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The Colonial Podcast - Indomitable Spirit. Jun 01, 2017

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Myself and Yahmpy save the best for last to discuss a magical season. We start with an audio 'season review' montage. Discuss an amazing final, that thunderbolt moment from Rogic that will live forever. We look to Europe, transfers and Yahmpy breaks the swear jar again with Gerry Mculloch. Also a 'wee' announcement at the end concerning the podcast. Thanks to everyone who has supported and listened all season long. Look out for updates over the summmer!! **Previous episode upload had an audio file error and had to be re-uploaded - apologies for any hassle!!**

CGS Joe Dodds May 21, 2017

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The Celtic Graves Society are proud to announce a ceremony to commemorate the final resting place of the Celtic great JOE DODDS At St Convals Cemetery, Glasgow Road, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1TH On Saturday 20th May 2017 at 2pm Born in 1887 in Carluke to Joe and Margaret Dodds, the athletic and versatile Joe Dodds would become one of the key foundation stones of the first ever Celtic sides who would go on to achieve '6 in a row'. Signed from Carluke Milton Rovers in 1908, the lightening quick left back would quickly develop a fine defensive partnership with the great Alec 'The Icicle' McNair and the great Charlie Shaw to form the trilogy of 'Shaw, McNair and Dodds'. Together these men created the defensive partnerships that was said to be the best in the UK at this period, and made Celtic the dominant force within Scottish football. According to legendary Celtic manager Willie Maley: "Shaw, McNair and Dodds understood one another so well that they developed the pass-back into a scientific move of which there have been many imitators but none to equal the originators. It was indeed a spectacle to see either McNair or Dodds passing, with unerring accuracy and cheeky coolness, the ball to Shaw two yards away, with the opposing forwards almost on top of them. That was their method of getting out of a corner, which in all probability would otherwise have been fatal". (Weekly News, 25th July 1936) Following the retirement of Sunny Jim Young in 1916, Joe Dodds became the Celtic Captain. Celtic historians say they can find no account of when Joe Dodds ever had a bad game. He would also serve in World War One, which lost him valuable years of service for club. He served his colleagues on the front line in France in the Royal Field Artillery. A Scottish League Champion on a total of 8 occasions, and 3 Scottish Cup wins is among the best record that Scottish football has ever saw. He is a true great of Scottish Football and of Celtic Football Club. Joe Dodds passed away in 1965 at the age of 78. He is an all-time Celtic great. League Champion 8 times: 1908-09, 1909-10, 1913-14, 1914-15, 1915-16, 1916-17, 1918-19, 1921-22 Scottish Cup Appearances: 33 Scottish Cup Goals: 2 Scottish FA Cup Winner 3 times: 1911, 1912, 1914 Glasgow Cups: 2 Glasgow Merchants' Charity Cups: 8 War Fund Cup: 1 For more information on Celtic Graves Society please visit www.celticgraves.com where donations to the work of Celtic Graves Society can be made. For further information see: www.facebook.com/CelticGravesSociety or @CelticGraves on Twitter or search for Joseph Dodds on www.thecelticwiki.com

CGS James Kelly Apr 11, 2017

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The Celtic Graves Society are proud to announce a ceremony to commemorate the final resting place of the first Celtic Captain JAMES KELLY At St Patricks Cemetery, 29 King's Drive, New Stevenston On Sunday 9th April 2017 at 2pm Speakers and attendees at the event shall include: Members of the Kelly family Jim Craig, Lisbon Lion and Celtic Graves Society Patron Representatives of Celtic Football Club Terry Dick, Celtic Graves Society Member and Celtic Supporter Former Captains of Celtic Football Club The Son and Grandson of Duncan McKay A blessing of the grave will be conducted by Father White of St Mary of the Assumption Church, Calton James Kelly was born in 1865 into an Irish family in the Dunbartonshire town of Renton. Dunbartonshire is often regarded as being the cradle of Scottish football with fine teams like Vale of Leven, Renton and Dumbarton springing up in the 1860s and 1870s. It was with Renton in the early 1880s that James made his name, winning Scottish Cup medals in 1885 and 1888. In 1888 the Renton team, also including Neil McCallum our first goal scorer, beat West Bromwich Albion the English Cup Winners and it was cliamed that they were the World Champions. In the same year, James Kelly was to become a Celtic player. The fledgling club's capture of this renowned and accomplished centre half-back from Renton was a massive coup for the Bhoys as James Kelly was one of the best known and highly regarded players of his era. The importance of his capture cannot be understated. It was probably the most significant move that the first Celtic Committee made. He was a star signing that the club could not miss out on. There was a lot of work done to entice him to leave Renton and choose Celtic above Hibernian, and it was the persuasive tongue of Celtic founding father John Glass that made the difference. The presence of James Kelly in the Celtic ranks was a catalyst in attracting other top players who would only be too happy to sign up to play in Glasgow's east end alongside him. James Kelly was to become our first club captain and scored in our first ever game as Celtic defeated Rangers by 5-2. He was very much a no frills player who was content to ensure that the basics were done well. His efficient approach to the game made him a most effective, dependable and consistent talent. His pace and ability allowed him to be able to switch between attacking and defending as and when need be, and his commanding presence meant he was a true icon for the Celtic support to look up to in those early days. He retired from playing, having made 139 League and Scottish Cup appearances for Celtic and scoring 11 goals. He won 8 international caps for Scotland and also captained his country. For Celtic, James Kelly's greatest moment was winning the Scottish Cup as captain in 1892, the first time Celtic won the country's premier tournament. He is the last of that Scottish Cup winning team to be commemorated by the Celtic Graves Society. He also won the Scottish League Championship in 1893, 1894 and 1896 with his inspiring leadership and gifted play. In addition he won four Glasgow Cups and four Glasgow Charity Cups, bringing the sort of success that the downtrodden and embattled Glasgow Irish population craved. He retired from playing the game in 1897 at the age of 32, but immediately became a Director of the Club and later Chairman from 1909 until 1914, then Director again from 1914 until his death in 1932. James Kelly was Celtic's first captain and leader on the pitch and much loved by Celtic supporters everywhere. For more information on Celtic Graves Society please visit www.celticgraves.com where donations to the work of Celtic Graves Society can be made. For further information see: www.facebook.com/CelticGravesSociety or @CelticGraves on Twitter or search for James Kelly on www.thecelticwiki.com

CGS Joseph Cullen Feb 25, 2017

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The Celtic Graves Society are proud to announce a ceremony to commemorate the final resting place of JOSEPH CULLEN At St Kentigerns RC Cemetery, 951 Balmore Road, Glasgow On Saturday 25th February 2017 at 12 noon (Prior to the Hamilton Academical game) Speakers at the event shall include: Jim Craig, Lisbon Lion and Celtic Graves Society Patron John Fallon, Lisbon Lion and former Celtic Goalkeeper Tony Hamilton, Chief Executive of Celtic FC Foundation Celtic Historian A blessing of the grave will be conducted by Father White of St Mary of the Assumption Church, Calton Born in 1868 to Irish parentage in the Hutchesontown Burgh of Glasgow, Joe Cullen would go on to become the goalkeeper in the first ever Celtic team to lift the Scottish FA Cup in 1892. Joe Cullen was signed from Benburb on 1st January 1892 immediately after the bhoys had been at the wrong end of an 8-0 thrashing by Dumbarton at the original Celtic Park. The erratic performance of keeper Tom Duff was seen as one of the main causes of that friendly defeat and in response the bhoys went out and quickly secured the services of Cullen and he made his debut the very next day at Cathkin Park in a 3-1 win over Third Lanark. The former Scottish Junior international was in goals for Celtic's first Scottish Cup triumph in April 1892 and in August that year he played in the first match to be staged at the present Celtic Park. The great Dan McArthur would eventually oust Joe from his starting spot and after 73 games for Celtic he moved to London to Tottenham Hotspur in May 1897 then subsequently to Lincoln City. Joseph Cullen was Celtic's goalkeeper in a period when to be a goalkeeper was a hazardous occupation. This was due to the barging of goalkeepers, known as bungling, which was a major part of the game. Joseph represented Celtic between 1892 and 1897 and won one Scottish Cup in 1892, two league titles (1892/93 and 1893/94) and two Glasgow Merchants' Charity Cups (1891/92 and 1892/93). Sadly he died prematurely from pneumonia in 1905. All supporters are welcome to attend and leave flowers at the graveside. For more information on Celtic Graves Society please visit www.celticgraves.com where donations to the work of Celtic Graves Society can be made. For further information see: www.facebook.com/CelticGravesSociety or @CelticGraves on Twitter or search for Joseph Cullen on www.thecelticwiki.com

Smell the Glove - The Slump Continues Feb 25, 2017

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Time to talk Celtic and enjoy the view from the top! Dr. J and Rev discuss Refs, managers, results and maybe a little sympathy for someone special.

History Bhoys Abroad #22 - John Thomson Feb 19, 2017

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Episode #22 of the regular HBA is on John Thomson, The Prince of Goalkeepers. Aged 22. Celtic and Scotland goalkeeper. Sixty four clean sheets. First team regular aged 18. His life was no normal story. A life cut short due to a split second accident. But his impact on football and within his local community in Fife resonates even now. He made his debut 90 years ago on February 12th 1927. We round up the podcast with a review of the Motherwell match. Join us.

Half The World Away - 50 Not Out Feb 17, 2017

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The HTWA Bhoys are back for our 50th show. Who would have thunk it? Before listening you have to ask yourself the dilemma of the show. You have to choose one of the following: A. Celtic win the Treble but lose both games to Sevco B. Celtic go through the season without a loss in SPFL, but don't win the Scottish Cup C. Celtic beat the Huns 7-1 D. The Huns go bust..... AGAIN! We talk about our great run of wins and in particular the performances of Moussa Dembele. We then talk about the anti-Celtic bias of the Scottish Mainstream Media before having a bit of a chuckle at the trials and tribulations of our so-called challengers from south of the River Clyde. We finish up with our tips for the upcoming Motherwell game. If you would like to get in touch then please email us (HalfTheWorld88@gmail.com) or follow us on Twitter (@HalfTheWorld88)

History Bhoys Abroad - Know Your History - Krys1888 Feb 12, 2017

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This edition of Know Your History sees Krys Kujawa join us for a wander through his Celtic background. Krys, also known as Krys1888, has written extensively for Hail Hail Media as well as penning a book about the season after the Road to Seville. He's also a regular at the Celtic Graves Society events, documenting them with field recordings. We finish with a round up of today's Scottish Cup 5th round rout of ICT. Superlatives are useless. Join us.

Smell the Glove - Rabona, Backheel, Golazo Feb 10, 2017

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The team is here tonight to talk about rabonas, backheels and a goal for the ages.

The Colonial Podcast Ep 15 - Unstoppable. Feb 06, 2017

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We keep the slump rolling with another episode, as the hoops win away again. JP, Yahmpy and myself discuss the last 3 games, as Celtic's unstoppable form continues. Craig Thomson gets it, as does Kris Boyd, we look at a possible replacement for Warburton and Yahmpy discusses Boyata's signature killer move as we fire a volley @ Sevco and the Police.

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