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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Kjam
Just catching up this morning and saw your post earlier regards Hooper/Liverpool
Liverpool will have to have failed with efforts for the other half dozen strikers on their list before they make a move for GH
Highly unlikely he will be a Liverpool player
Regardless of what employers or anyone else says all have freedom of speech and freedom of association guaranteed in law.
It’s a question of standing up for your rights.
Kilbowie Celt when you make accusations like that quote verbatim the statement in question.
PF AYR
Care in the Community,mate-gotta do my bit….
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Kev Jungle
Sigh.
For the third time today you need to be corrected.
Charlie Mulgrew was not sent off the day where Aluko scored. He was sent off in the first game against thems at Ibrox before Aluko had even came on the scene.
You stick to your gists and I’ll stick to facts.
And you accuse me of convenient amnesia after being proven to have been guilty of it not once, not twice but three times in the space of 90 minutes.
I think you should just stop for your own good or maybe Peter Grant was playing in both of those games and I missed it.
Philbhoy
If it is not a meter car park,disregard it ,don’t pay.My be different if she paid at a meter.
philbhoy,
If it is one of those NCP type private firms i think you can tell them to shove it.
I think its only councils & polis that can issue parking fines.
I got one at the Riverside “the Mall” in Irvine for overstaying the 3hrs by 4min and when i phoned them it was done by camera and the offices were down south!!!
Wish i hadn’t payed a penny so i would advise your colleague to refuse to pay it if it isnt a traffic warden or police issued ticket.
Sunny — high teens –way down south .
Had a quick scroll re the latest info re MSP’s expenses [ funded by the taxpayer ]
One of the things I learned was that the taxpayer paid for one MSP to buy these books ———–
Public Speaking and Presentation for Dummies
The Scottish Parliament : An Introduction..
South of Tunis at least he’s making an effort :-)
Tamlaghtduff Bhoy
10:52 on 28 November, 2012
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!!
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One thing at a time.
Yes, I am for real.
No, my testicles are in no need of additional stimulation.
More importantly… If your remarks were nothing to do with her colour & her looks, WHY did you choose Michael Mols’ wife ?
I have a pint almost every day. I rarely get any complaints about my company or my craic.
Good luck.
Tough game tonight against John McGlynns Hearts team who will be up for it.
Hoping we can score early to settle the nerves, as always expect a shocker from Collum.
Glad to read that Izzy is expected back at the weekend as he has been sorely missed.
KTF Celtic 1 Hearts 0
KK
Good point- never comfortable when family members of players are dragged into ‘banter’. I thought that had been ‘agreed’ on here some time ago.
For what it’s worth I thought Molls was a superb footballer.
General point on Stokesy – perhaps he was just showing respect to a close family friend- to his parents and extended family? The DR will squeeze every nuance possible from every situation- Celts have a right to get on with their lives, without this incessant demonising of anyone connected to our club.
Ban the DR and SM – although it never ceases to amaze me the number of Celts who still pay hard – earned money to read twisted lies!
HH
Blantyretim
We will agree to disagree my friend.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
Ntassoolla ,
I thank you for taking time out to tell me how or what to post.
I had chosen not to name the offending poster on this occasion.
He has now identified himself, which is much better.
Good luck.
Good Morning. I am, how you say, up myself, not to mention being anally retentive.
Does this disqualify me from posting on CQN?
Snake,
I think you’ll find Charlie WAS sent off in the ‘aluko show’ game.
CHArlie du ri was sent off for stopping a goal scoring opportunity. ;)
SOUTH OF TUNIS
I rarely read any articles about the Scottich Parliament,but I caught the headline yesterday-£12.8m billed by MSPs in expenses,is that correct?
At first glance,it’s no big deal in the great scheme of things.
After all,governments are responsible for h-u-g-e amounts of spending.
But this works out at £100,000 per MSP!
I’m not that old-SHUT IT!-but I remember having one MP and one councillor that you could speak to when you wanted something done.
Now?
There are so many layers of government,PLUS list MEPs and MSPs,that yer spoiled for choice!
Except that you aren’t,really.
Cos none of the self-serving bassas are capable of the actions worthy of one old-fashioned coonsler.
Waste of space,waste of money.
Kilbowie Kelt
I chose Michael Mols’ wife due to the fact that he played for Rangers and she was brute ugly. How you came to the conclusion that it was due to the colour of her skin i do not know? Your wee brain on overdrive!
BMCUW
The sainted Bobby Murdoch NEVER played a stray pass in his, nearly, 500 games for us – well I cant remember any either!
The same goes for George Connelly – pity he was the one who went astray!
HH!!
BT
you ken fine my opinion of the ole Welsh wizard has changed
I did expect you to traduce re Joe …we’ve all got to be right once :-))
PF
we’ve all got to be right once is very true
but in my case it is such a rarity I had to remind your good self
Tamlaghtduff Bhoy,
I suggest you are posting on the wrong site. This one does not use your kind of language & ignorant insult.
TALLYBHOY
I trust the judgement of the person who told me,though he has been known to gauge well whether he can get away with a wind-up.
Bobby made his debut before I was born,after all. Seventeen,scored too.
Against Hearts,btw-it’s a sign,I tell ye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Certainly,he knew better than to suggest it had happened to George.
Both marvellous,marvellous players.
My memories of those two legends in particular will be forever cherished. And never tarnished.
Kilbowie Kelt I still do not know which post you refer to.
Tamlaghtduff Bhoy could you refer me to your post?
Wait till the msm find out Sammy had a reading at the Hay on Wye festival this year, then we’ll be in trouble.
Philbhoy
As others have alluded to earlier, do not pay.
The Local Authority and the Police are the only bodies allowed to issue parking ‘tickets’.
I use the term ‘tickets’ loosely, as there is a major difference between what are issued by the above, and what are issued by Private Companies, which is often misinterpretated.
A Council will issue what is called a Penalty Charge Notice which is legally binding and must be paid.
The Private will issue what is called a Parking Charge Notice that I would imagine your colleague has received from Tesco?
In other words, tell her to keep her money in her purse. Tell her DO NOT CONTEST, as then the company will have her name and address (Which legally they cannot obtain from DVLA, only the Council & Police can) and will lead to letter after letter arriving threatening all sorts.
Som Mes Que un Club (who has a good mate who is a Traffic Warden)
:-)
BMCUW
Over here in Italia there are FOUR levels of government!
National, Regional, Provincial and Municipal.
Literally THOUSANDS of MPs and local councillors – all with their snottery noses in the trough! The higher up the food chain you are – the bigger slice of the pie you get!
Oh! Almost forgot the MEPs!
HH!!
tomtheleedstim
11:29 on 28 November, 2012
Wait till the msm find out Sammy had a reading at the Hay on Wye festival this year, then we’ll be in trouble.
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Lol
Christy Moore playing next year
HH
Ntassoolla
Theres my racist post, im now up along side John Terry and Adolf Hitler!
So Michael Mols finally found out the truth.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/belgium/9703166/Belgian-discovers-his-wife-used-to-be-a-man-after-19-years.html
Kev
How do u know he got himself sent off on purpose ?
Are u alukos agent ?
U bring up the aluko incident least few times every month. Charlie had bad game but so did quite a few players.
Im not mulgrews biggest fan and actually think he only plays in europe for his set pieces but to be fair he has had more good than bad games for us.. And hes a celt. Hes been worth what he cost us. Great value we have got for him.
So give it a break .
Joeledleycsc :-)
Beats me why anybody engages with the troll.
Snake Plissken
11:00 on 28 November, 2012
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I apologize for delay in response M8. I was tending a fellow patient.
Anyway….aye… right……Yeah yer right. Sort of….ye see, it was actually
2 games at ibrokes were Mulgrew was ripped apart. Getting himself sent
off in one and, giving a way a penalty as well as being destroyed by Aluko for
his goal. Oh, and yes….yer right – Peter Grant probably played next to Ledley in
the 2 games and that’s why I never seen any of them either.
kevjungle – murdo’s 30 yds title winning boots 1979
09:54 on
28 November, 2012
NEIL has never let us down……..he has ‘raised us up’
……and you’re just a wee ‘attention seeker’, who doesn’t half talk some shoite AT TIMES …. but some of us still luv ye…….
I agree that the site should always be kept clean and pure but, if you are going to become a blog policeman, make sure that your own house is in order and you don’t, for example, suppress free speech or bully/ridicule other posters.
I see Chucky Green spouting on the official Sevco website using terms as “hateful”.
He is a menace to society.
Goldstar
Hateful….a very apt word to be associated with der Hun :-)
Morning all. Glorious day but car scraping cold.
Hope we do play some football tonight. Would be good to put some “daylight” between us and the rest of the league.