Sean Fallon was known as The Iron Man, a hard left back at a time when pretty much all footballers were hard. I met him and his wife Myra at their home a few months ago to prepare an interview in advance of his autobiography, which is due for release soon, the hard-man reputation could not have been further from the character of the person.
He was the most generous spirited man I have been in the company of for years. Myra is a force of nature, unquestionably the wind in his sails. You have never met a happier couple.
The stories he told about how Celtic were transformed from a sporting irrelevance into one of the most powerful and feared clubs in Europe were incredible. His story was one of huge and dramatic achievement. You and I are the beneficiaries.
The players he signed are legendary. Kenny Dalglish, who was in tears in Sean’s home the night he agreed to go to Liverpool, Danny McGrain, a person Sean could not speak highly enough about, and countless more. He was a committed Celtic man but took no pleasure in the death of Rangers, such was his generosity of spirit.
Sean described Jock, himself and Sir Robert Kelly as a three man team who had the vision to drive Celtic forward. He believed that when Sir Robert died in 1971 the club’s loss was significant. Nothing was the same again.
His own parting from Celtic, in 1975, was far from satisfactory, but if he told me once, he told me 10 times, “I don’t want a single word said against Celtic”. The club that you and I recognise is the creation of Jock, Sean and Sir Robert. They transformed an amateurish football club into a legendary movement. He, more than anyone I ever met, never wanted a figurative goal scored against this legend.
Today we have lost one of the architects of all we hold dear, a man who achieved the Miracle of Lisbon. His insights reach back into the depths of our character. His decision to author an autobiography is a gift to you and me. I’ll share many of his anecdotes between now and when it’s published.
My sincere condolences to Myra, son Sean and all the family. We have lost the man who was our greatest living legend but they have lost a great husband, father and grandfather. A remarkable life has come to an end.
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See you in
BB then the Drover
I may look wannit
Hail hail
Mags,
Ah feck off ya sarcastic bollocks !
See you by the way ………..
Grrrr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN-GGeNPQEg
Fortunes Favour Mibbes
04:22 on 19 January, 2013
Nope. John MacLean hero. Unless you dont think so.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Maclean_%28politician%29
Mags,
See the last line of that song there, take it to the feckin bank ! – and don’t collect your current investment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN-GGeNPQEg
Feel free to kiss my erchie on the way.
Mwah!!!! Luv ya !!!
My last comments are the worst translation I have ever seen on iPad.
Overall,
Industrial Ireland may vote Labour
FF and FG vote based on area
Greens are middle classes who can’t get to the electric car filling station
SF are inner city
Me
6 counties
I vote labour and depeche mode
DM
In. Straight pound for pound fight
Mags,
I’ve always had a lot of respect for you over the years, but it’s rapidly deteriorating with the poverty of your response…..
Do I need to pull my pants down so you can kiss my erchie??? I don’t think so…….;))
Coneybhoy
Depeche Mode: Too cool fella :))
I give you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwQG7fue84
Cool :))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90IyXO1Xwmc
FFM
What a clip, mucho respect.
Went to the SR gig in Pheonix park this summer, absolutely bill but…..
Gave up the Glasgow green ticket in 90 to save my degree, was it a good decision? Where you there?
See you I BB soon ! 12 noon
FFM
The leaders o the nation
Made money hand ower fist
By grindin doun the people
By the fiddle an the twist,
Aided an abetted
By the preacher an the Press
John caad for revolution
An he caad for nothin less
I hear some rumblins on CQN tonight about Cameron Co. ..whats changed?
Coneybhoy,
I was’nt there,,, still the wrong decision amigo”!!! Must dash backj in a mo, that’s me leaked SIX times…seven, FFS….
Ok, am back.
That was weird.
Never experienced bladder failure unti now…uhuhuhuh.
Nah, tis all cool :)))))) Wee bit moist, but all cool !
FFM
Too much info
Sleep for me , flight at 8 pub at 12 game at 3
Ah ya bail out merchant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuonsuR3j9E
PS Fight at 8, bring in the mints. All sorted, well even better if you scream “All Square?” Trust me, will be interesting :)))
Uhuhuhuhuh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuonsuR3j9E
Good morning Timland
Ex milk bhoy’s are always up early.
Looking forward to the game,a few beer’s
and a catch up with pal’s.
Good article on Sean in the herald.
On another topic, was the 5 way agreement ever disclosed?
Sean Fallon … rest in peace
If any of us can live our lives the way he lived his .. we will have done well
So up in heaven now .. sean .. Jock .. Sir bob …. Et al .
Good morning fellow Celts – nae idea about weather today
looking forward to an early ghoops goal today
Laura Robson 4 down in first set now clawed back 5-5 -good game
the boy jinky
07:26 on
19 January, 2013
………………
Nice words Jinks
V
Morning,
Great article in the Herald in respect of Sean Fallon.
A tear and an almighty cheer from me today.
Good morning from a cold but frost free Clydebank
Looking forward to the game today
Come on you Bhoy’s in green
Keep the Faith
Hail Hail
Vmhan
Hows derry ghirl ?
Fat Sally praising the feel good factor of the Third Division.
So why was he moaning about spending another season it?
Steak Bake Sally, fourth tier football, level found, stoap whining…
Better than last week Jinks, I’m still on cooking duties….. Steep learning curve for me >)
V
Reports this morning that Athletic Bilbao have turned down a final Juventus offer for Llorente.
I hope so.
Don’t know if already posted but a fine tribute to a Celtic legend on CFC website:
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=3577
V
Vmhan
And you thought she had the best end of the deal :))))
Please give her my best wishes
Good morning all from East Kilbride where it’s still very cold but only the most miniscule dusting of snow/frost. Long Johns and 2 thermal vests for today me thinks.
Starry
Did the msm not ask mcmoist if the nigel adkins sacking would put him off managing in the epl :)
Jobo
Good call on the thermals… But maybe an idea to put troosers jumpers socks shoes jacket hat scarf and gloves on too ;)
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The Boy Jinky
Indeed ;-)
Good morning from a snowy Manchester. Roads look clear.
Good luck to any if you Bhoys travelling up the road today.
Good luck Celtic. Hoping for a comfortable win and a good performance.
Jobo Baldie
08:53 on
19 January, 2013
Good morning all from East Kilbride where it’s still very cold but only the most miniscule dusting of snow/frost. Long Johns and 2 thermal vests for today me thinks.
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Jobo…The only way to go…
Trackie bottoms under the old jeans is my preferance….