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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Why don’t Celtic FC/PLC grow a pair and – ban the Daily Record ?
Oh….a forgot…..they take the cheap way out and ban – Hugh Keevins ?
Stokes is well within his rights and fully supported by this bhoy and the club have no business reprimanding him for attending a funeral,this nauseating idea that ‘politics are fine if its our politics’ is a nonsense and an affront to adults.
PF AYR
He 100 percent did attend the function.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
rosco
we can agree to disagree on this one..
KTF
Kev |Jungle
If you are going to use made up facts to win an argument there is little I or anyone else can do for you.
Kevted
Depends on your point of view.
“The CQN troll talks more crap about Celtic than Hugh Keevins…”
Asonofdan, much much worse than that, he talks that crap TO Hugh keevins.
Kev, which two players have been there for 5 months.
Miku and lassad who were signed as the windy shut?
On the occasions that I have seen Lassad pay I’ve been quite impressed
Seems to me to be a clever player with a decent amount of skill
Guys is the game on any Channel tonight?
Cheers
Snake Plissken
10:34 on 28 November, 2012
Kev |Jungle
If you are going to use made up facts to win an argument there is little I or anyone else can do for you.
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With respect…you’ve lost me.
What are these made up facts ?
Roccobhoy
So
jinkyredstar
ESPN 7.30 ko
Jinky- on ESPN. May even be on in Tennents.
Jinkyredstar
ESPN ….6:45
Another reference to Michael Mols’ wife makes me think it is time this sort of observation was exposed for what it is.
It is RACISM, pure & simple.
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with her appearance. She is a fairly typical Polynesian/ Maori woman.
It is to Michael Mols’ credit that he is not trooping about with some Barbie Doll lookalike at his side.
You will find that few of those who choose to make disparaging remarks about the appearance of other people are themselves ‘oil paintings’.
No matter. Such remarks ARE racist & have no place on CQN.
End of..
Pay…play even
Bryce curdy.
Thanks for the info.hail hail
Made upfacts is the internet’s raison d’etre.
Blantyre Tim
Thanks mate- I should manage in time for that
KEVJungle
Keevins/Jangle
gonnae F OFF oot.
it’s a little known made up fact but makin’ up made up facts constitutes 99.999999% of all internet activity.
jc2
10:40 on 28 November, 2012
KEVJungle
Keevins/Jangle
gonnae F OFF oot.
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Is a wee bit of reality too much for you ?
See when the CP attendances reach – 20k
don’t say ye wurny telt !
Kk, to say it’s racism is pure baws.
But I agree cheap shots at the guys wife are not my cup of tea.
I think a couple of poor pics when she was heavily ‘keith cheggers’ done her no favours.
Kev Jungle
This morning I have corrected two made up statements you claimed were facts before correction and then you dismissed them as not that important to your points.
In the case of Lassad and Miku you said these players were both on loan when only one is to made a tirade about the board wasting money. When one of these players is on staff it is a matter of opinion as to how this money is being wasted as you wanted.
In the second case you stated Aluko scored two goals and won a penalty trying to big the guy up. The reality is after scoring his solitary goal he then disappeared from the game and since the end of last season he has gone on to better things at Hull City tearing up that league so he is.
As I said made up facts to further your train of thought. In both instances you were wrong and in your overall point you were possibly correct on one of those points but when you present something as a fact which basic memory proves is incorrect you really need to stop.
Celtic Park attendances are a good example of a made up fact on the internet.
No one knows how many are at the games, as many who claim to be there are, in fact, ‘off oot’.
I have not seen the Daily Ranger this morning,but it appears from comments on here,that Anthony Stokes attended a funeral of a friend,and for that he is being demonised.I have never spoken to Anthony but relatives of mine who have, say he is a great young lad,that is good enough for me.For some who say they never read this rag of a paper they know a hell of a lot that’s in it.
Kjam, not flashy, but always available for a pass, works his ass off, and we do look a better team when he plays, reminds me in a lot of ways of Lambo.
Bma
Joe ledley is one of the best midfielders we have had in years.
For every in-your-face type, you need the silent assassin type. Never really noticed, but is efficient, does the right thing and pops up with important goals.
Joe should be first pick every week!!!
Snake
ole kev has a point about Aluko..
Hull is a massive step up from the 4th tier of Scottish footie. o))
KILBOWIE KELT
As ever,right on the button.
PF
whats your take on Joe Ledley? o))
Kilbowie Kelt
Are u for real man, racism?? I think u need to give your balls a good shake. It was merly a bit of banter. Nothing to do with the colour of her skin but simply the way she looked/looks!
I despair for ppl like yourself. Im sure you’d be some craic to have a pint with!!
Jobo Baldie and Big Nan it’s those clear, crisp days in autumn and winter that I miss most aboput Scotland.
Blantyre Tim
I stand corrected. You are right.
Help needed please.
One of the girls in the office got a £40 parking ticket in Tesco’s car par, for overstaying the permitted two hours.
I know this was covered on the Blog a wee while back, but my memory is poor!
Does she have to, or can she be forced to, pay this fine?
Thanks in advance!
Snake Plissken
10:45 on 28 November, 2012
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You dismissed the – gist – of my point.
Aluko tore Charlie Mulgrew apart at ibrokes.
And…furthermore…Mulgrew then went on and – deliberately got himself sent off
to escape the mauling.
Convenient amnesia – ring any bells ?
The weather forecasts of ole Jobo Baldie are amongst the worst examples of recidivist behaviour in terms of making up stuff for the purposes of disseminating made up stuff on the internet.
PHILBOY
I think if she goes to ASDA,they promise to be 10% cheaper!
Seriously,don’t pay it.
And if she decides to contact them,reference SAYNOTO0870 first to get the landline number.