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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DBBIA,
Many congratulations on your new arrival.
Art of War
Is the CSA the big one on London Road and how much are the scarfs?
JJ
DBBIA- Congratulations and good health to all.
Big happy birthday shout to Marrakesh Express, have a great day.
https://youtu.be/k74WeOEqcr0
DBBIA…..congrats, giving us all a wee lift in what has been
a sad week.
As the Cup is now the big one, do we field our strongest side on Sunday or do we give Gamboa, Izaguirre and Griffiths a start?
JJ
DBBIA.
Congrats on your new arrival.
Congrats to DBBIA and welcome to Patrick.
A big get well soon to Cowiebhoy’s auld maw!
Marakesh Express — interesting story re your two well to do Inter fans as there were not too many of them in Lisbon in 1967 and that is significant for a whole host of resons.
Life is really tough for me at the moment, I am holed up at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews after a very pleasant stay here last night with a fabulous dinner.
When I leave I have to drag my old bones down into town and then on out to the Eden Mill distillery where I will hopefully catch up with Burnley 78 for a natter and a sample.
Then, I have a hectic schedule which sees me being forced to wander aimlessly at a leisurely pace around wherever I choose to go in Fife before heading to the award winning McTaggarts Deli and Bistro in Aberdour where Taggsybhoy says a pint awaits at half past five — he is currently out for lunch and going to watch the Pars with wee Joe!
I am not sure I am up to all this mad running about in a carefree fashion. I am used to stress, endless phonecalls, deadlines, people buggering things up and needing pulled out the fire and all that stuff.
Life is tough …………..
welcome PATRICK JOSEPH
Hot Smoked – yes, they get a nice police escort to tge ground every home game – fir their safety :-)
Sorry, there was no price in my e-mail, just s pic. As i said, if no one else can help i will get all the info out on Monday.
DBBIA…thank goodness for some good news in a very sad week…are you taking young PJN to the game tomorrow? Can’t get them baptised soon enough you know…congratulations and let’s start a grampas’ clique…
HAPPY HOOOOOPY BIRTHDAY to
MARRAKESH EXPRESS!!!!!
Cue for a song or two…
The introduction to Superscoreboard there was interesting. I paraphrase “…we’ll be covering the league game between managereless Kilmarnock and managerless Motherwell…and we’ll be at Ibrox doe the Scottish Cup quater final between managerless Rangers and Hamilton…”
Strange times we live in.
Man U v Bournemouth free on Sky 407
It’s difficult to believe that EDB is gone.
The last time I seen him he looked to be in fine fettle – it was only after reading CelticQuickNews days later I learned he was battling an illness.
A proper Celtic gentlemen if ever there was one.
Condolences from Beal Feirste to his family and his many great friends on here.
RIP EDB.
Art of War
Thank you. The old silk scarves were my favourites so I will pop in pre-St Mirren game and see how these compare. They certainly look good on the GB site.
Cheerio for now,
JJ
Brendan and Nir sticking up for the game here in Scotland but the SMSM putting a spin on it, nothing new there then eh, they just don’t get it, or do they?
https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/sport/football-news/brendan-rodgers-ignorance-lack-knowledge-underpin-criticism/
DBBIA – Magical news. :)
Congratulations mo chara and good luck to wee PJ for the future.
Hail Hail.
Td67
Cheers Tony, hope that’s no on the brazen jukey.
McCann in studio with the cardigan referring to them as we
This channel also free in ma house
Congrats to the dontbratbackinangers
Welcome wee pj
DBBIA:
Many congratulations on the birth of Patrick Joseph Neil. Wishing him and his Mum and Dad a long and hooptastic life together.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Awe naw …..
Nae dignity between two verse cheeks….
DBBIA – congrats to you and your family. A positive story after a dreadful week.
Cowiebhoy – hope your mam is feeling better soon and the fall hasn’t knocked her confidence.
AoW – have the GB got a Brazilian range of merchandise?!
T4
MARRAKESH EXPRESS
Time for me to refill my glass, happy birthday.
H.H Mick
MARRAKESH EXPRESS on 4TH MARCH 2017 12:15 PM
Hoopy Birthday, have a great day…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Sevco tv is probably less biased than sky, no hiding their desire for a Hun victory
MARRAKESH EXPRESS
Happy birthday mate☘️☘️☘️☘️
DBBIA
Another Patrick, to the Celtic family. welcome Patrick Joseph Neil ..
Yass. Watch to the end
https://twitter.com/lilze7/status/837997812730183680
MARTYBHOY59
Watch your ticker and don’t let them annoy you
World class breakfast just strolled up enveloped in a wallace
Art Of War
Will you be wearing your new scarf in the Smiddy?
John Cheatin the MIB at Poundland
Can I join the Grampa’s Clique?
DBBIA
Congratulations on the birth of Patrick.
Congrats to DBBIA. My grandson was born last week in Detroit. John Patrick Joseph McGuire, I hope you have a great life- and see us lifting the big cup again.
Just put all the ingredients in the pot and hope they bring about a lovely Vietnamese clear broth or Pho, in a couple of hours. I have two lovely sea bass ready to be added, if the Pho is up to scratch, or they will be pan fried instead.
The tension of cooking something for the first time fairly takes your mind off other more important matters.
That was just to show I am back to posting shite again, and I was at the gym as well. HH
Bada
You are the twitter bhoy
Can you link the accord kit man on sky sports
Cracker☘️
*** GOALS FOR SHAY WEEK 8 ***
10 picks still to come in but none of those are currently in the top 20 placings so no real harm in revealling where 107 of this week’s picks have gone. There are 5 jokers being played this week – 3 on Man Utd and 1 each on The Rangers and Celtic.
An even wider choice of teams this week as shown below.
Saturday 4 March
The Rangers [3] v Hamilton [1] (12.30)
Manchester Utd [34] v Bournemouth (12.30)
Kilmarnock [6] v Motherwell (SPL)
Hibs [20] v Ayr
Leicester [10] v Hull
Stoke v Middlesbrough
Swansea [2] v Burnley
Watford v Southampton [1]
West Brom [2] v Crystal Palace
Queen of the South v Falkirk [2] (Scottish Championship)
Liverpool v Arsenal (17.30)
Sunday 5 March
Celtic [8] v St Mirren (12.30)
Tottenham v Everton (13.30)
Aberdeen [6] v Partick
Sunderland [1] v Manchester City [8] (16.00)
Monday 6 March
West Ham v Chelsea [3] (20.00)