Something remarkable starts today. A few hours ago, members of the Tyneside No. 1 Celtic Supporters’ Club, and others, started walking in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales. They plan to walk all the way to Celtic Park between now and 22 October.
The day they are scheduled to arrive at Paradise will be the first anniversary of the passing of Jonathan Thomas (above), a former member of the Tyneside CSC who died aged 30, after a battle with that most indiscriminate of illnesses.
Jonathan arrived in Newcastle 10 years ago from his native Wales, where he had been coached by a Celtic fan from Belfast. He joined the club and started making the pilgrimage north each home game to see Celtic.
While we all do the odd thing to mark the founding spirit of our club, Jonathan did far more than most. Alongside other Tyneside No. 1 CSC members, he walked from Newcastle to Celtic Park, then cycled from Swansea to the same destination, and completed the West Highland Way, all for Celtic charities.
Then he was taken from his family, friends and wife Sian, who he married a day before he lost his battle.
I don’t fancy walking from Merthyr Tydfil to Celtic Park, there are easier things to do in life, but when you learn what Jonathan did to raise money to help others, it seems like a reasonable undertaking in his name.
Sian, Iain McGovern (a good friend of mine), and the others will have left Merthyr already. They face an incredible journey, but two weeks from now they will walk up the Celtic Way and know they’ve lived up to the spirit of Jonathan, as well as our common 128-year heritage.
Money raised is going to the Celtic FC Foundation and Crohn’s & Colitis UK (despite what he did for our good causes, Jonathan also suffered from Colitis, a debilitating condition). This is a great Celtic supporters’ story. We’re so lucky to have people like this stand with us each week. If you can help their efforts, here, please do so.
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Not that many people read my posts, which is absolutely fine by the way, but amongst the CQNrs I’d guess i’m one of the more obvius pro-Scotland ‘clique’. Howevaaaaaaa…. even I have to say that, tonigh, Scotland were pretty dire. A iwn on Tuesday and 7 from 9 would be a great start. But realistically it’s looking more like 4 from 9 which, unfortunatley, might signal the end of Gordon.
Nationalism it’s huge, England get 80k watching them against Malta despite them all hating the England team. People are weird. I hate people :O@)
DELANEYS DUNKY on 8TH OCTOBER 2016 11:59 PM
Nor mine; just a wee play on words.
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MARGARET MCGILL on 8TH OCTOBER 2016 10:25 PM
Turkeybhoy on 8th October 2016 10:22 pm
Sorry. I hate those Gretna pigs as much as you do.
How’s life in Turkey?
Well apart from watching overhead to see if any missiles from America or Russia are launched,not a joke,toward Syria,not bad.Probably better than reading constant jibes at “The Board” from the likes of yourself and Neganon.Very tiring and boring,on which note,I will retire,turn off my aircraft defence spotlight,quite cheap from Amazon,and wish you all a safe good night.
vfr800a8 on 8th October 2016 11:58 pm
I get what you are saying but one of my guilty pleasures is war movies; I have developed this due to watching these types of movies with my son who has been in those combat zones.
They are never pretty, but neither are the stories he and his mates regale me with when I visit him and we go for some beers!
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I love war movies, my library is huge from first world war to the gulf, so many classics (though westerns are me and my Dads thing :O@)
Just saying that this one was pretty ropey with the facts, which were reported at the time but ignored in the movie
Jobo
I had switched off and was just about to head for my cot.
I agree entirely thec knives have been out for WGS for a few months now, this latest mess will allow them to deflect from the nonsense at Chateau d’Espair.
Time for bed now……sleep well bhoys.
Supergrass – Mary
http://youtu.be/9DYKifSm9XM
Doors – Runnin’ Blue
http://youtu.be/xQ9X8q_JKEw
I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones
https://youtu.be/ZLlLtSG7xe4
Baba
SFA Do or Die.
Now your talkin. Magic Welsh Bhoyos
VFR
And how do you feel about Celtic passing over the personal details of supporters to the polis?
Kings Of Leon – Talihina Sky (Live)
https://youtu.be/jOellGm2OS8
THE_HUDDLE on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:03 AM
I get your drift, though I’ve realised that the truth will never get in the way of a good story/movie.
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VFR
Up early tomorrow so I’ll pick up response then.
God Bless.
HAMILTONTIM on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:07 AM
VFR
And how do you feel about Celtic passing over the personal details of supporters to the polis?
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I think it’s abhorrent and they should make sure that Police Scotland have to jump through every legal hoop required to get that info.
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VFR
AH. Get you mate. I loved your good deed and your wonderful Saint Mary’s Parishoners for the lady who passed. Heart warming to know we have folk in our community who care for others.
Will light a candle for her tomorrow in Saint Ninian’s Knightswood.
Beta Band – Dragon
http://youtu.be/2uN2_PU5jHU
Kasabian – Fast Fuse
http://youtu.be/RBo9bfdS4DE
DELANEYS DUNKY on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:11 AM
Kind words sir!
I’m no’ bad for a boy fae the Drum!
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Half Man Half Biscuit – The Referee’s Alphabet
https://youtu.be/uqpJ6XYykHE
Nick Cave – Into My Arms
https://youtu.be/FG0-cncMpt8
VFR
Drumchapel produced my favourite ever fitba player. Not Andy Gray, Alex Miller or Polaris McDonald.
Daniel is his name. :)
FGTH – Born To Run
http://youtu.be/AMfE2Se4r9w
Pixies – Wave of Mutilation
http://youtu.be/8ttLlMytHXY
DELANEYS DUNKY on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:19 AM
VFR
Drumchapel produced my favourite ever fitba player. Not Andy Gray, Alex Miller or Polaris McDonald.
Daniel is his name. :)
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Aye, he lived in the next street fae me. His brother wis some player as well but didnae quite make it!
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VFR800A8 on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:10 AM
Celtic F.C. have an obligation to uphold the law.
Even if its a bad one.
Failure to do so would surely leave them open to a charge of obstruction of justice.
Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven
http://youtu.be/QJRMrPCEi3I
Brown – F.E.A.R.
http://youtu.be/8f8wAXDZ9D0
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:36 AM
VFR800A8 on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:10 AM
Celtic F.C. have an obligation to uphold the law.
Even if its a bad one.
Failure to do so would surely leave them open to a charge of obstruction of justice.
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What’s your knowledge of what Celtic can and can’t hand over?
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:36 AM
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I agree but we shouldn’t make it easy!
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HAMILTONTIM on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:42 AM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:36 AM
VFR800A8 on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:10 AM
Celtic F.C. have an obligation to uphold the law.
Even if its a bad one.
Failure to do so would surely leave them open to a charge of obstruction of justice.
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What’s your knowledge of what Celtic can and can’t hand over?
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I made no reference whatsoever to ” what Celtic can and can’t hand over ”
What`s your knowledge of Celtic`s obligations under the law ?
VFR
Ask the lady tomorrow about what is permitted regarding the transfer of information.
HAMILTONTIM on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:46 AM
I will. I’m always open to being educated – especially from the Headmistress!
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Macjay
The Orange Bastard and Fenian act is SNP officially sanctioned sectarianism. Needs to go. I dont think even Iran or Iraq have such discriminatory sectarian laws.
Macjay
I know the facts of the law and also what Celtic have agreed to.
You clearly don’t.
I’ll ask again, what are Celtic obliged to pass on?
VFR
I share your fear! :-)
VFR
Two McGrains fae Drumchapel in the Hoops would have been something.
I was glad when the goalie who was my neebor in Knightswood signed for Celtic. Used to love battering shots in at Alan Rough the Tim on Knightswood pitches.
HAMILTONTIM on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:49 AM
I’ll ask again, what are Celtic obliged to pass on?
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And I reply again.
I made no reference whatsoever to ” what Celtic can and can’t hand over ”
And I repeat my question to you ?
What`s your knowledge of Celtic`s obligations under the law ?
Any risk you will address the question I asked of you ?
Macjay
It was me who asked the initial question.
What’s Celtic’s obligation?
Celtic F.C. have an obligation to uphold the law.
Even if its a bad one.
Failure to do so would surely leave them open to a charge of obstruction of justice.
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Please explain what issue you can possibly have with the above.
Do Celtic have an obligation to uphold the law ?
Yes or no ?
Is upholding the law to be described as collusion ?
HAMILTONTIM on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:50 AM
VFR
I share your fear! :-)
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Deep down she’s a sweetheart. She turned up with flowers on Friday when she realised Mrs VFR was ill!
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DELANEYS DUNKY on 9TH OCTOBER 2016 12:50 AM
His brother Tommy was very talented but just didn’t break through.
I never understood it!
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