davidopoulos
Yeah, you’re right.
He scored from the corner against St Johnstone.
Davidopoulos
Lubo
used his left cheek ( 1.59 in v Hearts )
David and Snake
I am not trying to influence your views but I am an executive of a Multi-billion dollar Company and I can assure you it was 73 % left cheek.
JJ
Morning all.
Norway v Italy tonight in Euro 2016 qualifier.
Johansen and Berget certain to feature. Will be interesting to see how they perform.
HH!!
Ah well silly place to ask questions about Celtic and Football maybe ifI had asked about politics I would have got an answer. H.H.:- )
bournesouprecipe
10:22 on 9 September, 2014
Davidopoulos
Lubo
used his left cheek ( 1.59 in v Hearts )
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Lubo could you either cheek quite comfortably, such was his skill.
If I recall correctly he often took corners with his shoulders.
Summa of Sammi….
10:12 on
9 September, 2014
Do I detect a touch of sarcasm,sir?
I saw no reason to take what was said by:
Westies.23:53 on
8 September, 2014
at anything other than face value.
So there.
Girna pissu,Apostoli.
N`at.
Snake Plissken
10:08 on 9 September, 2014
‘Given Irvine Welsh tweets regularly about living in Chicago I am sure people are aware if they follow him and see the retweets.’
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I’m sure if people follow him on twitter they’ll know he’s chosen to live in the USA.
But they’re not the intended audience for this piece.
The intended audience are people who’ve seen Trainspotting and have heard of him.
They don’t know he’s chosen to live in the USA and won’t be affected by any changes here.
And his use of language in the piece gives the impression he lives here.
It’s misleading.
Interesting that you laud someone who has chosen to leave Scotland to live in the USA but have nothing but hatred and contempt, which you expressed in vulgar and extreme language, for JK Rowling who lives in Scotland.
A Scotland in your image would not be a pleasant place.
Jungle Jim
But would you have stayed in Scotland if it was his right cheek?
sipsini
If yer lurking, all the best to yer bhoy.
Keep calm!
…and the Faith!
HH!!
Well thats one box set down, Pacific kindly lent by paolosboots.
what next, cqn for some Celtic talk, what a fool I am….
KTF
David
I am not sure. Is Arbroath in Scotland?
JJ
ernie lynch
10:26 on
9 September, 2014
It was published on Bellacaledonia, to be frank the majority of it’s readership don’t just know where he lives, they’ll have been round for tea.
Irvine Welsh lives in Dublin.
BLANTYRETIM
Mon The Hoops,what team will we put out on Saturday?
So maybe its time to let those smart young Scots take the lead in building something different and inspirational, free from the whines of the browbeaten, gloomy naysayers and vested interests of the elitist no-can-dooers.
And, while we’re at it, support the bright young people of England in getting on with creating a truly post-imperial, multi-ethnic civic identity and democratic society, based on ability, rather than cemented rank and privilege.
Give them the chance to take the fight to the Tories, UKIP, EDL, BNP and other small minds, without being distracted by the Scottish agenda, which will not go away.
As with the young Scots, I believe in their ability to do just that, without a cynical, moribund Labour Party leadership professing to enable the process, but in reality always standing in their way. Because it’s our great conceit that we’re currently ‘standing alongside’ people in England; in my opinion, we’re just getting in their road.
Irvine Welsh, 8th September 2014
http://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2014/09/08/labour-pains-labour-of-love/
Jungle Jim
10:30 on 9 September, 2014
David
I am not sure. Is Arbroath in Scotland?
JJ
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It has been known to be.
I asked last night. Don`t know if anyone responded. What is the latest on Broonie`s fitness?
JJ
Joe Filippis Haircut @ 09:58
embramike @ 17:33 on 8 September, 2014
From twitter – sorry if already posted but… FOOTBALL
“Celtic fans worrying about Guidetti: Swedish TV4 just ran a story in which they say X-ray came back showing nothing. Just a precaution. Fit.”
And …
“.. the journo said he is fine now and will play for sweden and on saturday”
BMCUW
Gordon. Your turn now.
JJ
JUNGLE JIM
Lustig.
Now,is your call a left-back or a central defender?
Jfh,
1. Dunno and don’t care.
2. Some Swedish journo tweeted his scan was fine and might play in next u21 game.
ACGR
Congratulations on your special anniversary – hope you both have a great day.
We must have those (7) beers some time!
HH
BMCUW
Ambrose van Djik and Izaguirre. That was to save me making a decision.
Funny how Ernie was lauding an US born and bred journalists’ input on the Referendum – but is attacking a Scot living in the US… (Who still has a home in Edinburgh – not good enough?)
Hopefully (Bert and) Ernie will vote on all referendums they are eligible for in England… I’m beginning to believe he’s Jealous of the potential Freedoms of the land of his birth versus the land of his choosing.
JUNGLE JIM
Ditto,agreement so far-it’ll never last!
Johansen for Central mid,who’s the other one?
embramike and Geordie Munro. Thanks for your answers Bhoys. H.H.