“We’re only here for the party”. Hearts fans taunted us with that on 24 May 2009, the final day of the Premier League season, the day Celtic failed to achieve four titles in a row. Most of those who travelled west that day will be in the stands at Tynecastle on Sunday. They will see a different kind of party.
Chances are, you, like me, don’t have a ticket for the game. There are no tickets to be had for Celtic fans, and unlike 1988, when a few of us paid our way into the Hearts end under similar circumstances, even that will not be possible this time around.
I might not have a ticket myself, but I do have TWO TICKETS for the Celtic end of Tynecastle on Sunday to raffle for Mary’s Meals, courtesy of Celtic sponsor, Intelligent Car Leasing.
You can enter here, for a minimum donation of £5. Please email me, celticquicknews@gmail.com with the word “Party” in the subject line to confirm your donation and entry. And include as many contact details as you think prudent to ensure you hear about your win (it wouldn’t be the first time someone didn’t catch their winning notification until after a game).
We win lots of leagues, but we don’t win them at Tynecastle too often. How sweet it would be to be there to celebrate and congratulate the team.
The good news is the competition is only open for two days, so there isn’t a lot of time to enter. If you donate after 22:00 on Wednesday – thank you – but your entry will not be considered.
13th Annual CQN Golf Open
This year’s CQN Golf Open will take place on Friday 28 July, again at our regular Aberdour haunt. It is always a magnificent Celtic occasion – and always oversubscribed. If you would like to attend, email Taggsybhoy, cqnopen@gmail.com
Beneficiaries of the night will be Walk with Shay and the Celtic FC Foundation, cost for the day’s golf, and evening meal and festivities, is £80, or £45 if you are an evening-only guest.
See you there……
Thanks enormously to Intelligent Car Leasing for their incredible support. What a magnificent organisation to be supporting the club, and our charitable efforts. Two tickets, competition only running two days, money going to Mary’s Meals, fill your boots!
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LEFTCLICKTIC
Howdy,oul’ pal. About time ye showed yer face again.
SOUTHOFTUNIS
The depression problem suffered by footballers is as widespread in the game as in life.
Exacerbated perhaps by the guilt it induces,in their case why am I earning this,I’m not worth it,etc.
I stumbled across an old article recently. From a very respected broadsheet writer.
Thankfully,times have changed.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jimwhite/2388362/Sport-on-TV-Stan-Collymores-self-obsession.html
SoT- I think Buffon and del Piero stayed with Juve, after they got demoted a couple of divisions?
Bada,
Don’t understand why Brendan agreed to work under that committee so to speak.
One thing that concerns me though.
Brendan got rid of Daniel Agger and Pepe Reina.
Thought they were terrific.
That worries me about Bendan a bit.
However, that’s Liverpool’s problem
Full steam ahead for the Celts now.
Get that international nonsense out of the way.
There’s a double to be won.
C’mon Celtic let’s get this job done.
Clumpany,
Love reading yer on the button articles.
Keep clumping fella.
Don’t see CliftonvilleCelt posting these days.
If yer lurking fella,get back on man.
Clumps
That piece was written by Jim Traynor, or I’m an unfettered fedora. All that was missing was the “unashamed red meat eater”.
Chris Jack isn’t a good writer enough to immitate Jabba quite so convincingly.
THECLUMPANY
Just catching up with the recent Clumps, quality Clumping my man!
!! BADA BING !!.@ 12 29.
Yes – Buffon( who could have gone to Barcelona ) and Del Piero stayed — the likes of Thuram , Viera , Ibrahimovic and Cannavaro left . .
Del Piero maintained the line that he was the son of a cleaner and an electrician and had been brought up to ” never leave your lady ” .
Rube were stripped of 2 Serie A titles and relegated to Serie B. Del Piero performed wonders in the Serie B season . . – ” I got kicked more but the defenders were much slower “
Any recommendations on where to watch this Sunday’s title party for a group of us in Manchester? CelticBars seems to suggest O’Sheas but any tips would be great.
HH
Daily Mail website is running a series on the 50 greatest Champions League matches. We are in at number 44 on the list so far.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4349138/Champions-League-s-50-greatest-matches-time-50-41.html
Alright folks.
I wanted to post a thank you to Chris (HamiltonTim) for relaying the Booby Sands Diary to you all on the blog. while I lurk and read, I didn’t feel comfortable posting the diary this time, not having contributed over the year.
Also, I was sorry to hear of the death of EDB.
Well now my password has been sorted (Thanks Paul), I might offer some perceptive and erudite précis on occasion but more likely it’ll be more of the same old guff you’re well used to reading from me.
Árd Macha
A bump – analysing whether fatigue could be affecting performance
http://celticbynumberscom.ipage.com/running-to-stand-still/
HH
South of Tunis
I seldom pay any attention to any fitba unless we are involved but i love to read your posts about some of the goings on in Italy, whether its about your auld Inter supporting neighbour or other fans views.
Its great reading….keep em coming.
Belfast looking its best from its own lough.stunning….tho nit as nice as the hills were I am heading
HH to all
I notice Sky are advertising the Hearts game as also being on Sky Sports Mix which I believe is a free channel.
Ard Macha,
Terrific to see you back mo chara.
God bless.TAL.
Awe Naw No’Árd Macha Back Anaw Noo!
Ye cannae beat it .
The sun beating down on Free Doire,Celtic poised to complete the Double,a beer at hand hand in the back garden,,no work till Wednesday and a flight booked to go back home to see all on May 18th.Absolute bliss.
Starry Plough
Was having a look through some of your beautiful photos a few days ago but ran out of time and only managed to get through 2 groups but i loved the ones i saw.
I prefer black and white pictures to colour for some reason.
Theres something very stark about them…..like everything is stripped back.
I think portraits of old people done like that are fascinating as every line on their face is like the rings through a tree and every one of those crevices holds a tale from their lives(Cosy Corner Bhoy is an exception to this rule btw)
Will definitely make time to look at the rest but so far i think my favourite is one of an old woman smiling atback(might be in the Japan section)
Its only a tiny little smile but its so warm…..they are all amazing but i found that 1 particularly lovely.
HH
Thom,
I know ye live in the Gaeltacht,is there another pub in Letterkenny other than the Wolfe Tone that would be Celtic minded? I’ll be there next weekend.
Tricoloured Ribbon. Your day might get better if you look down from the heights of Creggan and get a sight of a sun blest Moville and Greencastle.
TR- BR was told a few players would be getting punted or contracts not being renewed as KD put them on ridiculous deals , Reina and Glen Johnson were on over 100 k a week about 4 seasons ago….HH
CENTENARYBHOY @ 1.44pm….
There’s a great bar a short walk from Piccadilly Station called ‘The Green’ which is sure to be showing the game.
The local ThatsabiteCSC drink there for games.
Cheers
TRICOLOURED RIBBON on 27TH MARCH 2017 2:28 PM
Thom,
I know ye live in the Gaeltacht,is there another pub in Letterkenny other than the Wolfe Tone that would be Celtic minded? I’ll be there next weekend.
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I’m afraid I am of no help to you there.
As it a Sky game with an early kick off, I’m sure some of the pubs at the top of the town will show it.
If I can find out anything, I’ll post it on here.
AURORABOREALIS79 on 27TH MARCH 2017 11:36 AM
TURKEYBHOY,
I dont really know what she should do.Tell the truth maybe.
Your points dont seem to refer to Mrs Sturgeon,who gets lambasted for trying to get Indy Ref 2 off the ground.the same Mrs Sturgeon who promised in her Manifesto to do exactly that if we were taken out of the EU against the wishes of the nation.Wether its popular,or unpopular,it seems Mrs Sturgeon is quite prepared to face the wrath of many,unlike the lying two faced daughter of Thatcher who now inhabits No 10.
THUNDER ROAD
Thank you mate for taking the time to go through them and to give me your feedback.
Like you I love b&w it reminds of those boxes of photos I’m guess most house had of the relatives and relations, those wee square b&w shots I loved looking through them all as a kid.
I stuck in some colour in the studio section on the advice of my boss so that folk know I shoot in colour too. I’m trying to drum up some new bits of work there!
That woman in the Japan photo was a pure sweetheart, I was kinda lost on a wee train and not sure where to get off and I showed her the address and she made sure I got there. Her life really showed on her face but her smile was as broad as the sun! One of those days where everything seems worthwhile!
HH fae the valley!
SP, had a quick gander at your work myself.Impressive.
on a similar theme, i always wondered who done the Masterplan animation, now I know.another talented dubliner ,
https://vimeo.com/conorryan
Gotta dash, Guiness time.
HH
nn :))
Ok Thom.Thanks pal.
Starry, are you going to Lisboa in May?
Yuo’d be the ideal man to document it all in an artistic light.
TCR,
I texted my nephew who lives in LK and he said that The Central Bar, which is in the middle of the Main Street.
He also mentioned the Warehouse, which has better TV’s and is in the Square, again about half way down the Main Street.
I would try the Warehouse first, as you can get a tasty bit of food as well, if required.
Good luck.
Thanks guys.
By the way TR, there is no point in asking Thomthethim about pubs in Letterkenny. He gets a nose bleed if has to go into Gaoth Dobhair.
Árd Macha
Letterkenny showing the game on Sunday?
The Warehouse is not on the Square it’s next door to McGettigan’s hotel (formerly Gallagher’s) across from the courthouse.
Connaire,
Live in Galliagh pal.
Looking out to Grianan Fort where Martin sought solace at times.Cannae believe he or Ryan McBride have gone.Desperately sad.
MCPHAIL BHOY on 27TH MARCH 2017 3:41 PM
Letterkenny showing the game on Sunday?
The Warehouse is not on the Square it’s next door to McGettigan’s hotel (formerly Gallagher’s) across from the courthouse.
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Ooops, there goes my career with the Donegal Tourist Board.
Árd Macha,
I’ll give you a nosebleed the next time you are in here, after you get the tag removed!
MACPHAILBHOY,
Well,sounds magical.I’m staying in McGettigans! Thanks to all.
Tricoloured ribbon
Good man and I hope you enjoy your stay in mcgettigans.a good man from An Tearmann btw.
Enjoy
HH
BARNEY67
Cheers Barney Bhoy:))
UTLR