When you and I write, whether you are aware of it or not, there’s always a narrative. Behind the words the subtext explains why we think a game was won or lost, why events on the park reinforce our world view, or, for some, just that they are angry people.
For most, our narrative is bound by the constraints of realistic parameters, although some are so afflicted by a heavily prejudiced world view that no amount of evidence to the contrary would convince them, for example, that they are being led by the nose by charlatans.
As the game drew to a conclusion last night, this troubled me. I was proud of the way Celtic played. They attacked a team from one of the top leagues in a way we’ve not seen since Juventus visited in 2001. It was glorious and gutsy, skilful and dramatic. But with 92 minutes on the clock, it was heading towards defeat. No matter the circumstances, defeat binds any narrative as a failure, glorious or otherwise. It didn’t feel like failure, but this was how we would remember this game.
John Guidetti’s 93rd minute equaliser changed the result and created some memories, but the underlying narrative would stand, with or without that goal: the improvement in Celtic since our August debacle is as profound as anything we have witnessed in 49 years.
Delighted to announce that our treble winning captain, Tom Boyd, will be attending CQN11 St Patrick’s Dinner at the Kerrydale Suite on Friday 13 March. We also have big Packy, wee Joe and conventionally-sized Tommy Coyne. And Archie Macpherson’s going to talk about the transformation which got underway 50 years ago that week!
Fill your boots at what will be a great celebration of our club and heritage, with a wee song or two from Patricia Ferns, and you’ll also help to build a school kitchen in Malawi for kids who often go without a proper meal. For tickets and details, email me, celticquicknews@gmail.com
Congratulations to the SPFL, Hamilton Accies, Georgios Samaras, Celtic and Scottish football fans for last month’s Goal of the Month award, which was won by Jay Beatty for his strike at New Douglas Park. Up with this sort of thing.
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Alfie Noakes
17:30 on
20 February, 2015
James Forrest
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Sorry if not clear – everything from para 5 onwards concerns The Celtic Trust ( I am sure everyone would know this)
el flaco…
Thanks for posting that…
Such a happy story.
Thanks to all authorities involved particularly Hamilton Accies.
HH
Alfie Noakes:
There’s a grain of saracsm in my wish that the RST succeeds in obtaining a controlling interest in their club.
Nothing would give us more hours, days, weeks, months and years of pleasure than witnessing the resultant chaos!
:)
el flaco
So I’m the guy who makes the tea for the messenger then.
One lump or two sir?
Like No Other
He told me last night as we drove home that he wished he could listen to celtic songs in headphones all day while at school.
Mibbee need a placing request to HT’s school!!!!
HH jamesgang
Saracasm? Jesus … having one of those days :)
Last night was glorious to watch, and even a neutral would have loved it. Watching wee Jay today has launched us into a feel good weekend … I am enjoying myself heartily.
In particular, I am imagining years of watching Stuart Armstrong in Hoops … and that is a pleasing thought.
RWE
Heartfelt condolences to you and yours on the death of your son, Tony.
HH
Weefra theTim hope all is well with Mrs Weefra Hope to see you Sunday
HH
justafan
17:35 on
20 February, 2015
Lennon and Samaras showing their class as well.
jamesgang AND roy croppie 16:21 wow
great minds think alike…………..
great link
HH
Paul67 et al
To be still in with a chance of reaching the last 16 of a European trophy is a sure sign that we are progressing as the season goes on. Only four countries have won the Champions League in the last ten years, and Italy are one of them, that is all I need to know about playing the likes of Inter Milan. One positive I did take from our travails on our travels earlier in the season was the fact that results notwithstanding, we managed to score a few goals, something that has often eluded better Celtic teams. That, and the fact that as a club we have played in the San Siro a few times over the years, and been unlucky there, gives me hope that the result might just go our way. If we’re not careful!
leftclicktic
16:39 on
20 February, 2015
Bristol Bhoy
http://www.thekanofoundation.com/
Doing Kano proud
Missed you at the corner last night are you going on Sunday
HH
HH
Check out @celticfc’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/celticfc/status/568825873182429184?s=09
Own up who would buy it
James gang…
Excellent article. Do you know anything of Desmond Kane?
HH
huntlybhoy86
17:33 on
20 February, 2015
Another thought just occurred to me regarding last night…
Is Stuart Armstrong the first player to score in both his home and away debuts? If not does anyone know of other players who have achieved such a feat?
dont know but one for the Celtic quiz in the future
HH
https://twitter.com/celticfc/status/568825873182429184?s=09………….
All about ‘the coin’…………….Pathetic Celtic………….
TBM
rwe…
A lovely tribute.
‘They never die who live in the hearts they leave behind’.
RIP
RWE
So sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I followed Tony’s blog – what a mhan. You must be so immensely proud of your son.
God bless him and may he rest in peace.
RWE………..
Sincere condolences…………..
Regards & Hail Hail, my friend…..
TBM
Does anyone else think that Mubarak may feature in Milan?
thebarca…
Welcome to the real world. Sad I know but there you go.
To reassure you there is no compulsion to buy.
Some will, many won’t. No harm done.
HH
TBM. And Celtic actually put their hand in your pocket and take the money to pay for it ……..oh wait , they don’t but they give you a choice. Mind your step signs are made for some idiots
Gearoid1888 @ 23:33pm
Still reading back over last night’s comments and this cracker from Gearoid1888 is worth repeating and had me pmsl! :-)
If brains were Semtex and their was an explosion in Mc Manamans head his hair wouldn’t be ruffled.
Still on such a high today; just one of the very many reasons I L♡VE our club! :-)
A big “Hail! Hail!” to Bournesouprecipe and your mate Dennis! Last night was one of the best Celtic nights I have enjoyed in a long time and will live long in the memory! :-)
Yours in Celtic,
TB&F.
justafan 17:57 on 20 February, 2015 ………..
I do not require your reassurance re……..
TBM
RWE
Condolences on your sad loss
RIP Tony
stebhoy 18:00 on 20 February, 2015 ………..
And the blind……….
TBM
thebarca…
OK, I’m sure you don’t.
Light hearted response no offence involved.
I’ll just step away, sorry.
HH
RWE
Just logged on to see your sad news, may your son rest in peace and may you and your family be comforted in this time.
Stay strong my friend.
Starry
thomthethim for Oscar OK
17:57 on 20 February, 2015
He could do a man marking job on shaqiri, he plays def mid for Ghana. But who would drop out?
I genuinely wonder if any Celtic supporter who criticises the Celtic Trust really has an understanding of what they do.
RWE
Sincere condolences on your loss. YNWA Tony.
HH
thomthethim for oscar ok
17:57 on 20 February, 2015
Does anyone else think that Mubarak may feature in Milan?
He might get a game on Sunday, to rest Brown or Johansen possibly
justafan 18:06 on 20 February, 2015 ………..
Cool……..No worries!
Light hearted is fine…… Easy to misinterpret on-line….
Cheers…….
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
Clyde 1 have declared that RD’s side are no fitter than NFL’s. The only difference is the style of play apparently.
Wollopers!!
Soz – yep the players are lying.
Dena29 –
I was outside the pools office about 7pm and approached a group of about 8 or 9 supporters and asked if it was CQN Corner and was told no.
I couldn’t see any other “huddles” so gave up. That’s the second time I have failed to make the connection. I’ll go for third time lucky on Sunday. Can you tell me exactly where you all congregate, as I am obviously doing something wrong, unless you are all going into hiding when you see me coming ☺
Goooooooood evening friends.
Still buzzin!!
TheBarcaMole
Been there, done that…
drew the line at buying the Tshirt?
RWE –
Sincere condolences on your sad news.
YNWA