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Tommy Gemmell: “They’re all great goals”

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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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  2. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    THEORIGINALSADIESBHOY on 3RD MARCH 2017 11:19 PM

     

    Roy Croppie

     

     

     

    Did you notice a very young Gordon McQueen standing on the second from far right of the picture?

     

     

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    Ally Mc Leod questioned in reference to the inclusion of the injured Mc Queen in the squad for Argentina.

     

     

    ” We`re keeping Gordon for the semis ”

     

     

    :-(

  3. Delaneys Dunky on

    TTR

     

     

    Aye right enough, 15 mins fae Hyndland to Dalmuir by train. Rebel band playing in Horse & Barge after match. Good shout. :)

  5. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Art of War. Junior , for whatever reason , doesn’t seem to interested in Celtic’s history , despite one of his pals who he stands besides at games, being the grand son if the late Bobby Carrol.

     

     

    When my son sat beside me at our games, Charlie Gallagher , sat a few rows in front of us. I pointed out Charlie to him and told him , he had taken the two most important corners in our history . Junior had bemused look on his coupon and rolled hs eyes.

     

     

    I’ll work slowly on him to build up his knowledge of Celtic.

     

     

    Cliff Clavin CSC

  7. roy croppie on

    GFTB- Vic was a Monklands legend… especially in the discos!

     

     

    TOSB- I see the resemblance but I don’t think big Gordon ever played for the Rovers; he managed Airdrie though.

     

     

    HH

  8. Cowiebhoy on

    Goooood Evening CQN

     

    And it is a gooood Evening, as the CQN family gets behind the family of fellow Celts

     

    So

     

    Rest In Peace Jim Devine, and May Perpetaul Light Shane upon You

     

    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

     

     

    As a father of 2 Ghirls like you Jim, the Ghirls will do you proud

     

    Some really fantastic posts these past few days, for Mr McNeill, Mr Gemmell and Mr Devine

     

     

    Hail Hail

  10. mighty tim on

    Very sad week for the Celtic family and made worse by the passing of Jim.

     

    Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God test on peace.

     

     

    YNWA el Diego bhoy.

     

     

    HH

  18. TheOriginalSadiesBhoy on

    MACJAY

     

     

    Ally was delusional, and, like The Pied Piper, he led the whole country a merry dance. Yours truly, included. :-))

     

     

    Roy

     

     

    You’re probably right but he does look very like McQueen.

  23. Delaneys Dunky on

    RC

     

     

    I know that Buzzbomb and Ronnie were born furthest away fae Celtic Park. Does anyone know the mileage fae Paradise that each Lion was born? Dallas?? :))

  24. strand67 on

    very sad to read of the passing of EDB …his love of celtic and his daughters shone through in all of his posts on cqn..may he rest in peace.

  25. Greenlion2 on

    Cowiebhoy on 3rd March 2017 11:40 pm

     

     

    No chance.. haha. My version was an old Friday night classic on here .. well in my mind anyway,,

  27. BhoyfromSky on

    Such a sad week for the Celtic family…. R.I.P Mr Devine, may God Bless your family and His Blessed Mother console them at this sad time…..

  30. Drambowiecelt on

    R.I.P E.D.B. wee candle lit in St Josephs in the morn..

     

    Greenlion@11.26 ..Beautiful…

     

    The C.Q.N. family showing real love this week….

     

     

     

     

     

    H.H.

  33. MoonbeamsWD on

    Just logged in after hearing of Jim’s passing earlier and making a quck post at the time.

     

     

    Reading through the post it’s been great however saddening the circumstance to see many fine CQN legends posting with their memories of another CQN legend. I’d prefer to have been reading you guys thoughts and tales about more positive circumstance but never the less it’s good to have you all pay a visit again. All truly good guys just like Jim. I hope you all keep in and keep this place good now and help pull those of us who are not quite so good all the time back when required.

     

     

    Bring the blog back to the legends in memory of the legends who are now unable to post.

     

     

    Although I’m sure if heaven has an internet and a Celtic 11 then the guys we know and loved to chat to will be in their element up there.

     

     

    Hail Hail one and all and God rest your soul Jim.

     

     

    MWD

  35. mike in toronto on

    HT

     

     

    i always appreciate it when someone posts BS’s writings, and was hoping that someone would post them this week. Thanks.

  38. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    THEORIGINALSADIESBHOY on 3RD MARCH 2017 11:45 PM

     

    MACJAY

     

     

     

    Ally was delusional, and, like The Pied Piper, he led the whole country a merry dance. Yours truly, included. :-))

     

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    Que sera sera

     

     

    We`re going to Argentine ………………….

     

     

    I remember the send off at Hampden.

     

    ;-(

  40. GerryBhoy on

    Thanks for the Gallowgate tips bhoys!

     

     

    AoW, would be a pleasure to meet up at Esquire. Just need to know how we can arrange that. Would Friday the 10th be Ok?

     

     

    Gerry

  41. mike in toronto on

    MWD

     

     

    I Thought the post directed towards you last night was unfair and well beyond acceptable. Had the mods not deleted it, I would have requested that they do so.

  42. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Met EDB at a couple of BMCUW’s Hootenannys, lovely guy, hopes and best luck to the ghirls.

     

    As Lennybhoy , Roy C MWD are saying to guys who lurk rather than post now, the good will out, yes there are some clowns and trolls, ignore and give us your opinions, RIP Jim

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