Had a great time at the Celtic Supporters Association Rally last night. It was a great celebration of all that is good about our club, with thousands of pounds raised for the John Hartson Foundation. Neil Lennon spoke warmly of John, about his courage and ability. As well as recognising the great achievements of this season, CSA Player of the Year, Kris Commons, could not hide his disappointment that we are not going for a treble next week. Hibs will have their hands full with him at Hampden next week.
I’ve never heard a footballer talk as John Hartson did. He was clearly emotional as he took the microphone from the manager but soon go into his flow. He told us about the three hours spent in the car before telling his family the diagnosis of his illness. His achievements as a footballer are remarkable and John is very proud of them. His absence through injury in Seville clearly hurt. Did it pass a crucial advantage to Porto? John thinks so.
His own failings were put out there with the disarming confidence that only someone who has climbed a few personal mountains can do. The ‘hangers-on’, who filled his days a few years ago, had their cards marked.
Reamonn Gormley’s parents, Jim and Ann, were also guests of the Association. Jim asked me to pass on a thank you from him and Ann to all Celtic fans for what they have done for them and the Thai Tims in the last two years. Their world will never be the same again but the support they have received from the Celtic Family has overwhelmed them. Your community has done very well, but there is nothing new in that.
With supporters like we have our club is in good hands. Well done to all who carry out the thankless tasks running busses, organising fundraisers and keeping the moral compass pointing in the right direction.
Have you ordered your Willie Wallace autobiography yet? Signed copies available if you do so now……
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O.G.Rafferty 19:12:
Is AT any nearer issuing anything to do with revelations Charlotte has shared?
Keep Faith!
Hail Hail!
miki67
19:03 on 18 May, 2013.
Keep posting it’ll keep you strong.
Best wishes on your fight.HH
OG
Re Whytes claim
I think the bluster and loudmouth utterances of Greengo will put Greengo in a difficult position re any court case
Did he not openly admit to shafting Whyte …….Greengo really us as thick as I thought he was
Northampton may have been given a hiding at Wembley, but it’s good news for another footwear-town football team; Elche promoted to the first division in Spain.
Miki67
Always great to read your posts.
I completely agree with you and Henry James.
More kindness, please.
Miki67,
You should be posting more often, keep battling and keep us in the loop, it’s a big fight and hauners are all we can offer.
Hail hail
MIKI67
Just draw the strength from the rest of us,mate-you are enduring a dreadful struggle,we know that,but we are all with you every step.
Good times at the end of that tunnel,bud!!!!
HT & EN
Agree with you both!
Very few ex Celts have stayed true to the club, it’s fans and it’s ethos.
If my memory serves me well even Tommy Burns took the coin.
The Daily Record I think.
miki67
Always in my prayers!
God bless.
Phil
MIKI67
And another thing-yer oul fella will be proud of yer knowledge of the Classics…..
Miki67
Keep on keeping on.
TT
Miki67, I think of you quite a lot. I first read your posts about your illness around the time my dad was diagnosed. I’m not one for prayer, but I’m sending positive vibes your way :)
O.G.Rafferty
Do you believe that The Rangers will lose their license to play football?
TT
TT
Sevco will only lose their licence if the rest of Scottish football push for it
The MSM won’t pursue it ….punters will be ignored
In short if CFC chase it then perhaps …if not ..no chance
Evening Bhoys.
In light of these latest revelations casa Sevco are they going to need a bigger-or a smaller-incubator this time around?
I’m ever hopeful that one of these fine days they will be even beyond the abilities of Dr Frankenstein!
On a different note-would like to echo the well wishes and admiration by all on here to Miki67-all the very very best to you as you continue the brave fight-you are indeed an inspiration to me and to this site.
HH!
….pfayr
19:30 on 18 May, 2013
TT
Sevco will only lose their licence if the rest of Scottish football push for it
The MSM won’t pursue it ….punters will be ignored
In short if CFC chase it then perhaps …if not ..no chance
Will only lose it if their done for drink driving. Even then plod would probably let off with a warning.
Only in Scotland
Brazil unveils $750m national stadium
Brasilia stadium one of 12 venues in race to finish before Confederations Cup and World Cup
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Former Celtic transfer target Stephen
Hunt has been freed by Wolves.
Neil Lennon enquired about Hunt’s
availability during the January 2012
transfer window but was given to
encouragement by the then
Premiership club.
Wolves have been forced to slash
their costs following relegation to
League One with the Irishman an
immediate casualty with a reported
wage of £35,000 per week.
Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy,
who signed Hunt for Wolves from
Reading for £3.5m in 2009, is
interested in taking the midfielder to
Ipswich Town but Hunt won’t be
rushed into making a decision over
his future.
Folks,
here are a few photos from walk today to Conic Hill, then with golden ending in Oak Tree Inn. All in preparation of Ben Nevis huddle climb……
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davrosie/
Miki67
Keep strong mate
its my concern that with all this deadly info.from cf who is going to gather it process it and do justice???it doesnt realy matter if its in the odd ragtop..real justice has p prevail ..and i dont have any conviction for hope
Celtic game on Celtic TV only. Internet search in order.
PFAYR
Any handyhints for Aberdeen Uni ?
No1 bhoy heading there in Sept to Study Chemical Eng
Going into halls first year hopefully’
Saw you posted that you had two bhoys there.
I am reliably informed by Mrs PMTYH that if you breed a Bulldog with a Shitzu you get one of these:
Ole blue eyes is back
Personally I think she is talking Bullshitz.
Miki67
You are in our prayers.
Jc2
Happy to tell you such as I know
My son is in the self catering halls at Hillhead …..I understand them to be much better than the catered halls on campus …
Anyone whom he knows that went for the catered halls regretted it
Beyond that the pubs and nightclubs seem to be good ….if the Facebook and twitter pictures are anything to go by
Any specific info needed just ask me …ill be happy to get the answers for you
Taranis
Nice photos ….conic hill is always worth the effort
Have you ever climbed it from the Balmaha side ?
18 May, 2013
Miki67
You are in our prayers.
You are also in mine.
lennybhoy
Cheers mate.
Quite embarrassing that the SFA thought our show case game could not be played at 3pm on the day of a 7.45pm Champions League final. A measure of their ambition for our game.
Watched the Qatar Emir Cup final tonight, two teams who don’t get over 1000 at home games despite having Raul and Nilmar in their teams played to a sell out crowd. Great positive publicly for the game built hype and game sold out due to occasion where folk were proud of their local football.
Our media seem to apologise for the football they are offering. Qatari football is gash but its publicised well and gets neutrals interested. We seem to accept a place lower than we should.
EN
Is the cup final on Celtic TV?
EN
You’ve missed the point. The SFA hangers on are in London for the CL final hence no game at Hamdump on the Saturday.
I walked the West Highland Way in 1984 ( with St Maurice’s, Condorrat)
I ran the Glasgow Marathon in 1985 ( for Spina Bifida and Hydrochefalus.
I got married to the love of my life in 1986. (still married, still in love!)
They were the days! (my friend)
Willie Wallace is currently on a plane and on his way from Australia to Scotland. He will be signing all the CQN orders for Willie Wallace Heart of Lion on Friday. If you want a signed copy please get your order in asap – the book is superb, just as you would expect from CQN…
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan, at last, has his work published in a book and he does not disappoint. He does Willie proud. You can order just below Paul’s post.
eldiegobhoy
I’d say that is exactly my point, laying down and putting our game beneath other things, total lack of self belief added to sheer self interest by the ******* (saw asterisks used in a main CQN blog, guessing I can now ;)
Hope alls well
EN
JHILDAY 1954
Pleasure to know you are still around,bud!
Any chance of posting more regularly?
Cheers EN.
I’ve missed your regular posts.
BMCUW
Wolves are skint so I imagine they are trying punt him while they still the 1 yr option.
In NFL we trust.
Weefrathetim
Ref The Strathaven weather – 85degrees and scorching on the beach in Longboat Key, Florida. Came in cos it was too hot. Bad for poultry but great for pelicans.
MIKI67
Kindness indeed.
You’re in our thoughts.
HH
eldiegobhoy
I keep checking in but lose interest at blogs and posts about an irrelevant daft wee division 3 (Three) club.
We are better than that.
EN