Legends, history, £6k and tens of thousands of Celtic fans

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Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 9-in-a-row CQN Charity Golf Day at Aberdour in Fife, yesterday.  The event, auctions and raffles leading up to it raised £6000, the bulk of which will go to the 1254125 appeal, while some will go to Clic Sargent, who help families with children with that dreadful disease.

Lisbon Lion, Willie Wallace, and his wife Olive, were fantastic guests, who enjoyed spending a day with 70 or so friends.  It doesn’t matter how far away Lisbon Lions live, you always find them the same way.

My sincere thanks to everyone who came along, bid of the auctions or bought a raffle ticket, all in aid of people you will never know. Thank you from all of us to John, Kevin and John, for their stressful work in pulling the event together, for the ninth year!

125 years ago a handful of people, living in a community devastated by hunger, destitution and TB, but who could make a difference, decided they would make a difference.  As a result, Celtic was born.  Celtic is not just something to brighten up your weekends, it’s not purely there to build friendships or to create common-interests across the generations, it is a movement you are required participate in.

The clarion call to all Celtic fans this year is to do more than just put your hand in your pocket, the spirit which gave birth to the concept of Celtic will only survive if those who can get involved, inspire a fresh generation by doing so.

Go register for 1254125, and commit to doing something to raise £125.  It can be anything.  You can walk a 1888 meters, go to the barbers and get a baldy to celebrate the signing of Amido Balde, it doesn’t need to be as ambitious as the 150 brave souls who right this very moment are atop Ben Nevis about to undertake the world’s highest huddle.

If you believe in this club, don’t leave it to someone else to take care of what’s important.  The same goes for your season ticket.  It has been over a century since we have been as close to the founding spirit of our club, but the sporting dramas which inspire us all are not achieved by new strikers, they are the fruits of tens of thousands fans buying season tickets.

Go stake your claim on Celtic.

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  1. jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on

    fanapoint

     

     

    There was a saying in WW2 that when the Germans bombed the British ducked and when the British bombed the Germans ducked and when the Yanks bombed everybody ducked!!

  2. Want Anither Nutsy.. Gem?

     

     

    “Gee,Kojo, Ah wish that Ah Hid the Money tae Buy an African Elephant.”

     

     

    “An Elephant?”. Said I..in Astonishment.

     

     

    “What in the world wid YOU dae,Wi’ An Elephant?” Ah wanted tae know.

     

     

    “Not a Thing..”he answered..

     

    “It’s the Money, Ah Waant!”

     

     

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still..Laughin’

  3. Gotta say best ryegrass for my nephew back in east kilbride…he reached the final of the torrance house junior championship and had eschewed the semi in the senior…good luck wee mhan.

  4. jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on

    Ah the old roast cheese wae a slice of bacon on it sticks to ur ribs!! After 20 years of it you canny feel ur ribs fur the fattt!!

  5. Snake Plissken

     

     

    18:52 on 16 June, 2013

     

     

     

     

    ‘It puts the number of dollar millionaires at 281,000 or, in other words, a staggering one in 29 Londoners.’

     

     

     

    I assume that includes the value of their primary residence.

     

     

    I would be surprised if 1 in 29 homeowners in London are mortgage free.

     

     

    De omnibus dubitandum.

  6. TET, no moonbeams here mate, a farm house out in the sticks, no dear at all.

     

    Driving, cuts costs and can visit relatives on the way down, and Harry Potter on the return.

     

    I know a bargain, ask Che, he pays for my lunch, seem to forget my wallet!

     

    20minute drive to Disneyland, 10 to the train station for Paris, and lots to see close by.

     

    Stay a bit away and the price drops.

     

     

    Only bummer is that Le Tour starts when we are there,minutes its the other side of the country, now that is something I would like to see.

     

     

    Hope it’s Hun Free!

  7. Sos.

     

    Thought so..

     

    His young cousin in one if my best mates.

     

    Mrs bt and he are cousins. As wee fra says it is a small world… ;-)

  8. Assistance request for a Celtic fan:

     

     

    Silver BMW 520d, 4 doors, YE58MXC, stolen from East Kilbride, early hours of Friday. £500 reward offered by owner. Let me know if you hear of it. Thanks.

  9. Touching interview with Justin Rose.

     

     

    Hope he wins it (looking good).

     

     

    Especially as I backed him.

  10. Great win by Rose. That’s how golf courses should layed out for these guys. The best golfer wins. Rory and Tiger way off in the distance.

  11. Not a bad Fathers day. Bottle Bacardi and bottle of Angastura rum 1919 which is very tasty.

     

    Chocs, italian ham and chorizo. Ma weans are pure dead brilliant.

     

    Paid a visit to Schoenstaat too. It is right next to Campsie Glen and the name means beautiful place in German.

     

    However in the splendid sun, saying it is a beautiful place is like saying Messi is no a bad wee player.

     

     

    Absolutely stunning in 40 shades of green.

  12. JamsieBhoy75.

     

     

    I’ll need a few driving range sessions before I’m ready to meet up with the illustrious three,I’m going to approach Mr Fallon if he will come along for the golf, John Fallon who played in goal for Celtic between 63-71.I hope his son will be fit enough to take part also.

     

    Still leaves me with one more to find. Ask Paul67 for my e-mail address, so as we can keep in touch.If your into drink your welcome to my howf for a few..

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    OldTim..

     

     

    My Dad has Just took up Golf at 75Yrs..

     

     

    Playing 6-7 Days a Week Now and Loves it..

     

     

    For the First time in My Life he took My Advice and Bought Graphites..as l told Him his game would improve 10 fold..Ha..

     

     

    Hope You are well Buddi..

     

     

    001Bhoy

  14. skyisalandfill on

    Well done to Justn Rose. Agree about the course. A real test of a golfer.

     

    It’s cheese on toast btw. Toast one side of the bread , put cheese , black pepper and chilli sauce or Lea and Perrins on the other side, back under the grill Robert is your fathers brother.

     

    In Morayshire, where I come from Bridies are called Bradies as in over shoulder boulder holders, not Mira Hidley’s mate.

     

    Enjoy your hols doc.

     

    HH

  15. SoS.

     

     

    I’m okay. I’m on a bit late, I was watching a film didn’t realise it finished at 12.40am.Your old man will feel the better for it, I hope you do the caddying for him.