I’ve resisted temptation to comment on the comical over-reaction to another below-par league performance by Celtic. Most of us realise where we are as a club (champions, champions-elect, post-Christmas in Europe, perhaps Champions League knockout, improving young squad, improving young manager), so the troughs between the peaks are to be anticipated, even if you can’t enjoy them.
Not that I’ve any hostility towards those who cannot find joy in our current situation; football can be beautiful but it will always involve sweat and snotters. Stand up for the Snotters, but definitely not on the 12th minute, there is no 12th-man redeeming feature involved here!
Even if you cannot enjoy football if you’re not turning over Barcelona, you’ll enjoy this:
WeeOscar4Life Campaign Raises £27K at Race Night and Auction
On the evening of Saturday 17th November 2012, around 400 people descended on the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park to raise funds for the WeeOscar4Life campaign at an entertaining Race Night & Auction. The event was also attended by Wee Oscar’s dad Stephen Knox, and an astonishing £27,350.00 was raised to directly support Wee Oscar and his family during his continued treatment and fight against neuroblastoma.
This campaign was launched by supporters of Celtic Football Club (the Celtic Family) to raise money for Oscar Knox, a four year old boy who was diagnosed in November 2011 with high risk neuroblastoma – a rare form of cancer which mainly affects children.
On the race night, the campaign team were delighted to be joined by supporters of many other Clubs and Oscar’s dad Stephen flew over from Northern Ireland. Also in attendance we’re former Celtic Players Tom Boyd, Bobby Petta and Frank McAvennie as well as current Players partners and great supporters of the campaign Lisa Hague (Partner of Kris Commons and Patron of the WeeOscar4Life campaign), Ruby May Ridgeway (Partner of Joe Ledley) and Lucy Parmenter (Partner of Gary Hooper).
The evening’s entertainment included moving, yet truly inspiring videos of Wee Oscar and his incredibly brave family’s journey, which generated an energy and fun loving atmosphere comparable only to Wee Oscars outgoing and fun loving nature. There was a ‘buzz about the place’ and cheers went up as winning horses went over the finishing line.
The auction and raffle, strewn with kindly donated items, including a Celtic 125th Anniversary top signed by the entire first team kindly donated by Celtic FC, sparked a flood of generosity and excitement as friendly rivalry saw items being auctioned for literally thousands of pounds.
Wee Oscar’s dad Stephen commented: “What an amazing night! I am delighted that I was able to be here to support the event; there are just so many people to thank that I could be here all night! Oscars fight goes on and we will continue to take advice from Oscars Doctors regarding future treatment paths; we are delighted that Oscar came home from Hospital on Thursday and maybe we can get a little bit of normality into our lives at least for a while. Thank you all.”
Stephen was pleased to meet so many of the campaign team on the night: “It was fantastic to have the opportunity to come over to meet and personally thank the people who have been helping out so much with the WeeOscar4Life campaign. We will be eternally grateful to everyone involved for all their efforts!”
Oscars mum Leona was unable to travel and stayed at home to look after Oscar and Oscar’s little sister Izzie however, through Twitter Leona said “I’m short of words, for once! What you have done for my family can never be repaid, saying thanks just isn’t enough.”
Wee Oscar and his family flew to Philadelphia on the 6th October 2012 to start Wee Oscar’s potentially lifesaving Immunotherapy treatment, but unfortunately due to health complications, Wee Oscar was rushed into Intensive Care. It appears that these complications have shattered the prospect of him receiving this immunotherapy treatment in Philadelphia.
Thankfully, Wee Oscar is a fighter and he gained enough strength to return home on Saturday 27th October 2012. However, the events of the last couple of months – and the news that it could cost an enormous £400,000 for the treatment Oscar had while he was in hospital in Philadelphia – have strengthened the WeeOscar4Life Campaign’s resolve to ensure maximum support for Wee Oscar and his family throughout Oscar’s on-going treatment.
Lisa Hague who works so hard to promote the cause (despite being heavily pregnant) commented on the race night: “What an amazing selection of people, brought together for one reason: to continue the support for Wee Oscar. This is just another event that confirms what the Celtic family is all about; kindness, support and generosity. I thought the night was so well organised and a credit to the whole WeeOscar4Life team! My personal reward was speaking on the phone to Wee Oscar on the night. It is a pleasure to be Patron and a pleasure to be part of the Celtic family.”
Tom Boyd was asked “How proud do you feel being regarded as a legend amongst the Celtic fans?” he replied “Myself and other Celtic greats won trophies and medals, but it’s on a night like tonight that you realise what a real legend is….. Wee Oscar is a true legend.”
Future planned events include: Glasgow to Belfast Cycle Ride
WeeOscar4Life organisers are planning a cycle from Glasgow to Belfast for St Patrick’s weekend in March 2013 and will be looking for cyclists to take part in this event. Interested parties should email weeoscar4life@gmail.com quoting ‘Cycle’ in the subject field and the organisers will get back to you with more details.
For more information please contact the WeeOscar4Life campaign team by emailing WeeOscar4Life@gmail.com. Alternatively contact the WeeOscar4Life team on: 07595015203.
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Celticbhoy
20:19
I just guessed it was training. A whole pile of the Bhoys came off a bus, trackies and kit bags, jumped in their cars and were off. But a few signed stuff and posed for photos before leaving.
Book
Green is talking again, re The Official Sevco site, still the same old rubbish but there is no hint of any cosy arrangement or backroom deal with the SPL. as some posters feared might be the case.
Calley 1 up. Dundee United pull 1 back
Sunni 20.11
HH
Elgin fined?? Geez.. Have Sevco paid any of their fines ? Or Oldco debts?
And those in power at The SFA & SPL choose to turn a blind eye while clinging to office..
HH
“@BBCScotlandNews: Elgin fined £25,000 over call-off http://t.co/q6E0WENz“
the bhoy jinky & Buttons
Thanks for the advice. When it was easy to get access to the players l got a strip signed by The KofK and he also signed the ticket l jade for his last game at CP v Seville. l got these for my older son. But now it isn’t so easy.
I remember a Japanese girl outside CP who couldn’t believe she had just met Naka and got her photo with him.
At this time of year you get the players visiting the Celtic Stores which can be an opportunity for photos – Tony Watt is at Coatbridge this week – see Celtic site
Somebody has lost their marbles in the SFL
67
Yes my issue is a bit of a moot point given the failure of the share issue next month but I still believe they will be there in some form ( or deform as the case may be ) this time next year.
I have always had a suspicion minty is behind all of this and will eventually ride in on his white charger when greengo scarpers.
Hail! Hail!
I’m beginning to appreciate why SSB Is continuing with their negative theme on all things ‘Celtic’ …… They need to cater for their 500m sevco listeners…….
Tsoal,
Its a bit heavy eh?
Thats a helluva fine for a 4th tier club.
£25K fine for being greedy, should have been compounded with the loss of 3 points for being stupid.
Celticbhoy
I think lennoxtown has taken the squad away from the fans….. i heard if you stand at the gates the players generally just drive through.
Good luck on saturday …. Btw… That kok shirt will be worth a few £
The Spirit of Arthur Lee
20:29
Classic!!! :)
arranmorebhoylxv11
20:26 on 27 November, 2012
Good point….have the SFA ever got the money for Sir Walter of no Surname moving for the Scotland manager post?
Sheepies equalise in the 45th minute
Elgin are going to appeal on the grounds that “they told izz ta dae it. They said it wid bae aw right. They did so they did.”
Amazing how quickly the authorities can act when they feel like it.
Evening all
Just dropped by and I see that I missed some good birdy chat earlier. You’re all quackers!
Gotta fly…
estorilbhoy
20:30 on 27 November, 2012
Naw…….minty is skinty, and the last thing he will ever do is come back into that ‘hell-hole’ …. Sevco will be liquidated, and come back again as sevco 2, under someone like the blue knights…… But by then iPox will have been sold by BDO, or the sevco Liquidater ……..one thing noone has mentioned……… Sevco don’t have one Board Member with the skills required to run even a small business ……. !!!!!
Tootingtim
From much earlier…..
The framed Neil Lennon Celtic jersey has been up on the wall in Ibrox since his playing days.
The Celtic family has really shown its true colours in support of wee Oscar. However, I’d like to mention my mate Kenny a big, ugly supporter of that rotten mob who was the race supremo on the night.
He gave up his time, expertise and good humour all because I’d related this wee bhoy’s plight and it touched his heart.
Safe to say he’ll never see this post ;-) but his efforts deserve a mention.
we Dawyll said on Saturdays SSB that he did not think H M R C would appeal the tax case,he said it so forget it thats the end of the matter
Celticbhoy 20.34
HH..
This is Scotland.. They do what they like. The MSM would rather spin a disgruntled hoops fan giving off to Neil than ask pertinent questions of Themco
HH
Philvis –
If the FTT verdict is upheld and EBTs prove to have been a stroke of accounting genius will you be singing their praises and congratulating rangers and their employees for minimising their tax contribution?
Aberdeen 1 ICT 1, Dundee Unt 1 Motherwell 2 and Ross Co 0 St Mirren 0 at half time.
lovely, Both teams to Score double in before half time, efficient gambling
Celticbhoy
Not been down for a while but the day before an away game lunch time was usually when the players would all arrive go in for something to eat then onto bus to go away
to game.
Wee Strachan was brilliant for getting lets say the shy ones off the bus for he fans.
Hmmmmmmm…
Funny how the Scottish fitba authories don’t mess about when it comes to punishing the wee clubs.
Swift punishment for some.
For others, it’s the wheels of justice turning every so slowly…
gene’s a bhoys name
20:28 on27 November, 2012
Thanks for that l will keep a look out for a chance to go.
the bhoy jinky
l wrote on here about that very point. l think it was a great thing that kids could just go up to the ground and get autographs and photos of their heros . l think we have lost a little something moving to Lennoxtown where that is concerned.
The KofK strip is framed and up on my older son’s bedroom wall. l haven’t told him yet that l have Jinky’s autograph in a Celtic book…He will get it for his 21st.
authories = authorities (or omnishambles, if you prefer)
the greatest league in the world update
HT Sunderland 0 – 0 Queens Park R.
HT Aston Villa 0 – 0 Reading
Ha
The 0 for the hame team fell aff
arranmorebhoylxv11
20:40 on 27 November, 2012
Quite right. It is often more important what they don’t ask or say.
The MSM are very good at deflection.
philvisreturns 19:40
Evening Philvis
I have a funny feeling the wee guys in business just like the rest of us taxed at source will not agree with you.
Surely Google et al just like the rest of us are all in this together. I do think if they make huge profits from me and you buying their stuff they could pay a bit more.
But of course your right the law would have to change for that to happen
Celticbhoy, after games is ideal. I was at recent hearts game (1-0) with 7 year old son.
Got pics with him and all players afterwards. Arbroath game is ideal with less crowd.
Enjoy and good luck.
SffS
Celticbhoy
When i was about 9 i was on my way to the match with my dad and was stopped by the club photographer in the car park. He asked my dad if he wanted me to be ………. Celtic boy of the week …. ;)
Got my pic in the view then the next week was invited to celtic park to meet the team…. Big billy lifted me up… Got my pic taken with my favourite …. Jinky. That was in the view too.
Unfortunately the scrapbook was lost decades ago and ive never been able to source the issues of the view.
I do have a signed celtic shirt with a famous world cup winning players name and number (7). On it…..
watching the villa game – poor fayre
jC2
Thanks for that advice.
I have a lot of time for WGS he knows how important the fans are to the club and what the club means to the fans.
At this moment, two points separate the top six in the SPL. I am beginning to think Celtic are deliberately dropping loads of points to make Armageddon look even more stupid.
JJ