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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Tom Boyd is Correct ,when He Intimates that ..
In Scotland.. Today… In the Press n ither Media…
There is One Rule, which Applies in all Matters, pertaining to the Sevco..
n
There is Another Different Rule, Which is A DIAMETRICALLY ..OPPOSITE.. One..
that Pertains tae All Matters, Concerning… The Celtic.
n.. Ah agree , wholeheartedly with Those Sentiments.. as expressed by Mr. Boyd.
Howevahhhhhhhh..
That Being Said..
Ah , Mysel…. Do Miss the Sevco..
N..
Ah Will Be delighted …whenevah.. they Mak it Back tae the Big Time.
fur..
AH DO NOT FEAR THE SEVCO..
Ah Enjoy the Competition, which ,only THEY,Kin Provide tae The Celtic,
there,in Scotland.
Nevah hiv Feared Them…
n ..It Is a Lead Pipe Cinch..
Ah wullnae Start tae Fear Them.. at This Stage of Ma Life.
Kojo
Still ,Laughin’
Sadiesbhoy
no problem, if he doesn’t answer quick let me know and ill send him a text..
Can I Have Raspberry On That Champions League Ice Cream
*****
That’s the name. Great for parking close to the park as most traffic comes from the city.
Second left after Saracen Cross and a quick getaway.
SFTB.
Sorry to hear of your mum’s mishap. Hope there was nothing broken.
SFTB wishing your Mum a speedy recovery
I’m on the train home my eldest text to offer me a lift to game as my driver is working :-) then along comes the lady with the trolley Ching Ching would be rude not to!
Have a great night bhoys and ghirls
Aff oot for a beer….,,
Can’t see anyone showing the thrills from Firhill anywhere within walking distance of me though.
Might take some pyro tae the pub as a show of solidarity with the Green Brigade.
Championees….ole ole ole
Hail Hail the Queen’s a Brass Nail ( borrowed from my old Junglebhoy’s songbook circa 1979)
Ole Mountbatten had a Boat (same songbook)
UTLR
What a difference 24 hours makes. Last night I was disappointed, like many here, to find that the Dons had dropped points.
Now, that has been replaced with anticipation at the prospect of going to the pub to see, hopefully, another title celebration.
Mon the Hoops – and well said, Tommy Boyd! Much more of that ex-Celts. You know who you are!
Anyone out in Aberdeen for the game?
Richie
ill text infrequent poster keepthehighbaws low and ask where he is going tonight, he works in the granite city…
There’s deluded, and then there is the hun.
From D’Artagnan.
It was more, much more than just sheer panic. Panic is fleeting but not this, no, this was a slow, and painful realisation that as the prophets had warned, “all things must come to pass”. It was ominous, akin to an approaching thunderstorm, the distant peels of thunder sounding like a gong warning of foreboding. And the air, the air was pungent with a strange aroma invading their senses refusing them any kind of respite, forcing them reluctantly into an acceptance of the inevitable – the more astute amongst them recognised it, but dare not speak its name. It was the smell of fear.
Then one of them did the unthinkable, took a journey into land of the forbidden, uttering the three little words which sent waves of anxiety through them all.
“Rangers are coming”
And indeed we are. The chains which bound us to our Elbaesque exile in Scotland’s lower leagues have been shattered and broken, along with the schemes and plots designed to leave us in the wilderness. It was not a thirst for glory nor prestige which broke the yoke that bound us, but an unstinting sense of loyalty and commitment to a football club – it proved to be a characteristic of the Rangers support which our enemies could not overcome. In the years to come the Rangers support of this generation will be recorded as some of the club’s greatest servants. Ever.
It’s not hard to de-cipher that we are on our way back. The inflammatory language has been re-kindled, along with the almost obligatory “conspiracy theories”. Irrational comment has replaced sensible discussion, Rangers are being blamed and held responsible for the decisions made by others . As Dundee United and Aberdeen supporters organise a boycott of Ibrox food stalls for their forthcoming visits, we Rangers fans wait for the media proponents of “Forgive, forget and move on” to lecture others the way they lectured us. I suspect we will be waiting for a long time.
I also suspect that being merciful or magnanimous will no longer be part of our make up – we have not forgotten those who swung a kick whilst we were down. Dundee United experienced it with the Tannadice boycott, and as they ran squealing to the SFA about our club refusing tickets a rude awakening awaited them. Football authorities can do nothing about how our support choose to spend the blue pound. Only we control that. It’s a fact worthy of more considered thought.
It has been a long and arduous journey at times, which of course is not yet completed, but we are well on our way. Along the road there have been fall outs, rifts and unpleasantry. But even these pale into significance at the sense of unity, the sense of purpose in restoring our club. Even that which is less edifying has at it’s heart the same passion which drives our support to achieve what others would consider impossible. We should all rejoice in that passion we share – our club exists because of it.
For those for whom these 3 little words are unpalatable, I will say them again. “Rangers are coming”. Along with 3 more little words.
P/C from a Thistle supporting mate, who has just driven past Firhill.
He says far more extensive No Parking restrictions up in all directions around Firhill than normal.
We will enjoy our walk, BSR.
Wonder how far the Bunnet has to walk to quaff his Chianti this evening?
EC67
Cheers BT
I echo what everyone else has been saying, Tom Boyd is a wonderful ambassador for our club, he speaks for us all.
ryecatcher 17:06 on 26 March, 2014
“I know you know your fitba mate.
“Does he remind you of Essien in his prime?”
In all honesty I haven’t seen enough of Essien as I hardly ever watch English football these days, unless I’m forced to do so.
I used to attend English games on a regular basis and was at one of the most memorable matches in the post-war era, but I think it became a circus a long time ago and simply have no time for it now.
I’m sure Essien is a fine player, but I just think Victor is a rising star in his own right.
Evening all, a great way to round off my birthday would be to watch Celtic win the league. Heres hoping. Hail hail!
The live updates article will be up at 19:15, could someone leave a note here?
Thanks.
Richie
he will be in brig inn bridge of don around about 7.30, about same height and build as my good self.
For anyone who hasn’t met me that is 6 2 built light a brick outbuilding…8)
THE EXILED TIM
3 big words.RANGERS UR DEED.
Light = like,,, flipping spellchecker. ?.
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
17:27 on 26 March, 2014
Sadiesbhoy
no problem, if he doesn’t answer quick let me know and ill send him a text..
…………………….
Cheers for your help. Paul was lightening quick dealing with my request :-))
SFTB-Hope your mum makes a speedy recovery.
Fassreifen
Feliz Cumpleanos.
HH
………………………………
F Uncle
They sure are >}
HH
To all those going to Firhill tonight how about à special cheer, and song, for our ex-captain Tommy Boyd?
HH!!
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.
WHAT AGE ARE YOU ,AS OLD AS ME.WHAT SCHOOL.HOW DID YOU DO.
sftb
Best of to your Ma.
HH
Thanks BT. I might toodle along there unless Malones is full of Tims (which it usually is :)
Three words?
G– t– f—!
HH!!
Clegg v Farage tonight. What do you mean you have better things to do?
Our forthcoming success is not a big achievement given our budget but the same could be said for Bayern Munich. Enjoy the good times domestically.
Tweed jacket, obligatory elbow patches, heavy cotton green check shirt, multi coloured exceptional length scarf, khaki coloured,baggy kneed, turned up, corduroy trousers and stout walking boots for him.
Garish red and yellow Goretex jacket, two sets of Under Armour, long leg cycling shorts, heavy woollen socks turned down over grey Goretex waterproof walking shoes with totally unnecessary cycling helmet for me.
Guess which stand we got our tickets for!
EC67
StereotypesrusCSC
Thanks Exiled Tim
Andy Walker, Charlie Nicholas, Davie Provan, Craig Burley, Rat Nevin, Keevins and all the rest of you SMSM
Souptakers, I hope you all heard a true Celt tell it like it really is and not the pathetic, forelock tugging propoganda you put out at your hun master’s behest.
Tom Boyd. Proper Celt.
Shame on you all.
Off to watch the Celts win the league. Hope in sticks in your throats. Along with your soup.
HH
Tet…,
D’Artagnan the failed journalism student who writes sentimental tea towel pish for the Hun media sites.
The guy is a bawbag of the highest order and best ignored.
Absolute idiot who the Orcs regard as clever.Its all relative I suppose.
His posts are funnily tragic and reek of an old guy living alone and pishing himself after too much whisky.
Might even be Leggo’s alter ego.
the exiled tim
17:50 on 26 March, 2014
Need to order one of your leather wristbands. The green white and gold one, I think.
Will contact you on FB
bournesouprecipe 17:11 on 26 March, 2014
Aye. You could have a lot of fun with it, but the laughs coming from Ibrox in the last two or three years have been unbeatable.
I fully expect Tanner the Spanner to mention the Tribute Act and reference a thing called ‘the old firm’ (something our older readers may remember) tonight in a lame attempt to have them hanging on to our coat-tails.
Reality is about to hit them soon though.
Good evening friends and I hope we are all planning on feeling Champion later on? 107 minutes. Not that I’m counting…
Jobo
time is ko mate?
BT – ;-)
FAVOURITE UNCLE
17:51 on
26 March, 2014
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.
WHAT AGE ARE YOU ,AS OLD AS ME.WHAT SCHOOL.HOW DID YOU DO.
********
As celebrated on here a couple of weeks ago, I am 70, but look much older!
I went to St.Augustine’s and we got beat 4-3 by a very good Clydebank High team, who included the soon to be West Brom player, Bobby Hope.
Note tae Neil…
Remember,kiddo…
NAE WINGERS.. in Tonight’s Team Selection.
Kojo.. Hates it.. whenevahhhh.. Celtic ,Play a Coupla Wingmen.
Wingmen ,ur Not Wanted oan This Voyage..
They ur . Excess tae Requirements.. No Needed.. Auld Fashioned..’
Hiv Ah made Masel Clear,then?
Kojo
Still,Laughin
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