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5/24/2002

GOOD LUCK

To Henrik Larsson and Johan Mjallby as they get ready for the kick off in this years World Cup, also our best wishes go to The Republic of Ireland squad and there fans who are bound to be out in force.We'll be looking out for the hoops in the stands throughout the tournament.

FUND RAISER

Following on from the fantastic fund raiser the supporters groups held recently for the Gullian-Barre Syndrome Support Group another fund raiser is currently under way, this is being organized by Barry Moir and already he has attracted plenty of interest. Barry’s fundraising events kicked off with the Aberdeen 10k last Sunday. Along with a workmate Jacqueline Christie they raised £200 for the event. Barry has also organized a Golf Day on the 27th July 2002 at Oldmeldrum Golf Club. This event is a sell out consisting of 54 players. Along with donations from non participants and proceeds from the day he has raised over £1,000. In addition to this figure there will be a raffle and auction that he hopes to raise another £500 from. Auction items already pledged are as follows; Signed Celtic FC top - 2001 Championship squad, kindly issued by Morten Wieghorst Signed Kanu Nigeria top Signed Charlton Athletic top - donated by Chris Powell

Signed Blackburn Rovers top - donated by Graeme Souness Signed Scotland top - donated by Scott Booth Signed Dundee top - donated by Gavin Rae Signed Padraig Harrington Golf ball Signed Paul Lawrie polo shirt, golf glove and cap Signed Alan Shearer book Signed Jamie Redknapp photo Signed Gavin Hastings and Gordon Brown rugby ball Game for 4 at the Dukes course St Andrews - donated by Clydesdale bank Signed Hibs top - donated by Gary Smith Signed Rangers top - donated by Alex McLeish Sky Sports Barclaycard man of the match magnum of champagne - donated by Sky Sports Sky Sports Barclaycard Man of the match trophy - donated by Sky Sports Signed Arbroath Football top - donated by Sandy Watt Raffle items include golf balls, brollies etc etc. If any supporters would like to make a donation to this fund raiser please contact Barry by e-mail Barry.Moir@RAMCO-PLC.com

ON OUR WAY TO LISBON

A play that’s a must for Celtic fans kicks off tomorrow night at The Arches Theatre Glasgow, it runs for three nights May 30,31 and June 1.

The Story of the 1967 European Cup

On Our Way to Lisbon (or The Italian Job) tells the story of how, in 1967,Glasgow Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup victory over the mighty Inter Milan.

Two fans look back and fondly recreate how the underdogs beat the hardest team in the world and draped Europe in green, white and gold! After sell out performances in London, the show makes its first visit to Glasgow.

Written by..............................Patrick Prior

Directed by................................Jim Dunk

Performed by Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden

On Our Way to Lisbon' has recently been premiered at the Space Arts Centre in London and the Hammersmith Irish Centre to standing ovations in both venues.

This highly-charged, emotional, witty and intense piece of theatre has been described as not just a play about football, but a play in which football and the hopes and dreams of the fans are inextricably interwoven.

Ticket details are available by contacting 0901-022-0300 (call cost 25p per minute)

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEXT SEASON

As soon as the draw is known for next season’s qualifying game we will publish details on our web site if we intend to make any travel plans.

AFFILIATION WEBSITE

www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

Membership forms for next season can be found on line at our website, any club secretaries who would prefer to receive the form by traditional means should contact me in writing at my home address 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

CLEATOR MOOR EMERALDS CSC This branch is hosting an end of season party night on Friday 7th June 2002. Tickets cost £7 each. Live music and a supper is included in the cost. Further details available by contacting SMURPHY53@AOL.COM

WORKING PARTY

The next working party meeting is due to take place on the first Wednesday of next month, any branches wishing issues raised should contact us before then.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL

The Affiliation’s player of the year poll will be closing on Friday, Johan Mjallby is still in the lead over Paul Lambert visit our web site to cast your vote.

NEW ONLINE QUIZ

A new quiz has been launched on our website, up for grabs this time is the Official Celtic Football Coach game, the game has just been released and is sure to be winner among fans. You can also order the game through our website. Winners of the quiz will be announced shortly.

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

5/21/2002

GLENBOIG CSC

This branch held their annual end of season party the night before our final SPL game at Pittodrie. The event was held at The Big Shop, Glenboig and a full turnout of members was in attendance. Frankie Farrell who normally performs at the Association rallies provided the entertainment for the evening. The club have been going for a good few years now and now have a healthy membership of 50, the club have kept up the fine traditions of Celtic FC with regular donations to local charities. On the evening President Neil Galbraith gave a fine speech on what’s been happening with the club over the years since they were formed. Ex Celtic Captain and now youth team coach Danny McGrain joined the Affiliation President Peter Rafferty and myself as guests of the club on the evening. All three of us would like top pass on our thanks for the hospitality and gifts given to us on the evening it was very much appreciated.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEXT SEASON

As soon as the draw is known for next season’s qualifying game we will publish details on our web site if we intend to make any travel plans.

HIGHBURY

The Celtic support was again out in force last Monday night in London for The Tony Adams testimonial game. The team on the park once again performed fantastic against the English double winners. Well done to all the fans that travelled so soon after our last SPL match the previous day at Aberdeen.

AFFILIATION WEBSITE

www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

WORKING PARTY

The next working party meeting is due to take place on the first Wednesday of next month, any branches wishing issues raised should contact us before then.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL

The Affiliation’s player of the year poll will be closing shortly, Johan Mjallby is still in the lead over Paul Lambert visit our web site to cast your vote.

NEW ONLINE QUIZ

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

5/14/2002

ELLAND ROAD

Once again the travelling Celtic support were a credit to the club with their continual backing despite the disappointment we all suffered the previous Saturday at Hampden. No wonder so many clubs choose the hoops when they know they need to generate interest. Well done also to Gary Kelly for his fantastic gesture in donating all monies to two of his chosen charities.

THANKS

To Martin O’Neill and his backroom staff and players for giving us another title to celebrate and another crack at the Champions League next season. Before we know it the new season will be upon us once again.

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

NEW CLUB IN DERRY

A new supporters club is being set up in Derry, the club will operate from Kate’s Bar and the contact here is Kevin Forbes. The club will be limited to 20 members so anyone wishing membership should contact Kevin ASAP.

QUARTERLY WORKING PARTY MEETING

Our thanks to Chief Executive Ian McLeod for hosting last Friday’s quarterly meeting at Celtic Park.

CLEATOR MOOR EMERALDS CSC

This branch is hosting an end of season party night on Friday 7th June 2002. Tickets cost £7 each. Live music and a supper are included in the cost. Further details available by contacting SMURPHY53@AOL.COM

WORKING PARTY MEETING MINUTES

Minutes from all previous meetings are posted on our website at www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL

A new poll has been posted on line for supporters to register their votes for The Affiliation’s Celtic’s player of the year, visit our web site to cast your vote.

NEW ONLINE QUIZ A new quiz has been launched on our website, up for grabs this time is the Official Celtic Football Coach game, the game has just been released and is sure to be winner among fans. You can also order the game through our website. Winners of the quiz will be announced shortly.

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

5/6/2002

SUPPORTERS CLUBS FUNCTIONS

The Glenboig CSC hold their end of season party night this coming Saturday at the The Big Shop Bar Glenboig, our thanks go the committee of this branch for their kind invitation to their evening. The Grangemouth No1 CSC held their evening last Sunday evening at the Beancroft Millenium Suite, a fantastic evening was had by all in attendance. Our thanks also go the committee of the Grangemouth branch for for the kind hospitality shown on the evening.

NEW CLUB IN DERRY

WORKING PARTY MEETING

Our thanks to JohnPaul and Ann Marie for hosting last week’s meeting, minutes will be posted on our website as soon as possible. Supporters Clubs should take note of strict new deadlines that will come into force for registering clubs at Celtic Park. If the deadline is not adhered to clubs will miss out and ticket allocation for matches home and away.

LUBO’S FAREWELL

Lubo Moravcik’s final game in the hoops in the UK will take place at Thomson Park, Lochee on Sunday 19th May 2002.

Lubo will be part of a Celtic Select side who will take on a Lochee United eleven with all proceeds from tickets sales going to the Lubo Moravcik School of excellence.

The Celtic Select side will feature former Celts, Andy Walker, Roy Aitken, Frank McAvennie, Jim McInally, Jim Duffy and others including Chic Charnley.

The Lochee United side will feature Vinny Jones, Ray Wilkins, Brian Stein, Mick Harford and other former soccer stars on the day.

Further information and tickets costing £5 across the board are available from the following people and outlets.

Andy Walker Lochee No1 CSC (Telephone 01382-619144) Jim Ward Tommy Welsh Irvine No1 CSC, Mike Houston Perth CSC Branch MDINNING@YAHOO.COM

O’Brien’s Bar, Lochee H&J Pet Stores, Forum Centre, Dundee. R&J Goodman Newsagents, Park Avenue Dundee, All Dundee Celtic Supporters Clubs,

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

CLEATOR MOOR EMERALDS CSC

WORKING PARTY MEETING MINUTES

Meeting scheduled for today at Celtic Park, minutes will be posted on our website at www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL

A new poll has been posted on line for supporters to register their votes for The Affiliation’s Celtic’s player of the year, visit our web site to cast your vote.

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

5/1/2002

GOOD LUCK

Our best wishes go to Martin and the Bhoys as they try to achieve the double against our arch rival Rangers this Saturday in the Cup Final.

LUBO’S FAREWELL

Lubo Moravcik’s final game in the hoops in the UK will take place at Thomson Park, Lochee on Sunday 19th May 2002.

Lubo will be part of a Celtic Select side who will take on a Lochee United eleven with all proceeds from tickets sales going to the Lubo Moravcik School of excellence.

The Celtic Select side will feature former Celts, Andy Walker, Roy Aitken, Frank McAvennie, Jim McInally, Jim Duffy and others including Chic Charnley.

The Lochee United side will feature Vinny Jones, Ray Wilkins, Brian Stein, Mick Harford and other former soccer stars on the day.

Further information and tickets costing £5 across the board are available from the following people and outlets.

Andy Walker Lochee No1 CSC (Telephone 01382-619144) Jim Ward Tommy Welsh Irvine No1 CSC, Mike Houston Perth CSC Branch MDINNING@YAHOO.COM

O’Brien’s Bar, Lochee H&J Pet Stores, Forum Centre, Dundee. R&J Goodman Newsagents, Park Avenue Dundee, All Dundee Celtic Supporters Clubs,

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

CONGRATULATIONS

Our belated congratulations go to Jim Ward who received the Cardinal Winning Lifetime achievement award at the recent Celtic Hall of Fame evening. A fitting reward for a man who has helped so many Celtic supporters over many long years.

CLEATOR MOOR EMERALDS CSC

WORKING PARTY MEETING MINUTES

Meeting scheduled for today at Celtic Park, minutes will be posted on our website at www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL

A new poll has been posted on line for supporters to register their votes for The Affiliation’s Celtic’s player of the year, visit our web site to cast your vote.

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.