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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What a difference in Hearts this week.
,,,,,,,and that is EXACTLY why we got rid of him !
I’ve never seen a player lean back so much as Beattie. Useless.
No Surprise that Beattie ..Missed that Penalty.
Like Ah keep oan Telling Ye,folks..
“It awe comes doon at Hiving the Correct Attitude!”
Beattie, didnae Need tae Pit the Steamer intae His AIN Folks..
So..
He DIDNAE!
Maks Sense tae Me.
Kojo
Still, Laughin’..though.. Still, Laughin’
Bhoy67
Great vid, hadnt seen that one before, I for one am glad you posted it. It didnt help my constant allergies and sniffling one bit, but thats ok.
Does anyone know if theres a legends match at the end of this season?
hamiltontim on 21 April, 2012 at 14:11 said:
James F
Really good post.
This story of a worldwide hun fan base is perpetuated by the same people who gave you Nessie, the Yeti, dragons, the tooth fairy, unicorns and Craigey Bhoys billions.
It’s a myth
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Really?
Bummer.
I learned all those tales at school.
Canny trust anyone nowadays……….
Bhoy67 on 21 April, 2012 at 16:10 said:
You can stuff your advice.
With respect.
:):):):):):):):):):):):)
They are still singing her anthem but auld Lizzie will deliver the final blow.
BMCUW
But on the positive side, Santa exists!!
Everyday’s a school day :-)
Coventry relegated.
3-0 the big huns (IA)
hamiltontim on 21 April, 2012 at 14:32 said:
TGCW
It’s already been raining here but I need to make a start before I lose a child in the grass!
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Best be careful there,bud.
A mate of mine got kicked out of his council house because the grass was up past the windows.
He knows who shopped him,though.
It was the busybody in the downstairs flat……..
googybhoy ♥ Celtic and Integrity on 21 April, 2012 at 16:45 said:
Bhoy67 on 21 April, 2012 at 16:10 said:
You can stuff your advice.
With respect.
:):):):):):):):):):):):)
I did say “ahem”
you have to know the code.
enjoy your wild night
HH
Mike
Looking forward to El Clasico wife away to babysit the grandsons peace perfect peace.Come on you Barca Bhoys
Rochdale relegated.
Celtic’s Team Fur The Morra..
Cool Haun Luke
Lustig Chalmers
Fraser , Darlin’ Charlie
Broonie, Herron, F.Twardzik, Irvine,
McGeough Watt.
Something, Old… Something Noo..
Gie the Kids a chance… an..
Aboot Bloody Time .. Too!
Kojo
Laughin, Laughin’.and..well.. Laughin’
El Classico is 7.00 kick off.
Will miss Britain Got Talent.
Oo dear.
Bet you the Sky Planner is set for that and the Voice.
Ohhh dear must have been a technical problem that stopped taping.
Shhhhh our secret.
BMCUW
Yes but he was in the 18th floor and she was only one below!!
Kojo, you do know the u19s have a big game on Monday night?!
SffS
somethings no right . 3-0 to the orcs . They may be in trouble and playing with players who wouldn,t normally be in their team .but they are getting the results . had we went to tyncastle and won 3-0 we would be delighted .
jimtim.
I see Rangers (IA) won another utterly meaningless game of football.
Ho hum.
U
Looking forward to ‘el clasico’ tonight.
Will be watching it with the wife, although a season bookholder at CP, she has a soft spot for Real.
So it could get heated if Ronaldo starts his nonsense.
I fancy 3-1 Barca so it could be the spare room for me :(
jimtim
They’re on a % of their wages, win bonuses will be even more significant in these times of hardship.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Seven Fishes and Four Steaks..
Sure .. Ah dae..
But, if A Youngster Canny Play.. Two Ninety Minute Games in Successive
Days..
Then…
He is No Right tae Be ..well… YOUNG!!
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater
Still, Laughin’ .
Will there be a huge outcry why Wittaker did not get sent off for this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rE8nzObYu4&feature=youtu.be
Kojo on 21 April, 2012 at 16:34 said:
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Boabby Murdoch. etc.
Pal..
Judge Not.. Lest ye Be Judged.
Right?
Right.
Kojo
Yer pal. who likes ye aloater
Still, Laughin….
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Aye,his conscience will be his judge.
There are few of us who can be proud of everything we did when we were sixteen years old.
Ally McCoist on BCc:
“We are in the wrong.” He said it twice. I reckon that’s the closest we’ll ever get to an apology.
hamiltontim on 21 April, 2012 at 17:07 said
I read you mate .
BBC!!!
NTB
By tomorrow there’ll be an outcry in regards the Hearts player diving…
u
Craig Patterson “Ally needs someone to give him money to keep Rangers at highest level & competing in Europe”
So presumabley this money is to be spent on Football players before the hundreds of private business that are owed millions and before the public purse is reimbursed?
How do these people get a microphone on OUR national station.
A half-wit of a man, deluded idiot
notthebus
I’m betting thats the last we hear about it.
Mort
hamiltontim on 21 April, 2012 at 16:47 said:
BMCUW
But on the positive side, Santa exists!!
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I thought the Catholic Church had purged the Devil from their tenets,though I could be wrong of course.
And btw,your spelling is a disgrace.
After the Whittaker incident, no wonder Neil is questioning officials and running on the park.
Anyone who said Neil was wrong to run on park to ? these corrupt officials then hang yer head in shame.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Boabby Murdoch’s ..etc.
Pal.. Ah feel Rather Hypocritical… efter writing that
Biblical quote.. which Ah did.
Fur.. Ah am Guilty as Hell.. when it comes tae
Judgin. ithers.. Fur , Ah dae it Awe the Time..
And Wi’ Bells Oan!
Ah guesss , we awe ur..
Howevahhhhhhhh…
Frankly.. At the Time…Ah couldnae think o’ anything else tae Write .. ~~
Kojo
yer pal..who thinks Yer Swell..
Still, Laughin’, Though.
Laptop Loyal’s finest are finally turning on David Murray on Snyde.
Horse bolted, boys, long ago.
JAMES FORREST ……..poster extraordinaire !!!! ….. Simply, Thank you …!!!!!
notthebus on 21 April, 2012 at 17:12 said:
“Will there be a huge outcry why Wittaker did not get sent off for this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rE8nzObYu4&feature=youtu.be”
I will answer with another question.
Was there an outcry when Naismith crocked Milson just before he crocked himself?
ulysses mcghee on 21 April, 2012 at 17:18 said:
NTB
By tomorrow there’ll be an outcry in regards the Hearts player diving…
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Many a true word is spoken in jest when Alex Rae booted the prone player in the Euro tie it almost came down to McLeish? and the sycophants blaming the lad on the ground for being out of it and getting in the way of Rae’s boot.