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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BT,
A few of us attended one of those defunct fixtures you were on about there.
we had tickets for different parts of CP and I was given one for the South Stand.
Only problem was, I had to accompany a priest, who was a friend of one of our group.
We were taking our seats just as the teams came out, but even before we sat down, my companion roared out,
“C’mon Celtic. Get into these F’n’Bs.
I checked to see if his collar was visible. ThNkfully not.
He then produced the half bottle from his pocket and a great time was had by all.
We won.
WEEFRATHETIM
I appreciate that,mate-and thanks for the heads-up.
For £100k,it might just pay his legal bills!
I thought he was out of contract at the end of the season though?
bmcuw and og
They never change their tack, threats threats and more threats.
Weefra HH
“So who is to blame for the situation at Ibrox” the caller asks. BFDJ replies blaming everyone but the people who pay him currently, namely Sevco.
TTT.
O)))
Fr Towey was big brothers pp at the time
bmcuw
Sorry, preparing an offer of around £1m. Friggin ipad. :)
Weefra HH
bmcuw
I thought that too.
Weefra HH
Ghuy said to keevins …. “Liquidation is just like pregnancy….you can’t get a wee bit pregnant, and you can’t get a wee bit liquidated…when you’re pregnant, you’re pregnant…. And when you’re Liquidated, you’re Liquidated….!!!! Hahahahahahahahahaha….!!!!!!!!
WEEFRATHETIM
Whit?
You owe me a pint,sir-I just spat mine everywhere!
Million-not for me…..
Evening bhoys from a damp hun free mountain.
Griffiths. well worth a 100K.
If Lenny thinks he can quieten him down, I trust him.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
Chris Graham is going to have to be a brave big Chrissy boy when he finally has to face up to what surely even he knows is coming.
And for sure he is no worth a mill
bmcuw
Just spilt ma rum and coke reading your response. Brilliant. Lol
Weefra HH
Is the blog broken?
Weefra Hh
rebelbhoy72
15:46 on 18 May, 2013
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Sorry if I offended you but you really need to differentiate between sarcasm and what is meant to be humour. ” ;-) ” tends to be a clue!
Wee fra.
Aye all the drink you and bmcuw have spilled on it..
OG
Graham is one of the bangers I’m looking forward to hearing when the shechter storm hits
I’m thinking he’ll probably crawl back under his stone
Hibs Fans.
Was in Tenerife one year sitting in a bar watching Celtic play in a European game, in came a bunch of guys wearing green and white, as you would I took them for Celtic fans. The opposition score against us and these guys all jump to their feet in celebration. Hibs fans. Never been keen on them since.
Spiers ‘The wealth of (the)rankers is fanning out ‘ -think he missed out the y
BT, I left a couple of posts for you on the previous thread. Around 01.20 or thereabouts.
HH
Anyone know about this forthcoming game
http://www.dundalkfc.com/2002-cup-team-to-meet-celtic-legends/
Probably be over there at this time anybody giong?
the y = the ‘y’
gene’s a bhoy’s name
18:14 on 18 May, 2013
Spiers ‘The wealth of (the)rankers is fanning out ‘ -think he missed out the y
Or Goodwin?
BT
Meant to say, shaved the mouser off today. Aye, bmcuw now owes me, but it would be a treat to buy him a pint. Hope he’s reading this. :))
Weefra HH
I just watched the film the dambusters.
Having two grandads that took up arms and fought in the war and two great grandas that died of the gas in ww1.
Listening to the music of the dambusters film, I feel they have ba******d the whole ethos of what my grandads fought for.
Just thought I would get that off my chest.
HAIL HAIL.
THE MOON BHOYS
Overnighting in the lorry at Sheffield,the huns were playing Marseilles.
I asked if the Rangers game would be on-fella the other end of the bar comes over,introduces himself,”ah’m fae Greenock,yersel?”
Truthfully replying Kilwinning,he reckoned we would get on famously.
And we did.
Until Marseilles scored….
Acgr.
I will go back and search for them .
Tbj was talking today about trying to get tickets for cup final..
bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers
18:21 on 18 May, 2013
THE MOON BHOYS
Overnighting in the lorry at Sheffield,the huns were playing Marseilles.
I asked if the Rangers game would be on-fella the other end of the bar comes over,introduces himself,”ah’m fae Greenock,yersel?”
Truthfully replying Kilwinning,he reckoned we would get on famously.
And we did.
Until Marseilles scored….
Brilliant
Acgr.
I look forward to it.. been hearing great things about it..
WEEFRATHETIM
NOT A CHANCE,BEERS ARE ON ME!
Be a pleasant bloody change from them being on the keyboard,haha……
I’m hoping to get some like-minded types together for a HOOTENANNY II the last weekend in September,so get your pass arranged,please.
On this day ( Sunday 18th May 2003 ) my wife and I flew out from Edinburgh airport
at 06.25 am via Frankfurt to Malaga
We were on our way to Seville
When we arrived at Frankfurt airport we had a wait of 4 hours. As we passed one of the bars we heard Hail Hail , the airport bar was busy with some Celtic fans. So we had to join in.
I recall a fan asking the barman if he could play his tape. The barman said sorry no pop music, the fan said it’s not pop music it is folk music.
The unsuspecting barman said ok , so the wolf tones was given belters in this bar. Within minutes the bar was heaving as Celtic fans joined in the community sing song .
The Lufthansa flight to Malaga at 13.35 in the afternoon was noisy to say the least. The Germans heading for the costa del sol , were bemused as the flight was 70% full of Celtic fans
This was on the Sunday, the game was on Wednesday
We arrived in Malaga at 16.30 and the airport was heaving with Celtic fans
We were staying in Benalmadena , Hotel Siroco for five nights
The town was already busy with Celtic fans . Kitty o Shea’s was the place to celebrate
The adventure to Seville had begun
Sipsini
Haven’t seen it for years – and I liked it when I saw it as it’s certainly better than 633 Squadron or Battle of Britain- but have always hated the music.
Jimbo
bmcuw
Yer in some form the night. :))
Weefra HH
Wolves have a one year option left on Griffiths which they have indicated they will take up – just long enough to sell him on, apparently.
HH
Is the game on TV tomorrow
Help please for the you tube savvy out there.
Sitting in tonight and trying to find highlights if this season but can’t find any.
Any links to highlights from
This season and last greatly appreciated.
No sweat BT.
Off out with mrs acgr to the pictures. She wasnt keen on the new celtic attire I bought for me and the boy. She came home saw us dressed like a couple numpties and uttered two words
“Bloody idiots” ha ha.
bmcuw@1825
Let’s just wait and see. All the guys on here would be brilliant company, I have no doubt. Hopefully we can meet up in the future. :))
Weefra HH