‘Brought The Car Up To Scotland And Had A Brilliant Celtic Day' – Part 2
Celtic View|Vol 56 Issue 8
Bournemouth-based Celtic fan and historian, Liam Kelly was recently up in Scotland house-hunting (with a view to being nearer to Paradise no doubt) and he took the opportunity to visit some iconic Celtic sites. Liam wrote up a journal of his latest visit, and here in Part Two of a three-part feature, we catch another insight into a very special trip.
LIAM KELLY
‘Brought The Car Up To Scotland And Had A Brilliant Celtic Day' – Part 2

IN Part One of my journey, I explained how my day of Celtic history began. The article tells of the visit to Arkleston Cemetery when we paid tribute to Patsy Gallacher and also discovered that his son, Willie, was buried alongside him. Willie played for Celtic too. Having researched both and told that first phase of the story, I now commence Part Two from St Conval’s Cemetery in Barrhead.

St Conval’s was a place we had decided to visit because not only was another of John’s uncles buried there, but so were three Celtic greats.

The first Celt we found was Tommy McInally, situated just yards from the front gates of the cemetery. Tommy is one the early Celtic legends of the ilk that David Potter writes about in the early stars section of Walfrid & The Bould Bhoys (out now!). An unambiguous Celtic star, McInally was also a remarkable character and perhaps Celtic’s first ever “Bad Bhoy”.

Tommy is not buried alone and his name is written faintly at the bottom of the grave. Nevertheless, we were pleased to confirm it was him and once more shared notes on a wonderful Celtic player and personality. Tommy had two stints at the club, which produced two league titles and a Scottish Cup.

I paused at the grave and sang his old song in my head (to the tune of Roamin’ in the Gloamin’):

Tommy McInally, He’s the toast of ground and stand

Tommy McInally He’s the Greatest in the land

Even though I get the sack how I love my Tommy Mac

Oh I love my Tommy McInally

And love him the Celtic fans did!

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der Vol 56 Issue 8-Ausgabe von Celtic View.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der Vol 56 Issue 8-Ausgabe von Celtic View.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS CELTIC VIEWAlle anzeigen
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED...
Celtic View

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED...

Jodie Bartle was delighted to score her first goal for Celtic, a week after her derby strike was controversially disallowed

time-read
10 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
TOMMY BHOY
Celtic View

TOMMY BHOY

Celtic legend was a supporter first, last and always

time-read
10 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
WOUNDED PRIDE
Celtic View

WOUNDED PRIDE

Christopher Jullien was a frustrated spectator as he recovered from injury, but now that he’s back, he’s determined to play his part along with his team-mates to get back to winning ways

time-read
8 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
ON THIS DAY
Celtic View

ON THIS DAY

HISTORY OF PLAYERS

time-read
5 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
KEEP THE FAITH
Celtic View

KEEP THE FAITH

Manager knows hard work can and will deliver an upturn in fortunes for his Celtic side

time-read
8 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
THE LAST WORD
Celtic View

THE LAST WORD

NEXT week the Christmas edition of the Celtic View will be out, which means this will be the last column I write in 2020.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS APPEAL SPOTLIGHT: THE INVISIBLES
Celtic View

FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS APPEAL SPOTLIGHT: THE INVISIBLES

WE continue our spotlight series on the organisations we hope to support through this year’s Celtic FC Foundation Christmas Appeal, with a closer look at the work of The Invisibles, a Glasgow-based voluntary organisation, which aims to provide comfort to those living on the city’s streets.

time-read
1 min  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
LIVING THE DREAM
Celtic View

LIVING THE DREAM

Danny Crainie was proud to wear the Hoops and he continues to back the team as a supporter

time-read
5 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
EVERYONE IS HURTING AT THE RUN WE'RE ON
Celtic View

EVERYONE IS HURTING AT THE RUN WE'RE ON

IT was a disconsolate home dressing room at Celtic on Sunday, as the team reflected on their first domestic cup defeat in over four years.

time-read
1 min  |
Vol 56 Issue 19
9 from NINE
Celtic View

9 from NINE

The View wants YOUR views on the Hoops’ remarkable decade of dominance

time-read
5 Minuten  |
Vol 56 Issue 19