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Bring On The Arsenal!
Posted by: | CommentsHere We Go Again…
It’s Monday morning here in Glasgow on the eve of Celtic’s Champions League play-off first leg against London giants Arsenal.
And all I can read about is the usual spouting off from opposition players on how they’re going to come up to Celtic Park and do to Celtic what they did to Everton, or words to that effect.
Well, like most of the Faithful I’m sure you’ve heard it all before.
Going back nearly 40 years Leeds United were delighted when they drew Celtic in the old European Cup, because the English media had Don Revie’s men down as the favourites to win the cup.
What happened? 1-0 To Celtic in Leeds and 2-1 to Celtic at Hampden.
Years later the same thing again. Blackburn this time. 1-0 Celtic Park, followed by a Henrik Larrson inspired 2-0 win at Ewood Park.
What was it Souness said about, “Men against boys” after the first leg?
Then of course we drew Liverpool in the next round. Surely the men from Merseyside would knock out the Hoops.
Nope. 1-1 at Celtic Park, then a memorable John Hartson strike to seal a 2-0 victory at Anfield.
So, despite all these ‘great’ English football clubs having more money and supposedly better players, very rarely can they match the spirit and endeavour of a Celtic team.
And with the backing of 60,000 Celtic fans on one of our special European nights, very few teams leave Glasgow with anything, just ask Fergie, Ancellotti and Souness….
Good News About Hoops Hero
Posted by: | CommentsBig Bad John On The Mend
In a week of mixed fortunes on the park, winning at Wembley and then losing at Paradise, some really good news has reached Timdom today.
Hoops hero John Hartson has been moved from the ‘critically ill’ state to that of ’serious’ which in laymans terms means a great but gradual improvement.
John’s critical care consultant Dr Pushpinger Mangat, from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg (ABM) University NHS Trust, said in the latest condition statement that the big man is “improving gradually, and if this improvement is sustained, we will consider chemotherapy at some point next week”.
Everyone will be praying his improvement continues and he makes a full recovery.
God bless, John.
St Peregrine Prayer For John Hartson
Posted by: | CommentsKeep The Big Man In Our Thoughts
Over the last 24-48 hours much has been said about former Celt John Hartson and his enormous fight with cancer.
As far as we’re concerned, the Celtic family, all we can do is hope and pray.
This prayer was posted on our site yesterday, please click this link and pray for the big man.
Keep Fighting Big Man, We're All Praying For You
Praying For John
Posted by: | CommentsShock As Illness Gathers Paces
I was sad to read this morning that John Hartson’s condition has deteriorated dramatically in the last 24 hours.
News from Wales was brief and to the point.
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust said in a statement: “He is currently being cared for by the critical care team at Morriston and is receiving round-the-clock care aiming to stabilise his condition. Unfortunately, cancer has now also been diagnosed in his lungs.
“He will resume radiotherapy and chemotherapy as soon as possible.”
A statement from Hartson’s family read: “His partner Sarah, mum, dad, three children, brother, two sisters and very close friends are all continuing to support John in any way we can.
“He is receiving outstanding care from all the medical and surgical staff and we would like to thank everyone at both Singleton and Morriston, as well as the excellent ambulance staff.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support and goodwill from many thousands of football fans, players, clubs and sporting figures and we have drawn strength from this support.
“Finally, we would like to ask that John’s privacy, and that of our family, is respected as John continues his treatment in hospital.”
Everyone in the Celtic family are praying for you John. God Bless.
BBJ- The Celtic Family Are Behind You
Posted by: | CommentsSad News For One of Football’s Good Guys
When he pulled on the Hoops, no one could ever question his commitment or his will to win. In his six years as a Celt, John Hartson always gave 100%.
John In Happier Times
Sadly, those are the qualities he’s going to have to rely on to win his battle against cancer.
The news over the weekend that the big man was diagnosed with brain cancer after complaining about severe headaches is a devastating outcome for John and his family.
Unfortunately, it’s time’s like this when you realise health is more important that anything else. Including football.
We all wish you a speedy recovery John, the whole Celtic family are behind you.
Hail! Hail!