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.
You can buy Willie’s autobiography below:
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Michael Knowling, Willie Wallace’s Australian based editor for his autobiography has asked if we could provide some reviews of Heart of a Lion from CQNers so that he can use on Willie’s new website – http://www.williewallace.com
If you’ve finished reading Heart of a Lion could you post your review on here and I will collate and pass on? Many thanks.
Saint Stivs
I got my old man a paving stone for his 60th. We haven’t had confirmation it was down yet but it was part of the batch you must have seen. Any indication it’s nearly finished? I want to take him through with young LB when it’s done so he can see his name in Celtic history forever. he will be in with the bricks!
LB
Just a quick shout out to welcome my new nephew (or is it grand nephew, son of my nephew anyway.) born last night in Craigavon Hospital. Can now refer to my wee sister as “Granny” he he, she is a glamorous granny tho :-) Hi also to his Great Aunt Dena, that some of you already know from the bucketeering day.
Welcome to Celtic Eoghan.
Choon alert ———–
Sir Scorcher and The Black Emeralds —-Record Breaker [ Jan Disc 7 “]
A new [ but very retro] thing. Sounds like great Boss Reggae from 69..
If you want to taste and try before you buy -it will be on YouTube.
mighty tim
09:32 on 17 June, 2013
‘Bhoys if you can take 2 minutes out and say a wee prayer to St Anthony for me as I have lost my 4 tickets for the Boss tomorrow.’
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On the off chance that St Anthony might be busy with other stuff, or is maybe not a fan of the Boss, you could try this approach.
http://theweek.com/article/index/227220/talking-to-yourself-the-secret-to-finding-your-missing-car-keys
SoT
Any hint way down south that the Mexican goalie had a five spot on Pirlo to score the first?
Owen.
Always good to hear of another member being added to the family
Hope both are doing well…
Charliebhoy
An inspiring tale thank you for sharing it.
Owen
Many congratulations at least you won’t have the sleepless nights to contend with :-)
BT
OT called me yesterday but I only got it last night as I’d left my phone at home. Can you please let him know I’ll return the call later today mate. Many thanks.
8 million squids for Hoops?????? TAXI, Thanks for some great goals and the very best of luck down South Gary. But 8 million smackers for someone who can sign a pre contract deal in 6 months. PL shouts out the window ” Lenny stop fe**ing about and get him in that fe**ing taxi pronto”
LiviBhoy
10:54 on
17 June, 2013
Saint Stivs
I got my old man a paving stone for his 60th. We haven’t had confirmation it was down yet but it was part of the batch you must have seen. Any indication it’s nearly finished?
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The ones around Walfrid are done, finished, just need to get the barriers removed I think.
They look very good actually.
The Battered Bunnet …
Nothing said amidst the pleasure of the Pirlo still has it reportage .
On the betting front , I’m delighted to have won an annual bet with my GP pal —
The nationality of the first woman to turn up in his surgery with a badly seared ass having plonked it on the seat of a car left in 35 degrees sun for the day —–[ in a typical summer he deals with @ 20 asses which have had contact with hot sticky synthetic fabric.]
He said Dutch / I said Welsh —–I was right . Dinner in a fab wee seafood place in Catania is on him ..
Saw you’ve opted for Malta / Gozo —– Enjoy !
OGLACH
While I agree,to put it in perspective,Liverpool are looking at the same sum for………
Jonjo Shelvey!
Just been catching up. I think it was Auldheid who told of his visit to Schoenstatt in the beautiful Campsie Glen…I would say that. Yes, it is a wonderful place of peace and tranquility. Worth a visit especially in times of stress. As it is straight through Lennoxtown, those who visit the training ground should go the extra mile to this pleasant place.
Also noted a comment about American bombing. Reminded me of a Belgian who once told me in 1960 that the Belgians could take of the Germans themselves but “God protect us from the Americans”. They had unnecessarily ruined his town and its magnificent library that was full of ancient manuscripts in both wars.
SOUTH OF TUNIS
Roasted Welsh ass?
Toasted Welsh ass?
Welsh rarebit?
CONNAIRE12
The Belgians did indeed manage to take care of the Germans themselves twice in 25 years.
Might have been better fighting them,though….
do you put butter on it ?
Last post ….missed out care in the Belgians..taking care of the Germans.
BMCUW
Might be a one sided view of the Belgians. Try to remember that they have suffered from incursions into their lands than most nations in Europe.
Jonjo Shelvey .
Rightly got it tight from an Italian commentator during the England /Italy Euro Under 21 game ——
” Looks like an extra from a horror movie / plays football like an extra from a horror movie ”
” Guys like him get paid big bucks by English clubs . Can’t pass the ball / can’t keep the ball but will act like a star on Facebook “
connaire12
A genuine pleasure to have met you last week. I think that you may have had more Celtic tales than even Mr Wallace!! :-)
Hamiltotim
Yes, but for reasons known to you I will stay silent for sometime yet.
BMCUW .
Seared Welsh ass served on a bed of roasty toasty take your skin off synthetic fibre car seat cover .
Easy peasy —– leave car to bake in beach car park . spend day on beach , keep you bikini bottoms on for the drive back to where your staying , open car door , plonk your ass on the seat ——-pay the consequence [ and the Dr’s fees ]
connaire12
Probably best but just think of the royalties were you to put them in print at a future date! :-)
Sorry to break the blog bhoys but i need a little bit of help.
Can someone point me in the direction of the great tic vid on youtube (the one with the incredible music) it’s been posted on here many times in the past but i cant find it !
Many thanks.
twist n turns,
I felt that you were overly harsh on the bookmaking fraternity and their perceived lack of compassion and generosity.
If I hadn’t witnessed an incident myself, many years ago, I would have perhaps shared your view.
A neighbour of mine, who was a compulsive punter, spent a whole day in the bookies, losing bet after bet.
He made the common mistake of trying to chase after his money.
By the end of the day, he had lost. not only his entire wages, but had run up a sub on the next week’s.
By the time he left the shop, he was pretty distraught.
To add to his despair, he tripped on a raised piece of pavement and went his full length.
To add insult to his injury, the trip detached the sole of his shoe from the upper.
This incident was also witnessed by the bookie, who had left his premises at the same time and when he saw what had happened yto the unfortunate punter, was moved to react.
He proceeded to take a large wad of notes, secured by a stout elastic band, from his pocked.
Removing the band, he proceeded to hand it to the loser, allowing him to repair the stricken shoe as he made his way home to receive his fate.
A truly heartwarming tale, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Hamiltontim
Did you not post a lovely story about your family, last year, I think?
Good day for are post.
I’ve no got a tear left in ma heid!
Burgas,
cant link but search for
Moravic67
Thanks guys for the prayers and advice tickets found.
ernie lynch there may be something in that idea as I have been walking around all morning talking to myself, mainly calling myself a stupid barsteward.
starry plough glad it arrived mate enjoy :)
KTF
HH
Philbhoy
I did and some aspects of it were similar to Charliebhoy’s post. Sadly, I never saved it and wouldn’t know how to access it through the CQN archives.
To be honest I probably wouldn’t post it again but would like to read it so that I can correct the spelling/grammar mistakes. :-)
BMCUW
I may keep that idea re grandkids for the future. My first Grandchild is due on 7th December.
KTF
HH
Many thanks Saint Stivs.
HT
I’m sure one of the posters on here could find it!
If my memory serves me well you posted the story in the middle of the night and may well have been slightly over the limit.
However, it was a heart warming tale and definitely worth another read.
Take care.
Philbhoy
Yes I think that I completed it around 5am and most certainly wouldn’t have been fit to drive :-)
It really means a lot that someone remembered it so many, many thanks for that it’s genuinely appreciated.
Burgas –
Moravcik67 .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ZKQfp7D6U
HAMILTON TIM
It was on the article dated before our match against Dundee Utd (away)
Google the date of the game,then put the date into “search” at the top of the page.
Personally,had I written something as good as you and CHARLIEBHOY had,I would frame it!
MIGHTY TIM
Bet you can’t wait…..
Glad you found the tickets,all the people on here who did their bit will expect a full review of course!
BMCUW
It wasn’t mate, we played Motherwell at Fir Park on the Sunday. I remember because I had tickets for Pfayr and his son and was rather the worse for wear when I turned up to meet them.
I do have an idea of the date so I’ll maybe try later if I get the chance.
Southampton are being realistic with their 8m price tag for Hoops. It will be difficult to find a striker who has amassed an average 28 goals over the last three seasons and we have seen how foreign goal scorers can take time to find their range in the SPL. If Gary is anxious to stay and sign a new contract that should be the end of it. Hoops is no flash-in-the-pan and was doing the buis in England, the SPL and in Europe. Hope he gets his name on that new contract.