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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CowieBhoy, our best to your Maw, hope she recovers quickly and fully.
DBBIA, magical news, congratulations to all your family.
Welcome to the Celtic Family Patrick Joseph Neil.
https://t.co/GUQ8og2dPN?ssr=true
Hope it works
Bada Bing Brilliant
BT
laughing is a good for the recovery
winning captains,john jack played centre half in the fifties. spoke to a ex player who was there at the same time as him.said he was a really nice guy, 6 feet, strong with big thighs. believe he came from fife.i dont have a great memory of him myself although i did see him play.
Fodders. Accepts the first honest mistake of the day
A foot outside the box
The Holy Goalie has had a good start to game at old Trafford
BT- Bognorbhoy- best laugh i’ve had for a while.
If a goalie deliberately handles outside the penalty box isn’t it a red card? If so Foderingham should be off. He knew what he was doing.
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 4th March 2017 9:51 am
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.
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Magical News.
Wit way aw the bottles of bud trackside at ibrokes
As Utd go 1 up
Sadiesbhoy
Couldn’t have been clearer
another PATRICK JOSEPH.another big welcome.
ps.huns goalie a yard outside box grabs ball .a yard.
Sky not showing replays of the ball handled outside the box….dogs
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All the best, fleagle1888
–NZ Auckland CSC–
Soft
i’ve had boiled eggss softer than that.
Huns are crap. So referee cheats.
Ridiculous decision for Beaton. Never a penalty. Also totally missed Sevco goalie handling outside box. We come to expect these things….
Possibly runny
Huns get softest penalty ever. Waghorn pen scores from spot.
Was Beaton not the ref when they cheated Albion Rovers to a replay
Pen Bournemouth
Beaton, If it acts like a Hun & looks like a Hun then it is a Hun.
1 1 at Utd
Toral will miss a good few games through suspension when the compliance officer looks back at that incident…….
………. mahahahahahahaha hehehehehe :)))
Wag horn too far out there:)))
Decent play by Ref.. Gave the impression of weighing up his decision before awarding the penalty he was so desperate to give.
CQN’ers…
I need to travel to Sydney next weekend – does anyone have contact details for a Sydney CSC ?
Do you know if they will be showing the Glasgow Derby live ?
Cheers, fleagle1888
–NZ Auckland CSC–
Gooooood afternoon CQN
Would appear a very good afternoon for a few :-)
DBBiA and BRRB, huge congrats to you both and your families – love the choice in names :-)
ME, very Hoooopy Birthday to you
Right aff ooot again
Hail Hail
every Time I hear a newborn baby cry.
Such a sad week for Celtic. The Glasgow Celtic.
So much Joy to come Howevaaaaah.
Ibra elbows player and Bournemouth player ends up getting sent off
Useless
Kings did step on his head before that though
Mings even
Disgraceful refereeing in Man United game.
Disgraceful behaviour from Ibrahimovic.
Two extremely poor decisions both in favour of the Huns have them one up at half time. Even on their own websites the are saying that Fod the Fud was outside the box and that the penalty was soft as s**t.
They are a poor side but they will raise their game against us particularly at a Hampden Cup tie, give them a MIB and you can’t take anything for granted.
Hope the Accies call out Beaton the cheat after the game.
BT- same MIB, denying Albion Rovers was the making of this cheat….