It is enormously sad news that our friend Kano, Martin Kane, succumbed to his illness this morning. Kano was an ever-present on CQN for four years, on occasion writing our match reports, until illness struck in 2008. He was left completely paralysed, eventually only able to communicate through a machine, requiring round the clock care.
He was isolated in hospital in his home city of Perth, Western Australia, lonely for him and difficult for his wife Carolyn and their family, with no realistic chance of recovery. On hearing this news, CQN reacted in an incredible way. Our also now-departed friend, Pablophanque, wrote, “We need to get this guy home”, and a campaign started to raise the tens of thousands of pounds required to transform part of his home into an appropriate care facility.
As the campaign got underway I remember being concerned, it was going to take at least £60k and I thought we had no chance of getting close to this. Pablo (memorably) didn’t want to head the campaign he started but others soon stepped in and the Bring Martin Home got underway in earnest. Those behind it moved heaven and earth, and within a few months, the money was in place and Kano was back living at home with his family.
The Kano Foundation, a remarkable self-funded organisation which takes kids groups and charities to Celtic games, was established by those running the Bring Martin Home campaign, to harness the expertise and goodwill for on-going good, in Martin’s name.
When I first met Kano’s dad, Matt, who himself is no longer with us, six years ago, I was caught off-guard when he talked about Kano’s life expectancy. Unable to move he was enormously vulnerable to any prosaic infection. He suffered a few health scares but fought through them for far longer than many anticipated.
We got him back on the blog briefly, sharing some of his gratitude for the work done and his humour, but he explained the hours it took to compose his few sentences. He continued to watch Celtic, of course.
This morning our thoughts go to Carolyn and the kids, as well as to his good pal Ramie and those who cared for Martin. Those who decided to get off their arses and change the world for one family back in 2008 should be very proud of what they did, and the years at home they gave Kano.
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Celtic have upped it for the second half, playing higher up the pitch, trouble is they’re been picked off on the break, and could have gone further behind.
Stfb
I’m no having me and you agreeing, then again it’s about football not the plc 8))
Griffiths on for Scepovic after the hour mark
mmmmm, am i still on the naughty step, or full blown ignore mode…..don’t really matter…..am going nowhere…..;-))
H.H.
A nice 21 degrees – way down south .Chopping firewood/ listening to the radio.
Much noise re Inter attempting to sign Lucas and Schar .Cue journo stating that if it they succeed Inter will have signed 4 players and onIy one of those will be eligible to play in Europe..Cue studio pundit digging up the journo re the journo’ s previous claims that Inter were renting / buying a team to try and win the Europa League..Cue journo stating that he was sticking to that statement but was now of the opinion that Inter had simply failed to get any of their first choices
Great job churnalism- make something up and then when circumstances change make something else up which fits the new circumstances.
Saw an interview with Podolski last night- he claimed that the European place was his.
Thumb replaces Scepovic
BT
No problem.
Playing Ronny’s system makes it hard for the full backs to tuck in because they are usually still making their way back from a foray upfield.
The stadium has a wee touch of the tree lined Estadio Nacional’s.
Anecdotes CFC
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The Lurkin Tim..
Want to Borrow a Invisibility Cloak..
Only 2 Owners..
..;-)
001
BT, I get back late friday. Is the accies game on the telly?
When will you be at CP next, I’ve couple of samples for you to scoof. Is scoof a word:-)
The Lurkin Tim
Most posts that most people make are ignored because
What they said was uncontroversial
They did not need to be seconded
They did not need a reply
They were not understood
A blog is where you are allowed to make a point not demand attention.
ACGR-Enjoy amigo
VVD rampages forward,…. dispossessed Zaluska saves for a corner.
JG cemented there by the PSV player…
The lurkin tim
There was a guy who used to post on here from oz
He always said he was ignored and had an invisability cloak
Griff misses a good chance
VVD and Efe playing offside from a very long throw in! PSV miss another sitter. Bizarre.
Half chance for us from corner
Another dive from PSV
Deflected effort hits our bar
Centre mid looking weaker than PSV
Another unchallenged shot from the left, McGregor not close enough. Too many crosses
Sceptic off, Griffiths on
Another cross from our right, Izzy brave
VVD runs up park and passes to PSV
Another shot ensues, Zakusjka saves
Looks like this is the pattern for 2nd half, hopefully we get a break with Leigh on
Chance for Gruffiths saved!
Great singing by our lads!!
Some Celtic fans having trouble co ordinating COYBIG.
SoT,
too much noise re Inter, will they be up for a 2 game knock-out match…..my only ELquestion……;-))
H.H.
Watching PSV game on TV
Celtic getting total runaround
Devoid of tactics and any sort of gameplan
Looking forward to hearing the excuses, take your pick from
– the pitch
– not enough energy in team
– tired after long journey
– trying out a new format
Acgr
Game on sky next weekend early ko
Not sure when but I will let you know
You could always pass them to tohg and he could give them to me
Callum misses two great chances
Good chance passed up by McGregor…
Celtic playing a bit better now…
McGregor should have equalised, unfortunately on his right foot.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
13:45 on 10 January, 2015
The lurkin tim
There was a guy who used to post on here from oz
He always said he was ignored and had an invisability cloak
what was his name?…..;-))
H.H.
bournesouprecipe
13:46 on 10 January, 2015
Some Celtic fans having trouble co ordinating COYBIG.
They’re on their hols.
What ya expect?:-)
McGregor should have buried that. Poor finish lacking conviction
CM should have scored
The lurkin tim
Depending on his mood 8))
Playing better since LG came on
Aiden Nesbit getting a game
C’mon young Aiden..
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Its All Cloak and Dagger on Here..
Summa
Summa of Sammi….
13:43 on 10 January, 2015
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The Lurkin Tim..
Want to Borrow a Invisibility Cloak..
Only 2 Owners..
..;-)
001
nah, trying to sell mine…..any takers…..;-))
H.H.
Had forgotten McGregor was playing. Thankfully subbed . Out of his depth here I’m afraid and not for the first time
I do not have commentary on my stream.
Who just came on for Callum?
Ah! Answered already.
BT
Phone the Jury mob on monday and explain your just returning to work after a long lay- off and this is inconvienient,
They are good if you contact them.