Issue 7 of CQN Magazine is out now! We continue our campaigning focus on the crisis in Scottish football from recent weeks as well as delivering many great articles on Celtic.
You can get a glimpse of the magazine below but go to the dedicated magazine site here to read it properly (which you’ll not be able to do below). Nip to page 64 for my favourite article this month, comparing the age of the current Celtic team to some of our great teams from the past. It’s an eye opener.
A special word of thanks to Alex Thomson of Channel 4 News, who this morning got Uefa to confirm: “We are in contact with the Scottish FA and offering assistance”.
We have tons to talk about in the next couple of days, Brian Kennedy, Sailen Manna – don’t let me forget to talk about Sailen, Athletic (one of the most important cup ties in years?), Kenny Shiels (don’t underestimate this guy) and we have a Cup Final to look forward to! Struggling to fit it in but we’ll try.
We are now shipping hard copies of the magazine from the UK – and sold out last month (unlike Rangers tickets last week). Order your copy by clicking on the link below. If you want a copy shipped overseas (note, seas, not sees) email me, celticquicknews@gmail.com (for Britain and Ireland please use the link below).
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Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Kano 1000,
Unfortunately, I think Islam will fall away also because he is not being guided correctly.
It is a real shame as well because this young man has so much talent but does not possess that raw determination to succeed.
I hope that young Islam grows up quickly and realises how much he is wasting away.
Boys tell me this, if ticketus are backing Paul Murray consortium, why would we want ticketus to win court case with D&P ?
Henr1k … We want Ticketus to get season ticket money for 3 / 4 years .. That’s the ONLY reason they have linked up with them…..to protect their investment….
I completely understand the feelings regarding young Feruz.
But with all my heart I hope that this boy goes on to do great things in the game.
I think that’s what Tommy Burns would have wanted.
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!..Truth and Justice will always prevail on 16 March, 2012 at 20:05 said:
Thanks.
Hamiltontim…..absolutely
jhilday
It’s the treble?
Very disappointed seeing so much scorn aimed at a wee boy, who is most likely mentally scarred, insecure and easily led by unscrupulous greedy insecure imature adults.
hamiltontim,
He has made the wrong move in a footballing sense, theres no doubt about that but I really hope he gets his career back on track.
The young man has had to go through things most others have not.
thew wee rat :oD))))
seriously, I wish the wee boy all the best
Henr1k …… There is, of course, another scenario where, even if ticketus lose the case, they will have to get their money back from the bank ? and the bank with then go back to rankers and ask them to settle the original debt…..?? ….. Then cw will have find the money…..he won’t be able to, and that will result in liquidation, which is what the bidders want…….
I’m getting as confused as the MSM, but their confusion is deliberate ……….LLLLLOOOOOLLLLL
Hooray, the Hoops are in a cup final and it’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend!!! I intend to fully throw myself into celebrations and party jelly and ice cream style for two and a half days. Live music, rebel tunes, malty beer and an early rise to watch Lenny lift our first trophy.
TicketusfreeweekendCSC
Auldheid
I had you down as a man who knows his history but now I’m not so sure
HH – shurely you know that every time the Hoops take the field they have the added bonus of a 12th man – the famous Celtic support HH
The huns obviously have the help of the 12th 13th 14th and 15th men – commonly known as the MITB
HH
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!..Truth and Justice will always prevail on 16 March, 2012 at 20:21 said:
Tell me about it lol.
Just received a text…
If you donate 1p to the Rangers pay pal account it costs them 20p for every transaction so it takes 19p from them every time
:-) Hail Hail
Sandiago bhoy ……so your going to have a quiet weekend…..
Boys apologise for calling that young boy a scumbag, it’s just I think the way he treated us was a joke.
Three hours away from first Speedway Expresso infused Stout, sigh. Made locally by Alesmith Brewery, it has a 13% alcohol content and contains two Expresso shots per pint. The champagne of malt beers.
HammeredandwiredatthesametimeCSC
Two sleeps to go to the big day :)
Re Feruz… It was a Rangers training top he had on, holding the badge.. He also posted ‘Its all about the blue tops now my man, wouldn’t mind help Rangers stay alive…’ ‘F**k Celtic I don’t like them, I shat on their manky top lol..’
No gratitude for what the club and TB in particular did for him. Theres plenty of young guys that come from troubled backgrounds similar to his and very few would have been luck enough to have someone like TB to take such an genuine and active interest. Mostly they are prey to vulture agents. The boys a wee runt that needs to grow up and learn some humility.
Ok Here is a more normal size entry so to speak!
It is amazing what a flat tyre can lead to. I found myself hanging about waiting for a replacement tyre, just generally killing time. A walk took me into a shop where I happened on a copy of David Potter’s latest book – Celtic Cult Heroes.
It sat side by side with Paul Smith’s latest book, curiously titled Rangers Cult Heroes, ever increasing proof that in some eyes where you get Celtic you also get Rangers.
A quick look at both books throws up fascinating differences. For example, if I define the modern era as including those players who I have seen play in my 50 years, then all but 4 of the Rangers cult heroes come from this modern age! In contrast, 12 or arguably 13 Celtic choices are pre Lisbon Lions. Of course the choices are the respective Authors own personal preferences, but I was surprised by some of the omissions.. Especially from The Rangers side of things— only 4 cult heroes before the sixties?????.
Potter explains that his choices are not necessarily Celtic’s greatest heroes but that they are his choices out of those who reached the giddy height of being rewarded with Cult status. It was very interesting to have a look inside and see who was in and who was not. For example if I said that there was no Patsy Gallagher, Johnny Thompson, Jimmy Delaney or Lubo Moravcik…would you be surprised?
I won’t spoil things by revealing who is in there but it sparks an interesting debate. Just who is or was a cult hero at Celtic Park?
Someone who is not afforded Cult status in the book is Jerry Reynolds. Who? I hear you ask- and to be fair it is a good question, but I believe it is an even better answer because Jerry Reynolds pioneered more than one Celtic tradition.
Jeremiah Reynolds was a Maryhill bhoy who was persuaded to join Celtic in the early years. He first played for Celtic in 1889 so he was in with the bricks. He played 99 times for Celtic before falling out with the then management committee and moving on to Burnley.
A tough left back, he was an early hero amongst the Celtic fans. He was brave, tough as old boots and was said to be able to head the heavy ball further than he could kick it. Somewhere I read the story that he was told that if he could have sown a boot on to his head he would have been the greatest player in the world! He also seems to have been popular among the ladies, as one story tells of him arriving at Gilmour Street Paisley to be met by a group of girls all shouting “ Jerrrrrrrry —Jerrrrrrry—– Jerrrrrry”.
However, he does not make it on to David Potter’s cult heroes list, which is perhaps not surprising. However by the early 20th Century Jerry was back at Celtic park—this time in an off the field roll. In fact, it is suggested that he would serve Celtic in various non playing rolls right up until his death in 1944.
At various times he seems to have been a turnstyle steward, odd job man and is even reported to have repaired the roof at one stage of his non playing Celtic career.
However, Reynolds is recognised as Celtic’s first “Celeb” meeter and greeter! He was also the press club steward and so he was in some respects the face and voice of the club when mingling with journalists and fans. He was the forerunner of the ex players who mingle in and around the lounges today, or who are a regular source for a quote for journalists today. However it is said that his views on the playing abilities of others could be.. eh.. terse.. or frank.
It was in this role that he was to start the tradition of ex players retaining contact with fans and press long after hanging up the boots.
If you think about it, in those early days, I suppose you were meant to just turn up and play. Once your time had finished with the club then it was back to the shipyard, the mine or wherever.
Today, we are used to seeing ex players retain a connection with the clubbe part of the off field Celtic roadshow. Over the years some like Maley, McGrory, Stein, McNeill and Hay would go on to a prolonged Celtic career as manager. Others like Mochan, Fallon, Mjalby and Thomson would be part of the backroom staff.
Of course in terms of sheer years it could be that the longest serving Celtic servant is John Clark.
But it was Jerry Reynolds who pioneered the notion of ex players being employed by the club to do something other then play or coach. It would seem that Jerry got the Celtic bug. Here was a football team, an employer, an institution—a Club to belong to for life if you could.
Nope- Jerry Reynolds does not feature in David Potter’s latest as he was not seen as enough of a cult hero. Yet I wonder if that was what was thought at the time? Here was a guy who had worn the hoops, who was available to the crowd and the press for a word and a chat. Here was a guy who worked at and with Celtic when there would have been little money in it, and who seems to have been employed by this football team for a very long time. He must have been the first to be offered and occupy such a position. It makes me wonder just how that came about, and why it was him that was chosen. I suspect that he must have been a popular figure, with something to him, something about him.
In short, Reynolds was a Lifelong Celtic man in just about any capacity that was available.
The Celtic Graves Society know where Jerry is buried and he is on their list of people to honour and commemorate.
Jerry Reynolds might not have been a “cult” player but for different reasons he has reasonable claims to hold a cult status in Celtic’s history.
The area of the beach here in San Diego where you will find the bars and nightclubs is already a sea of green- I live a 15 minute walk away :o) I donno about those sneering at the yanks and St. Patricks Day, but count me in!
archdeaconsbench on 16 March, 2012 at 20:30
Is this even true?
When did you join the site?
archdeaconsbench on 16 March, 2012 at 20:30 said:
Re Feruz… It was a Rangers training top he had on, holding the badge.. He also posted ‘Its all about the blue tops now my man, wouldn’t mind help Rangers stay alive…’ ‘F**k Celtic I don’t like them, I shat on their manky top lol..’
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No offence mate ,but were was this posted FF ,sounds like made up nonsense from a sick mind.
Evening all,
My tuppence worth on Islam Feruz:
I know of him through my work in Youth Justice, his background is complex, more than you would believe. You cannot judge a 17 year olds decisions. He may have been 15 or 16 when he left Celtic for Chelsea.
I was disrespectful to good people into my twenties and shudder at the way I looked after number one at times. I had none of the background or hardships of that young man. Yes, Celtic were great for him and certain people were badly let down but we should move on. I don’t wish him success or failure but in years to come he will know Celtic were a great thing to happen to him and his family. Wisdom only arrives when there is no time for it to be implemented.
TJ
Was on a Flybe flight back from Belfast tonight and was greeted with ‘ we just can’t get enough’ as a prelude to the inflight safety briefings. I sat with a smile on my face, however there was a few less than pleased. Keep it up Flybe!!!!
BRHT
according to Celtic Wikipedia Patsy Gallacher was born on this day 1891 in co Donegal..
voguepunter on 16 March, 2012 at 20:35 said:
Possibly mate. But I have seen the picture in question.
Happy St Patricks day from a cold wet( very wet ) Sydney
Think I will need a boat to get to the pub later
ST
Feruz is irrelevant, he’s welcome to his hun top, sounds like he’s growing into it.
Mines a treble starting with 2-0 on Sunday.
V
SydneyTim,
Have a Great weekend m8.
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Kano 1000 on 16 March,
BRT&H,entertaining and educating.9/10
ST hail hail!
Sorry to see that Feruz just scored a screamer- I cant share the forgiveness for this guy as I know of thousands of young kids who would give their right arm to pull on the hoops and he certainly wont experience any hardship from his decision to jump ship- the adults who guide him obviously have their own needs
Sydney Tim 33c and sunny in Perth :>)
I’m amazed that anyone would fall for that picture of Feruz – it’s clearly a Chelsea training top with a Rangers crest photoshopped on to it.
Vmhan Supporting Lenny! on 16 March, 2012 at 20:43 said
declan would say ” is that because they have just been given city status and are heating up with excitment”
Ruud is back