I discussed their winning of the European Cup with each of the Lisbon Lions. To say they knew nothing the impact their achievement would have is an understatement. While the uniqueness of the event was clear at the time, they were the first British team to reach the final, never mind win the trophy; they could never know light from that day would shine as brightly half a century into the future.
Celtic fans won the ‘The Best’ award from Fifa yesterday for the full stadium tifo at the game against Hearts in May to mark the 50th anniversary of Lisbon. We won it because football people, of all colours, respect heritage. And heritage comes no greater than Celtic’s.
None of this would have happened without Jock Stein and his players. They provided the foundation for everything that followed, including Martin O’Neill’s revival of the club in 2000 and Brendan Rodgers’ general Invincible-ness.
Just about every element of what you recognise as Celtic today is due to them: the trophies and glory, Champions League nights, the stadium and Celtic Way, even achievements of the Foundation can be traced back to the foundations laid in ‘67.
Congratulations to everyone involved with the tifo display. Which I missed. But I’m sure it was nice.
The players send their appreciation to all the #CelticFC fans for being #TheBest! pic.twitter.com/rgH4Kao7mv
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) October 24, 2017
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H e a rts they can spell.
Surprised!
TTR, now that wouldn’t surprise.
You’ve got to hand it to aberdeen , as far as I know there’s no whole scale cheating being done by the club, they can’t come up ‘quality players’ like alves every year; they’ve ploughed their own furrow, set their sights on second and become more consistent – a proper spfl club.
I’vehadtochangemyname
Fair.
So what have to changed tour name to and from what?
:-)
Billy Boys ringing out at Easter Road. No mention from BTs’ commentary team.
Your name of course!
Son of Dallas is having a mare, it’s incredible that someone so bad gets a gig with the sfa, Oh wait
Dallas has lost control, red card inevitable.
Used to be jackie mac, doc, then he whinged too much when we beat them but most of all his midfield lost their heads which was a very unjackie mac thing – thought he was a great player for us !!!
I know a york city fan who calls him sackie mac!
TET, he is a kiddie on Ref.
Like father like son.
He was a great player for us, and thanks, knew the old nom de blog well:-)
YELLOW CARD
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Hibs’ Marvin Bartley goes into the referee’s book for a late lunge on Ross Callachan.
As the ref blows the whistle, Bartley’s team-mate, Efe Ambrose, is flattened by a stray elbow from Kyle Lafferty.
Doc
How right you are :-)
Still no a bad job if you can get it.
HH
Monies good TET.
They don’t earn it though.
Damien Dallas strikes again . That should have been a straight red for Lafferty. In the replay, you seem him looking at Efe then catches him with hs outstretched arm.
Shocking from Dallas.
McGinn fouled, yet he is penalised!
Just incompetent.
Hi Bhoys
Sincere condolences to all the bereaved who have posted recently.
I know it’s a long tunnel but there is light at the end when you get there.
God Bless
KEEP THE FAITH
More Dallas refereeing, clear advantage to Hibs, whistle blown.
Incompetent.
Has Anne Budge eaten something unpleasant?
Like the look of that Hibs player Ambrose, get him signed Brendan… ;)
Efe Ambrose, Balon D’ore MoM for me
Dearie Me, Dallas is getting worse
Should have been a red for Cochrane.
Incompetent
Dallas is another MIB who should never be allowed to ref a match. Lost the plot, as they say.
Robbed by that clown Dallas again, i bet a red card…clown
Hibs deservedly win.
Well done Neil.
Gooood Evening CQN
Put up a post this morning to Weet Weet Weet, and he and his family are still in my thoughts and prayers along with Jacqueline
Now for CCB, BMCuWP & his lurking sisters, thoughts a prayers for the full family, and for those of Margaret, May she Rest In Peace
Followed by the families of PapaJoe55 friends from Crief – David and Peter, may Perpetual Light shine upon you both
Finally ( I hope for today) Oskar, and your family, thoughts and prayers, may you rest in the arms of Angels wee fella
None of you will ever Walk Alone
Sandman, condolences on your sad loss.
Now
That Bhoy McGinn is a player
I thought Megough was mom , just my opinion
HH
BT do a great job with Scottish football, SKY would never have shown that Hibs lap of honour there.
CowieBhoy, a long term replacement for Skoosh.
I noticed a fan in the crowd with a St Pauli hat on, one of ours undercover ???
Hibs have a few decent players,they will win plenty of games
Very entertaining game, Hibs deserved their win, a couple of ex Celts ran the show imo, Efe and Dylan, Lenny has them playing well, Harts if they play the way they did tonight will beat the huns at the weekend for sure.
I take it you’ve all seen this ?
:-)))
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41728826
Still looking for a ticket for the BR night on Friday night in Glasgow, anybody help lennybhoycfc@gmail.com
Keep the Faith!
HailHail!
THE EXILED TIM on 24TH OCTOBER 2017 9:43 PM
Harts if they play the way they did tonight will beat the huns at the weekend for sure.
*bet you laffatme disnae throw ant stray elbows about though.