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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A new treat in the Baldie household here – grilled pies!!
D’oh!
HT stop it now you naughty bhoy or you will stand in the corner with your nose facing the wall.
HH
MT
Hee hee ;-)
Right better get ready….
Juve tickets, woo-hoo, thanks Postie!
Till laters bhoys and ghirls. Hoops 4-0 today
HH
Away for a drink before the game.
Have they invented beer that keeps you warm yet?
Hearts have conceded 10 goals in the last three meetings with Celtic, with Gary Hooper helping himself to six.
Tesco are out of beef burgers but they have got a fresh delivery coming in at 10 to 1.
I’m watching the St Mirren-Ross County game at work.
In the build-up to the game the two chairmen where in the studio with McCann and Spanner talking about league reconstruction – you just know where this is going.
Spanner: “Given everything that’s happened do you now regret not allowing (tribute act) into the Premier League?”
Looking jaded at the obvious agenda, Gilmour said: “What’s happened has happened.”
Fholks,
Anyone who is still in need of a Juve ticket should keep an eye on the clubs website.
At the last AGM a shareholder asked why he had been moved out of his seat for a CL game and when he went to the game it was not a UEFA sponsor who was in his seat but a ghuy who had bought a ticket at the TO.
PL explained that UEFA are allocated ‘x’k tickets for the game but regularly hand back a load just a day or two before the fixture and Celtic then just put theses out on a first come first served basis. PLHad said he had written to UEFA to ask that any unused sponsors tickets be returned earlier.
If UEFA return tickets for the Juve game a day or two before the game they may be on sale at the TO, keep an eye.
Hail! Hail!
1000?
Ross County take the lead. Fine free kick.
steinreignedsupreme
Heard huge drop in take up of Sky Sports since the summer especially from pubs. They are desperate to get Sevco back in the SPL.
HH
Several layers on for today’s game. 2 pairs socks obligatory for that 60 th min freeze that seems to occur. Gloves, I like to be able to clap with the GB..
Off we go..
HH
Also quite a few zombie pubs facing closure as they are not going in with few or absolute pash games to watch.
Sky Sports have reported that Norwich City will return with an improved offer for Gary Hooper.
Least surprising news of the day
Wilson cleared to play for Hearts today
I’d love to know when he was ‘officially registered’
Ten Men Won The League
Hearts are taking advantage of the newly created “extra man against Celtic” rule they will play with 12 men, plus the officials and a stray dug they found down the back of the Gorgie Road..
Gary Hooper 5/1 to score in both halves today. Like the look of that, and celtic -1 goal at 5/6.
So best avoid if you have any sense! My record at the bookies is like McCourt at Greggs. just keep handing over money.
ASonOfDan 13:13 on 19 January, 2013
They run Sevco stories on a daily basis. They broadcast their matches every other week.
No other club in British football gets more coverage. It’s not just Celtic supporters who have noted this either.
It’s little wonder people are switching off. That level of coverage for a Scottish fourth-tier club can’t possibly be justified.
McCourt should be McCoist. iPaded again.
Nae offence paddy!
ht,
Gershon left sided defender, could be the missing piece of the jigsaw for a very good 3 at the back.
Forster
Lustig, Wilson, Gershon
Forrest, Matthews, Wanyama, Mulgrew, Sammaras
Commons
Hooper
COME ON YOU BHOYS IN GREEN
26 people now arrested for fighting before and after Hamilton v Falkirk. 5 arrested at Dundee v Celtic, which one made and continues to make all the headlines…
steinreignedsupreme
It is laughable. HH
Afternoon Bhoys
Wee bit of juicy gossip re thon pompous twat pardew.
Spoke with geordie last night with st james’ inside knowledge (I know !).
Word is yer man in heavy personal debt to owner due to punting .
8yearcontractsuddenlymakessenseCSC
HH.
Right, at the Cross now. Time for a couple of sherbets.
Enjoy the game everyone.
HH
The live updates article will be up at 14:30, could someone leave a note here?
Thanks.
anyone know if the GB have anything planned for In rememberance Sean fallon today?
http://www.onfieldsofgreen.com/how-the-amateurs-do-it-professionally/
Gav McCann on how the amateurs do it …
off to the game folks .
if you are going enjoy and dont be late for a Celtic great.
usual 4 v 0 for a me today.
COYBIG
now wheres ma gloves.
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My Oz Sources say Graig Foster is a Hearts Fan..
Summa of FostersBitterCSC
canamalar Just logged back onto site, first time since mid Dec and on reading back on the thread, it appears the reason I gave up for a while isn’t posting anymore – Mr Anagram – Please tell me he has gone :-)
My boss is Peter Principle
Good to see you posting again!
Don’t be a stranger.
Hope you had a good festive season.
Yet again the game is not being covered by Sky today. Celtic fans are crazy to be paying the subscription. I’m one of them but not for much longer.
Juve tickets arrived this morning……… yee haw
Wont make game today as am loaded with flu so afternoon with laptop and a dodgy
stream and hopefully another 3 points and a few goals .
To all celts at the game , raise the roof for Sean Fallon………….hail hail…….
Juventus v Udinese —– 7.45 [uk ] tonight.
Tough game for Juve . Udinese began the season badly but this season’s. new signings/prospects have hit a vein of form..
Lazio play Palermo [ away ] in tonight’s early kick off . If Lazio win they will be on equal points with Juve . That would up the pressure on Juve to beat Udinese .
The more pressure there is on Juve the more they will be forced to play a tired looking Pirlo. They like to rest him before big European games .
Philbhoy – Thanks for the welcome back. Over indulged over Christmas, now off the drink, tabs and anything that comes out of curry shops – well for the month of January .
Good feeling about today.
ASonOfDan 13:24 on 19 January, 2013
They are not alone either. That Zombie Lamont at the BBC said: “Lennon spent most of this morning talking to Hooper’s representatives but doesn’t know if player will still be at club by end of January.”
Neil Lennon said nothing in the press conference that could be construed that way. Not even close to it.
Unless you are a hurting Zombie – a Lamont obviously is.
Enjoy the game.