In the months afterwards I made a trip to the Celtic Superstore to buy the DVD of the match. I wasn’t ready to watch it but needed to have it nonetheless, for when the time came. I’ve still not opened the box.
I watched the game from high up in the Porto end. The Porto fans were great, allowed us to celebrate with all the enthusiasm you could muster for goals in a European final, then wished us well as we made our way through them and out of the stadium. Had Celtic won while dropping like flies whenever an opponent coughed, it might have been different.
Porto were favourites and would go on to prove how good a team they were by winning the Champions League 12 months later. Their players would demonstrate their prowess across the world for the next decade. They had fabulous talent, so much so, that they should have aspired to better than the gamesmanship used during their run to the Uefa Cup and Champions League wins.
On the field it was a tale of great goals and heroic defeat, off the field, it was one of the most spectacular events in sport.
80,000 Celtic fans made the pilgrimage to Seville and treated the world to a carnival. The city became the scene of one of the largest parties the game had ever known. For me the pre-match schedule involved a two hour trip north before a panicked dash across the city collecting match tickets. What a stress!
There was 10 in our party and collecting the tickets took priority. Once we had them we could afford time to eat, but what? Several restaurants were sold out, we eventually found a café with frozen chips and a meat-based slab of something or other. No choices. No beer, wine or cola either, it was diluting orange juice or water. An entire city was pretty much emptied of food and drink.
You could forget about motorised transport to get to the game, we had to walk from the city to the stadium on the very outskirts of town. It was hot and dry. An enterprising local was selling a retained stash of cola at the side of the road at a hugely inflated price, no one passed him without buying.
This was a journey to a football game, but not one any of us were familiar with.
The long walk home from the game was memorable for the incredible reaction we got from the locals. They applauded each of us as we walked past their homes in recognition of what took place in their city throughout the day. Things like this don’t happen but that day was different. Seville, like Lisbon, will always remember Celtic. Fifa and Uefa made their Fair Play Awards the following year to Celtic fans, a nomination normally reserved for clubs.
I met a German couple in the hotel elevator. “Are you disappointed?” they asked. “No. We were beaten by a good team”. I had celebrated two Celtic goals in a European final and watched as we pushed a tremendously talented team to the brink. Disappointment comes a lot worse than this, although time brought regret.
Seville 2003 was not Lisbion 67 but it was a wonderful occasion in our very proud history. Let’s do it again.
For those who prefer their nostalgia with a bit of silverware, 10 men won the league, 24 years ago today. Big Billy was back and the Celts were in control.
Speaking of Lisbon 67…… Willie’s book, pre-order your signed copy now!
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….if so, I demand an enquiry into this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3hHbpCdRt8
Funny how the SFA were so outspoken at this time, during the “demonize Lenny Campaign” and the “climate of innuendo and conspiracy theories” in the lead up to hun liquidation.
The height of “Timmy Paranoia”. Before hun liquidation.
Are they so vocal now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PLn6uFbfEw
To clowns who think they can second guess, and manage better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5-wkcTyFNs
It’s infuriating stuff to read post-game analyses from amateurs criticising our manager, with the idea of a clinical dismissal of what he’s been through, and resulting in a complete dilution of his achievements.
The rags are still having an influence.
For me, I’m hoping Lenny is here for the long haul, and I don’t think I’m alone there.
Fortunes Favour Mibbes tells us: “For me, I’m hoping Lenny is here for the long haul, and I don’t think I’m alone there”.
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No chance buddy, I’ve renewed my tickets for young acgr and you know who:-)
You will never walk alone my friend.
Hail Hail.
ACGR,
Currently in discussions with two close friends to take the chance and get seats the gither.
ST at £400 quid is a no brainer.
Still tempted to send back the renewal form with a message or two though.
Will be holding back til an explanation is given on what happened this season to the GB.
Don’t think it’s unfair to ask that question,,,,,
Deleted by the SPL, as were other videos.
http://vimeo.com/21781980
All for a bit of humour, but hoping the very serious concerns above will be addressed.
Not holding my breath.
Anyhoos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSfYK9N6siM
Big Walter knew.
FFM, ACGR
Have either of you got a link to the most recent programme on Hillsborough?
I saw one today but it had none of the detail about the senior police comments?
HH
Beebaws though, so thanks in advance.
HH
Been great reading about Seville and all the other stories on here.
Proud & Privileged to be Tim
HH
RWE,
Can’t see anything on youtube yet, so could only give you the BBC iplayer which you’ve obviously looked at.
I think it will appear on youtube at some point over the next couple of weeks. Certain of it actually. The Liverpool supporters will make sure of it. But it’s not there yet, amigo, as far as I can tell.
Be assured, there’s no such thing as censorship in the UK, eh! …..>:((
This is a song by a couple of Tims I hold in the highest regard. Recorded 6 months before the hun team flat-lined…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFuK5XU5v3I
Is it just me, or are these not 2 excellent bits of music, all the way from Weegieland :))
Apols for some of the language if it offends.
Brilliant music imo. If this is new to you, you’ve missed out on a massive scene in Glasgow – this stuff is 5+ years old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IPvXhm6gqg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFuK5XU5v3I
What a day it was on here yesterday,laughing one minute crying the next.
It was a privilege to read.
HH
GORDON
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Good morning friends from a heavy skied (but no rain just yet) East Kilbride.
104½ hours till the teams come out…
You’re up early this morning jobo. Will be up at brancumhall tonight at 6pm taking my sons foorball team. Hope the weather stays good.
Absolutely brilliant day on CQN yesterday!
maleys bhoy was it yourself who mentioned your friend in his Partick Thistle strip? My friends partner who liked Chelsea was there (his bro went every yr to the finals regardless who was playing) with his friends 1 Celtic fan and 1Thistle! He wore his strip, and was welcomed everywhere he went! They loved the experience! My friends partner who supported Chelsea opted for a green t shirt!
Good morning CQN
The Scottish Cup Final is only 4 sleeps away.
Hoping for a sunny day at a green and white hampden .. both teams playing attacking football to their full potential and the desired outcome for the champions.
Is it today NFL is up in front of the SFA ?
10 years ago today ….Missed train from Seville to Madrid for Gatwick flight.
Looked in my wallet ,had £40 Jersey money. Nothing else ,no cards ,no phone ,no numbers. zilch ,nada,zero,nowt,zip !
Somehow made my way to Alicante where friends were flying back from. Got some money sorted out ,was told no flights back until Saturday.Was given the option of Gatwick or Glasgow.,first thing springs to mind was Rugby Park !
Got back to Jersey on the Thursday . One week late … Mrs n Gaffer none too happy ;(
Maleys Bhoy
I have just sent Gordon a text with your email addy.
You going to Golf this year?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Morning cqn..
Up early but just read back.
The posts from yesterday just remind me that we are a special support and family.
We need to keep that family strong..
KTF.
Top of the morning to you all from a fair Fife where the clouds are scudding by with only the odd one shedding its load.
Hope the Scotsman has the same sports headline this coming Monday as it did after Hampden 80 years ago:- “Celtic again cup winners”
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The Scotsman – Monday, 17th April 1933, page 4
CELTIC AGAIN CUP WINNERS
FATAL BLUNDER BY THE MOTHERWELL DEFENCE
The Celtic, won the Scottish Cup for the fourteenth time by beating Motherwell by 1 goal to nil at Hampden Park, Glasgow, where 102,358 spectators attended and paid £3,725 in admission money, exclusive of grandstand drawings and entertainment tax. It was the Celtic’s twenty-second appearance in the final tie of the competition.
Although the only goal of the match was exceedingly “softly ” obtained, there was no doubt that the Celtic were the more deserving side on the day’s showing, Motherwell playing well below their best in attack.
The losers were on the whole the stronger team in defence, their one lapse giving McGrory, Celtic’s centre-forward, a chance to shoot into the net when less than three minutes of the second half had been played. It was tragic from a Motherwell point of view that their wonderfully sound defence should default so badly on that occasion.
The goal followed a long run on the Celtic right wing by R. Thomson, who was successfully tackled by Ellis, Motherwell’s left-back, in close proximity to the corner flag. Ellis might have put the ball out of play, but he attempted to kick it up-field and drove it hard against Thomson, from whom it rebounded to Ellis. The latter again tried to kick clear and this time the ball struck McKenzie, the Motherwell half-back.
McKenzie then drove the ball against Ellis, off whom it spun towards the Motherwell goal, 15 yards away. McClory, the goalkeeper, might have saved the situation with a quick dash, but he changed his mind after coming, out a few feet and allowed McGrory to scramble the ball past him.
Motherwell might be accounted unfortunate to lose through the medium of such a goal, but their forward play, apart from two good shots by McFadyen and Stevenson, was so poor that they deserved no other fate. McFadyen worked with fine, pluck and, resolution, but got little or no support from the rest of the line, and found it an impossible task to beat the Celtic defence singlehanded.
Stevenson and Ferrier were exceedingly disappointing, both individually and as a wing. The former showed little of his usual command over the ball, and passed poorly, while, if he made one splendid shot which Kennaway, the Celtic goalkeeper, saved at the expense of a corner more by luck than good guidance, he failed very badly to equalise the scores when he had only Kennaway to beat from a range of about six yards.
Ferrier, McMenemy, and Murdoch were hardly ever prominent, either in midfield or in front of goal. It was seldom they could beat an opponent by footwork, and their passing was weak and inaccurate.
In defence Motherwell gave a much better account of themselves, and it can truthfully be said that their only mistake was the fatal one referred to. Ellis was perhaps outstanding, but Blair also merits great praise for his sterling display at centre-half. This youngster showed almost a complete mastery over McGrory, Celtic’s international centre-forward and found time to assist his fellow-defenders as occasion demanded. Crapnell was a cool and resourceful right back, even if miskicking once or twice, and McClory, although he might be apportioned a share of the blame for McGrory’s goal, was an alert and able custodian. He showed excellent judgment when leaving his goal to fist away crosses and corners from the Celtic wingers. Wales and McKenzie were hard-working wing half-backs, with the former more successful on the whole after starting a trifle shakily.
R. THOMSON’S SPEEDY RUNS
The Celtic were a better balanced side than the losers. Hardly so good in defence, they were much more virile in attack, especially on the right wing, where A. and R. Thomson were by far the most progressive pair in the game. The speedy and determined runs of the latter were the principal menace to Motherwell, and he was most ably supported by the inside man.
As an individualist there was no one to compare, with Napier, whose amazing dribbling at inside left was one of the features of the match. His ball-control was wonderful, and on several occasions he gained 30 or 40 yards by means of clever footwork and elusive running. He had also some powerful shots to his credit.
McGrory was little in evidence, owing to the sound positional play and tackling of Blair, and O’Donnell seemed out of his class at outside-left. He had several of the best chances of the game, and made nothing of them.
The Celtic defence conveyed the impression that they might have been found wanting by a more determined set of forwards than those of Motherwell, amongst whom only McFadyen seemed inclined to risk a knock. Kennaway did not inspire confidence with his method of fisting the ball away, and he was distinctly lucky in deflecting it on to and over the bar from a shot by Stevenson, but, at the same time, he must be given every credit for a very fine save from McFadyen, when a quick sideways dive enabled him to deflect a fast ball just outside the posts. Both Hogg and McGonagle were apt to miskick at full back, but they covered each other well, and their tackling was well-timed and vigorous—too vigorous, in fact, for the liking of most of the Motherwell forwards.
Wilson, McStay, and Geatons were a steady and reliable line of half-backs. None reached a particularly high standard, but each man worked keenly and fairly successfully. Wilson excelled in clever placing, and the others in robust breaking-up tactics.
Most of the good football of the match was seen in the first half, when the Celtic had the wind behind them. Motherwell had a shade the worse of matters territorially, but Kennaway had the more difficult work to do in goal, as it was in this portion of the game that McFadyen and Stevenson made their line efforts to score. McClory was troubled by a “header” by McStay and a shot by Napier, while a powerful drive by the latter beat him and passed inches outside the posts.
After the interval there were few outstanding incidents. The Celtic showed by far the better team work, though it was of little avail against the powerful Motherwell defence, except when the one vital mistake was made by the latter.
The game was fought out in a fine sporting spirit, and was most excellently refereed by T. Dougray.
There was an almost entire absence of “incidents,” and only one player on each side received a mild caution. The teams were as follows:—
Celtic—Kennaway; Hogg and McGonagle; Wilson McStay, and Geatons; R. Thomson. A. Thomson, McGrory, Napier, and H. O’Donnell.
Motherwell:—MClory; Crapnell and Ellis; Wales, Blair, and McKenzie; Murdoch, McMenemy, McFadyen, Stevenson, and Ferrier. Portrait on Page 12
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http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1933-04-15%3A+Celtic+1-0+Motherwell%2C+Scottish+Cup+Final
Minx 1888
It was me who mentioned the guy in the thistle strip. His name was ian norris- nobby. There were quite a few of us in the group including an english guy called justin.
Lennybhoy – thanks. And no, wont make golf this year.. again. Hopefully next year. Are you going?
Oldtim
I’ll call you this morning.hope you are on the mend..
maleys bhoy 07:29:
Yeah going this year.
Gordon responded, said he would drop you an e-mail. Said tickets not guaranteed but there is a chance. Fingers crossed for you.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Big nan 7:25
Now THAT’S a match report.
Copy should be issued to all current MSM monkeys (with exception of G Gibbons)
squire danaher
07:36 on 22 May, 2013
Big nan 7:25
Now THAT’S a match report.
Copy should be issued to all current MSM monkeys (with exception of G Gibbons)
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Someone would have to read bit to them in a big, clear voice. :-)
Lennybhoy
Cheers. Wont get my hopes up too high then.
enjoy the golf.
Seville!
http://t.co/SBR3KUL3Rj
blantyretim
07:19 on 22 May, 2013
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Hear, hear M8 – Well said
Hail Hail
The Boy Jinky
So sorry to read yer stuff yesterday M8
Just console yourself with the thought that
there is a pair of always loving eyes looking
down upon you until yer reunited again.
God Bless You and Yours M8
YNWA
As a follow up to the Ballymote to Paradise cycle
I am pleased to advise that six cyclists took part in a cycle from Celtic Park on Saturday down to the grave of Brother Walfrid at Mount Saint Michaels Cemetery in Dumfries , 82 miles later
The cycle was arranged for following reasons one to promote the 125 4 125 charity and two celebrate the birthday of brother walfrid 18th may
I enclose some photos from the day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/94223413@N03/sets/72157633525652489/
Along with details of some of the team’s my donate pages as set up
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/rob1888
mydonate.bt.com/teams/125jolhgh
mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/dannygarry
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/1888miles1254125paulmuldoon
Hail hail
RST Statement on the recent behaviour of the Club
Official Statement – Posted on May 21, 2013
This behaviour does the club no favours. It’s an underhand and damaging course of events which again leaves fans looking on in despair.
When we need safety and common sense, we are getting scare and scandal.
This is the latest in an increasing line of embarrassing incidents to emerge. The RST would like to remind all board members that they are representatives of Rangers Football Club and their conduct should reflect this privilege. We urge all parties to get together and resolve these issues in a professional manner. The tactical use of the media must stop immediately
These incidents underline the need for competent directors unsullied by any connection to those responsible for this desperate campaign of intimidation and denigration. Furthermore, recent actions also underline the need for supporter representation.
Morning,
Can a Season Ticket holder take court action against the SFA?
The latest revelations to come out
from the @CharlotteFakes source
details a letter sent by Craig Whytes
solicitors to the SFA regarding the
googly eyed hero’s involvement in
Scottish Football.
It cites a private dinner to discuss
Oldco Rangers’ financial difficulties
attended by, wait for it, Craigie Bhoy,
Stewart Regan, Campbell Ogilvie and
Ali Russell, where the two SFA men
assured Craigie his previous
disqualification as a director would
not be a problem as far as his
involvement in the Oldco Rangers
was concerned!
BRHT
Just finished reading that via googybhoys facebook…
SFA Corruption, Is It Really A Surprise?
By Fanzone
Nowhere To Turn.
The latest revelations to come out from the @CharlotteFakes source details a letter sent by Craig Whytes solicitors to the SFA regarding the googly eyed hero’s involvement in Scottish Football.
It cites a private dinner to discuss Oldco Rangers’ financial difficulties attended by, wait for it, Craigie Bhoy, Stewart Regan, Campbell Ogilvie and Ali Russell, where the two SFA men assured Craigie his previous disqualification as a director would not be a problem as far as his involvement in the Oldco Rangers was concerned! (fit and proper?)
The four page letter opens up a whole can of worms for Regan and Ogilvie.
For a start, Regan had publicly stated that Campbell Ogilvie had distanced himself from anything to do with Oldco. This is clearly a lie. But not a surprise, as he has ‘previous’ with his shareholding in Oldco while he was a director at Hearts. Add to that his EBT, then I think we can see a clear path of corruption and collusion here.
In every situation there is a ‘tipping point’. A point where all starts to crumble and now I think we are seeing it happen with the SFA.
The secrecy that surrounds Scottish Football is what’s killing the game. It’s criminal. Five way agreements, internal investigations, personal vendettas, you name the SFA are culpable in the lot.
But don’t take my word for it, get on twitter and follow @CharlotteFakes you’ll be able to see it first hand there.
From – Celtic Fanzone
Good morning CQNers,
It was an absolute delight to read the superb Seville experiences of so many posters and share in their emotional, scary and hilarious tales and also marvel at the sheer extent of the Celtic support.
Paul67’s headline ‘They applauded as we walked past their homes’ captured perfectly the mood for me and begs the question, how come Celtic supporters are appreciated as such good visitors?