Several years ago, long before CQN, I was fortunate enough to be in the company of 10 of the 11 Lions who took the field in Lisbon. It was a great to see them interact with each other. A grinning Jinky walked in late, “Am I in trouble again?”, bringing a playful shout from all the others.
I’ve since met the rest of the squad who didn’t make the field, but Willie Wallace remained an unknown quantity, until this week. I occasionally wondered what role Celtic played in the life of a man who left for Australia circa 40 years ago.
As anyone who read Willie on the blog this morning will realise, he was cut from the same wood as the rest of the team, with a deeply set Celtic grain. When I met him on Saturday he had all the playfulness and spirit the other Lions had, but there was no hiding his sharp competitive edge when talk go around to matters on, and sometimes, off, the field.
Many thanks for chatting this morning, Willie.
If you can make it to Waterstones in Stirling tomorrow evening (late night shopping), I’ll be there with Willie, who will be signing copies of Heart of a Lion. See you there.
I missed out on the preparations and commemorations yesterday by Celtic Graves and so many Celtic fans. Caught up with it late in the day online. Things about this club blow you away sometimes. I know there is some traceable linage from Celtic Graves, though Jungle Bhoys and all the way back to Celts for Change. With supporters like this, your club is in incredibly good hands.
At any other club these events would be remarkable. At Celtic, they are just another chapter in a very special story.
Which takes me onto the next point………
All of these great things are underpinned by you, me and thousands of others buying season tickets each year, no matter who survives long enough to compete in the league, no matter how many times newspapers try to tell you Everton want (and will get) Neil Lennon, no matter if we win, lose or draw.
The Jungle Drums tell me sales are up on the equivalent period last year, which is great news, but it is absolutely necessary. I want to see Celtic back in the Champions League next season, competing as effectively as they did last season. I want to see us mature the development strategy which is already delivering such bounty.
This is your club, claim your seat and make it happen.
Stunning response to our ebay raffle and auction. Sincere thanks to those who bought tickets and bid. You have two days to buy a ticket for the framed Celtic top signed by the Seville squad, and a few days more for the signed and framed Messi top……..
Heart of a Lion available below, or see you at Waterstones, Stirling tomorrow evening (times will be confirmed tomorrow).
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Like most Scottish referees,Collum does not know the game. He probably has not kicked a ball in his life.Bring back the Luxembourg referees.
squire danaher
Have you hud yur Tablets,cummen away wae statements like that, yuv jist blew oor CL cash in the wan go,wae nae return.
Awerabest PJ
squire, What if we got him for 3.5 million on a wage of 27k. Hypothetical scenarios pish me off.
I think I was just leaving mulberry St after you came back from your curry. My bro was just in from his hospitality and you joined him.
Apologies to anyone who think’s they’ve gone onto Friends Reunited by mistake!
Masty
Fantastic to hear that Harry is alive & kicking. He is a heck of a guy! Don’t think I worked beside Nina.
Advance notice for a CQN event at the Greenock Celtic supporters club on Thursday evening 13th June. Willie Wallace will be there with Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan for a Q&A and these two together are very entertaining. Did you see BRTH question to Willie this morning about the exploding car?
Could be a great night, especially for the CQNers not going to the golf the next day? (Golf =why?) I’d rather be in Greenock!
RANGERS’ creditors face a further reduction in the money owed to them by the club after liquidator BDO and two law firms lodged a claim totalling nearly £1 million.
• Rangers creditors face a reduction in the money they are owed after liquidator and law firms make claim
• Creditor pot could be reduced by almost £1 million if application is successful
The trio of companies have made the bid after claiming five months’ worth of work for winding up the old company last year.
If the application is successful, it will reduce the creditors’ pot from £2.27 million to around £1.3 million.
The recovery of additional legal costs could see the amount left to creditors further reduced.
BDO was appointed to wind up the parent company behind the club, The Rangers Football Club plc, in October.
Duff and Phelps had presided over the club’s administration up until that point since February last year. After the rejection of a company voluntary agreement by HMRC, Duff & Phelps agreed a deal with a consortium led by Charles Green to sell the club’s assets for £5.5 million. The club was sent down to the Third Division last year, but won the title at the first attempt this season.
The liquidator is in line to receive £640,000 for its work, while law firms Brodies and Stephenson Harwood will take nearly £340,000.
TT
PMSL..
Squire danaher
I would have him back without a doubt but not for that money. That kind of money is far too rich for Celtic.
It would not suprise me if aiden let’s his contract run down and is available for those kind of wages. Still comes over any time he can to watch us and still to reach his peak in my opinion
Hail Hail Kano!
I have the chance to name a filly and was thinking of ‘Kano’s Girl’ or ‘Kano’s Filly’
Martinez long time admirer of Aiden. ..maybe Merseyside?
Ah Hounded Aiden oota Here!
His Attitude.. Stunk!
He didnae hae the Right Attitude.
Noo Ah hiv only seen Aiden.. Wance.. when He played Agin us.. He may hiv bin in Both of the Spartak Games.. but, Like Ah said..
Ah only Noticed him.. in Wan..
And..
He Still, hid that Stinking Attitude, which Ah detested.. all the time He Played fur us
Fur..
Aiden , had Beaucoup Talent.. and Enormous Amount of Fitbaing Ability.. he Had it Awe..
but..
He hid..like Ah said..
A Stinking…Attitude… Which Stifled and fully Masked all of His
Wonderful Terpsichore Wi the Fitba’,which he has at his Command.
There are at least Three Players in oor Present Line-Up Who Dinnae hiv the Right Attitude Eethur..
A Hiv Named them ,afore.
But.. A wullnae ,the Night.
If any of Ma readers..ur wondering .
“Whit is the “Right Attitude” ,roon aboot noo..
Let me tell ’em…
Watch How Stokesy Played agin the Hibs.
THAT..is whit Ah call.. A Celtic Player..
Hivin’ the “Right Attitude.”
Stokesy,wiz quite Magnificent again the Hibs…and
If Ye Recall.. Ah Spotted it.. rather EARLY…in that Game..
and Ah Pelted Him wi.. A Plethora o’ Accolades.. Instead of The Usual Shower o’…BRICKBATS.
Fur..
Ah hid Nevah seen Stokesy, playing with such.. Exuberance and Guile.. and displaying such an UNSELFISH wont in his Performance.
If Stokesy, remains faithful tae exhibitin’ that Kind o.. Get up and Go Flair ..inHis Future Performances fur Us..
Ah will Be The Happiest Man since John Horner.
When Ah saw How well he wiz Playing,agin the Hibs..
Ah Felt like … Dr.Henry Doolittle, Must felt..when.. Eliza , finally… “Goat It!”
Yep.. Stokesy, hid ..
Finally… “Goat it”
Noo.. If only whit he Hid finally.. Goat..
Wiz Catchin’!
Howevahhhhh..
It May be INFECTIOUS.. Who Knows, aboot these Things.. Not I.
Kojo.
Still Laughin’
winning captains
Will it be same senario as Blantyre,jist turnup nae tickets req’d.
Awerabest PJ
Papajohn
I was offering another poster, who clearly rates AMcG, the hypothetical scenario of Spartak – from their perspective – letting him go and getting back over half their investment.
I get the impression you think I am advocating a move for him. I would not have him back and refer you to my earlier comments to masty.
Corkcelt – yes it’s a hypothetical scenario but rest assured if he leaves Russia this place will be in meltdown with people arguing we should burst an established policy of 4-5 years in terms of fees, wages and sell on value to bring him back.
I repeat – selling him for £9m was something for which we should be forever grateful to the ssm
Squire.
We should also thank aiden for doing as stan did in order to secure a good deal for the club as well as the player
emusanorphan – hi mate! Hope you enjoyed the celebrations.
On the Aiden/Kris debate – imo both are fantastic players. Aiden probably left at the right time as he was going stale, Kris joined us at the right time. We will get the best years out of him.
Off to my kip
squire danaher
Sorry friend,ah wis jist jesten, and agree with all you have posted above.
Awerabest PJ
Ole Mo the Bounce Bangura banging them in for the giants of Elfsborg is on loan until January 2014, *unlikely we’ll see any income from him*
PJ
Facebook page for Greenock CSC advising more details to follow tomorrow evening
Ask Me..
Go oan.. A Double Dare ye..
If..
Wid Ah..Kojo…. Hiv Aiden BACK?
So..Jist as Ah Thought!
You Are Too Fly..
Ye Wullnae.
Kojo
Still… Laughin’
BT, Cheers will lookout for the update.
Awerabest PJ
Aidan has no end product… cant cross and his shooting is awful
Thats wat separates him from the best in europe
I’d take Aiden back in a MO!!!!
Celtic_First
Thank you for that post.
I remember Jan Urban playing for Gornik Zabrze against my Legia. I remember the game when he scored hat trick against us. Good striker.
He is back to Poland and took here his assistant Kibu Vicuna. I like Urban very much. He wise and calm coach.
Can’t find another coach who that well can settle young players from the accademy to the first Legia squad.
His contract with us expires in June and I heard the rumours that Osasuna may offer him contract as first team coach. I hope he is going to stay with us.
A late Hail Hail to Kano67
Been a busy day and just catching up
Saw your post today via Ramie and was delighted. Saw the reply from Willie Wallace and was even more delighted. Good to see you still look in every now and again
Hope the family is well and you have enjoyed the double this year?
HH
CRC
Celts,
This was posted after Paul67’s NEW ARTICLE message on the previous article, can someone please repost later tonight/ tomorrow for our Aussie friend Ramie to pass on to Kano, many thanks.
…………
willie wallace
15:01 on 29 May, 2013
Hail Hail Kano – I think we might have met in Australia? I know your story as does every Celtic fan and you are as much a legend as any of the Lions! Hope you are keeping well and remember Keep the Faith. Hail Hail to you Kano from Willie Wallace and family. I have signed a book especially for you so please make sure Paul has your address and the boys will post it out to you.
Papa John
22:49 on 29 May, 2013
I will post an update on clubs website,twitter,facebook and on here tomorrow night. I would imagine it will be a popular night
Gl2
Hope it makes up for the dance
Emdae remember Wallace getting sent off at C P for thumpin sumdae?
GL2,
Is it in the Black Cat?
V
Invisible smiley inserted
Papa John
Yes but as the Greenock and Port Glasgow supporters are all coming it will be safer for us to put together a CQN guest list which we can start nearer the time. This will be for those travelling to Greenock ie not local. Admission is free btw…
Greenlion2
Thankyou .PJ
Blantyretim 22:43 – Fair point
Troontim 22:43 – again fair point; some players just GET Celtic and I think we have a number at present – Commons and Samaras being prime examples who know the grass is not always greener elsewhere, think Ledley another.
Clocking out for night, laters
For the night owls – ESPN have all-Argy Copa Libertadores QF 2nd leg between Newell’s and Boca Juniors 23:30 ko CP time, first leg 0-0
Sky 417
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
he didn’t – he missed but got sent off anyway, see Q&A today.
If it was on Fri night I’d travel up from Blackpool, ach well I seen Wullie play, that will have to do.
Night Celts up for a run at the back of 5
V
Winning captains.
Entrance fee at Ksc was to cover costs. Anything extra sent to charity.
winning captains
Am in as soon as yur list is up.
Awerabest PJ