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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TheLurkinTim –
Again, be careful with the(ahem) add ons….
TLT
Ard Macha didn’t want to just start posting again with the diaries, he is more of a twitter addict nowadays..
jobo,
I will join…..22:56…..stroll in the cold n wet….GFS….
FTSFA
H.H.
Must run……….
Hello again all you young rebels.
As many have already said, it’s been a tough week for the Celtic
family but it’s brought out the very best in CQN and the support
as a whole.
Condolences to ELDIEGOBHOY’s family and friends he was a
great poster and a good man to have at your side according to
those that knew him best.
RIP JIM.
Somebody asked last week where there friends could watch the
stickies game as they were arriving in Melbourne and wanted to
see it, originally our CSC was not showing it but after speaking to
PADDYMACOZ they had so many requests and constant pressure
from the Grand Hotel manager to host us so we will be showing it
now, we normally have our gatherings in the Bay Hotel but it looks
like the Grand are green with envy at the takings on a Celtic day and
would like us to move there, but they would have to beat $ 7 a pint
and $ 5 a big glass of wine the Bay gives us, see what happens.
There is late night bus service from the city centre to Mornington
and the Grand Hotel is just up the road from the Bay Hotel in Main st.
or just sleep it off on the beach it’s warm enough :-))
Also i believe the Melbourne No1 csc has relocated to another pub
after the sale of their building i don’t know which one but i will find
out if anyone is interested.
H.H Mick
MELBOURNEMICK
Howdy,old chum.
Since you’re on at the moment,a special request on your behalf.
CAN ANYONE HELP TWO OF MICK’S BEST PALS-FROM BELFAST via MELBOURNE-WITH A TICKET FOR THE GLORIOUS 12th?
THELURKINTIM:
Various posts deleted for language.
THELURKINTIM
HAMILTONTIM has taken up the mantle.
Hopefully ARDMACHA will return to grace us with his wit and wisdom PDQ.
when i look at the dukla crest on jinky and tommys photo it helps me to understand why, people said we played mickey mouse teams…..and i just thought they were bitter…..R.I.P. tommy and jinkyhttp://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tommy-Jinky-Dukla.jpg
Gooooood Morning CQN :-)
Had a wee laugh to myself there.
My wife is/was down south, and is on a train heading back up the road, anyway
She text me 15 mins ago
This train is full of Huns, already signing sons of hate, whilst drinking and their kids eat crisps for breakfast – zombies
Made me laugh :-))
KevJ – you keep fighting Bhud, you and family are part of the Celtic community, and get back writing your thoughts on all that is Celtic
Ok, need to nip oot to my Auld Maw and Da’s now – my Auld maw had a bad fall yesterday, breaking her wrist, and fingers, plus badly smashing up herself face, with 6 stitches to a cut on one cheek, nipping oot to make them their breakfast
Enjoy your day CQN
Melbourne Mick
Hope you and family are all well Bhud :-)
Did you see me mention, Laura got engaged just after Valentine’s Day ?
If it’s ok, I’ll pass your email onto big An Tearmann, who was after the info for some friends visiting your Celtic world
Hail Hail
Incidentally, I see those LG adverts have gone :-)))
COWIEBHOY
Pass on my best wishes to your Mum,please.
Sounds like a nasty one,for sure.
HH
PS-I’ll ask my sisters about the players last week.
fay = say
THELURKINTIM
Chill,old bean. I’m sure you’ve read the odd porno mag anaw,and that wouldnae be welcome on here either(!)
THELURKINTIM:
Another one deleted.
sed = red
COWIEBHOY
He’s a lucky boy landing your lovely lass.
Didn’t know who it was coming over or who posted
just got info today from one of our CQN lurkers so if they
need any help whatsoever then they just have to ask.
H.H Mick
And a get well soon to yir wee maw COWIEBHOY.
BMCUW
Another good try lol.
H.H Mick
Oot n aboot in Sciacca last night .
Met a Napoli fan of my acquaintance –
Him ——
” See Tommy Gemmell has died . I’ll always love him ”
Me -“Why ” .
HIm – ” 18 , working a lathe 8 hrs a day , 6 days a week . Living in a bedsit . Homesick . . Being treated like a peasant . Surrounded by ” coitus interruptus ” supporters ( coitus interruptus = Inter – a dig at their long history of losing from a winning position !) . . Went to a bar to watch the 67 Final , it was full of Interisti .. Your man scored , they folded . Pain and heartbreak for them -some joy and revenge for me “.
Lovely day , way down south -Spring is coming !!!!!
23 year ago today we stood in the rain to hear Brian Dempsey come out to tell us
The game is over, The rebels have won..
Up the Rebs .
THELURKINTIM:
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looked bak….is it cause am black……orr political…..whit a load a shit….am tryin for red…..yellow will do
TLT
Step away from the keyboard
it’s bad news wen ACGR tells ye to calm doon ;-))
ok lads…..yev got me safelly wrong spellin in mind…..i’ll think about it….thanx ;-))
Sot
I like wee stories like that.
A few years ago I spoke to two elderly well to do Inter fans in Germany. As soon as I mentioned Celtic they went into a spiel in surprisingly good English.
Lisbon was their third cup final trip and they admitted to underestimating Celtic but were amazed at the support they brought. They raved about the ‘midfielders, excellent’ (what’s that in Italian?)
I was filled with pride. It’s the same everywhere you go Europe, when you bump into real football fans old enough to remember our greatest day.
In what has been rather a poignant week on here I am delighted to announce the safe arrival of Patrick Joseph Neil, at 8.18 today.
Mum and baby all well , dad overjoyed and grandfather absolutely chuffed to bits.
Deo gratias.
Team for tomorrow:
Gordon
Gamboa Boyata Svietchenko Izaguirre
Biton
GMS Brown Armstrong Sinclair
Griffiths
DBBIA
Ahhh great news, many congratulations!
Great news Grandad DBBIA
Sad news from yesterday. Jim Devine was a lovely man, and much loved for it.
My thoughts are with his two girls, his wider family and his many friends.
1981
Wednesday 4th
Fr Murphy was in tonight. I have not felt too bad today, although I notice the energy beginning to drain. But it is quite early yet. I got showered today and had my hair cut, which made me feel quite good. Ten years younger, the boys joke, but I feel twenty years older, the inevitable consequence of eight years of torture and imprisonment.
I am abreast with the news and view with utter disgust and anger the Reagan/Thatcher plot. It seems quite clear that they intend to counteract Russian expansionism with imperialist expansionism, to protect their vital interests they say.
What they mean is they covet other nations’ resources. They want to steal what they haven’t got and to do so (as the future may unfortunately prove) they will murder oppressed people and deny them their sovereignty as nations. No doubt Mr Haughey will toe the line in Ireland when Thatcher so demands.
Noticed a rarity today: jam with the tea, and by the way the Screws are glaring at the food. They seem more in need of it than my good self.
DONTBRATTBAKKINANGER
Congratulations to all concerned,another wee Tim in the world!
HH
DONTBRATTBAKKINANGER on 4TH MARCH 2017 9:51 AM
Unbelievably good news.
Welcome , Paddy Neil .
Hail to yourself.
DBBIA
Great news, congratulations.
HH
MARRAKESH EXPRESS.
Midfield is -centrocampo
Midfielder is -centrocampista
The player who makes the team play is – fantasista — ideally with the Number 10 on his shirt .
Excellent — eccellente / ottimo .
I recently met a Bari fan who waxed lyrical about Tony Green and Peter Beardsley