14 Sep 2016 10:12:29
Watching last nights game got me thinking afterwards about when I first started following Celtic and why I chose Celtic. I was born in 78 and luckily my father drove me to home and away games from a very early age, A game at End End Park in the mid 80's was a stand out as i met McStay and Burns before the game, We drew that day but i didn't care i had met the guys who's names i would shout when kicking a ball in the park, They are still my hero's to this day. I didn't choose celtic because we were winning every game or winning trophies that was irrelevant at the time. The feeling of coming through the turnstiles and seeing the pitch from the Celtic End or the Jungle is something that will live with me forever. Not once did i want to stop attending when Rangers dominated. I was attending because i was in love with these players, with this stadium, with this green and white hoops, the history and everything our club stood for. We were and still are so different to the rest. Don't let defeats against world class teams like Barcelona get you down be happy about who you follow win lose or draw because one thing is for sure and i know i can speak for you all when i say i would rather spend a lifetime watching Celtic lose than be a Rangers/ Sevco fan. This season for me was about getting a bit of stability back on the field and we have done that quicker than i expected, We are not on a level with the top clubs in Europe money dictates that and i accept that. Regardless of my past finger pointing at Lawwell and Desmond we are in a very healthy position off the field and we are in a position to dominate Scottish football for a very long time so let's all enjoy that and get right behind BR and the players, Bigger and better clubs than us would have got beaten there last night. To finish, i know only too well how things can change very quickly in peoples lives so enjoy every minute and whether we win lose or draw no matter how hard it is to accept defeat remember why you support Celtic. Life is short so enjoy Celtic and enjoy your family and friends. Forever Celtic! Hail Hail.
14 Sep 2016 10:25:50
*East End Park.
14 Sep 2016 10:35:33
Well put Stan.
14 Sep 2016 16:45:01
Very well Stan, I said last night before the game this season was all about dominating domestically and from next season we will hope to become more competitive in Europe . I have as green tinted glasses as anyone but the form Barcelona was in last night would always be a step too far . We may meet them when the MSN are not all playing or whatever and compete with them.