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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Another cheat Thomson tomorrow night…
Tontine
No chance, no that I wish any ill on any footballer, but a few I could happily see getting crocked for their services to the game, he is one of them.
HH
Bada
The first time I sussed Thompshun was game managing was a game at Pittodrie, he controlled the game from the start to the finish, we drew if I remember, would have won with an honest referee.
HH
Hearts V Celtic tomorrow night according to Darrell Currie FFS man
Condolences and prayers for all my friends here who have suffered bereavement.
I know personally how amazing cqn is at times like this.
It’s at times like this you know why this is the best family you can belong to.
HH jamesgang
Papajoe55: Condolences to you on your sad loss.
Lenny’s Hibs team played well there. Ambrose, McGeouch and McGinn strolled the match. Hertz very poor side. Hibs will destroy the tribute act at Easter Road, fancy a 0-0 at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Peanut butter, anyone?
Just realised that our FIFA Best Fans Award was for the Green Brigade’s Tifo at the final game of last season.
Well done to the GB and all the fans who celebrated our club’s greatest football achievement.
That is the last Celtic match I was at. I remember it well because I was looking forward to the celebrations, but also, being part of the Tifo.
When the display ended most people threw their plastic sheet away. I didn’t. I sheepishly put it in my back pack, took it home with me and placed it with my collection of Celtic memorabilia.
Glad I did now. Will get a newspaper cutting (if I can find one) of our latest award and stick it to the sheet of plastic.
And when the time comes, it will be passed on to the sons and heirs.
DELANEYS DUNKY on 24TH OCTOBER 2017 10:16 PM
fancy a 0-0 at Murrayfield on Saturday.
*normally I would say nae chance as the huns widnae be allowed tae drap points but then again I didnae think they would lose on Sunday.
Thank you all for your kind messages re Davy and Peter. My best friend and I were recalling today as 11 year old boys from a very rural area not street wise 66/67 season ,and other than family no real adult friends then going on the supporters bus and suddenly you had 30 big brothers and 10 uncles who looked out for you and arranged your lift over the turnstiles and made sure you were safe until you got back off the bus safe again. These bhoys became friends for life and my wee tribute to these two today is nowhere near sufficient to honour their memory . This is what it means to be Celtic.HH
Sevco Board convene meeting to discuss Pedro’s future.
Sincere condolences to firstly,
WEET WEET WEET- Heartbreaking reading your post but your love shone thru. Tough time ahead for you so i hope you find the strength and get the support you need.
RIP Jacqueline
Cosy – my condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Everyone who have lost love ones recently will be in my prayers.
As Jamesgang said, a lot of comfort to be found on CQN at times like thesem
McGinn is improving a lot and playing very well just now. I don’t think he could be the successor to Brown but he could be a Celtic player if he continues in this vein. McGeough is very tidy on the ball, he has a lot of skill and eye for a pass but of course there is a lot more to it than that. Looking good on the eye for Hibs and being a Celtic player is a whole different ball game. Jamie Walker is very much a Hun type player on the other hand, he’s well overrated. I see Kenny McLean has also told Aberdeen he isn’t renewing his deal and will be off at the end of the season. No doubt he’s been tapped up by Sevco. He wouldn’t get a seat on our team bus.
To all of CQN who have lost loved ones God Bless. YNWA. HH
Goodnight Bhoys
HH
Nice wee response from our players, to the Best Fans in this World :-)))
https://videocelts.com/2017/10/blogs/fans/celtic-praise-fans-over-fifa-award/
Hail Hail & Nytol
TTR, Kenny McLean might end up doing a Kirk Broadfoot if that is the case. Will sevco last until the end of the season?
THETIMREAPER on 24TH OCTOBER 2017 10:34 PM
Re,the Mc Lean thing,according to Monkey Media,he has a few good offeres from down south and they could not afford him.Now I dont know if they mean QOTS,or Annan,possibly a bit further south,I would think.
You are right about his ability.
Monkey Media great for a laugh.
Bring back Mc Leish.
Bring back Halliday.
What about Charly Adam,would you bring him back?
Bring back The Birch.
Tontine
I got back fae Munich wi 60 euros unspent on Weiss Bier. Stuck it on Motherwell @ 5/1. Will stick some of the winnings on 0-0 at Murrayfield Saturday. Canny see any of the two rank rotten teams scoring a goal.
Cosy Corner and Bobby Murdochs curled up, sorry to hear about your loved ones passing, may they rest in peace. Take care of yourselves and your families. Remember the good times.
Weer Weet Weet, CCB & BMCWUP.
Thoughts and prayers with you at this sad time remember the good times.
Oskar will go hand in hand with Margaret and Jacqueline.
YNWA
It’s sad times for our fellow CQN’ers today. It puts all in perspective.
I’m down South seeing my son and Grandchildren today and it reminds me just how important the love of family is.
Thoughts and prayers are with WEET WEET WEET, CCB, BMCUWP and PAPAJOE55 tonight!
KTF
Tough reading back tonight, starting from last night’s post from WWW.
It shows that we should be more understanding of each other as we are usually unaware of that troubles and pain a poster may be suffering.
We are all Celts and should be supportive of each other.
Let’s offer a prayer for the survivors…..
BQN Presents the Fall Classic.
Dodgers host the Astros tonight in Game 1 of the World Series.
Dodgers seem to have an advantage as first pitch is thrown in over 100F.
Occasional updates as the game unfolds.
WEET WEET WEET, CCB, BMCUWP and PAPAJOE55 and, wee OSKAR.
Thoughts and Prayers for all of the above.
JAQUELINE
WEE MARGARET
WEE OSKAR
DAVID
PETER
RIP
This is a sad time.
CQN prayers are wonderful things.
Thank you, God bless.
……oot.
Bottom of 1st, first pitch from Houston pitcher Keuchel is hit for solo home run.
How that’s what I call setting a marker.
Weet Weet Weet, heartfelt condolences on the devastating loss of your wife.
Football doesn’t matter when your reason for living is taken from you.
I don’t have the word mate. Truly saddened and my thoughts are with you.
acgr
After 4 Houston Astros and Kojo’s Dodgers are tied 1-1.
Solo home run from Houston top of 4th.
Just logging in after a few days out. Heartfelt condolences to BMCUW, WEET WEET WEET, and CCB on your devastating losses. The thoughts of many people are with you tonight.
IniquitousIV
In the bottom of the 6th, Dodgerx score a 2 out 2 run homer and now lead 3-1.
Game is moving along at a clip in the heat.
Graphic had it at 103F at 1st pitch. That’s about 39C in the French measurement.
Invincible GG, it’s not looking good for the Astros. But Verlander starts tomorrow to make it 1-1 (hopefully)
Dodgers win Game 1 beating Houston 3-1 in less than 2 1/2 hours.
Shortest World Series game since 1992.
Ciaran’s Dad
Verlander in Game 2 should be compelling and a chance for Houston to gain home field advantage.
Don’t you love October?
Celtic in CL, LC and Invincible run in SPFL.
Divisional playoffs and World Series.
World Series.
A couch potato’s dream month.
Ciarans Dad.
Are you in Houston?
When I was gainfully employed I was in Houston regularly.
Head office was at Sam Houston Westheimer intersection.
Invincible GG,
Yes, been here for 3 years, just experienced my first hurricane. Westheimer runs forever, great street, location of the Houston Bobby Lennox CSC.
I actually prefer basketball when it comes to the US sports, Ciaran worships James Harden, more than Moussa Dembele which disappoints me.