Aye, Big Jock knew, all right … knew the anguish of ostracism for having the temerity to choose Celtic. Something else he knew … that “Honest Mistakes” don’t matter when you’re so far ahead they’re rendered impotent. Another thing he knew … that being “Celtic-Minded” is a badge of pride, not shame. He also knew…
Rangers 2 Celtic 2 – A Sober Reflection
No, honestly – stone-cold sober … and time for a swift re-appraisal. Now that the dust has started to settle and had some time to watch the replays, absorb the after-match comments and reflect on the afternoon’s events, I’d say they actually got out of jail, big time. The stats alone tell a story ……
Scottish Cup R5 Rangers 2 Celtic 2
Celtic put up a truly heroic performance today to recover from the set-back of conceding early and losing Fraser Forster just before half time. Thought the sending-off was a bit harsh, by the way … but there you are. But for a dubious offside call against big Sammy and a rather fortuitous “great save” by…
COLOURFUL MEMORIES
Learning, on the eve of a Rangers/Celtic Scottish Cup clash, that the game would be the first ever Scottish club match to be televised in 3D; and that a former meeting of the ancient foes in 1969 was the first Scottish Cup Final to be broadcast in colour, afforded an opportunity to revel in that…
“Ultimate Celtic Squad” Midfielders
The 25thMay1967 “Ultimate” midfield pool will be published soon. Who would be the playmakers and enforcers in your squad? To learn who our midfield generals are … WATCH THIS SPACE!
The Paddy Calypso (A Celtic Celebration)
To the tune of “Gossip Calypso” from the early sixties … Paddy Calypso … Paddy Calypso; hear all about the Paddy-Mac Craic. Give him the ball … one shake of the hips … oh! Paddy’s on his way again – attack-attack-tack! Big Paddy Mac just wants to attack, he’ll never take a backward step if he…
Celtic Graves Society / Celtic’s ‘Wonder Year’, 1966/67 on Amazon Kindle.
We recently announced our first publishing project with the launch of “A Season in the Sun” (Celtic’s ‘Wonder Year’, 1966/67) on Amazon Kindle. This project is now affiliated with the Celtic Graves Society and 10% of all proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the Society, which is dedicated to locating and…
Central Defence – The Ultimate Celtic Squad
Central defence has been something of a problem area for Celtic in recent years; but it has not always been so, as, over the years, the club has often been exceptionally represented at the heart of defence. Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, a succession of commanding figures have filled the “Centre Half”…
Honest Mistakes (A Celtic Rant)
An honest mistake is so simple to make – we all do it … at best, put it right; but an “Honest Mistake”, as fair play they forsake, oozes rancour and venom and spite. An honest mistake is quite easy to take – to forgive, all misgivings assuage; but an “Honest Mistake” makes you shudder…
Heart of a Lion (A Celtic Epitaph)
With the heart of a lion, a Lisbon Lion, he truly graced ‘The Beautiful Game’: subtle feints, or a dip of a shoulder or hip, to evade the lunge that maims. With the guile of a lion, a Lisbon Lion, he could conjure mighty dread: sudden spurts, or a spin, swerving outside or in ……
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