Heart of a Lion, the autobiography of Lisbon Lion, Willie Wallace, went to print this morning and will be out the day before the Cup Final. It is a joy.
Willie starts with a remarkable 17 days in April 1967 when the takes us through five games, Dukla Prague, home and away, in the semi-final of the European Cup, England v Scotland at Wembley, a tense league encounter with Aberdeen and the Scottish Cup final. Before you get into the substance which made the man, or his more famous achievements which were to follow the next month, you are immersed in sense of possibility, of sheer wonder, and of incredibly hard games of football, that encapsulated these times.
His story is genuinely unique, being the only Lisbon Lion Jock Stein went out of his way to buy, for good reason. His pace was unparalleled in the game. His scoring rate at Hearts was excellent but at Celtic he outperformed his peers – and that was an incredible team of peers.
We learn a valuable insight into how a team who had won nothing in seven years before Jock Stein’s arrival were transformed and swept all before them. Willie gets right into the detail of tactics and preparation.
The Great Event is there in all its intricate detail. Neil Lennon should make every player in the squad read it before Champions League duty commences next season. It would inspire the most desolate soul.
Willie asked CQN to publish the book, which we did. There are contributions from our own Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan, who believe me, does not disappoint. Close friend of Jock Stein, and the most influential broadcaster in Scottish football history, Archie MacPherson, wrote a chapter giving historical context to this extraordinary career. Archie’s range and insight is priceless.
We tentatively asked our very own A-lister, Rod Stewart, if he would write the foreward. Willie has been away from Scotland for a long time, a lot of football has been played since, and Rod’s been busy in the intervening years, but he was delighted to be asked. Rod explains his father’s Hibernian roots and through his “star-struck eyes” tells us Willie “might as well have had a four-leaf clover as a heart”.
Rod finished by saying “Bless you, Mr Wallace”, which I’ll echo. I can’t tell you the sheer joy it’s been in participating in this project. My enormous thanks, Willie.
You can order online NOW by clicking below. Willie is coming over this month and we’re getting a pile of books signed by him, so fill your boots.
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Great to meet so many top Bhoys last night, and hopefully the KOSC club got a good wee return.
Now off oot
– just gad a late call up to do the Audi sky box
Hail hail, and lets all enjoy Our day
kayal33
The day we pick up our trophy and they decide to do a bit of $h1t stirring.
ASonOfDan
09:04 on
11 May, 2013
They always have done and always will do. Ignore them, most do as their plunging sales figures show.
Coronation Cup being paraded today as well.
Today in 1953 celtic kicked off coronation cup beating arsenal 1-0 at Hampden. Watched by 65000. Scored by bobby Collins.
ASonofDan,
Cheers, i’m sneaking to the game after First Holy Communion Mass then going back to the function after the game. Don’t want to get drowned in the tin flute.
FLC
Hoops, gad = had.
For those at communions
This is the day, this is the day
That The Lord has made !!!
We will rejoice and be glad in it
Hail Hail
Our thoughts this morning are also with Sannabhoy as he bungees his way into history. Bit windy for it ;-)
Scott Brown @ ScottBrown8
Big day today for us. Looking forward to it and even back in the squad. It’s been a long time but great to be back
Neil Lennon will be our manager for a long time.
The MSM in this country are a disgrace and they would do anything for the money.
They have been trying for months to sell our players and our manager and there’s only 1 reason for that.
They don’t want our club dominating for years and they will try anything to derail our achievements.
Shame on our fans for wanting Neil out and shame on them for falling into the MSM trap that he’s off.
fourleafclover
You will be fine taking one in.
Asonofdan
somethings never change..always the same when we have something to cheer or celebrate the hurting hun meeja try to spoil it..No chance!! Stand up for the Champions!!h.h
\ö/ Broonie is BACK!
Anyone order their cup final ticket on-line and still waiting on delivery?
Thought mine would have arrived by now.
Heard this morning on Sunny Govan Radio the murder of the lady last week outside Ibrox after the Sevco game described as ‘ pointless sectarian ‘.
Haven’t heard it described as sectarian anywhere else.
FLC
Hail hail bhoys. Just heading home from Ibiza. Enjoy the party………COYBIG!!!!!!!!!!
KLV
Right off to catch the train to CP for a day of bevy :)
fourleafclover
I heard last week there was a suspicious media ban on reporting the incident.
One Nation…
ASonOfDan
09:11 on 11 May, 2013
Anyone order their cup final ticket on-line and still waiting on delivery?
Thought mine would have arrived by now.
Me too mate, I keep eying the postie suspiciously :)
blantyretim
09:03 on 11 May, 2013
Thought it was a great night last night I now have the usual problem I get to the stage where I know the blog name but forget the real name.
But good to catch up with so many good CQNers, the KSC put on another good show and the staff were superb and the prices no bad either.
BT I thought OT was looking well last night after he had been under the weather
Good Morning all,
time to raise sons one and three for the trip to Paradise and the title party!
Isn’t it just a grand old team…………
sannabhoy
good luck
don’t look down
coybig
Good morning Timland.
Injury list for me,done my back in so I’ll
miss the party…….hope everyone has a
great day.
roy croppie
Must be like Juve ticket and all getting posted at the one time.
ASonOfDan,
I thought that might be so. Shocking.
Still waiting on mine ASOD
St.John.Doyle 09:17:
I echo your comments another great night. OT was looking well and to meet KevJungle, well what can one say…
Thanks to Leftclicktic’s Daughter for the lift there and to Cowiebhoy for the lift home.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
biggest disgrace of the night was the fact that Willie Wallace managed to get a ticket for the cup final…
when was the last time he was at a game?
BT some great restaurants in the old town but this hotel got max marks in the reviews and its 10 out of 10 so far from me, I resisted the champers at breakfast as I want to see the game ✊
001 bhoy great weather for the Melborne tims trophy party, enjoy.
Ps what age do ye have to be to drink alcohol in Blantyre KoSC? Did anybody ask Paul67 for proof of age?
V
V
he was on the diet coke buddy….
Off to the game and it’s lashing rain in Dumbarton.Congratulations and prayer to all who are receiving their First Holy Communion today.Let’s all have a great day cheering Neil and the team.
Hail Hail
Vmhan
I see you became 60 this week. Strewth! You’re no half wearing well. I’m definitely taking up barefoot running. Belated best wishes.
HH
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, for those who are in the CQN Saturday Naps competition, please go back and post your selection at the end of the previous article :
“Cheerio to 10 in a row Day”
All the best, fleagle1888
Jobo Baldie 08:19:
Yeah was so good to meet so many CQNers again and some for the first time.
blantyretim:
Aye I forgot about that, when was the last time Willie was at a game and me still without a ticket…:( Seriously I do not grudge the Bhoy a ticket, his contribution to our great Club was tremendous.
Vhman:
What age do you have to be to drink alcohol in the KoSC, 67, Paul67 passed with ease…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
CQN Saturday Naps Competition – Week 40 results & standings
Week 40 :
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha (Fiery Oscar @11/2)
fleagle1888 (Secretinthepark @9/2)
green T (Oyster Shell @3/1)
Rockon Neil Lennon (Universal @11/4)
+£20.85 green T (14)
+£15.91 Bada Bing (7)
+£15.75 Rockon Neil Lennon (12)
+£15.50 Che (5)
+£ 2.00 voguepunter (4)
-£ 2.00 BULL67 (9)
-£ 2.22 Valentine’s Day (7)
-£ 2.50 What is the Stars (6)
-£ 7.00 fleagle1888 (5)
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-£ 7.75 Cathal (6)
-£ 8.38 Sixteen roads to Golgotha (5)
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-£16.88 Glen (5)
-£17.17 MHARK67 (5)
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-£30.80 TheBarcaMole (2)
-£31.97 hunza rugli (2)
-£35.00 gerry_bhoy (1)
-£40.00 gourockbhoy
-£40.00 Raymac
*No selections (wk 40) : hunza rugli, Raymac, TheBarcaMole
*Non-runners (wk 40) – Glen
Cheers, fleagle1888
Report in today’s Herald (cannae do the linky thing). Institutional investor in sevco states that he has never seen a scandal descend so quickly following a flotation.
Is this another world record for the deadies?
Lenny has been a breathe of fresh air . guys like Coyle etc… Woukd never achevied what Lennons done at Celtic
If Lennon goes to Everton nothing but admiration for the guy and what he has acheived under the circumstances. Personally would love if he stayed but if he feels it right then good luck to him.
I see coyle has appeared in the papers today knocking back this and that. Guy was found out at Bolton and I sincerley hope Celtic don’t go for him if Lenny leaves. All the good work Lenny has done will b wasted IMO.
COYBIG
Getting all excited about today
Hail Hail
WGS:
I don’t think Lenny will be offered the Everton job, Martinez the most likely.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!