Some weeks ago I received a painting of Neil Lennon in the post from US based artist, Joseph Gormley. We put it onto eBay this week to get our launch our 2012 charity fundraising efforts. As well as a couple of local charities we will again donate to the Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. After so many Celtic fans have been touched by three kids, Oscar, Niamh and Vanessa, this year we added The Neuroblastoma Alliance who do research work into the childhood cancer.
The auction raised an incredible £5000. When I contacted the winning bidder and discussed some of the stories behind the beneficiaries I had to insist he took the painting, he was so affected he wanted to return it for another auction to raise more money. Joseph Gormley was so inspired by the success of the auction he has already offered to paint other subjects for us and I have a jersey signed by the Seville team in the pipeline.
So, if you were one of those who bid an incredible amount but were pipped at the post (and there were a few in this category), there will be another chance soon.
Running this blog gives me the privilege of witnessing so many great works, most of which come with the request of anonymity. It’s a real honour.
Well done and thank you.
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PF Ayr
Totally agree mate, detest Mourinho n his team
Hh
Final Score 2-1 to Real Madrid.
How any supporter of a team managed by Mourinho can enjoy his tactics is beyond me.
Porto, Chelsea, Inter & now Madrid. Wherever he goes he turns teams into time wasters, nigglers and arrogant cheats.
Matches are won but friends are not. A disgrace to the game.
Hail Hail
jmccormick
i`ve not had much on the fitba front to be happy over recent games
the sideshow of the hun hokey cokey is quite amusing
J Mccormick ….liquidation…..Monday, or shortly thereafter
It was only a matter of time before this historic Barca side lost a title. I hope they go out with a bang and win the CL against Bayern in Munchen in Deutschland !
T4
the_huddle on 21 April, 2012 at 20:53 said:
and the TV Money is ? and the average attendance is ?
enlighten me please.
Porto, Chelsea, Inter and
now Real all bent the rules to the extreme.
The common denominator.
Mr Jose ‘anti football’ Mouhrino
Poor sportmanship by Barca
Always brings them out
Where have I seen that before
Double standards
I enjoy watching games like tonight, but I can’t get worked up about it. I want to beat Motherwell tomorrow, the huns next week and win this league by 20+ points. That I can get worked up about.
celt55
Tried to speak to him but couldnt get thru.
Maybe I missed it but whats happening to the 2 officials who conspired to have Neil sent to the bowls of helldrom when now its been proved that Neil had NOT done what these 2 said he had done.
67Heaven & PF Ayr
Until I see the hole in the ground they are buried in , I am holdong onto my last Cohiba and bottle of Amarone. I live in hope, afte rall we have dreams and songs to sing do we not?
Oh… Apropos tae Ma Ultimate Posting..
Tuesday Gal, jist informed me that That “Sucker”
who made a Bid of Sixteen and Umpteen Million Dollars fur the
Doggie in the Windae…
Didnae Pit His Offer…
IN WRITING!”
Noo.. that pits a whole Noo complexion oan the Maitter..~
Mebbe, That Bidder is No a Sucker after Awe!
The Sucker, wid be the Guy who Believed the Offer
wiz Real!!
Kojo
Still , Laughin’
average attendance – 44,600
tv money – around 20 mill euros
Forget all this Messi talk, the man who makes the difference in Barca is Xavi who had a mare tonight as well as last Wednesday against the London Huns, I detest Mourinho but you got to hand it to Christiano….arguably the best consistent goal scorer the world has seen in last 20 years….
I can definately smell a currant bun….! Roll on Liquidation Monday….
T4
the huddle
and that allows the to finance a 500m plus euro debt …how ??
ffs
and kojo enjoyed the doggy post
it doesn’t i was just asked the question, neither of the big 3 in Spain can really carry on like they do unless they sell players and cut wages. Their next tv deal is causing problems so their could be trouble ahead for them.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on 21 April, 2012 at 21:00 said
It would appear that Celtic has settled for whatever deal was made at Hampden and the matter is dropped.
long haired yins man on 21 April, 2012 at 21:02 said:
Forget all this Messi talk, the man who makes the difference in Barca is Xavi who had a mare tonight as well as last Wednesday against the London Huns
Agree , not at his best but is playing against medical advice with an Achilles injury. I hear he will not play the Euro`s.
Eyes Wide Open
I didnae write the post very well. The actual event was hilarious. Secretly, it was my wee revenge for getting sent for the tickets in the first place.
Good Job craig
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/210412-Hearts-v-Rangers/G0000NdEhx9fhjqI/I0000ZG2S.dM1yAE/C0000JT60Mb.pvuU
celt55
Ta but the stain is there!! Perjury??
ntb
could you archive these photos to explain to generations to come who the huns were
jmccormick on 21 April, 2012 at 21:07 said:
Disagree but I take your point. For me Inniesta is the key to Barca and like Xavi he struggled to impose himself either tonight or against the London huns.
There is just something about the manner in which he glides effortlessly by the opposition that makes it poetic and graceful.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on 21 April, 2012 at 21:00 said
It is, indeed, maybe we’re keeping our powder dry! I’ve no doubt ther’e more to come.
Jmcmormick @ 21.07, never knew that about Xavi. Shame that a world class player should miss out in a major tournament. Always loved this guy, does nothing special except be the “water carrier” for Barca for many years and ping the perfect pass along the deck with precise precision of a peregrine falcon. When he finishes at Barca, expect Messi also.
Hail hail!!
Rumour (twitter) that they have been offered prize money to allow them to fulfil their fixtures,,,,..???
67Heaven
Did something similar not happen with Gretna?There you are the huns are up there with Gretna.
hamiltontim on 21 April, 2012 at 21:12 said
Iniesta is my main man , do you remember coming on as a second half sub against us in the 1-1 game ? what a player.
The SFA site has a segment relating to disciplinary hearings, complaints and cases pending.
Lenny’s misconduct charge at ibrox and his comments relating to Golum were both on the site the folowing days.
As yet there is nothing pending regards him entering the field of play at Hampden last Sunday or if it was on its been removed.
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The Offer which Bill The Millar hiz Made…
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concerned, in this Farrago, that is Being :Played oot. . Daily…oan the MSM…
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Mr. Millar’s Offer is…
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Ah’ ll Bet?
Ah Know Ye Must Be…
IF .. ye hiv Read THIS FAUR..!!!
So.
Ah wull Cut this Shoart and Tell Ye..
Jist Because, Ah admire yer Extreme Patience..
The Wioid is..
“ABSURD”
Yep..
Miller’s Offer is.. ABSURD!
and that’s awe .. She wrote!!
Kojo
Stll, Laughin, Tae.. after awe this TIme..
Still Laughin’
On the debt of Barca, RM and AM, it was posted on hear a few years ago that even at those debt levels none of those teams would be insolvant if the debts were called in. Apparently they own major assets which would cover the debt. Of course turning those assets into cash would be a difficult prospect in the current climate, but unlike rangers, they wouldn’t leave a trail of creditors waving by by to their money.
Eric
ah the huns limp on
anything short of a win next Sunday will be unacceptable
jmccormick on 21 April, 2012 at 21:19 said:
Yes I do and it was a joy it really was. Personally that’s what made the CL nights at Parkhead. Yes it was the challenge, the crowd, the experience but foremost was the opportunity to see guys like this in the flesh.
Who knows we may see them at Paradise yet :-)
Enrico Dandolo nicked my Crusade on 21 April, 2012 at 21:21 said:
Thanks for that , now if Ipox and Furry Park are really worth a gazillion pounds , why can`t they just sell them pay their debts, rent Hampden for a wee while and carry on ?
I think we should be told.
Hoops in the audience at the John Higgins game. (hope this is live this time) :))
celt55
Im getting fed up with the “keeping our powder dry”Our manager was sent off and put in a room for his own protection when he shoildnt have been. He had no contacted with his team his coaching staff because of these 2 liars.
Remember it was still 1-0 and we wernt out of it.
Light the blue touch paper and lets get blasting NOW!!. Theyve been caught again lying lying and lying again. Its so blatant now they are not even embarrassed abt it.