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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Melbourne Mick
That post should have read for the wee :-)
But am sure you knew that :-)
16 ROADS
I was marginally too young to go to the Bobby Davidson Roadshow in 1970.
It sure made a mark on wur guid pal,JIMBO67 though. Scarred for life,or taught early? You decide.
Wee Jimmy getting sent off v Aberdeen for having the temerity to wear The Hoooooops,that did it for me. And don’t even ask me about the John Doyle one at Ayr. My Uncle Billy,season-ticket holder all his life at Somerset Park,took me there that day. None of his pals could believe that decision.
One of them said-wouldnae have happened if he’d still been playing for us!
Tricoloured Ribbon on 5th March 2017 12:43 am
Petec and 16,
In fabulous form tonight.
The Shinners making the final push for takeover and you aint seen nothing yet.
The endgame is coming for the dinosaurs.
A massive vote from teenage voters to mid twenty or so ones was the big factor.
Especially in Doire.
Their day is most definitely coming -and they know it..
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Forgiveness is the petec jibber jabber NOW. I am a rocket but I’m Daft and Stupid.. Celtic is Making Celtic Better
Tricoloured Ribbon
The Hamilton manager, while saying there should have been two reds and no pen, said that he refuses to criticise the officials as they have a difficult job. Then went in about his team’s mistakes at defending corners.
On Honours, Tommy spoke about this on CQN last year re Jock Stein not being honoured and how wrong that was.
Would be worth it to see John Fallon and Charlie Gallagher’s faces when they heard they were off to the Palace!!!
The Tommy Gemmell CSC wil be putting down a European Cup at 11.30am tomorrow outside Celtic Park.
I’d like us to organise something for the Lions – have actually been working on it for quite a while but wasn’t sure if it was going to happen. I have been speaking to Willie Wallace about it. Hopefully will be in a better position to express my thoughts after next week.
Have a Beer
Winning Captains,
You were Close to the Legend.
God Bless you Bro.
MELBOURNEMICK
The Vogue?
Ffs,that’s a Den of Iniquity. Hing-oot for the likes of VOGUEPUNTER-clue is in the name!-GORDON64,ROYCROPPIE,BADABING.
Et al.
Give them my number,I’ll ask the above to look out for them. They aren’t difficult to find,btw. We don’t call them The Rutherglen Massive for nothing,they’re all smashing BIG blokes!
GFTB
Yes realised that, he’s outside smashing my fence to pieces with
a ball usual, getting ready for the Celtic academy at easter, his new
coach has told him he’s taking all free kicks outside the box, so the
wee mhan said ” right first goal is for big Tommy ” hows that for
confidence.
H.H Mick
Just Better
Winning Captains…..
Thank you from afar for everything you have done for Tommy Gemmell you & P67 a grand job
Mick 12.54
Magic…… That’s my CQN, even better the other day, although in very sad circumstances about Tommy Gemell , the wee mhan was asking who knew him…..that’s my Celtic
Allow it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3NHGduLY3A
Bazookas roar.
Still always Voting for Brexit.
I am a Wierd 1.
Winning Captains,
Canning hasn’t the balls then to challenge the biggest farce in Scottish football this season.
Garner runs and measures a kick directly to a player’s backside and the Hun keeper blatantly grabs the ball outside the box and all is well?
What a farce of a country.
I hope Canning gets the bag and they get relegated.
PETEC on 5TH MARCH 2017 12:53 AM
Winning Captains,
You were Close to the Legend.
God Bless you Bro.
___
Hear hear!
WC,
I know ye’ll have Tommy’s memory in yer mind and cannae be bothered with this just now.
My apologies sir.
TRICOLOUREDRIBBON
He’ll only be replaced by another coward.
Seems Scottish football is full of them.
Had those decisions happened against Arsenal or Liverpool,the manager wouldn’t have held back. Nor would he have needed to,the press would be all over it.
In Scotland,not even yesterday’s news. Just not news at all. Beaton’s career continues.
Winning Captains 12.50am
You have been a total credit to Tommy from the first day I have lurked on here, many thanks for looking after one the very good guys …..
WINNINGCAPTAINS
Get those t-shirts printed,bud. Initial run of 500 at a score a throw.
You know it makes sense.
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 5TH MARCH 2017 1:02 AM
Spot on!! Spineless and gutless Canning. How did you expect your team to react.. they were well in it till the ‘penalty’ then the goalkeeper doing as he pleases.
I had a wee soft spot for the Accies, but hope they get the same treatment in the relegation play-off.
Grief is rubbish……. But for grieving you will never beat us, growing up I never needed my Celtic to win …… Don’t get me wrong it was magic when we did win, but sometimes my best nights were when we didn’t 1994….. Raith Rovers……. the Tuesday night at Easter Road…..no Green Brigagde thing just a line in the crowd with a squads each ……..
Y O U L L N E V E R W A L K A L O N E ……… P A U L
I’m the Wierdest ever Politico on CQN .
I change my Mind often- You going to call me on that?
?
;)
YESSSSS
16 Roads…. Listen to my Jibber jabber for thrice.
I’d absolutely love Watching a Celtic game with Danny.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 5th March 2017 1:07 am
TRICOLOUREDRIBBON
He’ll only be replaced by another coward.
Seems Scottish football is full of them.
Had those decisions happened against Arsenal or Liverpool,the manager wouldn’t have held back. Nor would he have needed to,the press would be all over it.
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Make no Mistake the Haters are Losing all the TIME now.
In Scotland,not even yesterday’s news. Just not news at all. Beaton’s career continues.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 5TH MARCH 2017 1:07 AM
Correct.. Sir Alex, Jose, Wenger??? All would have happily paid the fine for speaking the truth.
sorry BOBBY don’t know what happened.
PETEC
Haha,that’s hardly a first(!)
I was just reading Billy’s Celticwiki page there.
The quotes at the end are brilliant.
http://www.thecelticwiki.com/m/page/McNeill,+Billy+(1958-75)
ANDYR53
I’m barred from Celtic games in Autumn thanks to the Accies.
I rarely get the chance to attend. I grab them with both hands. I don’t care who we’re playing,I’m not picky.
I just know WE are playing!
So…
The year after witnessing our dismal display against Morton,I duly turned up against Hamilton.
My kid sis told me on the way back that I was barred. I bartered it down to Autumn only. Got off lightly,I wouldnae like to take back a burst pay-poke to that yin!
Mick – STFU – Get to Paradise Any Time you Can.
BMCUWP :-) cheers last weekend
Cosy Corner Bhoy is defintely one of the best
Yeah, it’s Canning that’s ‘spineless and gutless’.
The rest of Scottish football stands up in resistance to Sevco’s, the SFA’s and the SPFL’s attempts to turn the game into a farce up here, of course.
http://spfl.co.uk/clubs/rangers/
Oh, and night night all!
The reason John McGinn plays fitba is to play for his team. I have travelled from Clydebank wi the McGinn clan for years supporting Celtic. John the baby is the best of that great Celtic family. I pray Celtic is John’s destiny.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 5TH MARCH 2017 1:31 AM
Ha Ha… Naebody said it was gonny be easy did they!!!
Ach, we are Celtic.. it was never a bad time to support our Club.. But right now, its just that wee bit better.
Hail Hail.
GERRYFAETHEBRIG
Aye,that he is. Couldnae love him more.
Looking forward to Lisbon with him!
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Happy 23rd Anniversary to the ‘Rebels’
https://www.facebook.com/CeltsAreHere/videos/1629808277029399/
‘The Game is Over..The
Rebels
have Won..’
Summa of Dempsey&MakePeaceFtFergusMcCannCSC
Delaneys Dunky on 5th March 2017 1:45 am
The reason John McGinn plays fitba is to play for his team. I have travelled from Clydebank wi the McGinn clan for years supporting Celtic. John the baby is the best of that great Celtic family. I pray Celtic is John’s destiny.
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So many are saying it. I hope it happens.
It is MEGA TOUGH to get into a Brendan Midfield.
And going to be even harder next Season.
Sabres
Backintheday.CSC
Well, it’s like this…..
If, Martin Canning was just a wee bit more, canny…..and called out the MIBs,….well, he might just end up with the Scotland managers job!
Seemed tae work out that way for big Levine….the only way to stop CL from highlighting the mibbery was to, bring him ‘inside’ the SFA tent!
In other news…..John McGinn seems to be a mix of – John Collins / Roy Keane – imho
BTW, am a wee bit concerned about Neil Francis Lennon’s ability for getting his teams up for ‘big’ games!
Hmmm……
Thoughts and Prayers for all Celts in need.
….battery-almost-done-off-oot….
SUMMA OF SAMMI…. on 5TH MARCH 2017 2:10 AM
Thanks for that , Summa.
23 years ago , Sydney was completely out of the Scottish football loop.
It was only later I realised just how serious was the situation facing our beloved Tims.