One of the best things about Celtic Twitter for me is gaining access to a range of products showcasing the unique history of our club. Those come in many different guises. It might be the brilliant artwork created by Jo @iknowjojo, Chris @conceptcanvases or more recently @highland_paddy.
The innovative memorabilia from the guys @bhoysstuff or the thought-provoking podcasts from Tino and the team @celtexchange. And so many others. We are blessed to have such a rich tapestry of characters and events from which to draw on and share.
One such initiative which has caught my eye recently is the wonderful Celtic Icon Series created by @celticcurio. I’ve had first hand experience of his work and I think it is superb. So far, nine of these unique individual prints have been shared and offered for sale, covering some of our most revered players in over a century and more of Celtic history.
From the Bould Bhoys era comes the man himself, Willie Maley was his name. A lifetime of devotion to his beloved Celtic. Jimmy Quinn, the mighty Bhoy from Croy. Shy and unassuming off the pitch but deadly on it. The greatest striker of his generation.
And what about the incomparable Patsy Gallacher, that wiry genius from Donegal who scored one of the most talked-about Celtic goals of all time, his somersault into the Dundee net in the 1925 Scottish Cup final.
Or the legend who scored the winning goal that day, and 549 others. James Edward McGrory. The Pride of Garngad and the greatest scoring machine ever to walk these islands.
From the same era, Linwood’s finest. Peter Scarff. Like his goalkeeper John Thomson, his life would be tragically cut short but his memory will live in our hearts forever.
The fifties are not forgotten either. The decade of Coronation Cup glory, a first League and Cup Double in 40 years and Hampden in the Sun. The man who lifted that League Cup is here, Bertie Peacock, the first Celtic captain of my lifetime.
As is another who lived and breathed Celtic and was a constant in our success over several decades, on and off the pitch. The Iron Man from Sligo. The wonderful Sean Fallon.
And last but certainly not least, two of our revered Lisbon Lions. Together they made magic in the fabulous Celtic midfield which conquered Europe.mBobby Murdoch, who many shrewd observers picked out as the man who made that team tick. If Murdoch played, Celtic played.
And last word as always goes to the incredible Bertie Auld. What can you add that hasn’t been said? As popular with the supporters today as with their grandparents six decades ago, as he scored twice to force Stein’s Celtic back into that unforgettable 1965 Scottish Cup final. The day the world changed.
What a collection of characters that is. Enabling a stroll through Celtic’s history and triggering a thousand memories and anecdotes. Celtic Icons indeed. Who will be the 10th, I wonder? Full order details are supplied below…
And those of you who have recently purchased David Potter’s latest book, Alec McNair, Celtic’s Icicle will have noticed that on the inside front and back covers of this beautifully presented hardback book, instead of these pages being blank The Celtic Star turned them over to Celtic Curio to pay his own tribute to Alec McNair. Here’s how it looks.
Matt Corr
Celtic Icon Series RE-STOCKED
A6 Heavyweight Print.
Set of 9 Icon Designs (see photos)
Print Size: (A6) 14.8 cm x 10.5 cm
Paper Quality: 300gsmNo plans to re-stock after this lot are gone. So don’t miss out. More sets to follow.
DM for details 👍🏽
— Celtic Curio (@Celticcurio) August 11, 2021
For all those who ordered Celtic Icon Prints last night and this morning, they’re already in the post en route ✉️
Still sets available so don’t miss out.
No more re-stocks of this current set🍀 pic.twitter.com/WfLmHCkaEa
— Celtic Curio (@Celticcurio) August 12, 2021
