Celtic won the league four times in the 1890s and then completed six-in-a-row between 1905 and 1910. The league continued during the First World War and we won five out of six titles between 1914 and 1919.
By then, Queens Park had well and truly been supplanted as Scotland’s top team, but there was a great decline in the air. The 20s brought only two titles, as did the 30s. The Second World War stopped competitive football for six years, but Celtic’s only league title between 1938 and Jock Stein’s first in 1966, was in 1954. Three generations of Celtic fans survived on precious few moments of celebration.
Stein changed everything.
Nine-in-a-row! How this happened is beyond our wisdom to explain but, with the notable exception of the 1990s, which brought a solitary, if beautiful, title, Celtic will this week solidify their position as dominant force for the past half century by winning their 25th title in 48 years.
If it happens tomorrow, the best part of two months before the end of the season, drink it in. Appreciate it on behalf of the thousands who sustained the Movement during those hard decades.
Seville – The Celtic Movement, is out now:
“After asking us what the green and white uniforms were about and us carefully explaining where we were going and its significance, the girl turned to her partner and suggested that they would maybe take this event in. We left them in blissful ignorance but wondered afterwards what they made of Seville and how it fitted in with their vision of Spain.”
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The last time i was at Firhill was for Alan Roughs testimonial.
Anyone got more up to date information about where would be a good place to park near Firhill?
Kojo,
Celtic are a better team without Victor Wanyama?
Really?
Seriously?
WhathaveyoubeensmokingCSC
thebhoyfromoz
The last time i was at Firhill I’d a ‘Walk On’ scarf tied to each wrist *trends*
Park in Cowcaddens, or the top of the city centre area, then stroll up Garscube then Maryhill Rd, like me an ole EuroChamps
Kojo,
Tell me you really meant Vic Davidson and not our former big Adonis called Vic?
The man is the next Michael Essien…….Tellin ya!!
Ratcatcher
Kojo is next weeks Beith sermon. Pointless. Drivel. Pay no heed and no coins in the plate.
Ryecatcher..
Oh.. Ah hiv bin Not smoking… well… Anything..
Fur..
Ah Dinnae Smoke~ Period.
Yes,pal..
Ah am very Sure that Celtic are a far Bettah team..
withoot the Services of Victor..
An am Speaking aboot the
Over All Performance of this Season’s
Celtic Team.. vis a vis.. The Over All Performance..
Of .. LAST Season’s Team..
So..
You Happen tae Disagree..
well..
That is Your right…
So..
Go Right Aheid.. Ah wullnae get Mad at ye.. or Call ye Bad Names..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
thebhoyfromoz
16:52 on
26 March, 2014
The last time i was at Firhill was for Alan Roughs testimonial.
Anyone got more up to date information about where would be a good place to park near Firhill?
******
I’m probably not the best one to offer a parking opinion, but, when I lived in Lambhill, we used to park in that street, forget the name, that runs from Balmore Road right into Firhill St… on the north side of the canal.
It was very handy for getting clear of the ground.
PS.
By coincidence, the taxi I was in last Friday, passed the front door of the stadium and I played there in a Schools’ Final in 1958.
An omen, or what?
bournesouprecipe 16:44 on 26 March, 2014
Tom Boyd and everybody else with connections to Celtic will have to put up with questions regarding the liquidated club and their shabby replica because Sky is desperate to see a fixture between both clubs.
I’ve heard that several people at Sky Sports were extremely upset when Aberdeen knocked Celtic out of the Scottish Cup because they know they will have to wait at least a year before we can meet the Tribute Act.
Meanwhile, the world has moved on.
Well I’m off to the brazen to party, have a great night all,.
And any lurking Huns, GIRUYs.
tonydonnelly67
17:00 on
26 March, 2014
:)
GIRFUY!
I agree
ryecatcher 16:57 on 26 March, 2014
Tell me you really meant Vic Davidson and not our former big Adonis called Vic?
The man is the next Michael Essien…….Tellin ya!!
———
Victor Wanyama is not the next anyone. He is his own man.
Thebhoyfromoz….
Roll about in the dirt and scruff up your clothes.
You will then look like a Glasgow Uni student living in Murano Street Ghetto Residences,
Park there looking this way and you will blend in.
2 minute walk from the Student Bronx in Maryhill.
SRS….
I know you know your fitba mate.
Does he remind you of Essien in his prime?
Thank You Tommy Boyd, would be good if he was able to speak in an official capacity for the club, maybe head the PR dept, that would liven things up a tad..
bournesouprecipe
Cheers for the advise which i shall follow.
I will be leaving the scarf at home tonight as i am supposedly in with jags fans in the main stand.
Wouldn’t like to be denied entry by an over zealous law enforcement officer enforcing strict segregation.
So it’s a quick bite to eat, familiarize my self with the jags song book then it’s Firhill for thrills!
HH
an tearmann
Raise a glass to all on CQN tonight then raise a glass of Resolve tomorrow! Go on, go on, go on
CQNasksAllpatronsToCelebrateResponsibly(Mibbee)CSC
ryecatcher
If you have seen how i dress, you would realise that advice is unnecessary.
Up the Celts and the Pool!
HH
Morag McGill
You’re on the sauce early?
Usually abuse me only on the Moonhowling shift.
Love
Ratcatcher x
thebhoyfromoz
16:52 on
26 March, 2014
The last time i was at Firhill was for Alan Roughs testimonial.
Anyone got more up to date information about where would be a good place to park near Firhill?
******
I’m probably not the best one to offer a parking opinion, but, when I lived in Lambhill, we used to park in that street, forget the name, that runs from Balmore Road right into Firhill St… on the north side of the canal.
It was very handy for getting clear of the ground.
PS.
By coincidence, the taxi I was in last Friday, passed the front door of the stadium and I played there in a Schools’ Final in 1958.
An omen, or what?
Panmure/ stronend streets
Can anyone give me PAUL 67’s contact details?
Steinreigned
Yes, it’s a recurring question and the longer it gets asked the better, in a sense.
You could actually sicken them with answers like ” Of course Celtic miss the old Rangers that died” or “Of course Celtic are bound to notice that they are no longer having titles stolen”
In fact there’s an inexhaustive list of correct answers, maybe Celtic media could draw it up.
Ryecatcher , Morag ? Jeez , there’s 2 of them !
Sanna (glasgowpavilion csc)
BSR and Eurochamps keep themselves fit by parking a considerable distance from the venue of the match in question, and walking on.
They’ve made an early start tonight, ole BSR having found a handy free parking space behind the Aldi on Mill St.
ryecatcher
17:09 on
26 March, 2014
The planet has many time zones. Think flat earth with magic.
warm cockles anybody
Partick Thistle v Celtic (Kick-off 7.45pm). All the action from the top-flight clash at Firhill, where the Bhoys will expect to claim another victory. Neil Lennon’s men have been in even more dominant form this season than in other recent campaigns, not losing in the league until their 26th match of the campaign and building a lead of more than 20 points in the standings
aaaaaah !
I would be very grateful if anyone could give me Paul’s contact details as a matter of urgency.
Thanks in advance.
Celticquicknews@gmail.com
The Battered Bunnet
One of the oldest jokes in Scottish fitba.
Standing at Easter Road and the tannoy announces a CSC has been movedand is now parked in London Road.
Cue someone saying ‘That’s a long way to walk back to their bus!’
LB
it only gets a 4.7 rating !
http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/1929922/97015351/live-scottish-premiership-football
EPL fodder
Nice turnover
last 16 in CL if yer lucky
wonder what the huns are daein?
Has something changed?
I have just had a quick catch up with the blog as I was missing last night because my wee mammy was taken into the Vicky after a fall at home. I’ll be there visiting tonight and will miss the start of our game but I’ll be back at a TV by half time or soon after.
Just wanted to offer my condolences to GCT and a light insanity, and to post my best wishes for some better news about our wee hero and the best poster on the blog, Oscar Knox.
Hope everyone enjoys themselves tonight and can wait for me to catch up at the party reprise this weekend.
Happy Birthday, Simone….from your virtual Uncle Billy
7 titles in 11 years. Not Bad, is it?
If you ever get the chance and want a good laugh then listen to Barry Fannyboz Ferguson giving post match interviews to the English media.
I reckon having Bazza in your pub quiz team would be like having Douglas Bader in your sprint relay team.
Blimey, – Toneo and Jasminet lurking live from the city of love.
Hail the Hail
2nd verse , same as the first …
The Kano Foundation Annual Dance 2014
Folks , as you know , our annual dance takes place on Saturday in Radisson Blu in town.
This is not a last minute ticket drive as we are virtually sold out . What this is , is the chance to win 2 tickets to the evening , for free. We’ve got so much from CQN over the years that i’m offering a wee something back (oh , and someone from my table cancelled and i’m not gonna try and flog the tickets at this late notice).
So . for your chance to win , simply predict the score for tonight .Entries will close at half-time .
Predictions to sannabhoy@thekanofoundation.com .
Can someone please try to put this near the top of each page throughout the day ? Thanks
Sanna
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
Many thanks for your speedy reply.
Hail! Hail!
Robert Tressell
Where are you?
You, and your book ‘ The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist’, ‘please forgive me if I have failed
my spelling exam’!, however you and your book featured our version of the Daily Mirror today.
Extolling it’s virtues was the well known actor, Ricky Tomlinson,’my arse’, from the Royal Family sitcom! If you missed it , I have a version, which I shall hold, in case you would like to see it.
H.H.
Ryecatcher
17:20 on 26 March, 2014
If you ever get the chance and want a good laugh then listen to Barry Fannyboz Ferguson giving post match interviews to the English media.
I reckon having Bazza in your pub quiz team would be like having Douglas Bader in your sprint relay team.
Could be worse…..imagine having Old Bazza as your pilot?!? ;-)
HH jamesgang