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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Papajohn – ha :D
That’s me away – nite all
BT only good thing about the dance is I made FF…then a few of their FB pages got a few Celtic posts…
Papa John if you know BT or most of the old timers you can get my email address.
Vmhan as usaul we will always extend a hand across Laird street
Kris Commons is getting a lot of praise and rightly so ,
not that long ago he was getting stick for being too fat ,
Lacking commitment etc .
This year it’s James Forrest getting it in the neck.
Willie Wallace backed him today and that’s good enough for me
Kojo-
Aidan back in the Hoops-Yes or No?
I know you don’t have a vested interest-:-)-just thought I’d ask when I saw you on here tonight.
happy to see/ hear celtic trying to do transfer business early. would be delighted with a centre back, left sided midfielder, and a couple of forwards.
think hooper, victor, rogne, McCourt, miku, gaurdin (loanee player) are for the off and I don’t think lassad or bangurra will be at celtic park for long either.
don’t expect to see celtic spend any more than 7 million. lenny has made our team better year on year and he’ll need to bring his A game this summer to continue that trajectory given that this will be the first time he will have lost first pick players i.e. hooper and victor
blantyretim
Thanks – I think a charity entrance fee would be great idea but it is up to the Greenock supporters club to decide. Will suggest this now.Could we do a voluntary donation?
Charlotte Fakeovers@CharlotteFakes3m
@esta_x @Sir_Barold @humol62 Are you deliberately ignoring http://www.3vb.com/barristers-John-Jarvis.html … and http://www.3vb.com/barristers-James-Evans.html … #SignificantAmmo
Zbyszek
l’m flying to Krakow end of July for a few days then on to Berlin.
I intend to visit Auschwitz and would be grateful for some useful info on that tour or any other places to see that you can recommend. Travelling on spec somewhat so havent booked accomodation yet.
Not booked journey to Berlin yet either. Plenty time but thanks in advance for any help.
hh
borgo67, Spot on mate, I seem to remember a few on here referring to him as KFC.
w c
Whers the Q&A?
Stephbhoy
Agree with you about the positions that need strengthened but will be really disappointed if we lose two of our top first team guys this window
Night CQN.
God bless..
And god bless kano and miki..
Keep fighting bhoys
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
22:54 on
29 May, 2013
Emdae remember Wallace getting sent off at C P for thumpin sumdae?
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WW spoke about it today motioned to hit player but did not , player went down as if punched anyway :))
Marrakesh Express
First question, are you going with family?
I’m asking becouse I would recommend private appartments.
Check for example this website:
http://oldcityapartments.eu/pl/
I live in Warsaw but can help and tell where to go what to see. Ask Paul for my email or tell what time tomorrow you will be here?
There is a YouTube entry on all Celtic goals against rangers in last decade. Amazing how many assists aide mcgeady got in those games. I think many of us bought the msm mantra that he has no end product.
A very good player.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
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Willie Wallace
10:27 on
29 May, 2013
The referees always gave them a helping hand when required. Media – I tended to stay away . I didn’t like to be up the front so I liked to be in the middle – so nobody ever gave me a hear time.
I had my fair share of bookings – I got sent off at Parkhead I went to hit Davie Wilson when he was playing for Dundee United. I got put to right back and said something. I throw the punch but stopped so never hit him but he went down as if i did.
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Goodnight all
SixocloackintheChapel
Hiya, Pally?
Pleased… tae Meetya!
Ye ask..
if Ah wid Hiv Aiden Back?
Heck… that’s like Asking…
Anywan o’ the Red Clyders oan Here..
If..
It wiz Possible tae dig up.. Lady Thatcher.. Gie her a dose of the Dr. Frankenstein Treatment.
Buy her a Noo Frock, fae the C&A..
Give Her a Noo Hair-Do By .. Mr.Teasey Weezey….. n supply her wi a Brand noo Hand-Bag..fae the Barras..
Wid HE…. Hiv Her Back,at the Helm … at Westminister!
The Answer, in Ma Case, tae Your Question..
Wid Be A similar Wan.. Tae that o’ the Red Clyder…
And Couched in similar… Unprintable Terms!
Nice chattin’, Pal
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Marrakesh Express
Check this website as well. You will have the picture of the place.
http://www.local-life.com/krakow
Think about one day and night in Zakopane.
http://www.local-life.com/zakopane
F the money. Bring Aiden McGeady back home.The best since Jinky.
Zbyszek,
Probably a mate going with me. Wife just back from states so now its my turn.
I’ll email you tomorrow.
Cheers.
hh
As usual missed the Celtic boat again today……Fantastic exclusive Paul !!
Loved just as much the CQN house craic, who were fantastic hosts to Our Wullie.
In the history of FC Barcelona the list of players includes
Wallace I ( 1905 – 1915 ) 120 appearances
Wallace II ( 1908 – 1909 ) 12 appearances
Way before Stevie Archibald.
Ta for the info on W W fresh air punch. What was the score?? I think it was a draw.
marrakesh express-hope I’m not butting in-no doubt Zybszek will get back to you and give you the full benefit of his local knowledge-until then-
You will love Krakow-a beautiful city and the people are very warm and friendly and the local cuisine and beer are top notch and very inexpensive.
As for Auschwitz-for me was a life changing experience-a group of us took the guided tour-would recommend you do the same.
Also worth a visit-time permitting-are the Salt Mines-amazing sculptures-and a visit to the birth place of Pope John Paul II-name of town escapes me-but not too far from Krakow-you can enjoy a nice tour around the house he grew up in and see where he went to school.
That was a bit sketchy-hope Zbyszek can put some better flesh on these bones-Anyhow-hope you have a great trip.
Six.
Always had a soft spot for Aiden , if we are comparing him with Kris
one way to do it is ask yourself which player would European defences prefer
to avoid
Pretty sure it would be Aiden
Rimtimtim
Archibald’s got a bigger than normal photo in the Barca museum. To think a boy from Fernhill is a big star at that great club.
Corkcelt @ 23.07
Just noticed your reply
Cheers mate made my day first time anyone has agreed with me on here :)
Sixoclockatthechapel
Appreciate that mate. Heard people say that about Auschwitz.
kip time now so I’ll catch you maybe tomorrow.
hh
I also would have Aiden back in a Green and White flash.Imagine Aiden and Jamsie on the flanks
Drool.
Wilson was typical wee hun!! Sleeket!!!!
Night night all
Night all.
God bless Neil Lennon and his family. HaiL HaiL
He plays on the left,he plays on the right…Aiden McGeady makes the huns look sh@ite.
Kojo-never liked Thatcher!-am glad she’s well beyond even the ministrations of the good Dr.Frankenstein!
As for Aidan-loved him in the Hoops-never say never-we could do much worse!
BTW-and just to remind you-we have “spoken” before-a few moons ago!-I recall your castigating my nom de blog for having more than your preferred 2 syllables!
Enjoy the jigging-you still participate?
God bless the Irish diaspora in Scotland.Over & out.
Kojo,
Do you want Thatcher and Aiden back or Neither.
I would love to see one back but not the other (can you guess who)
p.s. I have never ran a quiz.
According to the MSM Stoke have allegedly chosem Sparky over MON. Unless talks with Martin floundered on the budget issue I personally find that a ludicrous choice…
…. given other than NFL, Aiden endured racism and sectarianism on a scale, no other player or anyone be subjected to within this backward wee country, to see supposed CFC fans question his devotion to our club or indeed his ability, totally baffles me …. too many people actually listen to the Scottish msm and allow themselves to be influenced by their agenda. Shame on you.
Jude:
There may be a host of reasons for wanting Aiden to return but his propensity to make the huns look sh*te would no longer be one of them given their recent pitiful demise…