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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‘GG
One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus.
My mammy’s song by Lena.
Thanks pal.
Garry, no way I can get a date without googling. No Significant Celtic date to Marry things.
I went to a Rave in Milton Keynes and Celtic smashed Aberdeen 5 -0 away that day. Johnny Barnes apparently a 4-2-2-2 was in operation.
There was a mega operation in Milton Keynes. I’m sure I’ve told ye. ;))
If I huvnae we need to get a wee session again.
1 frame in the Horse and Barge is progress. ;))
Pete
OCS were magic at Loch Lomond.
REM blew us away at Balloch a few years later.
Great ampitheatre doon Balloch Park.
God Bless you Garry and All the Crew.
If you need to jibber jabber just check last page, I’d hope for that post to be deleted as well when the mods are awake.
A real Pillar has been removed from yer Life Garry.
God Bless You.
Dreams of a Treble….
A Rebel Treble?
Good night God bless Pete.
Away to try sleep without tears.
YNWA
God Bless Garry.
Stay as strong as you can m8. You are gonnae break down at some point just ask Jesus Our Lord and Saviour to help you get through that most Difficult of moment.
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Delaney’s Dunkey
I’m really sorry to read about your mum, Garry. Please accept my condolences.
I lost my mum almost a year ago, and I miss her terribly, as you will in the weeks, months, and even years ahead. But she has left you with a terrific set of values, along with great memories, and these will help you deal with your grief.
We’ll need to make a point of arranging a catch up.
BTW, I’m going to see the Drop Kick Murphys tonight. Should be a blast.
HH
Condolences Garry
R.I.P. Molly and Eileen Delaney.
Sorry for your sad loss DD. May your mum and aunt Rest In Peace. Take care of yourself mate.
DD,
Sorry to hear about your wee mammy, Molly Delaney RIP, May perpetual light shine upon her.
DD.
So sorry to hear the heart breaking news of the loss of your mammy and aunt.
Keep them close bud.
You are in my prayers as Is all who are near to you.
Requiensce et pace.
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DD- Garry, I am sorry to hear the news about your mum.
May god look after her, you and the rest of the family.
God bless
D. :)
DD – Garry, also your Auntie, so sad, God bless you all.
D. :)
morning bhoys from a very sunny Cheshire, DELANEY’S DUNKY, thoughts and prayers, may they rest in peace.hh.
Was offline all day yesterday
So
DD
Heartfelt sympathy with all the family
May Molly and Eileen Delaney Rest In Peace
And May Perpetual Light Shine Upon them
Garry, you are now head of the Family, go make your Mum proud
YNWA
Good morning, friends, from a pleasantly bright and warm-ish East Kilbride.
Delayney’s Dunky (Garry) – very sorry for your loss.
DELANEYS DUNKY-so sorry to hear of your loss
Garry concordances on your loss may your wee Mammy and Auntie rest in peace..
you never walk the walk alone my friend…… never
NB
……….condolences ………
NB
DD
Sorry to hear of your loss an aunt is hard to take but followed so quickly by your mother.
No words mate just dig in and hold on to the rest of your family.
God bless and keep them safe.
KEEP THE FAITH
Just logged on to read D D’s sad news. Losing your Mother is always a devastating event and the additional heart break of losing a close aunt is truly awful.
All I can say G. is that I will remember them in my prayers this Easter weekend, stay strong big mhan, you will never walk alone.
Condolences DD
Very sad time for you and your family.
Stay strong Bro
Garry mate – just read about your wee mammy – so sorry for you and your family. It is a sad club to have to join.
If you feel like a natter with me or Wee BGFC – just to talk mince – at any point over the next few tough days, please feel free to call.
Toughts with you, your boy and the rest of your gang.
HH
BGFC
DELANEYS DUNKY on 19TH APRIL 2019 11:06 PM
This week my beloved Godmother Aunt Eileen passed away. Today, her big sister my mammy Molly joined her in heaven. I am totally devastated.
Molly and Eileen Delaney RIP
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Thoughts and prayers with your Mum, yourself, family and friends at this sad time Garry.
Thoughts and prayers too with your Godmother Eileen, her family and friends.
DD. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with you and the families.
Prayers said at Morning Prayer today and I will remember your mum and aunt in the Easter Vigil. It will be a sad time for you and all your family but I am sure that as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord hope and courage will be yours.
Those good souls who thought so much about the bhoys who played in the earthly Paradise will I am sure now be with their Maker in the Eternal Paradise. RIP. Molly and Eileen.
DD
Was sitting watching Ayr v Ross County last night happy for you and Marcus, little did i know the pain you were suffering.
Take care and treasure those happy memories. HH
DD,
Sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my mum on the 24th May last year. It’s a very raw period I know how you feel.
DD
Flowers laid at my parents grave and a wee prayer offered up for the repose of the souls of all our dearly departed. Stay strong and live well. HH
DELANEYS DUNKY @ 11:06 PM,
What a raw double blow, my sincerest condolences. May your Mum and Godmother R.I.P.
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Hail Hail
Garry
I’m so sorry for your loss. May your Mum rest in peace brother.
I’ll always owe her big time. She gave us a son who would grow up to become my Fhriend.
HH jg
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DELANEYSDUNKY
Condolences pal so sorry to hear of your sad loss , take care .
DELANEYS DUNKY
Condolences pal.
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