feb2005

BOBBY MURDOCH TRIBUTE NIGHT

A crowd of over 200 turned up last week at The
Fauldhouse Miners Club for a tribute night to the late
Celtic legend Bobby Murdoch. Guests in attendance
included Bobby’s ex team mate’s Bertie Auld, Joe
McBride, John Fallon and current Celtic skipper Jackie
McNamara. The evening’s entertainment was provided by
Scotland’s own Lena Martell, comedian Bert Allan and
singers Lauren Kyle, Kirk James and Showband LA-X. The
auction on the evening was a resounding success. The
Lochee CSC donated a fantastic canvas mural of Bobby.
The whole evening was put together by Jim Bevridge and
his hard work over the last few months was very much
appreciated by Bobby’s wife Kathleen and her family.
Our thanks go to Celtic FC who gave us permission to
take the replica European Cup along for the evening
and this helped to round off a really great night. A
special souvenir programme and DVD of the evening was
put together for the evening and we hope to have some
of these available for sale in the next few weeks on
our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

NEW ONLINE QUIZ

We have a new quiz now on our website with the prize
being a Football Aid t-shirt signed by former Celtic
Captain Danny McGrain. To enter simply logon to our
website and answer three questions on Danny McGrain.
For those wishing to enter by post the question are as
follows
Q1. Danny McGrain made his Celtic debut in August
1970, who were Celtic opponents?
Q2. In what year was Danny voted Scottish Player of
the Year?
Q3. How many Scotland caps did Danny win during his
career?
The quiz closes two weeks today on Wednesday 09th
March 2005, post your entries to the Secretary at 5
Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16
7AX.

THE 3RD EUROPEAN SUPPORTERS CUP

Will be played in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, 28th
May 2005, involving a mix of supporter’s teams from
all over Europe in a friendly, but competitive
atmosphere. This is an invitation to see if you might
be interested in sending a team of Celtic fans to join
us for this superb footballing event. The games are
played at Spanish first division club RCD Espanyol's
excellent training facilities, with high quality
artificial pitches, not far from the city centre. We
do everything to make sure that football comes first,
and all participating teams will play a minimum of
four forty minute matches in a seriously organised
competition. Teams from all over Europe are invited to
take part – the idea being that they are
representative of the different clubs or national
teams that they support or are named after – so we
much prefer it if teams play in that team’s kit. The
event is followed by a meal and trophy presentation
for all teams taking part. Our all-inclusive package
covers three nights hotel accommodation in central
Barcelona; all match fees, transport between the
airport, hotel and tournament venue, and the
all-you-can-eat post-tournament gala meal. We can also
arrange a friendly on Sunday either against one of the
competing teams or against a local Catalan team. All
of this for just 300 euros per player and 250 euros
per guest. All you need to do is get yourselves here -
we’ll see to the rest. As well as the football, there
are always plenty of other things to see and do in
Barcelona, and the weather is usually great in late
May (and there is a terrific beach in Barcelona). We
can arrange tickets to see RCD Espanyol’s last game of
the season at the Olympic Stadium (against Athletic
Club Bilbao). As both Espanyol and Bilbao have teams
in our tournament, we will ensure that the tournament
does not coincide with the game, so that everybody
gets the chance to go. Music fans will be interested
to know that the Primavera Sound festival will be held
that weekend, which always includes some big name
bands. Now in its third year, this is a truly
international football event, and it would be great if
you were able to join us! For more information you can
reach us me Mike Roberts by email: mike@salbcn.com or
have a look at our web site at www.salbcn.com.

SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI - AFFILIATION DISASTER FUND

Anyone wishing to contribute can do so by the
following method's, by cheque or postal order made
payable to "The Affiliation of Registered Celtic
Supporters Clubs"

You can also pay instantly with your debit or credit
card through PayPal by e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com

Payments by post should be sent to
Mick Dinning (Secretary)
5 Partridge Road
Greenock
Inverclyde
Scotland
PA16 7AX

Recent donations have come in from the Webmaster of
celticbars.com and The Peter Scarff CSC (Linwood) the
club held a function recently in St Brendan’s Social
Club Linwood and it was unanimously agreed that they
would donate some of the profits to those affected in
the Tsunami disaster.
The night proved to be a huge success with around 270
people turning up. It was organised fairly quickly and
so special thanks goes to the St Brendan’s club and
their staff for agreeing to host the event and also to
members who done a great job in quickly spreading the
word and selling tickets (especially Anne, Mary,
Tracy, Kieran and John).

SUPPORTERS CLUB EVENTS

The Hawick Shamrock CSC event that featured in last
week’s column was a night held to raise fund for the
Jimmy Johnstone Trust (Motor Neurone Disease),
The event took place on Friday 4th February at the
Hawick Burns Club.
The evening started of with a recorded video from
Jimmy welcoming the members along to the dinner. (This
brought a tear to the eye!)
Lisbon lions Bertie Auld & Jim Craig joined along with
Dixie Deans entertained the members with some
fantastic stories mixed with wit & humour.
160 members attended the event and helped raise the
fantastic sum of approx £10,000. An auction of signed
shirts by top stars plus a special holiday in Ireland
was a special feature of the evening
Five lucky members got to speak to Jimmy in the
evening via a phone link-up to his house.
The evening was finished of with live music by one of
the members from the Dubliners.
A great night was had by all and the committee pass on
their thanks to all concerned.

BEANN MHADAGHAIN CELTIC SUPPORTERS CLUB BELFAST

Annual Dinner to be held on Bank Holiday weekend on
Sunday 1st May 2005 in the Europa Hotel Belfast
price £27 50p per person contact Jim Moreland on
0781-380-8735 for further details.

GLOBAL HOOPS CSC

Dinner Dance at the Jock Stein Lounge, Celtic Park on
Saturday 2nd April 2005 from 7.30pm until 1.00am.
Celtic players past and present in attendance along
with the European Cup. Tickets cost £23 adults, £16
unemployed/ students/ OAP’S & Children £10. Three
course meal and Entertainment by Celtic Band “
Slievenamon” plus disco.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

Online catalogue featuring various items with the
Affiliation logo now on line at
www.affreg-celtic.co.uk supporters clubs can also have
the merchandise manufactured to include their own club
logos. Further details regarding orders should be
directed to mdinning@yahoo.com

AFFILIATION BADGES

The badges can be viewed by visiting our website
www.affreg.celtic.co.uk can be ordered at a cost of £3
including post and packing, payment can be made
through PayPal on the internet or by sending cheques
or postal orders made payable to “The Affiliation of
Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs” to Mick Dinning 5
Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16
7AX.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL NEWS

The commemorative brochure we are having produced to
run in conjunction with our fund raising efforts will
now be delayed until March 2005. Clubs wishing to
place an advert in the brochure at the cost of £40
should contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

Supporters can still obtain The Brother Walfrid
Memorial Badge by sending a minimum of £1+pp per badge
to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

A limited number of menu cards especially made for our
gala dinner last May are available priced at £3 each
including postage and packing for supporters
interested in Celtic memorabilia. The card can be
viewed on the shop section of the Affiliation website
and are available for purchase. Any supporters
interested can contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further
information.

The 3rd European Supporters Cup

Will be played in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, 28th
May 2005, involving a mix of supporter’s teams from
all over Europe in a friendly, but competitive
atmosphere. This is an invitation to see if you might
be interested in sending a team of Celtic fans to join
us for this superb footballing event. The games are
played at Spanish first division club RCD Espanyol's
excellent training facilities, with high quality
artificial pitches, not far from the city centre. We
do everything to make sure that football comes first,
and all participating teams will play a minimum of
four forty minute matches in a seriously organised
competition. Teams from all over Europe are invited to
take part – the idea being that they are
representative of the different clubs or national
teams that they support or are named after – so we
much prefer it if teams play in that team’s kit. The
event is followed by a meal and trophy presentation
for all teams taking part. Our all-inclusive package
covers three nights hotel accommodation in central
Barcelona; all match fees, transport between the
airport, hotel and tournament venue, and the
all-you-can-eat post-tournament gala meal. We can also
arrange a friendly on Sunday either against one of the
competing teams or against a local Catalan team. All
of this for just 300 euros per player and 250 euros
per guest. All you need to do is get yourselves here -
we’ll see to the rest. As well as the football, there
are always plenty of other things to see and do in
Barcelona, and the weather is usually great in late
May (and there is a terrific beach in Barcelona). We
can arrange tickets to see RCD Espanyol’s last game of
the season at the Olympic Stadium (against Athletic
Club Bilbao). As both Espanyol and Bilbao have teams
in our tournament, we will ensure that the tournament
does not coincide with the game, so that everybody
gets the chance to go. Music fans will be interested
to know that the Primavera Sound festival will be held
that weekend, which always includes some big name
bands. Now in its third year, this is a truly
international football event, and it would be great if
you were able to join us! For more information you can
reach us me Mike Roberts by email: mike@salbcn.com or
have a look at our web site at www.salbcn.com.

SINGING SECTION AT CELTIC PARK

Things are now beginning to happen in the background
at Celtic Park to try and improve the atmosphere at
the ground on match days. A singing section being
asked for by countless fans is being worked on; watch
this space for further developments.

SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI - AFFILIATION DISASTER FUND

Anyone wishing to contribute can do so by the
following method's, by cheque or postal order made
payable to
"The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters
Clubs"
Pay instantly with your debit or credit card through
PayPal.

payments by post should be sent to
Mick Dinning (Secretary)
5 Partridge Road
Greenock
Inverclyde
Scotland
PA16 7AX

SUPPORTERS CLUB EVENTS

The Hawick Shamrock CSC has been in touch to thank the
members of their club, and also the committee who made
their dinner the success that it turned out to be.
Many people turned out to attend the recent charity
event held on Friday 4th February at the Hawick Burns
Club. The club would also like to thank the guest
speakers for the evening; Bertie Auld, Dixie Deans &
Jim Craig who entertained the company with some great
stories. Thanks also to the staff at the Hawick Burns
Club.”

Beann Mhadaghain Celtic Supporters Club Belfast

Annual Dinner to be held on Bank Holiday weekend on
Sunday 1st May 2005 in the Europa Hotel Belfast
price £27 50p per person contact Jim Moreland
07810615798 for bookings WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT NIGHT

The Association of Donegal CSC’S

Will be holding a fund raising dance for the Brother
Walfrid Memorial fund on Saturday 19th February 2005
at the Marriot Hotel, Glasgow. Entertainment on the
night will be provided by Flight of Earls, Patricia
Ferns, Claymore and a Disco. The evening kicks off at
8pm until 1am on the day of the Rangers game at Celtic
Park.
Tickets are priced at £10 each and can be ordered by
contacting Mick Dinning by e-mail at
mdinning@yahoo.com

Global Hoops CSC

Dinner Dance at the Jock Stein Lounge, Celtic Park on
Saturday 2nd April 2005 from 7.30pm until 1.00am.
Celtic players past and present in attendance along
with the European Cup. Tickets cost £23 adults, £16
unemployed/ students/ OAP’S & Children £10. Three
course meal and Entertainment by Celtic Band “
Slievenamon” plus disco.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

Online catalogue featuring various items with the
Affiliation logo now on line at
www.affreg-celtic.co.uk supporters clubs can also have
the merchandise manufactured to include their own club
logos. Further details regarding orders should be
directed to mdinning@yahoo.com

AFFILIATION BADGES

The badges can be viewed by visiting our website
www.affreg.celtic.co.uk can be ordered at a cost of £3
including post and packing, payment can be made
through PayPal on the internet or by sending cheques
or postal orders made payable to “The Affiliation of
Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs” to Mick Dinning 5
Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16
7AX.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL NEWS

The commemorative brochure we are having produced to
run in conjunction with our fund raising efforts will
now be delayed until March 2005. Clubs wishing to
place an advert in the brochure at the cost of £40
should contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

Supporters can still obtain The Brother Walfrid
Memorial Badge by sending a minimum of £1+pp per badge
to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

A limited number of menu cards especially made for our
gala dinner last May are available priced at £3 each
including postage and packing for supporters
interested in Celtic memorabilia. The card can be
viewed on the shop section of the Affiliation website
and are available for purchase. Any supporters
interested can contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further
information.

Things are now beginning to happen in the background
at Celtic Park to try and improve the atmosphere at
the ground on match days. A singing section being
asked for by countless fans is being worked on; watch
this space for further developments.

SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI - AFFILIATION DISASTER FUND

Anyone wishing to contribute can do so by the
following method's, by cheque or postal order made
payable to
"The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters
Clubs"
Pay instantly with your debit or credit card through
PayPal.

payments by post should be sent to
Mick Dinning (Secretary)
5 Partridge Road
Greenock
Inverclyde
Scotland
PA16 7AX

Our thanks to members and friends of The Arthur
McKenna CSC Lochgelly for their recent donation to the
fund. The club held a function in memory of Arthur a
few weeks ago and decided to donate the cash the
raised to this very deserving cause. A fantastic
gesture by all concerned.

SUPPORTERS CLUB EVENTS

CREETOWN & DISTRICT CSC

Are holding a Celtic Nite on Friday 11th February 2005
at Auchenlarie, on stage will be Irish Mist and there
will special guests in attendance. Tickets are priced
at £9 each. The club will also be hoping to raise
money for local charities.
The Creetown club run buses to every home game and
whenever the can to away games, anyone wishing to
travel should get in touch with Eddie McGaw on
07967267850 or by e-mail at eddieal@btinternet.com
The club wish to stipulate that anyone who gives their
name for the bus and then cant go must either contact
Eddie or they will have to pay for any seats they have
booked

Beann Mhadaghain Celtic Supporters Club Belfast

Annual Dinner to be held on Bank Holiday weekend on
Sunday 1st May 2005 in the Europa Hotel Belfast
price £27 50p per person contact Jim Moreland
07810615798 for bookings WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT NIGHT

The Association of Donegal CSC’S

Will be holding a fund raising dance for the Brother
Walfrid Memorial fund on Saturday 19th February 2005
at the Marriot Hotel, Glasgow. Entertainment on the
night will be provided by Flight of Earls, Patricia
Ferns, Claymore and a Disco. The evening kicks off at
8pm until 1am on the day of the Rangers game at Celtic
Park.
Tickets are priced at £10 each and can be ordered by
contacting Mick Dinning by e-mail at
mdinning@yahoo.com

Global Hoops CSC

The Affiliation in conjunction with Paramount Stage
Promotions are organising a tribute night for former
Lisbon Lion & Celtic Legend Bobby Murdoch. The evening
is being held tomorrow night Thursday February 10th
2005 at the Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club. A full
report on the evening will be in this column and on
our website.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

Online catalogue featuring various items with the
Affiliation logo now on line at
www.affreg-celtic.co.uk supporters clubs can also have
the merchandise manufactured to include their own club
logos. Further details regarding orders should be
directed to mdinning@yahoo.com

AFFILIATION BADGES

The badges can be viewed by visiting our website
www.affreg.celtic.co.uk can be ordered at a cost of £3
including post and packing, payment can be made
through PayPal on the internet or by sending cheques
or postal orders made payable to “The Affiliation of
Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs” to Mick Dinning 5
Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16
7AX.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL NEWS

The commemorative brochure we are having produced to
run in conjunction with our fund raising efforts will
now be delayed until March 2005. Clubs wishing to
place an advert in the brochure at the cost of £40
should contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

Supporters can still obtain The Brother Walfrid
Memorial Badge by sending a minimum of £1+pp per badge
to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

A limited number of menu cards especially made for our
gala dinner last May are available priced at £3 each
including postage and packing for supporters
interested in Celtic memorabilia. The card can be
viewed on the shop section of the Affiliation website
and are available for purchase. Any supporters
interested can contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further
information.

NEW SUPPORTERS CLUB

Michael o' Riordan,s CSC

Based in Co. Waterford have joined the Affiliation.
The club recently had a visit from ex Celtic Legends,
Bertie Auld ,Joe McBride and Tommy Gemmill who
officially opened the bar and launched the new
supporters club. More information on the new club can
be obtained by contacting Brian Morrisey, C/O Michael
O’ Riordan,s Sports Bar, 21 Mary’s St, Dungarvan Co.
Waterford. Telephone 00353863636486 or e-mail
madrauisce@hotmail.com

SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI - AFFILIATION DISASTER FUND

Anyone wishing to contribute can do so by the
following method's, by cheque or postal order made
payable to
"The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters
Clubs"
Pay instantly with your debit or credit card through
PayPal.

payments by post should be sent to
Mick Dinning (Secretary)
5 Partridge Road
Greenock
Inverclyde
Scotland
PA16 7AX

SUPPORTERS CLUB EVENTS

CREETOWN & DISTRICT CSC

Are holding a Celtic Nite on Friday 11th February 2005
at Auchenlarie, on stage will be Irish Mist and there
will special guests in attendance. Tickets are priced
at £9 each. The club will also be hoping to raise
money for local charities.
The Creetown club run buses to every home game and
whenever the can to away games, anyone wishing to
travel should get in touch with Eddie McGaw on
07967267850 or by e-mail at eddieal@btinternet.com
The club wish to stipulate that anyone who gives their
name for the bus and then cant go must either contact
Eddie or they will have to pay for any seats they have
booked

Beann Mhadaghain Celtic Supporters Club Belfast

Annual Dinner to be held on Bank Holiday weekend on
Sunday 1st May 2005 in the Europa Hotel Belfast
price £27 50p per person contact Jim Moreland
07810615798 for bookings WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT NIGHT

The Association of Donegal CSC’S

Will be holding a fund raising dance for the Brother
Walfrid Memorial fund on Saturday 19th February 2005
at the Marriot Hotel, Glasgow. Tickets are priced at
£10 each and can be ordered by contacting Mick Dinning
by e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com

Global Hoops CSC

The Affiliation in conjunction with Paramount Stage
Promotions are organising a tribute night for former
Lisbon Lion & Celtic Legend Bobby Murdoch. The evening
is being held on Thursday February 10th 2005 at the
Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club. The evening will be in
the form of a Gala Dinner Cabaret and features
Scotland’s own Lena Martell, Top Comic & Compere Bert
Allan, Miss Dynamite Lauren Kyle, The Big Voice of
Kirk James and the Top 5 Piece Showband L.A.-X. Former
team mates of the late great Celt will be in
attendance on the night and there will be prize draws
and an auction to help boost the fund.
Tickets are limited and are priced at £40.00 each or
£400 for a table of ten, to book tickets or for
further information e-mail mdinning@yahoo.com or
telephone 01324-486833.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

Online catalogue featuring various items with the
Affiliation logo now on line at
www.affreg-celtic.co.uk supporters clubs can also have
the merchandise manufactured to include their own club
logos. Further details regarding orders should be
directed to mdinning@yahoo.com

AFFILIATION BADGES

The badges can be viewed by visiting our website
www.affreg.celtic.co.uk can be ordered at a cost of £3
including post and packing, payment can be made
through PayPal on the internet or by sending cheques
or postal orders made payable to “The Affiliation of
Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs” to Mick Dinning 5
Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16
7AX.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL NEWS

The commemorative brochure we are having produced to
run in conjunction with our fund raising efforts will
now be delayed until February 2005. Clubs wishing to
place an advert in the brochure at the cost of £40
should contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

Supporters can still obtain The Brother Walfrid
Memorial Badge by sending a minimum of £1+pp per badge
to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

A limited number of menu cards especially made for our
gala dinner last May are available priced at £3 each
including postage and packing for supporters
interested in Celtic memorabilia. The card can be
viewed on the shop section of the Affiliation website
and are available for purchase. Any supporters
interested can contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further
information.