CELTIC SNIPPETS – Celtic titbits from yesteryear
The Shamrock has delved deep into the sporting archives to dig up snippets which give an insight into earlier eras in the club’s history.
We hope you enjoy these snapshots . . .
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WILL QUINN – MEDICINE MAN
How a Celtic trainer almost met his maker early one night in the Gallowgate
https://the-shamrock.net/2019/06/17/will-quinn-medicine-man/
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BOBBY EVANS – AND THE RIGHT OF REPly
Bobby Evans, Celtic captain and leader in the 1950s, had a ‘traditional’ approach to fan engagement back in the day . . .
https://theshamrockglasgow.wordpress.com/2014/11/07/celtic-snippets-bobby-evans-right-to-reply/
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the rising club – willie maley
The legendary Celtic figure reveals details of the club’s earliest days – before the first game was played:
https://theshamrockglasgow.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/the-rising-club-willie-maley/
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‘WANTED – A PADDED ROOM’
An unusual match report of a Celtic visit to Ibrox in 1895 . . .
https://the-shamrock.net/2014/05/02/wanted-a-padded-room/
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‘THE CELTS’ – A POEM, 1894
A poem in praise of the first truly great Celtic team
https://theshamrockglasgow.wordpress.com/2014/05/03/celtic-snippets-the-celts-a-poem-1894/
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SKATING AT CELTIC PARK, 1895
No, really. And we’re not just talking about an icy pitch. Read on!
https://theshamrockglasgow.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/celtic-snippets-skating-at-celtic-park-1895/
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PETER JOHNSTONE, THE LANKY FIFER – POETIC TRIBUTE (1913)
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jimmy mcgrory – better than santa! poem (1935)
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