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2008

28th May 2008

CHAMPIONS FOR THIRD SPL TITLE IN A ROW

Well done to Gordon Strachan and the Bhoys for completing the fabulous three in a row SPL titles at Tannadice last Thursday evening. The supporters were once again behind the team right from the start of the game. The late Celtic legend Tommy Burns was also well remembered by the supporters in attendance. We would also like to thank the staff at Dundee United FC for the Celtic music they played over the speakers as we awaited the delivery of the SPL trophy for the third season in a row. We now await the draw for the 2008-2009 Champions League to think again about our travels for next season.

THANKS

Our thanks go once again to Celtic’s Chief Executive Peter Lawwell for spending the time with us at our meeting with him last Friday afternoon the day after we uplifted the SPL trophy once again. We would also like to thank Peter for arranging the time to have a our pictures taken with SPL trophy inside Celtic Park, the pictures from that event are now in display on the Affiliation website

DIRECTORS BOX INVITATION SCHEME

The Affiliation is delighted to announce that Celtic Football Club have once again afforded us the luxury of the Supporters Club Invitation Scheme. This scheme was initiated in season 1994/95 and has continued since then.

Two delegates will attend a home league match from a supporters club for chosen home league matches over the course of the season.

The delegates from the chosen supporters club for each match will be able to pick up two VIP tickets from the collection point, next to the front door, main entrance at Celtic Park, no earlier than one hour prior to kick off on the day of the match. Please note a dress code is in operation. All male guests must wear a jacket and tie, no denims are allowed.

Our thanks go to the Board of Celtic Football Club & Rhona Macdonald from Celtic FC for their continuing hospitality with this venture.

As in previous seasons, I will be in touch with the chosen supporters club prior to each game-taking place.

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

Application forms for the next season 2008-2009 can be found on our website http://www.mdinning.hostinguk.com/members/members.htm and can be completed on line...

Where possible could secretaries please add an e-mail? address to allow for faster communications for all Celtic related items?

Any new supporters clubs wishing to join should send a large stamped addressed envelope to Mick Dinning, 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde Scotland, PA16 7AX. Alternatively if clubs wish to contact me by e-mail for more information please contact me at affreg1986@yahoo.com

JIMMY JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL FUND

The committee of the above fund who have decided to erect a statue in honour of the late great Jimmy Johnstone in his home town of Viewpark and on the site of his old school.

The fund committee is made up of Chairman James McCabe, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, vice chairman Martin McHugh, well known business man, and fund organiser Phil Agnew.

Anyone also wishing to make a donation to the Jimmy Johnstone Memorial Fund can do directly via the Clydesdale Bank - Sort Code 82-70-03….A/c No - 201789 or on IBAN No. - GB95Clyd827003 20178953.

Organiser - Jimmy Johnstone Memorial Fund

Mobile Number - 07715 449034 / 07811 178764

Email: philemerald57@yahoo.co.uk

CELTIC SUPPORTERS UK WIDE

Visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk to discover the information on saving 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across the country.

SUPPORTERS CLUB FUNCTION

FLAGSTAFF CELTIC S.C.

PRESENTS “THE CELTONES”

FROM GLASGOW

HERE IN CORNAMUCKLAGH HOUSE, O MEATH

ON SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2008 AT 4PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

BRAMALEA CSC ANNUAL FEDERATION

The Bramalea Celtic club are honoured to be hosting the annual General Meeting for the North American The Bramalea Celtic club are honoured to be hosting the annual General Meeting for the North American Federation of Celtic Supporters Clubs June 22nd to June 29th 2008.

Our club is located 10 minutes from Pearson airport in Toronto. We have an arraignment with the Holiday Inn next to the Bramalea city centre. The Bramalea City Centre is one of the biggest malls in the area with lots of stores, restaurants and the main bus terminal is in the mall.

The hotel information and the convention details can be found at our web site www.bramaleaceltic.com or call the club at 905-458-0034. The Hotel is 10 minutes away from the club and from the Gala night we have arranged for June 27th.

For the supporters from Scotland, Ireland and England who wish to come to this event can contact Ava or Caroline from Semple travel at 0141 762 3939.

Some of the other events we have arranged are:

Sunday June 22nd Welcome day

Tuesday June 24th Armature Boxing Night Tickets $15 or $20 at the door

Wednesday June 25th Golf Day and dinner $120.00

Thursday June 26th welcome Night at the Bramalea Celtic Club

Friday June 27th Gala Night $80.00 per person

There are lots of other events we have arranged please check the web site it will be updated with all what will be happening for the week

Thank You

Peter Milligan

President

Bramalea Celtic Club

DAN DOYLE

A Celtic legend from years ago has a song written and sung by Hugh Phillips and Joe Henderson. Hugh and Joe currently work at Celtic Park as tour guides. To view and listen to the song on DVD visit http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMlQg5ZUWuM

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

THE WATERMILL HOTEL

Lonend, Bladda Lane, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA1 1SR

Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

21st May 2008

TOMMY BURNS RIP

Another Celtic legend Tommy Burns sadly passed away last Thursday morning. Tommy was very much a big big help to The Affiliation of Registered CSC’S throughout his years with Celtic Football Club.

The fact that he has now gone will take a long long time to sink in with Celtic supporters throughout the world; our thoughts are with Tommy’s wife Rosemary and his family and friends at this very sad time.

This puts everything into perspective.

Tommy Burns RIP you will never walk alone.

TOMMY BURNS

When asked to write about Tommy I classified this as honor.

A man who really knew about Celtic and the supporters who experienced the highs and lows that we were feeling and could identify strongly.

What it really meant following the hoops so he was in a unique position of living the dream.

Playing and managing Celtic FC loved by the fans and no more so by those who stood in the jungle, those who truly adored him singing Tommy twists Tommy turns at the top of the voices which he fully appreciated greatly.

Tommy also understood what it meant to supporters when players attended dances and player of the year functions which he attended more than most.

The one in particular I recall was at the end of 70s being held by the Phil Cole CSC in Coatbridge, in attendance was Tommy and another favorite player was John Doyle.

As you can imagine the place was packed with a fantastic atmosphere in the hall.

When a committee man said to the fans could they go the front door as somebody would like to speak to them they were nearly gone 30 minutes and I thought I better find out what was keeping them so long getting to the front door.

To be honest the guys were no where to be seen, then hearing shouting amid a bit of commotion from behind the pub I found Tommy and John with the trousers rolled up to the knees playing football with a big squad of kids having a brilliant time.

They pair had also used their jackets as goalposts, I think this story tells you lots what it meant to them and the feeling they had about supporters and the affinity they felt about playing for Celtic.

Tommy maintained this throughout his career with the club, no doubt John Doyle likewise but for his sudden and untimely death in 1981.

Tommy was truly inspirational helping countless people and good causes mostly without any publicity or attention and sometimes to the surprise of the recipitants.

Jimmy Savile had nothing on what Tommy could not fix it.

Thanks for the memories Tommy Burns, your spirit, and love of family faith. dignity, honesty humour, and your fantastic left foot will remain as a perpetual memory in the hearts and minds of Celtic supporters for ever more

God Bless Tommy

Peter Rafferty (President)

The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

Application forms for the next season 2008-2009 can be found on our website http://www.mdinning.hostinguk.com/members/members.htm and can be completed on line...

Where possible could secretaries please add an e-mail? address to allow for faster communications for all Celtic related items?

JIMMY JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL FUND

The committee of the above fund who have decided to erect a statue in honour of the late great Jimmy Johnstone in his home town of Viewpark and on the site of his old school.

The fund committee is made up of Chairman James McCabe, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, vice chairman Martin McHugh, well known business man, and fund organiser Phil Agnew.

Organiser - Jimmy Johnstone Memorial Fund

Mobile Number - 07715 449034 / 07811 178764

Email: philemerald57@yahoo.co.uk

CELTIC SUPPORTERS UK WIDE

Visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk to discover the information on saving 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across the country.

95Clyd827003 20178953.

SUPPORTERS CLUB FUNCTION

FLAGSTAFF CELTIC S.C.

PRESENTS “THE CELTONES”

FROM GLASGOW

HERE IN CORNAMUCKLAGH HOUSE, O MEATH

ON SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2008 AT 4PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

BRAMALEA CSC ANNUAL FEDERATION

The Bramalea Celtic club are honoured to be hosting the annual General Meeting for the North American Federation of Celtic Supporters Clubs June 22nd to June 29th 2008.

For the supporters from Scotland, Ireland and England who wish to come to this event can contact Ava or Caroline from Semple travel at 0141 762 3939.

Some of the other events we have arranged are:

Sunday June 22nd Welcome day

Tuesday June 24th Armature Boxing Night Tickets $15 or $20 at the door

Wednesday June 25th Golf Day and dinner $120.00

Thursday June 26th welcome Night at the Bramalea Celtic Club

Friday June 27th Gala Night $80.00 per person

There are lots of other events we have arranged please check the web site it will be updated with all what will be happening for the week

Thank You

Peter Milligan

President

Bramalea Celtic Club

DAN DOYLE

AWAY TICKETS REMINDER FROM CELTIC FC

CELTIC FC has reminded all supporters that they carry the responsibility for all match tickets uplifted from the club in their name. It is very important that supporters are aware of this fact and Celtic have urged fans not to pass on tickets to unknown supporters. Everyone who takes tickets for home or away matches has their details recorded against their personal file. In the event of any complaint being made to the club about the behaviour of another supporter, the individual who was allocated the tickets will be held accountable.

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

THE WATERMILL HOTEL

Lonend, Bladda Lane, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA1 1SR

Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

14th May 2008

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEXT SEASON

Application forms for the next season 2008-2009 can be found on our website http://www.mdinning.hostinguk.com/members/members.htm and can be completed on line.

Where possible could secretaries please add an e-mail? address to allow for faster communications for all Celtic related items?

JIMMY JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL FUND

The committee of the above fund who have decided to erect a statue in honour of the late great Jimmy Johnstone in his home town of Viewpark and on the site of his old school.

The fund committee is made up of Chairman James McCabe, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, vice chairman Martin McHugh, well known business man, and fund organiser Phil Agnew.

Organiser - Jimmy Johnstone Memorial Fund

Mobile Number - 07715 449034 / 07811 178764

Email: philemerald57@yahoo.co.uk

CELTIC SUPPORTERS UK WIDE

Visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk to discover the information on saving 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across the country.

SUPPORTERS CLUB FUNCTION

FLAGSTAFF CELTIC S.C.

PRESENTS “THE CELTONES”

FROM GLASGOW

HERE IN CORNAMUCKLAGH HOUSE, O MEATH

ON SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2008 AT 4PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

NEW SUPPORTERS CLUB BADGES FOR SALE

Affiliation supporters clubs currently have their club badges displayed for sale on the Affiliation website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk Please visit the front page on our website and click on any of the badges for ordering details.

AFFILIATION WEBSITE

With this season almost over you’ll find all the latest news and views from around the club by logging onto our website our address is

www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

Supporters wishing to buy sell or trade Celtic items can do so free of charge by e-mailing the details of any items they wish to purchase, obtain or part with to AFFREG1986@YAHOO.COM

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY POSTINGS TO OUR SITE CONTAINING

FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL BE CENSURED ONLY

COMMENTS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BRAMALEA CSC ANNUAL FEDERATION

The Bramalea Celtic club are honoured to be hosting the annual General Meeting for the North American Federation of Celtic Supporters Clubs June 22nd to June 29th 2008.

For the supporters from Scotland, Ireland and England who wish to come to this event can contact Ava or Caroline from Semple travel at 0141 762 3939.

Some of the other events we have arranged are:

Sunday June 22nd Welcome day

Tuesday June 24th Armature Boxing Night Tickets $15 or $20 at the door

Wednesday June 25th Golf Day and dinner $120.00

Thursday June 26th welcome Night at the Bramalea Celtic Club

Friday June 27th Gala Night $80.00 per person

There are lots of other events we have arranged please check the web site it will be updated with all what will be happening for the week

Thank You

Peter Milligan

President

Bramalea Celtic Club

DAN DOYLE

JOCK STEIN CSC

This supporters clubs welcomes any Celtic supporters club along to O’Leary’s Bar, Rutherglen, Glasgow to visit before and after all home games at Celtic Park.

A warm welcome is assured for all fans paying the bar a visit. The main lounge in this bar is also available for private functions to be held, for further information please contact Amanda or Jane on 0141 583 1888

AWAY TICKETS REMINDER FROM CELTIC FC

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

THE WATERMILL HOTEL

Lonend, Bladda Lane, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA1 1SR

Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability

07th May 2008

FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS ONCE AGAIN

A repeat performance by Gordon Strachan and his team when we defeated Rangers once again at Celtic Park on Sunday 27^th April 2008.

Once again the supporters were right behind the team as we searched for another victory

We can only hope that we can go throughout the remaining season undefeated

CELTIC SUPPORTERS UK WIDE

Visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk to discover the information on saving 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across the country.

SUPPORTERS CLUB FUNCTION

FLAGSTAFF CELTIC S.C.

PRESENTS “THE CELTONES”

FROM GLASGOW

HERE IN CORNAMUCKLAGH HOUSE, O MEATH

ON SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2008 AT 4PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

NEW SUPPORTERS CLUB BADGES FOR SALE

AFFILIATION WEBSITE

With this season almost over you’ll find all the latest news and views from around the club by logging onto our website our address is www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

Supporters wishing to buy sell or trade Celtic items can do so free of charge by e-mailing the details of any items they wish to purchase, obtain or part with to AFFREG1986@YAHOO.COM

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY POSTINGS TO OUR SITE CONTAINING

FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL BE CENSURED ONLY

COMMENTS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BRAMALEA CSC ANNUAL FEDERATION

The Bramalea Celtic club are honoured to be hosting the annual General Meeting for the North American Federation of Celtic Supporters Clubs June 22nd to June 29th 2008.

For the supporters from Scotland, Ireland and England who wish to come to this event can contact Ava or Caroline from Semple travel at 0141 762 3939.

Some of the other events we have arranged are:

Sunday June 22nd Welcome day

Tuesday June 24th Armature Boxing Night Tickets $15 or $20 at the door

Wednesday June 25th Golf Day and dinner $120.00

Thursday June 26th welcome Night at the Bramalea Celtic Club

Friday June 27th Gala Night $80.00 per person

There are lots of other events we have arranged please check the web site it will be updated with all what will be happening for the week

Thank You

Peter Milligan

President

Bramalea Celtic Club

ere are lots of other events we have arranged please check the web site it will be updated with all w

DAN DOYLE

JOCK STEIN CSC

This supporters clubs welcomes any Celtic supporters club along to O’Leary’s Bar, Rutherglen, Glasgow to visit before and after all home games at Celtic Park.

AWAY TICKETS REMINDER FROM CELTIC FC

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

THE WATERMILL HOTEL

Lonend, Bladda Lane, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA1 1SR

Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability