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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jimbo67 – BBJ actually said that he would have replaced Paul Lambert in the starting line up….I was taken aback at that comment!
John would have struggled in the heat/humidity IMO.
T4
Gene’s a Bhoy’s name
14:06 on
18 May, 2013
saint stivs
Is there evidence that these documents are genuine – in this digital age anything is possible.
doubtingthomasCSC
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i know, but as more is posted, the layers of detail that are revealed, if your one of the companies involved, particulalry D&P would you not tell the world its false ?
no denials by anyone,
that makes me feel its true,
T4
I will go to the next dress down day
Enjoy and your a good sport
Take care
shortbread leads with easter road pitch problems and mcginns new contract at aberdeen,
cant be anythung else happening in scottish football.
Gene’s a Bhoy’s name, 14:06
Yes, there is evidence. It has been confirmed by one of the party’s involved
I still feel a decent goalkeeper would have won us the cup in seville big Rab was terrible at their winning goal and although capable of individual great saves was way too inconsisent to be Celtic number 1, Broto never got a fair chance and Hedman could not do it either.
Kriss Commons has been a class act on and off the field since he came to Celtic.
Had the pleasure of being down in the tunnel area before a game last year. The players came out to say a very quick hello to a couple of special fans who had a terminal illness.
Kriss Commons took on the job of organizing the rest of the players to make sure that those fans got the pix they wanted for the best of memories.
Not forgetting of course all the stuff that his family did for Wee Oscar.
True Celt who helps that moral compass point in the right direction.
HH
saint stivs
Until and unless specific allegations were are made to a company by an authority ( no laughing at the back) they have no need to say anything. I am sure there are lots of docs arount the internet bad mouthing lots of companies – it is just bampotory
Afternoon CQN!
Paul67,
it was fantastic night in great company once again!
Like both you and T4 i’d like to thank Stevie Black for the tickets.
Che/SOAL,
would love to say you were both missed, but, well you know the rest…..
;-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
o.g. rafferty
You’ll do for me
TTT
Mind you have to replace the equipment you borrowed from T4/Father Jack last night.
Breathe in for the camera.
Wickets falling at lords
Cricketquicknews
Meanwhile the SFA say nothing as they tirelessly work away getting Sevco 2 in position, probably fronted by Walter or some other ‘Rangers man’.
Then and only then they will act!
Che – Feck Off !! :-)
T4
Winchburgh & District CSC AGM
Excellent attendance , Massie , Club Convenor reported a significant profit for the season.
Armageddon , aye right!
Che,
I always do :-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
swatson
Don’t forget it’s the company not the club -incorporation -what’s that?
TTT
Your response was far more eloquent than your ageing drinking partner, which in itself is surprising given your from ML.
Gene’s a Bhoy’s name, 14:19
You are right, we are at the first stage. But it has already started to move up a gear into the public domain
Che,
that’ll be the benefits of my kafflik educashun though……….and we all know Father Jack’s age plays havoc with his failing brain cells
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
whinhallkev
I am doing the Ben Nevis huddle climb so getting some practise in. Today I joined WHW just outside of Milton of Buchanan, walked to top of Conic Hill. Good walk with some cracking views – then to top it all pint of Balamha Cider in the Oak Tree Inn – magic !!!
anyone any info on who wants the Derry Pele.
Listening to Niall McGinn on the radio and he has loved his season at aberdeen, improved as a player, and signed a new 2 year deal.
i would hope Paddy gets a move and plays regular.
i would be happy if he stayed in scotland so we could at least see him.
hasnt stopped raining all bloody day here,
Horrible hurtin yam, called biscuits something or other. Suggesting then denying hibs, dons n st j, would be treated more favourably than herrz.
Wontbemissedinthishoose csc
It’s a little known fact, but Awe Naw and Charlotte Fakeover have never been seen in the same dataroom together :¬)
Ssb going on about the embra huns going bust… how they continued to win with players they couldn’t afford.
Is that sorta like gaining a sporting advantage
TBJ and HT just left after popping in to see me..
Thanks bhoys…back to hed….
OG,
Do you kno if there is anything to incriminate Campbell in any of this?
Shortbread are giving more time to the Hearts situation today than they did for the bhuns over a long period….LOL
TTTT
Having a wee bet on the C4 races for the first time in ages
Bloody second in each of the last three races …FFS
Realising why I it fed up with this craic
BT
Always a pleasure…. get that grass cut and the barbecue sorted for next visit ;).
swatson,
Without seeing them all (and there is lot) I can’t say. I’d just wait and see
Taranis
The view from the top of conic hill is sensational …well worth the climb ….
Campbell ogilvie… ex rangers and hearts…. lets hope his current employers suffer same fate as his previous ones
o.g.rafferty
14:48 on 18 May, 2013
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Mrs Nuts is very, very angry with you! :-) )))
Whinhallkev
If your want a relaxed walk you can arrange to have all your gear taken to your next stop. So all you carry is essentials for walk. Check web for companies that do this.
PF – no winners here either. Watching C4 races on a wet Saturday afternoon is a quick way of throwing money away!
As the naps comp finishes today or next week and I’m near the foot of the table, gone for a 50/1 nap today!! Chilworth Icon in the next at HQ….God loves an opTIMist!
T4
BT
Have decided that the couch is more appealing than anything else I’d suggested ;-)
I’ll bring sausage next time, promise!!!
‘crushed nuts?’ ‘Naw, Layringitis!’ 14:50
Apologies to Mrs Nuts.
But it wasn’t me, it was a wee googly-eyed boy and his Yorkshire friend (wearing an old orange top) that did it. I saw them running away with all ra peepil’s raffle ticket money, so I did