Celtic Away

[Ash]

Are there many heading over to Glasgow for the Celtic-Ireland game in May?

Myself and 1 mate are heading (both of us have tickets)

[Babysis]

Are there many heading over to Glasgow for the Celtic-Ireland game in May?

Myself and 1 mate are heading (both of us have tickets)

Im heading over with 4 lads from Kildare, and then hopefully hooking up with 2 other friends from North London up there.

All have tickets. Looking forward to it, should be a laugh

[Green Tribe]

Yup, 2 here, have tickets in north stand. :D

[Ash]

Yup, 2 here, have tickets in north stand. :D

We're in the North Upper, around the halfway mark

[Green Tribe]

in north lower, 142 at the corner post, might be able to wave up at you! :D

[supasparx]

We're in the North Upper, around the halfway mark

There's 4 of us in north upper, around halfway block 404.

[Green Tribe]

Being the caring foot.ie member that I am :D , I have provided you all with a guide to surviving Glasgow the weekend of J McNamara's game. Your safety and welfare is my first priority :D

Take care in Glasgow (http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/)

:D

[Pat O' Banton]

Being the caring foot.ie member that I am :D , I have provided you all with a guide to surviving Glasgow the weekend of J McNamara's game. Your safety and welfare is my first priority :D

Take care in Glasgow (http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/)

:D

(I posted this ages ago but always think that it is worth another look)

KT thought you might like to meet their Belfast cousin at the safe distance of a computer screen rather then their more natural habitat at the bottom of the Divis Flats!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/no31online/spidegenerator.htm
(you'll need a sound card and speakers.) Spides, along with Man Utd the truely cross sectarian figure of love and hate in the wee six.

[Green Tribe]

I have encountered those wee spidey gets unfortunately, and I have seen that website before, love 'dress the spide' The Glasgow ned is more numerous and cheeky though and tend to be more dangerous.... :mad:

[Pat O' Banton]

I have encountered those wee spidey gets unfortunately, and I have seen that website before, love 'dress the spide' The Glasgow ned is more numerous and cheeky though and tend to be more dangerous.... :mad:

More numourous, but dangerous? No way, I think of all neds, spides, skankers and chavs, your Belfast spide has to be the most scary,they just seem like loopers from about 50 paces and I would seriously cross the road

[paul_oshea]

I think of all neds, spides, skankers and chavs,


you forgot, knacks, skangers, tinks, minks, knackers and pikies. i would put the skangers above them all.

[Babysis]

Got my accomodation all sorted. Staying in the tuplip Inn. starting to really look forward to this now. :)

[Ash]

Im staying in the Euro Hostel, near enough St Enochs station.

Flying in on the Saturday morning, back very early Monday morning!

[Green Tribe]

Don't know that one Babysis, eurohostel should be good craic Ash, will be very busy, Jury's, just opposite, will be packed full of like-minded individuals :D

[Junior]

Got my accomodation all sorted. Staying in the tuplip Inn. starting to really look forward to this now. :)

not too far from the Brazen head in you're in to a few rebel rousing tunes!!!

[Green Tribe]

not too far from the Brazen head in you're in to a few rebel rousing tunes!!!

Is that where it is near, Jaysus, you need a stiff drink in you to go in there!! :eek: :D

[Babysis]

not too far from the Brazen head in you're in to a few rebel rousing tunes!!!


Happy days. Im always up for a few rebel songs and a good sesh :D

[NeilMcD]

Sounds like Hell on Earth

[sligoman]

Brian Kerr today named a 22 man squad for the Jackie McNamara Testimonial game versus Celtic in Celtic Park on Sunday 29th May, Kick Off 2pm.

“I am looking forward to this game as it not only recognises a great servant to the game in Jackie McNamara but it gives me an opportunity to keep the players in competitive condition for he upcoming World Cup Qualifiers versus Israel and Faroe Islands,” Brian Kerr said.

“After they have completed their club commitments Ian Harte and Steven Finnan will join up with this squad on 31st May as we prepare for the Israel and Faroe games,” the manager added.

The Brian Kerr Republic of Ireland XI squad will assemble in Dublin on 25th and 26th May and the Manager will hold a Press Conference in the Team Hotel, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, at 1.30pm on Friday 27th May.

Gavin (Newcastle United), Kenny (Sheffield United), Murphy (West Bromwich Albion), Carr (Newcastle United), Breen (Sunderland), O’Brien (Newcastle United), Cunningham (Birmingham City), O’Shea (Manchester United), Maybury (Leicester City), Miller (Manchester United), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Holland (Charlton Athletic), A Reid (Tottenham Hotspur), S Reid (Blackburn Rovers), Quinn (Sheffield United), Kilbane (Everton), Kavanagh (Wigan Athletic), Duff (Chelsea), Robbie Keane (Tottenham Hotspur), Elliott (Sunderland), Doherty (Norwich City), Morrison (Birmingham City).

http://www.fai.ie/article.asp?hlid=277375&Title=Kerr+names+squad+for+Jackie+McNamara+Testimo nial&lid=Main+News&sub=Kerr+names+squad+for+Jackie+McNamara+Testimoni al&navlid=&sublid=

[Pat O' Banton]

KT may be able to supply more info on this but;

Some pubs in town may not serve people who are in colours, the definate exception is Failtie (if your getting a cab, drivers may know it as Finnagans Wake) which is near Central Station and is not too bad. They serve 50 schilling and 70 schilling which is a kind of heavy - bitter like - and is worth a drink - you won't find it in many Celtic pubs as its made by McEwens

My own favourites are Bar Republic which is a Beer Cellar in town and I doubt if they would allow football tops, a wide varitey of beers availible, long tressel tables decent relaxed atmosphere. Bit pricey though.
Horseshoe is sound and may be more relaxed about football tops its food is apparently recommended, if your staying until Monday it gets very busy at lunch time and 6ish with business crowd. Not a bad spot.

O'Henry's is across a side street from there and the music isn't too bad from my memory Guinness is a bit ropey but atracts relatively young crowd.

These are around Central Station. There are a couple more bars near that names escape me but most ones that I have been in are not bad.

Further away and fairly handy for those staying in the Euro hostel is the Scotia Bar (it has a late open pool hall upstairs) lots of left wing stuff on the wall, pubs is shallow and long so if busy can be difficult to get a seat, but is a good spot and worth a visit.

Near by and next to the River Cylde is a decent small music bar called the Vaults (the pub has a first name but I can never remember it) again very relaxed.

The main drag leading up to the ground is called the Gallowgate. If you don't like rebel music there are quite a few bars to avoid. However if your around early enough have a look in Bairds which has Celtic/ football memerobilia all over the place. This bar and the Hoops across the road will be uncomfortably packed before the game, (if on the other hand you do like rebel music the Hoops is at least my prefered one) a quiter pint can be found in the Heillan Jessie which has neither music or TV which makes it a great place to go for a chat with your mates.

The Drover is the nearest pub to the ground where you will get served comfortably, but don't hang around for more then a couple after as the locals start to come in and a scary bunch of loopers they look too.

Its a good walk from the Gallowgate to the ground and if you are at the top of the road leave about fourty five minutes to get to the ground walking. (Actually come to think of it the first pub that you come to on the road isn't really packed nice lay out and not too expensive but I've only been in it twice and can never remember the name!)

Whatever your opinion about SPL football many locals will presume that if you have an Ireland top on you are a Celtic fan as well and arguing the point may well prove futile and in some cases, where a ned has put his arm around and is singing a rebel song that he is clearly making up as he goes along, a bit dangerous - many Rangers fans although by no means all - will not be welcoming and in town late at night watch yourself there can be a small risk of sectarian or random attacks or attempting intimidation.

Personally I would avoid the local lager (Tennants) as it is can have the burning effect in your stomache of making you think that you have just drank acid.

Above all its a good town and enjoy yourself.

[sligoman]

Gavin (Newcastle United)

I presume they mean Given? :confused: :D

[Babysis]

Scotia Bar (it has a late open pool hall upstairs)


Ah the memories. Also known as the ballroom of romance. I wonder if they still have the legendary sign in name in their book M.T.P.ENIS :D
All i have to say about that place is: "Vote labour - i do"

[Green Tribe]

Nice one Pat O', you should get a job in the glasga tourist affice. True about Tennents, like a mixture of acid and p!ss, must be the worst drink in the world. It is cheap, but pls spend a few pennies extra and save your stomach and your soul :D I know Bar Republic, is good.

Yeah all around the Gallowgate you'll find all the Celtic bars, some of which play rebel musica, if ya don't like just head straight to the game, but I do think it is worth having a nosey, if you've never been there before, to check out the display at Bairds and The Brazen Head has a helluva collection on their ceiling. You'll find some decent Celtic supporters in here from Ireland and the UK, but you do get a few neddy wee ba$tards too, just ignore them.

Pat is right, ever since the severe trouble(killings and fighting) during the Old Firm and the new anti-sectarian laws, more and more pubs are becoming strict, the majority do not allow football colours, some all the time, some just during the Old Firm. So maybe it will be ok on 29thmay.

City Centre -Waxy O Connor's (near Buchanan St underground) is a nice place, good for the rugby. Huge place, recommended for a drink, usually no colours on old firm, but maybe will be ok for this one, will check it out. They allow rugby shirts etc anyway so...

Failte- (used to be Finnegan's Wake, st vincent's st) Good place, but quite small, good for breakfast, will allow footie colours

Molly Malone's Top of Hope Street- good place, quite big,I seen Neil Lennon in here once :eek: always busy, will allow footie colours.

Couple of O'Neill's, George Square, Merchant City (beware don't end up in Bennett's by accident :o :D ) and Sauchiehall St.

West End - Jinty McGinty's - nice wee place, ashton lane,near hillhead underground, but small, decent Guinness, but Tayto crisps are 60p!! Thieving Ba$tards!!

Apart from that, most other bars are on Sauchiehall Street, if you are a rich git and want a bit more class, or want to avoid Celtic/Irish bars, maybe pick up a sunbed queen, go to Merchant City or the West End bars

Pat is right, thickos here will assume Ireland shirt=Celtic supporter, so any wee Ranger neds who decide to come in 'fayr the dancin' that night, will be in heaven when looking for a fight. Try to ignore them. I usually put on a New Zealand accent on Old Firm nights if I'm brave enough to go out...

All in all, it is a safe city, just use common sense.

Black taxi number : 0141 429 7070

but use this cheaper taxi if they aren't too busy : 0141 339 0339

KT :)

[Green Tribe]

I know Peadar is better at this than me :rolleyes: , but I don't think he is going to this one, so I will do the honours as best I can........


* Kerr's Tribe x 2 (T)
* Ash x 2 (T) (non rented AFAIK)
* Babysis x 7 her bodyguards from Kildare and a N.London
lady who stands on the corner :eek: (T)
* Supasparx x 4 (T) The Parkhead Virgins :D
* Gonzo x 4 + numerous fenian degenerates (T) :D
* Davey x 2 (T)

Total so far = 21

Who else????????

[Pat O' Banton]

Black taxi number : 0141 429 7070

but use this cheaper taxi if they aren't too busy : 0141 339 0339

KT :)

mini cabs are cheaper then Black taxis? How do they make any money? :confused: I always feel like the richest man on earth in Glasgow 'cause the taxis are so cheap i can get them anywhere.

[Pat O' Banton]

Nice one Pat O', you should get a job in the glasga tourist affice.

Don't think that my opinions on Glaswegians would impress the tourist board :eek:

[Junior]

Its a good walk from the Gallowgate to the ground and if you are at the top of the road leave about fourty five minutes to get to the ground walking.

Jaysus you must have small legs!!!!! 25 mins tops from the Gallowgate to CP.

KT, please tell me you've been to more tha the Oirish Theme bars during your stay in Scoootland?

[Pat O' Banton]

Small but perfectly formed! :D

[Green Tribe]

Jaysus you must have small legs!!!!! 25 mins tops from the Gallowgate to CP.

KT, please tell me you've been to more tha the Oirish Theme bars during your stay in Scoootland?

:D Yes, mostly crawl about west end cos it is nearby where I live and near uni and city centre places at the weekend, but my detailed lecture on Oirish themed bars was for those who have not been here before and want to go there, I actually never really go to them, except for Waxy's cos I like it.

[Green Tribe]

mini cabs are cheaper then Black taxis? How do they make any money? :confused: I always feel like the richest man on earth in Glasgow 'cause the taxis are so cheap i can get them anywhere.

Depends really, but that company are cheaper than black cabs. :D

[davey]

Pat O banton mentioned a pub called "the vaults". Its the "Clutha vaults" and is a superb place, good live music on a Friday/Saturday night. Its pretty much the only place I visit in the centre, apart from the aforementioned Scotia :) .

Kerrs Tribe/ Pat O banton have given a good rundown but as a Glasgow resident I'll stick a couple of reccomendations in.

West End
If you're not wearing colours, its the best place for drinking. My faves:
The Lismore, Dumbarton Road Partick - Great whiskey, nice mix of locals and students.
The Goat, Argyle st, Yorkhill - New bar but good atmos and good pub grub.


Merchant city
Blackfriars - good unpretentious bar in the hub of it.

Glasgow is a safe city as long as you use a bit of common sense. If you have an English accent, you might get a couple of quizzical comments from Celtic fans. Some of them seem to think that Irish people only emigrated to Glasgow :rolleyes: However the majority are a decent bunch. It should be a cracking day and I'm looking forward to it :)

[Green Tribe]

Shall I put you in the rollcall Davey?How many of you is there?

[davey]

Shall I put you in the rollcall Davey?How many of you is there?

Just 2, me and my brother.

[Green Tribe]

Edmiston Drive,Glasgow G51 ??? :eek:

:D :D :D

[Babysis]

I know Peadar is better at this than me :rolleyes: , but I don't think he is going to this one, so I will do the honours as best I can........



Total so far = 21

Who else????????

Slight change of plan. Now only meeting one from North London. So its me plus 4 lads from kildare and a girl from round the corner who is coming to look after me ;) :D

[supasparx]

Is anyone meeting anywhere in particular? ASH we're stayin in the eurohostel too, so we'll see you for a few no doubt! :p

[Babysis]

Ive no idea where everyone is meeting. I used to go to the Healan Jessie before the game, but im open to suggestions :)

[Ash]

Is anyone meeting anywhere in particular? ASH we're stayin in the eurohostel too, so we'll see you for a few no doubt! :p

Spot on, we're getting into Glasgow on Saturday afternoon so deffo meet
whoevers there for beer :D

[supasparx]

Spot on, we're getting into Glasgow on Saturday afternoon so deffo meet
whoevers there for beer :D

Yeah we'll arrive Sat. about 6ish. We're gonna be in the air for most of the Scots cup final, bit of a balls up when booking the flights! :(

[Ash]

Got a call from the EuroHostel last night to say they messed
up some bookings so they're moving me and my mate to the
Travel Lodge on Hill St. instead

[supasparx]

Got a call from the EuroHostel last night to say they messed
up some bookings so they're moving me and my mate to the
Travel Lodge on Hill St. instead

Ah sure pop in for a few scoops anyway! :)

[Babysis]

I hope you all had as good a time as we did. game wasnt up to much, but that presentation after made ot all worth the while. the Tulip Inn was buzzing - I left em to it at 1.30am, and i know they were still going strong at 3am. Great time. :D

[Ash]

CAnt even remember the names of some of the places we were in.
Met up with a lad from Glasgow that I worked with in Sydney so
he brought us on a tour!

What was the chances of World Lager Festival being in Glasgow the
weekend we were there :p