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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Just catching up and thought having W Wallace on the blog today was a “Scoop” well done Paul.
And finally HAIL HAIL KANO & RAMI I have never met you but when I see yous mentioned I immediately think of the words “true friendship”.
KANO KTF
yous are never far from the thoughts of many on here.
till later all
Che.
We are probably their best option. .
allgreen
18:27 on 29 May, 2013
I will be REALLY disappointed if Wanyama is sold ……. Luv the ghuy….
Tallybhoy
And..It is
Ragazze..
Jist hiv bin Informed by Gal Tuesday.
Noo. Ah Hiv tae Fly.. Sy..
Seey’all
Kojo
Still Laughin’
67Heaven
So will I but I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it like Henrik, Sutton, Hartson etc.
allgreen
18:36 on 29 May, 2013
You weren’t alone in losing sleep when Henrik left ………LOL….!!!!!!!!
The Irish Post @theirishpost
Decent atmosphere on arrival at Wembley. Fans mixing. Not many Irish here yet and strong police presence
Engerrland v Ireland on Sky 973
COYBIG!!
~SPF~
Celtic Mac
17:10 on
29 May, 2013
MurdochauldandHay
Thanks for that, fantastic photograph! I am assuming that Thomas is Willy’s father am I right, there?
Sorry for the late reply Celtic mac but your are correct Thomas was Willy’s father
scotpatsfan
18:46 on 29 May, 2013
You can also get it on ITVHD, via add channel procedure…..
Good evening all
For anyone interested, the England v Ireland game is on sky channel 973 from 1930. Hope this helps.
Weefra HH
BT
I see Bishop Devine is stepping down, I won’t hold a grudge if you take that job rather than the Govan one.
What a legend! My only moment in the company of Willie Wallace was at 7.30 a.m on the morning of the 26th May 1967 in the street outside the hotel in Estoril. Encountered him in the company of Bertie Auld. A moment never to be forgotten. He appears to have remained the gentleman he was then even after so much success.
Ireland game on ITV London available on app CatchupTV available on Andriod tablets. Maybe a version for other tablets like IPAD.
@Pmacgiollabhain: Moreover the #AchillIslam story made the Irish media
http://t.co/uz3RuRj6SJ
I haven’t noticed any coverage in of the story in Scotland.
I walk through Cathcart Cemetry with Wee Ruby most days and heard a couple of weeks ago Willie Maley was laid to rest there. Does anybody have any direcections to Willie Maleys grave. It’s mostly woodland there and can be pretty tough to find your way around, i canny find it.
853 VIRGIN MEDIA FOR REPUBLIC GAME.
BT
Reading back a bit, Congratulations on your anniversary. Please convey this to Mrs BT. Is it that long since we all gathered together in the Strathaven Hotel? YES. No wonder I feel auld. :))
Weefra HH
Wee fra..
Indeed so sir…
Is the author of the story from the Irish press about ‘Achill Islam’ any relation to P67????
@Pmacgiollabhain: Moreover the #AchillIslam story made the Irish media
http://t.co/uz3RuRj6SJ
~SPF~
BT
Hope all is well with you and family, enjoy your evening, and I hope you are taking the family out for a HOOLEY.
Only kidding. You are doing fine. :)) Yes, had our lovely lassie over this morning for, guess what? Yip, EGGS! You never, ever, stop supplying your family with love and FOOD. Lol
Weefra HH
I thought I had read some strange stuff, but this ‘piece from rmwould take some beating…….
“Never be ashamed of our past, as that is what helped us become so great. ”
Where has he been….???? ….mind-boggling mentality….!!!!
Mrs BT brought me an equis… o))
So let me get this right.
BT and WEEFRATHETIM converse for months on the blog,BT nips round to get some eggs,only to discover that the cyber pal was at his wedding-that about right?
Jee-zoh….
BMCUW.
Mrs BT worked with junior wee fra.
Barry Douglas signs for lech poznan..
Who will bake the rolls in burnbank now?
BT
Small world indeed.
blantyretim 18:29:
Congratulations on 19 years ago today. I reach my 19th anniversary next Tuesday, 4th June, I insisted on waiting until the season ended…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
By Jings..!
Three Days On….
An’ CQN’s Own ‘Shamrock Taliban’…..
Are Still Chunterin’ On….Aboot It..!
Brother Walfrid….Wept !
Che:
Has it been confirmed that Bishop Devine is retiring?
Our PP told us last year that he gave notice to the Pope his intention to retire.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy.
BBC news mentioned it at end of news bulletin.
Lenny
It’s on the bbc site apparently an administrator will step in till successor appointed.
blantyretim 19:32:
Cheers mate, they say when, must be longest notice in history, nearly as long as the existence of sevco…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Looks like immediate effect.
bmcuw
My mini worked with mrs BT and was at my daughters wedding 20 yrs ago. I did not realise this till 2 wks ago. I also worked with BTs brother for 14 yrs without knowing about it till 2 wks ago. I was also good pals with BTs brother for that time. Yes, what a small world we live in. :))
Weefra HH
Che 19:33:
Cheers mate.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
As che said. Administrator being moved in to run the diocese until successor appoined.
BMCUW
It is a small world indeed!
I went to school in your home town – and we finally met almost 40 years after I left!
Spooky!
HH!!