Celtic Discussion

**Plastic Paddy** · 21/06/2004, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by ccfcman

if celtic fans hate the english blah blah and want to be weld hard irish nationalists and wear one of the only football jerseys in the world world with a proper large shamrock on it then they better head to greeece to grab a PAO(Panothinaikos) jersey.founded by an irish monk in c.1903.thats your real irish nationalism.

An Irish monk called Giorgos Kalafatis?

For 'twas he who founded the club in 1908. And the reason their club badge contains a "shamrock" (they call it a "trikorn") is that several strains of the clover family are also native to Greece. So there you have it. And not an Irish connection in sight.

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**lopez** · 21/06/2004, 1:16 PM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

An Irish monk called Giorgos Kalafatis?

For 'twas he who founded the club in 1908. And the reason their club badge contains a "shamrock" (they call it a "trikorn") is that several strains of the clover family are also native to Greece. So there you have it. And not an Irish connection in sight.

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Very common plant in Greek sports teams' emblems. At least one Greek Cypriot team has the shamrock (Apoel??). Nothing to do with Ireland though.

**EamonD** · 05/07/2004, 9:00 PM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

An Irish monk called Giorgos Kalafatis?

For 'twas he who founded the club in 1908. And the reason their club badge contains a "shamrock" (they call it a "trikorn") is that several strains of the clover family are also native to Greece. So there you have it. And not an Irish connection in sight.

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Ah it's trefoil not trikorn but nice try anyhow me little Greek scholar.

**Plastic Paddy** · 05/07/2004, 9:11 PM

Originally Posted by EamonD

Ah it's trefoil not trikorn but nice try anyhow me little Greek scholar.

We do our best. Anyhow, I have enough problems with the English language, never mind mastering the Greek.

Welcome on board, by the way.

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**Gary** · 08/07/2004, 7:32 PM

When did peoples dislike of Celtic come about anyway?

On the other hand, where did peoples love come from???

**Templehall** · 12/07/2004, 1:09 PM

A good friend of mine is Scottish, now living in Limerick - still supports his local team - Raith Rovers. He was adamant that his kids wouldn't grow up supporting an English team so he took them to matches on trips back to Scotland - both Raith Rovers and Celtic. The result is 3 Irish Celtic supporters.
I know he has tried to get them to tune in to the League of Ireland, but honestly, how can you expect anyone to watch the antics of Limerick City?

**Knoert** · 16/07/2004, 7:03 PM

what a big thread...

I haven't read all 34 pages... but as a foreigner, I can say I like Celtic, gloryhunting? maybe... although what does a Scottish title mean nowadays? It's either Rangers or Celtic... of course it's important, but that's not a reason to become fan of a team IMO.
Main reason I became a "fan" of them is the history, culture and big support without troubles (most times

).

btw, I support my local glory over here in Holland

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**The Quiet Man** · 16/07/2004, 7:37 PM

Originally Posted by davros

Nothing,Pal.

As a fan of 32 years(started as an Ulster pr*d,FFS!)& season-book holder,many who slag off the club have never been near the place ........we're dismissed as smartar*es & troublemakers elsewhere on this board,FFS!
Celtic,as has been said many times,is the club of the Irish diaspora(as are certain others.....No limit on this no....not all Irish live in Ireland!!!)....an accident of geography has placed it in Scotland....read http://etims.net

Did they not have a right rant at the irish when Miller signed for Man U? Caused a fair bit of a barney if I recall.

**lopez** · 18/07/2004, 8:16 AM

Originally Posted by davros

Was to do with the way in which he signed for M*nUre....after he'd been injured...refused to sign a new contract,after having his head turned by his agent!
Ancient history now,but just hope he's a failure at the Theatre of prawns...& establishes himself for Ireland & club,elsewhere!

Disagree. If he's a failure there's more chance he's a failure with Ireland. I'm not up for wishing him bad luck at our detriment just so it pleases Celtic fans.

**Plastic Paddy** · 18/07/2004, 8:19 AM

Originally Posted by lopez

Disagree. If he's a failure there's more chance he's a failure with Ireland. I'm not up for wishing him bad luck at our detriment just so it pleases Celtic fans.

Oh I am. I hope he breaks his leg every time he steps on the pitch for ManUre, only to effect an amazing recovery each time Kerr calls him up for Ireland.

No... wait... now I'm confused.

Shurely it works the other way round with Fergie's braves?