I was away from home when Brendan Rodgers left, so absorbed the news in isolation. I didn’t feel any of the betrayal that others seemed to. Maybe things would have been different if I was in the middle of things. Maybe feelings of betrayal are contagious?
For me, feelings towards Celtic heroes leaving goes back to two players: Kenny Dalglish and Charlie Nicholas. I was 10 when Kenny left and 11 when he came back with Liverpool, and the European Cup, for Jock Stein’s testimonial. He was booed by some in the home support, which I found incredible. He was our everything for so long and still a hero to me.
By the time Nicholas left in ’83 I felt differently. I’d bought a “Charlie Nicholas” scarf and told myself that’s the last time I hold up a player’s name. Even now when I walk past the vendors outside the ground I think back to that scarf. It was sore. Kenny went for the European Cup, Charlie when for the parties and the Tories, and cannot bring himself to speak generously of Celtic. He is forgiven for leaving but his scarcely disguised resentment toward Celtic means I am finished with him.
As for Brendan, would you or I leave Celtic for a three year contract worth over £15m? Of course not. It is fair to say some have rejected fabulous offers to stay at Celtic Park, so maybe we really wouldn’t, but most go, even fans like you and me.
It was clear Brendan was working his ticket since he decided to create disruption in August. He could have waited until the end of the season, but working with a disruptive influence, who refuses to cooperate in planning decisions, but will not admit why, it not an ideal scenario either. I was not unhappy to see a clean break.
But for me, he is in the same column as Kenny Dalglish, not that nyaff Nicholas. He won us an incredible invincible treble, then another treble and another League Cup. Europe aside, he was magnificent. There are no comparable candidates because few have his sheer presence.
He is part of our history, and when we hopefully look back on 10-in-a-row, you will want to remember all of it with a smile. It’s Easter, forgive.
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DD……………..sorry to hear that bud.
DD- condolences HH
DELANEYS DUNKY on 19TH APRIL 2019 11:06 PM
Condolences DD ……………………………………… its an old cliche but .time is a great healer
remember the good times , they’ll get you through xx
HH
Delaneys,
such sad news Garry,will say a prayer for all your family.
PETEC on 19TH APRIL 2019 11:07 PM
We are all Celtic ………………………………. xx
HH
Garry, God Bless you Bro.
Molly is preparing yer Room in the Almightys house, Eileen is confirming why Believing in the Almighty right here Right Now is mega important.
I’m crying, as I know you are hurting.
DD
Take care … no more pain to see them struggle, but never easy at this time
God bless
DD
You told me your mum was a huge fan, maybe even a rebel. Apples and trees…
She’ll be sitting in heaven watching her team win the league soon, maybe even on Easter Sunday.
God bless.
DD
I am so sorry to hear that you have suffered 2 such losses in just one week. May they be with each other in Heaven and may you take strength form the years you enjoyed with them both.
YNWA
DD terrible news, especially at this time of year. God bless you and your family. Will think of you on Sunday morning – it was a pleasure meeting you and your lhad last season.
Bada Bing / Tontine Tim
Many Thanks for your kind words. Happy Easter to both of you and your families.
HH
Roccobhoy
DD, you will never walk alone bro, keep Ryan and family close, you will need them at this difficult time , Molly RIP
Delaneys Dunky,
Condolences to you and family. Very sad news. Thoughts are with yee all.
HH
Roccobhoy
Elvis
Delaney’s Dunky.
Many have shared their ordeal of losing a loved one on here. And typically there is an outbreak of condolences just as you would expect from family. We can all empathise with them.
However your dual loss has me lost for words. I can’t imagine the grief and sorrow you must be experiencing. Truly heartbreaking.
I hope that somehow you will find strength and solace in the wonderful memories you must have of them.
May they rest in peace.
ROCCOBHOY- you too HH
Delaneys Dunky
Molly and Eileen Delaney r.i.p
So sorry to hear of thd passing of your aunt and your ddar mammy.They are at rest now and in the hands of the lord.
You,my friend will never walk alone
God bless the Delaney family
HH
Pete
Molly and Eileen were huge Celtic supporters and both devout Catholics. My daughter said that her gran would be happy to die on the same day as her hero Jesus Christ.
Bhoys do cry!
DD
It’s a tough time for you and yours.
Hearts break and never fully mend but memories are a great salve to the pain.
Your family will rally round and share each other’s stories and cry and laugh, often in the same moment.
Hail Hail
Hello again all you young rebels.
Felt quite jaunty this lovely Oz morning , that was until reading
back and learning of the recent losses of one of our own.
DD
Condolences to you and your family.
ROCCOBHOY
Amazing lengths some Celtic supporters go just to see the bhoys
you are an inspiration to all of us.
H.H Mick
DD…a tough moment you are going through…tears and smiles.
My sincere condolences…
Dear D.D.
So sorry to hear your sad news.
Prayers will be said tonight for the repose of the souls of both your dear mum and aunt at the Latin Mass which we will be attending in Sydney .
A Mass with which they would have been familiar .
As was I .
Introibo ad altare dei .
The last time my son and I saw my mammy yesterday, Breathe by Pink Floyd was playing on the radio.
Ironic that her lungs packed in today.
Thanks for the condolences by many on here.
God bless you all.
YNWA
MacJay
Both preferred and could recite the Latin mass.
God bless you
DELANEYS DUNKY on 20TH APRIL 2019 12:14 AM
MacJay
Both preferred and could recite the Latin mass.
God bless you
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I learned the Latin responses with a few of my pals as Altar boys at our old friend , St. Paul`s Whiteinch .
And may God Bless you and all your family .
dd
my sincere condolences on your loss of loved ones.
Delaneys Dunky on 19th April 2019 11:53 pm
Pete
Molly and Eileen were huge Celtic supporters and both devout Catholics. My daughter said that her gran would be happy to die on the same day as her hero Jesus Christ.
Bhoys do cry!
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One day @ a Time Sweet Jesus.
Magical Sonic (Motherly brainwashing) for a wee kid hearing in and around the house.
If you need to jibber jabber don’t hesitate to get back in touch – Tonight or in the Future.
MacJay
Both Sao Paolo Whiteinch wummin.
God rest their souls.
DD
Thoughts with you and your family mate.
Keep them close pal, they will look to you now.
If you need a chat – we’re all here.
God bless.
DD, thoughts are with you tonight, stay strong, deepest condolences.
Hope to see you again soon.
Love and respect from Cologne.
Breathe
It was Spooky when Aidans Great Gran (his Mums side) Passed away. The Sky said it all….. I was just loosely related but it was Definitely the moment she Passed, I was about 8 Miles away by that Time. I’d been told to get Aidan from his Dumbarton Training camp back over to Paisley to the Hospice. 20 Minutes Later she was gone.
Noone can convince me otherwise that what happened in the sky coming off the Erskine Bridge and onto the dual carriageway was anything other than the Almighty taking Home another child.
Believe in the Almighty Please.
Shine On Celtic.
Pete
Faith
TAL
I am now the oldest member of our branch of the Delaney family now.
Thanks pal
Kolncelt
Thanks bro. My mammy taught me about Celtic. Her uncle Jimmy Delaney was one of our greatest ever players.
G-Thang
If you Believe you can move any Mountain no matter what it is.
A Rebel TREBLE.
F-OFF SFA BLAZERS