No disrespect to Falkirk, but I was delighted Hibs overturned the three goal deficit on Saturday’s Scottish Cup semi-final. It was almost a miraculous victory for a team in bad need of a miracle. Things were not always this way.
Celtic and Hibernian meet in next month’s Scottish Cup final sixty years and six days after the teams met in the Coronation Cup final. Back then Hibs were hot favourites. Celtic had won only two leagues in the previous quarter century whereas Hibs, with their Famous Five forward-line, won three leagues in the previous six seasons, losing a fourth on goal average.
These were hard times to be a Celtic fan. Two league titles in the 20s, two in the 30s and one in the 50s (a double winning team in 1954), ensured that a couple of generations of fans survived on little more than folklore. So the team who won the Coronation Cup in 1953, before securing that double a year later, had a significant impact on fans then, which you’ll easily learn if you speak to one.
Charlie Tully, Bobby Evans, Bobby Collins, Bertie Peacock and Willie Fernie all played in the Coronation Cup final, as did Neily Mochan and a man called Stein, the captain. A 117,000 crowd of Celtic and Hibs fans ensured Hampden was covered in banners of green.
Apparently Hibs were by far the stronger team but Neily Mochan scored a cracker in the first half and Johnny Bonnar played the game of his life in goal before Jimmy Walsh scored a late second.
“Said Phillip to Liz watch the Celts don’t step in…….”
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Not sure if you’ve seen this Paul, or if it affects you?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22152296
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The Battered Bunnet
12:35 on 15 April, 2013
It’s the directors responsibility to make decisions, they shouldn’t be passing the buck to anyone else.
If there is any doubt about ownership they should be instructing their lawyers to ask a court to decide the matter.
I know it’s fun, but you’re being a little over the top with the fall in RFC SP. One of the shares I watch (not invested thankfully) was down almost 30% at one point this morning.
Third Rangers playing at home next season.
Dont suppose anyones not seen goals from yesterday:))
But just in case any hoops abroad maybe missed them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSoy3sgwFGc&feature=youtu.be
Still think the SCF should be played on a Saturday at three o’ clock. It is the end of season finale after all.
traditionalistcsc
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die
12:39 on 15 April, 2013
Condolences on your loss.
Bawsman 12:39
Surely there is no other recource for the SFA to take, should Craig Whyte be involved at any level, than to remove their provisional licence to play in the SFL?
Why would they remove their licence – they are currently meeting to try and find a way of getting them into the SPL a year early…..
The Battered Bunnet
12:35 on
15 April, 2013
They need to give their chums a chance to sell up before it’s too late.
Pat Lowrie R.I.P
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die
YNWA
lennybhoy
Sorry to hear of you loss , condolences to all who knew him .
HH
tomtheleedstim
12:31 on
15 April, 2013
BSR – they don’t, but Fannie Mae
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Googie Withers, Walt Disney, and yes even though the light’s poor I’d say thats Fanny Green!
LENNYBHOY
I add to others in my condolences for your loss.
I hope he saw us win yesterday,he’ll be a happy BHOY in heaven today.
HH
BIG NAN.went out this morning and noticed daisys in the garden for first time this year.JIMMY WALSH when he had a shot at goal the ball went right along the ground.they used to say at CELTIC PARK a daisy cutter from J WALSH.
ernie lynch 12:44:
leftclicktic 12:47:
Cheers Bhoys
Leftclicktic, he used to on the Big Tree Bus years ago, took me to a couple of games. I had to stand outside the BIG Tree, no kids allowed.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
GlassTwoThirdsFull
12:44 on
15 April, 2013
Yer post disnae suit yer name ;-)
Lennbhoy – thoughts and prayers are with you all
HT – we are the away team for the Final
Does anyone known whether the League Trophy will be presented after the game this weekend (assuming we actually win the league of course)
FAVOURITE UNCLE
My old uncle Neil favourite saying when commenting on a wild wide blooter.
“whit happend to just giving it a good daisy cutter”.
I still use it myself,Mentioned it after JLs shot yesterday.
Daisycutterscsc
lennybhoy…supporting neil lennon and cfc until i die
12:39 on
15 April, 2013
Well said, thoughts and prayers
Gb
SUPERSUTTON
My thinking is it will be held back for a party atmosphere-and a full house-on the 11th.
Won’t be the last time I call it wrong,mind…..
FourGreenFields 12:49:
Cheers mate.
minx1888 12:53:
Thank you so much
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS 12:51:
Alas he did not as he was in Hospital. Got news in the morning from my Mum when I came of Mass he hadn’t long. Was in two minds to go to game but my Mum told me to go, I never argue with my Mum. And I know Pat would not have minded.
He is indeed a happy Bhoy in Heaven today.
Lunchtime over, thanks in advance to anybody else that posts…until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
Thoughts and prayers for your uncle Pat and his family and also for your self mate.
KTF
YNWA
HH
Lennybhoy
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Pat will be in my prayers today.
Minx1888
Thank you for that.
minx1888
Who decides we are the away team ?
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 16m To various: Anyone expecting #Sevco to die On Wednesday will be disappointed. However I expect to know more bad news about them on that day.
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Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 7m @chrissyohagan83 Timescales variable. Sources excellent
Till later all
Condolences to you and your family lennybhoy….
KTF
coatbridge paper bhoy 12:58:
Just caught your post, you may have known Pat going by your moniker?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
LEFTCLICKTIC
Daisycutter?
Why don’t we just make daisy chains instead of cutting them?
PeaceloveandunderstandingmanCSC
Lennybhoy- condolences on your loss.
Thoughts & Prayers with your and yours Lennybhoy.
MWD
lennybhoy
condolences mate
HH
Lennybhoy
Sorry to read of your loss.
Travelled to London (Arsenal) on that Big Tree bus over 20 years ago.
Pat Lowrie R.I.P.
Lennybhoy
Condolences on your lost
Jimbo
Having a blether with my boss about phils tweet, he says “Wednesday would be a perfect day to bury bad news”
“Think that’s already happening in London isn’t it? Says I
Slight shake of the head, deep sigh and out the door he went without another word.
Well if he didnt get the irony in his statement I felt obligated to point it out.
Lennybhoy – sorry to hear of you loss mate.
‘crushed nuts?’ ‘Naw, Layringitis!’ Hehehe…….
Lennybhoy – My sincerest condolences, may Pat rest in peace.
I hope to see you soon amigo:)
slainte
tony
Che – brilliant. Can I “borrow” that?