The first time I met Tommy Gemmell was back in the 90s. I made a comment that some recent goal was “a great goal”. Tommy replied, “Every goal is a great goal.
“It didn’t matter who I scored against or how inconsequential the goal was, every time I put the ball in the net was a great moment.”
Tommy couldn’t hide the joy he got from doing what he did.
Some tremendous photos surfaced online yesterday, including this one (above), taken 49 years and 11 months ago, a moment after Celtic’s 0-0 draw away to Dukla Prague in the second leg of the European Cup semi-final, a result that saw Celtic progress to the final 3-1 on aggregate.
This photo took pride of place on Tommy’s memento wall at his Dunblane home. It was framed but had clearly fallen, as there was a crack in the glass. But still, its prominence outranked images from Lisbon.
For Tommy, this image captured some of the things he treasured most. His face displays sheer joy; the team have already achieved more than any other British side in reaching the final of the Continent’s top tournament.
He’s carrying his great pal, Jimmy Johnstone, like a child, on his hip. It defines their achievement, friendship and an unfettered happiness. If you ever had a photo like this of yourself, it would be on your wall too.
I’m pleased our next game is at Celtic Park. Many of us want to be there.
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TTT
Doing good buddy.
That would be great but hopefully I’ll be off the cola and back on the sherbet by then.
Jimbob
A wee bag picked from the green fields of Bella Park. Yummy. :@-))) I can just remember those days. Sent Mags a bag far Barshaw hence his upcoming turn around and OF support.
Now let me sleep.
MWD
MWD,
glad to hear u well pal!
Im sure we’ll get something sorted at a suitable date etc.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Sleep well MWD
Mags is on the internet in Timbuktu looking for a Gold Firm ticker tape ticket for Boston Celtic v Jellystone Rangers.
She’s smarter than the average bear!
Hawd oan a minit…..thers Mushies goin around….it’s been a wile…..but am open to…..
FTSFA
H.H.
Lurkintim
Ach, Yer too late, hoovered up by the looks of it!!!
:-)
Jimbob71,
like a lot off missed oppertunities…..bollix…..;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
mmm…of…n….operchancities….spellin mistooks ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Lurkingtim
Hoo cares about speelin
I know that this place is Special.
Brilliant Specialists
I’m off to Switzerland and skiing in France, Crazy.
I’m always last minute about Everything.
My Son Didnae go to the first Ski Lesson, I Didnae know what he was going through. He is the shyest wee guy.
I Don’t need to now tell his Mum the End product of Socialism. The Swiss rejected the State becoming the Mum and Dad.
He Loved hearing all the jibber jabber about me Crashing into people and me falling constantly. And to think I went Mad @ Him for not going to a Lesson of skiing.
I know that Aidans Mum is a Wonderful Mum to her Kids.
I just found out tonight that Aidans wee Bro has been taken into Foster care for Emotional abuse.
No feckin Wonder Aidan didnae want to go to the Ski Lesson.
I didn’t know.
I don’t like asking for Prayers.
The Big Guy is the Big Guy.
It is his Story.
Karen Loves all 3 of her Boys.
She said to me that she isnae House Proud…..I’d never disagree with that. Her Love for her kids. INCREDIBLE.
DARK DARK days. ahead.
Jimbob71
siameserednecks….?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lS-af9Q-zvQ
stormywatersCSC
Aidan is a Great wee guy. I’m always going to say that he is the best.
He fecked up his prelims.
Who CARES?
As I always say….. It might be the best thing he Ever done.
That UNI Debt Monster…. ooohhh, not good.
Petec,
resits…..are there for a reason….he’ll b fine as….;-))
chillCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
Petec,
wtf….I just found out tonight that Aidans wee Bro has been taken into Foster care for Emotional abuse.
help me get ma head around this statement?
FTSFA
H.H.
Magical
I know my Son, He’d rather play the game against Blantyre Vics, without being certain to play the 90 minutes as it is a Cup game against a better team, than go to watch the Celtic.
And that is Good.
if its step-bro….u need to claim full custody for Aiden….and if you’ve got love for his step bro…..fight for custody/fostering….tapping on a phone doesn’t really help….I know….but ;-))
FTSFA
complicatedsimplicityCSC
H.H.
I traveled far and wide through many different times
Celtic always made me smile.
PETEC on 4TH MARCH 2017 2:50 AM
Peter.
Thinking of you , mate.
Never forget the mantra:
” Do your best.
You can do no more. ”
The guy that passed that on to me had been in the trenches.
In times of challenge , it remains a comfort to me.
HH Petec,
Chill bro, y’all will be skiing soon!
TC45
Mags,
Some really nice comments earlier, didnae realize yer were an ML4 poster. Me too !
Macjay1….I enjoy yer posts mate
HH
TC 45
Hawd oan a minit….just checked….it’s no a blue moon…..
Mags says….and I quote….
“I traveled far and wide through many different times
Celtic always made me smile.”
lettingyerskirtdownCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
macjay1,
Never heard the wee guy so emotional on the phone.
I kinda went radio rental when I went to pick him up.
who needs information?
I didn’t know.
Obviously I thought Aidy was just wanting to see the Huns get trounced 10-1
and he had no interest in going to Switzerland.
Long Story….
Anyway, he Loves the Celtic.
Thecelt45 on 4th March 2017 3:26 am
HH Petec,
Chill bro, y’all will be skiing soon!
TC45
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Loved it dude, I just wish Aidan was there to see all my falls.
Next week he will see plenty. :))
Or maybe not. :D
The cheeky wee bugger said I will be faster because of my weight, The Truth is the TRUTH.
Its the Boots, hard to get used to.
Anyway on to a LOT more important matters.
Sunday will see what Brendan currently perceives to be his Strongest team.
The Boyata Thang is incredible.
He is POWERFUL and he has been given the Power.
WOW.
Boyata now one of the first names on the Sheet?
Wonderful.
Keeping everyone on their toes.
PeteC,
Remember Michael Schumacher….stay on the nursery slopes….an you’ll only be complaining of sore muscles….;-))
avoidingslamCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
PeteC
it’s a cup geme…..the SFA will hav a hand through the MIB….but their influence will be nullified by our possession/workrate/tactics/Dembele….;-))
trebleCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
TheLurkinTim,
If only I could, I’d show you a vid of my wee Nephew doing a Brilliant jump going down the slopes. He punches the air in delight after it.
Magical.
The Celtic ones coming through are gonnae be good for Scotland as a whole.
It isnae rocket salad. Celtic will get Scotland back to Prominence as an actual Footballing Nation. Not an Administration Nation.
If only I could
I read through the week SFTB’s top 4 players question.
That is such a difficult one.
When Fit.
Scott Sinclair, Tom Rogic, Moussa Dembele and Jamesie.
It looks to me like Moussa Dembele is going to go into Overdrive in every game now.
Ask it in 2 Months and I’d hazard a guess that Moussa will be unanimous.
PeteC,
Ded men tell no tales…..aptly scary….did I ever tell you that am on a hat-trick….no?….been in the jury pool twice at the High Court….picked twice…..heavy drug trial, and a murder trial….
thelawisfascinatingCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
TheLurkinTim on 4th March 2017 4:18 am
PeteC,
Ded men tell no tales…..aptly scary….did I ever tell you that am on a hat-trick….no?….been in the jury pool twice at the High Court….picked twice…..heavy drug trial, and a murder trial….
thelawisfascinatingCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
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In what way?
THECELT45 on 4TH MARCH 2017 3:37 AM
Thanks , my fellow Tim.
I appreciate that.
If you are talking about Swearing on the Bible(God).
Yeah that would be quite fascinating hrtyhm
countdown.CSC
In that in both cases I grew eyes in the back of my head…..unfortunately it still exists….I cannot totally relax outside….
except at a Hootennany…;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
K-Klass
Christ is the King
I jibber jabbered to 16 roads about the dangers of drugs.
The Finest countered with the fact that Love Drugs brought people together.
What is Really going on right here Right now?
Disturbing news of DMT and Awayaska being used by people in Govan and Scotstoun Shipyards.
Witch Doctors use this stuff.
chomp on this….wer u ther….;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8XlGq5yvLw
FTSFA
H.H.
The Celtic Triangle is ???????
I’m sure some will Know,
666 is the Triangle.
The Book of Wicca has the Triangle…… as the olde well paid…
Awe Naw.