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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Congrats Dontnrattbakkinanger, In one post you encapsulated the reality of life, God Bless Patrick Joseph Neil.
Wonderful read back, CQN at it’s best.
Just a little reminder of Election Results in the Wee Six.
Combined Sinn Fein/ SDLP Seats 39 Combined DUP/UUUP 38.
Sinn Fein just one behind the DUP 28/27.
Their Grandchildren will be Shinners.
Welcome to the world young Patrick Joseph Neil may your life be blessed with good health, love and happiness!
God Bless
DBBIA great news , congratulations.
Kev J… beautiful
DBBIA .
Big up Gramps . !!!!!
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Your Bari pal has excellent taste. Both great players.
I’m sure Tony Green was lined up for a move-from Blackpool?-by Big Jock prior to another injury. I think the one that ended his career.
As for Peter Beardsley,The Hoooooops were made for a player like him. My personal favourite non-Celt.
DBBIA
Just a wee bit of absolutely superb news. Congrats Pappi on the arrival of your wee Tim future GBer.
Welcome to paradise Patrick Joseph Neill DBBIA.
MWD
DBBIA
Congratulations. Wonderful news por cierto.
DBBIA
Congrats, nice for something to celebrate. Been a difficult couple of days
HH
Catach,
Thanks for the response to my lad’s article in the 42.ie yesterday.
Thankfully , the Celtic gene has passed to the next generation of my family.
DBBIA,
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your next generation.
It is through our children and grandchildren that we gain immortality.
RALPH Topping was once informed by a man from the Nevada Gaming Commission that he was the most boring man he had ever met. This was meant as a compliment, rather than an insult, as it was that blemish-free record which allowed him to wave through the application for William Hill’s first sports betting licence in the state.
But it was also an exaggeration. The man standing in front of him, after all, had built his way up from a Saturday job at a betting shop in Mount Florida – Sir Alex Ferguson was one of his occasional customers – to become chief executive of a global company with an annual turnover of £1.5bn. The Gambler, by Kenny Rogers, seems as appropriate a choice as any for his ringtone.
Brought up in Bathgate, Topping’s team is Hibs. If this connection was eventually consummated when David Gray lifted the William Hill Scottish Cup for the Easter Road club, this backstory was also responsible for his big break. Arriving in London for his interview in the mid 80s, he was forced first to prove his credentials by reciting the Famous Five then give his opinion on Graeme Souness’ classic mid-80s reintroduction to George McCluskey and the Scottish game. “It was classic atavistic behaviour,” he said, lifting directly from that day’s Scotsman. “You can take the man out Stenhouse, but you can’t take the Stenhouse out of the man.” His application form was ripped up there and then, and a cushy number found for him in personnel.
from todays HERALD……i posted on here before i worked with him at MECCA BOOKMAKERS.he told me me traveled on local huns supporters bus .they did not allow SINGING but played THE TAPES. 2 pals of mine used to get him tickets for EUROPEAN “HUNS” games when he was based in ENGLAND.you only have to look at his coupon when he was giving out medals for league cup at HAMPDEN to see what he is.
COWIEBHOY
Hope your Mum recovers quickly!
Best wishes!
DONTBRATTBAKKINANGER
Congratulations to you and your family, great news.
Welcome young master PJN Dontbrattbakkinanger!
DBBIA
Congratulations to you, your family and of course the Wee Mhan !
Sincere sympathy to the family of El Diego Bhoy
Will really miss his oul” chat on here.
Keep the happy memories and the smiles will return.
YNWA
Been reading but not had time to post.
Very difficult days for some which translate into sadness for us as Celtic Supporters. And yet there is joy as the memories are relived. I wasn’t in the UK at the time of our greatest team and greates accomplishments so those recounting their personal experiences gives me a fantastic education into what I missed.
And then there are those much closer to the CQN community which touch on many here personally.
I dare not mention each by name lest I offend any by omission.
One mention to Cowiebhoy – that’s a situation I found myself in with my Dad. I hope your mum has a speedy recovery. In my experience its the self-confidence which takes the longer to heal.
DBBIA.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing with us. It’s the type of event that raises everyone’s spirits.
DBBIA
great news and congratulations buddy
Another generation of Celts…we might need a new left back in 16 years, so get crackin’ … :-)
HH
SOAL
Nice to meet you last night. Hope your heid is better than mine :-)
Will try to get along and meet up with you at BV On a Friday afternoon very soon….and say BT and Old Tim at BV
Good luck in your new venture!
HH
Like many other CQNers I was deeply shocked when Malorbhoy informed me of Jim’s passing. I did’nt know him as long as some but his character an thoughtfullness shone through whenever we had a converation. His pride in his ghirls was there for all to see, also his love for his team. He had expressed a desire to visit Stornoway/Lewis andd we had tentavely discussed plans for avisit this year but unfortuneately his illness put on the backburner, he would have loved it and I would have loved showing him around,alas not to be. The wonderful tributes paid to Jim on the blog are testament to a fine human being,father and friend. RIP Jim it was a pleasure and honour knowing you. Hail Hail Hebcelt
DBBIA – Aye, OK, Patrick Joseph Neill but what’s his Blog Name??
Big congratulations Papa.
Patrick Joseph Neil DBBIA is 48cm’s tall :)
TOMMY GEMMELL’S FINAL FAREWELL…
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/?p=33159
Patrick Joseph Neil DBBIA is 48cm’s tall :)
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….and a wonderful dribbler!
Congrats DBBIA.
Thanks for the good wishes; off to see him this afternoon for the first time, looking forward to it.
10lb 4 .8439875934853498oz ;/)
Hi,
Someone posted earlier about the Green Brigade bringing out a new Lisbon Lions scarf. Where would I be able to find information about it?
Welcome to the Celtic family Patrick Joseph Neill.
Now that i’m all showered and sweat free and a wee hauf
in hand kids are down i can relax, went to the Avalon air
show today just outside Melbourne, plenty of hoops about
wee mhan spent his day asking them if they knew big Tommy
had died, amazing aircraft those F22 Raptors and the new F35′,s
when those things fly over you the earth certainly moves, in
fact quite a bit more than that moves if i was a wee soadjer in
the trenches and those things came screaming at me i would
need a man nappy.
Paddymac and a lot of our CSC are off into St Kilda for the Paul
Larkin referee thingamijig which i would have loved but i’ve got
the weans, and as we all know they come first so i’m happy, wee
grace has had her march up and down the hall on my shoulders
singing Ail Ail the Celts are here, the wee mhans shattered and
now i’ll get the reb tunes on and sit and think what a lucky bar
steward you were Mick you watched Charlie Tully, the Lions with
Jinky, Bobby, Tommy, Ronnie, The Maestro, Tommy Burns, Henke
and now Brendans buccaneers from afar, and i don’t think i’m
finished yet i’m tipping another big cup because as i said i’m a
lucky bar steward.
H.H Mick
West -end Bhoy, Dallas Dallas e-mailed me a pic of it in work, we have GB man who sent it to him.
go to
http://greenbrigade.proboards.com
3rd link down is ‘Green Brigade Merchandise’ it’s in there!
Looks magic.
After such a tragic week on the blog the great news of young Patrick Joseph Neil,s arrival has put a shine on it.
Welcome my bhoy and I hope your granda soon teaches you all about the famous Glasgow Celtic.
HH
KTF
UTLR
DBBIA congrats… I always knew you were a lot olderthan me Granda
Good news DBBIA, congrats
V
Is DBBIA old enough to be entrusted with the responsibilities of grandparenthood?
DBBIA –
Great news, and good to hear something positive at the end of a terrible week for CQN and Celtic. congrTulations to all, and welcome to Patrick Joseph.
Curly
Heads up:
If anyone is in the vicinity of Maryhill Community Centre this afternoon, AVOID.
It is hosting a large crowd of unevolved hate junkies – ‘Loyalist Kulchur Day’ as it is officiallly billed.
Trainspotting 2 lives!
Just seen that – many congrats DBBIA and family – welcome good news. Now get down the Celtic superstore baby section :))
DBBIA congrats – the circle of life most, appropriate in light of recent events. H H Hebcelt
DBBIA
Having experienced the opposite this week, yours is a great piece of news highlighting the most magnificent positive in the circle of life . Your news has given a much needed lift to posters on this site.
JJ
A wee shout out for Pogmathonyahun and The Exiled Tim – your CQN Coupon picks are awaited!
ifitsnogoalsforshayitscqncouponremindersCSC
West-end Bhoy, sorry i think you need to register first.
If you can wait till Monday I’ll post the info then unless anyone else has it to hand.