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Wednesday 30th November 2005
SUPPORTERS CLUBS EVENTS Global Hoops CSC Are pleased to announce that they are having a Celtic Legends night in Liptons Social Club, Pollokshaws Road, Glagow on Friday January 27th 2006 at 7.30pm. The two legends they have coming so far are John Fallon and Frank McAvennie. Comedian Patrick Rollink will also be doing a turn. Frank and John will be there all evening and will mingle with fans, pose for photos and sign autographs along with doing a Q&A session that will involve all sorts of stories. The point of the event is for another opportunity for members to get together and get to know each other better, as well as a fundraiser for the dance in April. There will also be a buffet and disco/singer. We understand the pressure on folk at this time of year so have tried to keep the prices as affordable as possible. Tickets are limited and priced as follows Subs Payers-£10 Members-£11 Non Members-£12 Isle of Skye CSC Present the Jimmy Johnstone Roadshow, special guests on the evening are Lisbon Lions, Bertie Auld, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig, the show will also have a live telephone question and answer session with Jimmy Johnstone. The show takes place on Friday 9th December 2005; the venue is Shinty Clubhouse, Portree. Tickets are priced at £22 each and this includes buffet and music, please contact the committee of the club to check on ticket availability. A fundraiser is underway for Jimmy (Jinky) Johnstone our greatest ever player. Supporters worldwide have a chance to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association and also win prizes. The website has been set and can be visited by following the address below online http://www.justgiving.com/PETERKERINS CARD ACCESS SYSTEM Celtic Football Club is giving consideration to installing a Card Access System in time for next season. If this happens it will change the culture of ticketing for all Supporters Clubs and their members as the whole way of ticketing will change from what they have been used to over the years. I will be in touch with all clubs in the Affiliation for information and this should include the number of members within the clubs both Season Book and non Season Book holders. WEBSITE QUIZ The quiz on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk has now closed. The prizes this time have been donated by George of the “Artbhoy” website http://www.artbhoy.co.uk/ The quiz winners will be announced in next week’s column. A new quiz will be on our site in the next few days. Prizes will be displayed online at the site. Supporters Clubs wishing special pictures for presents with Christmas approaching are asked to contact MDINNING@yahoo.com for further details. SUPPORTERS CLUB OFFICIALS Could we ask that all club officials have passed on correct details with their addresses and e-mail details to ensure we can keep everyone up to date with forthcoming events? 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
Wednesday 23rd November 2005
SUPPORTERS CLUBS EVENTS Tameside Emerald CSC hosted an event for Villarreal fans that travelled over from Spain for the Manchester United Champions League game. The match took place last night and the event put on by the Tameside committee was voted a fantastic event. Isle of Skye CSC present the Jimmy Johnstone Roadshow, special guests on the evening are Lisbon Lions, Bertie Auld, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig, the show will also have a live telephone question and answer session with Jimmy Johnstone. The show takes place on Friday 9th December 2005; the venue is Shinty Clubhouse, Portree. Tickets are priced at £22 each and this includes buffet and music, please contact the committee of the club to check on ticket availability. A fundraiser is underway for Jimmy (Jinky) Johnstone our greatest ever player. Supporters worldwide have a chance to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association and also win prizes. The website has been set and can be visited by following the address below online http://www.justgiving.com/PETERKERINS CARD ACCESS SYSTEM Celtic Football Club is giving consideration to installing a Card Access System in time for next season. If this happens it will change the culture of ticketing for all Supporters Clubs and their members as the whole way of ticketing will change from what they have been used to over the years. I will be in touch with all clubs in the Affiliation for information and this should include the number of members within the clubs both Season Book and non Season Book holders. WEBSITE QUIZ A new quiz is now on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk The prizes this time have been donated by George of the “Artbhoy” website http://www.artbhoy.co.uk/ Q1. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Q2. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Enter the quiz by going through the quiz page on the site or drop your answers by mail to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX The quiz will close on Friday 25th November 2005. SUPPORTERS CLUB OFFICIALS Could we ask that all club officials have passed on correct details with their addresses and e-mail details to ensure we can keep everyone up to date with forthcoming events? 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
Wednesday 16th November 2005
CONDOLENCES At last Wednesday night’s Old Firm CIS cup ¼ final. Martin O’Donoghue a member of The Port Glasgow Emerald CSC collapsed and died at Celtic Park. Martin was a very well respected member of this branch and his very sudden departure caused a great deal of sadness for his family and friends. Martin leaves his wife Lynne and his two little girls Kerry & Mollie. Our thoughts are with his family and friends on this very sad occasion. May you rest in peace Martin. You’ll never walk alone. UNVEILING OF BROTHER WALFRID STATUE The Brother Walfrid Memorial Statue was officially unveiled at Celtic Park on Saturday 05th November 2005. The event had around 4,000 fans and guests in attendance and it was a very historic occasion to be part of. The guest speakers included Celtic Chairman Brian Quinn, Ex Celtic player and Manager Billy McNeill, Brother Walfrid Committee President Eddie Toner and the Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti. Also among the guests was Celtic Manager Gordon Strachan, Celtic’s Neil Lennon, various Lisbon Lions and the ex Celtic Chief Fergus McCann. The whole event was very well set up by the Brother Walfrid Committee and various departments through Celtic Football Club. The Brother Walfrid committee consisting of Eddie Toner, Kenny Butler, Jim Ward, Jim Divers, Phil Agnew, Brian Sharp, Michael Kelly, Peter Rafferty & Mick Dinning would like to pass on their thanks to the Sculptor Kate Robinson and Joe Bradley from Stirling University for all their help in setting up the events over the last few years. The committee also pass on their thanks to all folks from within various departments from Celtic FC for their help and last but by no means least the Celtic fans worldwide for all their donations over the previous years. BROTHER WALFRID BROCHURE & BADGES The 64 page full colour brochure and commemorative badges are still available. The brochures are priced at £5 or 8 Euros plus postage and packing and the badges cost £1 each plus postage and packing. The brochure has articles from Celts past and present. All funds raised through the sale of either the brochure or badges will go towards our ultimate aim of erecting a statue of our founding father Brother Walfrid at the entrance to Celtic Park. Orders are now being taken and these can be obtained by contacting mdinning@yahoo.com POLISH CELTIC FAN LOOKING FOR ITEMS Marek Jacek Muzyk has been on e-mail to me looking for items covering Polish international goalkeeper Artur Boruc and Maciej Zurawski an explosive and instinctive goalscorer, Maciej - Magic to his Polish fans - is seen as a key figure in the manager's plans to regain the Scottish championship. If anyone can help with pictures or badges etc please e-mail mjmuzyk@o2.pl CARD ACCESS SYSTEM Celtic Football Club is giving consideration to installing a Card Access System in time for next season. If this happens it will change the culture of ticketing for all Supporters Clubs and their members as the whole way of ticketing will change from what they have been used to over the years. I will be in touch with all clubs in the Affiliation for information and this should include the number of members within the clubs both Season Book and non Season Book holders. WEBSITE QUIZ A new quiz is now on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk The prizes this time have been donated by George of the “Artbhoy” website http://www.artbhoy.co.uk/ Q1. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Q2. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Enter the quiz by going through the quiz page on the site or drop your answers by mail to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX The quiz will close on Friday 25th November 2005. SUPPORTERS CLUB OFFICIALS Could we ask that all club officials have passed on correct details with their addresses and e-mail details to ensure we can keep everyone up to date with forthcoming events? BROTHER WALFRID BROCHURE & BADGES The 64 page full colour brochure and commemorative badges are still available. The brochures are priced at £5 or 8 Euros plus postage and packing and the badges cost £1 each plus postage and packing. The brochure has articles from Celts past and present. All funds raised through the sale of either the brochure or badges will go towards our ultimate aim of erecting a statue of our founding father Brother Walfrid at the entrance to Celtic Park. Orders are now being taken and these can be obtained by contacting mdinning@yahoo.com 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
Wednesday 09th November 2005
CONDOLENCES
It was a very sad occasion when a investor
lounge member was buried in Glasgow. John McCallum
from Bishopbriggs, Glasgow was a fantastic person and
had friends amongst The Port Glasgow Emerald CSC.
Today's at John's funeral ex Celtic Players and staff
attended the man's final day. The turnout at John's
funeral was close to 1000 folks from all over the UK
and abroad. Our thoughts are with all John's family
and friends. May John rest in peace, and never walk alone.
UNVEILING OF BROTHER WALFRID STATUE The Brother Walfrid Memorial was officially unveiled at Celtic Park on Saturday 05th November 2005. A full story on this historic occasion will be published in next week's column. BROTHER WALFRID BROCHURE & BADGES The 64 page full colour brochure and commemorative badges are still available. The brochures are priced at £5 or 8 Euros plus postage and packing and the badges cost £1 each plus postage and packing. The brochure has articles from Celts past and present. All funds raised through the sale of either the brochure or badges will go towards our ultimate aim of erecting a statue of our founding father Brother Walfrid at the entrance to Celtic Park. Orders are now being taken and these can be obtained by contacting mdinning@yahoo.com POLISH CELTIC FAN LOOKING FOR ITEMS Marek Jacek Muzyk has been on e-mail to me looking for items covering Polish international goalkeeper Artur Boruc and Maciej Zurawski an explosive and instinctive goalscorer, Maciej - Magic to his Polish fans - is seen as a key figure in the manager's plans to regain the Scottish championship. If anyone can help with pictures or badges etc please e-mail mjmuzyk@o2.pl CARD ACCESS SYSTEM Celtic Football Club is giving consideration to installing a Card Access System in time for next season. If this happens it will change the culture of ticketing for all Supporters Clubs and their members as the whole way of ticketing will change from what they have been used to over the years. I will be in touch with all clubs in the Affiliation for information and this should include the number of members within the clubs both Season Book and non Season Book holders. WEBSITE QUIZ A new quiz is now on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk The prizes this time have been donated by George of the “Artbhoy” website http://www.artbhoy.co.uk/ Q1. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Q2. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Enter the quiz by going through the quiz page on the site or drop your answers by mail to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX The quiz will close on Friday 25th November 2005. SUPPORTERS CLUB OFFICIALS Could we ask that all club officials have passed on correct details with their addresses and e-mail details to ensure we can keep everyone up to date with forthcoming events? BROTHER WALFRID BROCHURE & BADGES The 64 page full colour brochure and commemorative badges are still available. The brochures are priced at £5 or 8 Euros plus postage and packing and the badges cost £1 each plus postage and packing. The brochure has articles from Celts past and present. All funds raised through the sale of either the brochure or badges will go towards our ultimate aim of erecting a statue of our founding father Brother Walfrid at the entrance to Celtic Park. Orders are now being taken and these can be obtained by contacting mdinning@yahoo.com MEMBERSHIP FORMS The new membership forms for the Affiliation for season 2005-2006 are now on line at our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk or they can be obtained by writing to the secretary at 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX 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
Wednesday 02nd November 2005
St Mungo's Shamrock CSC The two members from this branch were at last week's 5-0 victory of Motherwell match courtesy of the hospitality offer. They have both asked me to pass on their grateful thanks for a thoroughly memorable night. Everything went great, with a fantastic display/score and by meeting and talking to many of their heroes i.e. Tommy Boyd, Bobby Lennox, Dixie Deans, George McCluskey to name but a few. They also interestingly met a Mr Mark Hughes of Blackburn who was taking in the match, two guesses who he was watching? Anyway thanks again from all at St. Mungo's Shamrock CSC, Alloa. ARRANGEMENTS FOR UNVEILING OF BROTHER WALFRID STATUE The Brother Walfrid Memorial statue will be officially unveiled at Celtic Park on Saturday 05th November 2005. The unveiling is scheduled to take place at Celtic Park main entrance outside the glass doors in Kerrydale Street. A few thousand folks including guest speakers are expected to attend this historic event On the evening of the statue being unveiled and displayed to the public we have an evening’s entertainment lined up. The evening consists of a Buffet plus a full night’s entertainment provided by The Vatersay Boys, Patricia Ferns and guest speakers. All tickets for the evening event at Celtic Park are now gone and we have close to 200 folks now on a waiting list. CARD ACCESS SYSTEM Celtic Football Club is giving consideration to installing a Card Access System in time for next season. If this happens it will change the culture of ticketing for all Supporters Clubs and their members as the whole way of ticketing will change from what they have been used to over the years. I will be in touch with all clubs in the Affiliation for information and this should include the number of members within the clubs both Season Book and non Season Book holders. WEBSITE QUIZ A new quiz is now on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk The prizes this time have been donated by George of the “Artbhoy” website http://www.artbhoy.co.uk/ Q1. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Q2. The picture titled Dream Team features the greatest ever Celtic Goal as voted by the fans. Who was the unfortunate Inter Milan Goalkeeper? who couldn't stop Tommy Gemmell's thunderbolt? Enter the quiz by going through the quiz page on the site or drop your answers by mail to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX The quiz will close on Friday 25th November 2005. SUPPORTERS CLUB’S NIGHT’S OUT PETER SCARFF CSC LINWOOD The Peter Scarff CSC (Linwood) is holding a fundraiser night, featuring Charlie and the Bhoys, on Friday 28th October at the St Brendan’s Club, Stirling Drive Linwood. The doors open at 7.30pm and doors close late. Tickets are £10.00 each and can be purchased from the Committee (either Mary or Anne on 01505 341599 or Tracey on 07843685570). SUPPORTERS CLUB OFFICIALS Could we ask that all club officials have passed on correct details with their addresses and e-mail details to ensure we can keep everyone up to date with forthcoming events? BROTHER WALFRID BROCHURE & BADGES The 64 page full colour brochure and commemorative badges are still available. The brochures are priced at £5 or 8 Euros plus postage and packing and the badges cost £1 each plus postage and packing. The brochure has articles from Celts past and present. All funds raised through the sale of either the brochure or badges will go towards our ultimate aim of erecting a statue of our founding father Brother Walfrid at the entrance to Celtic Park. Orders are now being taken and these can be obtained by contacting mdinning@yahoo.com MEMBERSHIP FORMS The new membership forms for the Affiliation for season 2005-2006 are now on line at our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk or they can be obtained by writing to the secretary at 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX 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