29th March 2006

Jimmy Johnstone tribute from Port Glasgow Emerald CSC

I woke up at 7.30am on CIS cup final day. I like to
lie in but this was no ordinary cup final day. This
was the day we celebrated the life of Jimmy Johnstone
- Jinky to you and me but the greatest player to ever
pull on the famous hoops.

All I could think of was not IF we win the CIS Cup but
how we celebrate the life of the great man WHEN we win
the cup. Every one of us have had the dream of running
out at Celtic Park in front of 60'000 people in the 
hoops and playing for the team we love, but in wee
Jinky he done more than that. He had the ability and
the determination not only to be a hero, but be the
best talent ever to come out of Scotland.

I have watched videos of the great Jim Baxter and our
own Kenny Dalglish but I don't think anyone could
argue that Jinky was the greatest of them all. The
fact that our Italian friends Giacinto Facchetti &
Tarcisio 
Burgnich have come forward to say Jimmy terrorised
them both on that famous day in Lisbon is an insight
to how highly regarded the wee man is held in the
world of football.

We had a few beers in the house before we headed to
Donnachies bar to catch the supporters bus to Hampden.
As a tribute the first song on the bus was for Jimmy
Johnstone - The wizard of the wing. You could feel the
bus vibrate as the bhoys from the Port Glasgow Emerald
CSC belted out the songs whole heartedly for a man
that most had only read about or watched on video.

I had Celtic to win 4 - 0 and the 1st goal scorer to
be Maciej Zurawski, the current occupier of the famous
number 7. In the end we won 3 - 0 with Zurawski being
the 1st scorer but we were all there to remember the
life of 
not only the greatest player to ever wear the hoops,
but the greatest talent to ever come out of Scotland.

God has just made the best signing ever and may Jinky
rest in peace.

Kevin Cushnahan
Port Glasgow Emerald CSC

CHARITY SINGLE FOR JINKY RE-RELEASED

Below is the website link to buy the single that Jinky
recorded with Jim Kerr, the single was re-released
last Monday.
Lets all buy at least 1 copy and try and make it
number 1 and raise some money for Jinky’s charity,
pass this message around to Celtic fans worldwide.
 
Come on folks it's only £5.
 
http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=181492

THE AFFILIATION’S 20TH YEAR IN ACTION

In March 2006 our 20th year as supporter’s
representatives with Celtic Football Club comes along.
The organisation was founded in early 1986 and after a
few meetings with the Celtic Board of Directors our
organisation was brought into the new shape of things
to come. One of our ideas is to hold a five a side
football tournament for all affiliation registered
clubs, this will obviously depend on the amount of
clubs who are willing to participate 

We will come out in the near future for further plans
we are organising to hold a function to celebrate our
20 years in existence.

CHRIS SUTTON CSC SOUTHAMPTON

The Chris Sutton CSC in Eastleigh, Southampton is
holding a Celtic Roadshow on Friday 9th June 2006.
Guests include Bobby Lennox, Bertie Auld and the Guest
of Honour is Billy McNeill.
Entertainment will be provided by Patricia Ferns.
Food will be provided on the night & other
entertainment to be confirmed. Tickets are on a first
come basis as you can appreciate this will be a TOP
NIGHT and all this for only £25.00 Further details by
e-mailing Brian on parkhead@mclellan7.fsnet.co.uk

REMINDER TO ALL SUPPORTERS CLUBS

For the clubs who have yet to reply we need the
contact details from each club registered with us on
their club title and details of the main committee
person in each supporters club. 

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

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

SUPPORTERS CLUBS NOTES

Port Glasgow Emerald CSC
Names required for Man Utd & Newcastle games
In May 2006.

22nd March 2006

YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE

I’m sure I am speaking on behalf of the Celtic family
worldwide when we all said farewell to Jimmy Johnstone
at last weeks funeral for the Man who by far was voted
the Greatest Ever Celt in our clubs history since our
inception many many years ago. Our thoughts are with
his dear wife Agnes and family and friends throughout
the world. God Bless you Jimmy and You’ll Never Walk
Alone.

THANKS FROM THE DALMUIR EMERALD CSC

Jim Laverty from this branch has asked me to pass on
his thanks to Gerry Enright of FLAHERTY`S bar Seville
for the return of his wallet which was stolen three years ago
when we played there in the UEFA Cup final against Porto.
Gerry tracked Jim down and posted his wallet to him .
Many thanks again, Jim Laverty Dalmuir Emerald CSC.

THE AFFILIATION’S 20TH YEAR IN ACTION

In March 2006 our 20th year as supporter’s
representatives with Celtic Football Club comes along.
The organisation was founded in early 1986 and after a
few meetings with the Celtic Board of Directors our
organisation was brought into the new shape of things
to come. One of our ideas is to hold a five a side
football tournament for all affiliation registered
clubs, this will obviously depend on the amount of
clubs who are willing to participate 

We will come out in the near future for further plans
we are organising to hold a function to celebrate our
20 years in existence.

SUPPORTERS CLUBS GOODS FOR SALE

New merchandise is now on sale on from various
Affiliation member clubs. Dalmuir Emerald CSC have new
pin badges please contact jimlav@hotmail.com for
further details.
Bournemouth Shamrock CSC, contact iaon1967@hotmail.com
or visit www.bournemouthshamrock-csc.com    
The Port Glasgow Emerald CSC, contact
mdinning@yahoo.com or visit www.affreg-celtic.co.uk 
Tokyo CSC, visit
http://www.tokyocsc.com/merchandise.html

The John Thomson Memorial Tournament Badge from the
Lochgelly CSC, contact member@hailhail.freeserve.co.uk

The Hawick Shamrock CSC has a new club tie £10 (15
Euro) badges £3 (5 Euro) Polo Shirts £15 (25 Euro)
each, this includes 1st class recorded delivery, sizes
available are small, medium, large, X Large & XX
Large, contact
hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com
     

CHRIS SUTTON CSC SOUTHAMPTON

The Chris Sutton CSC in Eastleigh, Southampton is
holding a Celtic Roadshow on Friday 9th June 2006.
Guests include Bobby Lennox, Bertie Auld and the Guest
of Honour is Billy McNeill.
Entertainment will be provided by Patricia Ferns.
Food will be provided on the night & other
entertainment to be confirmed. Tickets are on a first
come basis as you can appreciate this will be a TOP
NIGHT and all this for only £25.00 Further details by
e-mailing Brian on parkhead@mclellan7.fsnet.co.uk

REMINDER TO ALL SUPPORTERS CLUBS

For the clubs who have yet to reply we need the
contact details from each club registered with us on
their club title and details of the main committee
person in each supporters club. 


HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS
The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone
0141-889-3201 to check on availability

15th March 2006

GOOD LUCK FOR SUNDAY

Our best wishes for Sunday’s CIS Cup final match at
Hampden v Dunfermline goes to Gordon Strachan, the
rest of the management and directors plus of course
the team as they attempt to uplift the first trophy of
this season.

OUR THANKS 

Go the committee of the Celtic Supporters Association,
London Road, Glasgow for their kind invitation to last
weeks 59th Annual Rally that took place in the Royal
Concert Hall, Glasgow. The event was an outstanding
success with a fantastic turn out from Celtic FC which
included players, management & directors. Superb
speeches were put across by Chairman Brian Quinn and
Captain Neil Lennon. A lot of good entertainment was
also on show on the evening and it turned out to be a
really great night for all in attendance. 

HOSPITALITY DAY

Two delegates who attended the recent home match
against Aberdeen have passed on a few words of thanks.

The delegates who had travelled up from Nottingham as
part of the Pride of Erin CSC branch said, Eddie
Mackie and Austin Caulfield would like to thank the
Affiliation and the Pride of Erin CSC for nominating
them as delegates for the above match. We had an
excellent day, met some great legends from past and
some present players and manager.  We would like to
thank the staff who treated us brilliantly.  Thanks
again to you all, hail hail.  

SUPPORTERS CLUBS FUNCTIONS

The Hay CSC (Paisley) are organising a function for
after the CIS Cup Final match against Dunfermline on
Sunday 19th March 2006. The event takes place at The
Watermill Hotel, Paisley, for information and ticket
availability please contact any of the committee from
this branch. 

The Peter Scarff CSC (Linwood) is having a St
Patrick's Night Ceilidh at the St Brendan's Club in
Linwood (March 17th). Live music, buffet and loads of
fun!! Everyone welcome. Tickets are £3.00 for members
and £5.00 for non members. Tickets are available at
the St Brendan's Club, and also from the committee.
Tracey (07843685570 or Mary/Anne 01505 341599).

THE AFFILIATION’S 20TH YEAR IN ACTION

In March 2006 our 20th year as supporter’s
representatives with Celtic Football Club comes along.
The organisation was founded in early 1986 and after a
few meetings with the Celtic Board of Directors our
organisation was brought into the new shape of things
to come. One of our ideas is to hold a five a side
football tournament for all affiliation registered
clubs, this will obviously depend on the amount of
clubs who are willing to participate 

We will come out in the near future for further plans
we are organising to hold a function to celebrate our
20 years in existence.      

CHRIS SUTTON CSC SOUTHAMPTON

The Chris Sutton CSC in Eastleigh, Southampton is
holding a Celtic Roadshow on Friday 9th June 2006.
Guests include Bobby Lennox, Bertie Auld and the Guest
of Honour is Billy McNeill.
Entertainment will be provided by Patricia Ferns.
Food will be provided on the night & other
entertainment to be confirmed. Tickets are on a first
come basis as you can appreciate this will be a TOP
NIGHT and all this for only £25.00 Further details by
e-mailing Brian on parkhead@mclellan7.fsnet.co.uk

REMINDER TO ALL SUPPORTERS CLUBS

For the clubs who have yet to reply we need the
contact details from each club registered with us on
their club title and details of the main committee
person in each supporters club. 


HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS
The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone
0141-889-3201 to check on availability

08th March 2006

SUPPORTERS CLUBS FUNCTIONS

The Hay CSC (Paisley) are organising a function for
after the CIS Cup Final match against Dunfermline on
Sunday 19th March 2006. The event takes place at The
Watermill Hotel, Paisley, for information and ticket
availability please contact any of the committee from
this branch. 

The Peter Scarff CSC (Linwood) is having a St
Patrick's Night Ceilidh at the St Brendan's Club in
Linwood (March 17th). Live music, buffet and loads of
fun!! Everyone welcome. Tickets are £3.00 for members
and £5.00 for non members. Tickets are available at
the St Brendan's Club, and also from the committee.
Tracey (07843685570 or Mary/Anne 01505 341599).

THE AFFILIATION’S 20TH YEAR IN ACTION

In March 2006 our 20th year as supporter’s
representatives with Celtic Football Club comes along.
The organisation was founded in early 1986 and after a
few meetings with the Celtic Board of Directors our
organisation was brought into the new shape of things
to come. One of our ideas is to hold a five a side
football tournament for all affiliation registered
clubs, this will obviously depend on the amount of
clubs who are willing to participate.

We will come out in the near future for further plans
we are organising to hold a function to celebrate our
20 years in existence.      

CHRIS SUTTON CSC SOUTHAMPTON

The Chris Sutton CSC in Eastleigh, Southampton is
holding a Celtic Roadshow on Friday 9th June 2006.
Guests include Bobby Lennox, Bertie Auld and the Guest
of Honour is Billy McNeill.
Entertainment will be provided by Patricia Ferns.
Food will be provided on the night & other
entertainment to be confirmed. Tickets are on a first
come basis as you can appreciate this will be a TOP
NIGHT and all this for only £25.00 Further details by
e-mailing Brian on parkhead@mclellan7.fsnet.co.uk

REMINDER TO ALL SUPPORTERS CLUBS

For the clubs who have yet to reply we need the
contact details from each club registered with us on
their club title and details of the main committee
person in each supporters club. 


HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS
The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone
0141-889-3201 to check on availability

01st March 2006

SUPPORTERS CLUBS FUNCTIONS

The Hay CSC (Paisley) are organising a function for
after the CIS Cup Final match against Dunfermline on
Sunday 19th March 2006. The event takes place at The
Watermill Hotel, Paisley, for information and ticket
availability please contact any of the committee from
this branch. 

THE AFFILIATION’S 20TH YEAR IN ACTION

In March 2006 our 20th year as supporter’s
representatives with Celtic Football Club comes along.
The organisation was founded in early 1986 and after a
few meetings with the Celtic Board of Directors our
organisation was brought into the new shape of things
to come. We will come out in the next few weeks for
plans we are organising to hold a function to
celebrate our 20 years in existence.      

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation will be represented by two delegates
Eddie Mackie and Austin Caulfield from the Pride of
Erin CSC Nottingham at this Saturday’s Celtic v
Aberdeen game; we hope to have some news on this day
out from the delegates attending for next week’s
column. 

CHRIS SUTTON CSC SOUTHAMPTON

The Chris Sutton CSC in Eastleigh, Southampton is
holding a Celtic Roadshow on Friday 9th June 2006.
Guests include Bobby Lennox, Bertie Auld and the Guest
of Honour is Billy McNeill.
Entertainment will be provided by Patricia Ferns.
Food will be provided on the night & other
entertainment to be confirmed. Tickets are on a first
come basis as you can appreciate this will be a TOP
NIGHT and all this for only £25.00 Further details by
e-mailing Brian on parkhead@mclellan7.fsnet.co.uk

REMINDER TO ALL SUPPORTERS CLUBS

For the clubs who have yet to reply we need the
contact details from each club registered with us on
their club title and details of the main committee
person in each supporters club. 

SUPPORTERS CLUBS GOODS FOR SALE

New merchandise is now on sale on from various
Affiliation member clubs. Bournemouth Shamrock CSC,
contact iaon1967@hotmail.com or visit 
www.bournemouthshamrock-csc.com    The Port Glasgow
Emerald CSC, contact mdinning@yahoo.com or visit
www.affreg-celtic.co.uk Tokyo CSC, visit
http://www.tokyocsc.com/merchandise.html
The John Thomson Memorial Tournament Badge from the
Lochgelly CSC, contact member@hailhail.freeserve.co.uk

The Hawick Shamrock CSC has a new club tie £10 (15
Euro) badges £3 (5 Euro) Polo Shirts £15 (25 Euro)
each, this includes 1st class recorded delivery, sizes
available are small, medium, large, X Large & XX
Large, contact
hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS
The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone
0141-889-3201 to check on availability