Celtic Soccer Crew: What the Hell Do We Care?

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WHEN John Keane, the Honorary Chairman of Celtic Football and Athletic Club, unfurls the League Championship flag at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, he deserves an ovation to match the contribution he has made to the history, success and – above all – continuity of Celtic Football Club. John accepted an invitation to become Honorary Chairman of the historic Celtic Football & Athletic Club board which handles relations with supporters and of which he is a long-standing member. He also agreed to take part in Saturday’s ceremony. John Keane retired in July 2019. A man of true humility and dignity, and a lifelong Celtic supporter, John Keane played a hugely significant role in preserving the Club’s history, success and, above all, continuity. John Keane played a pivotal role in saving Celtic for us all. John is the most modest of men. Throughout the dramas of the 1990s, he delivered exactly what was asked of him and what he promised but never sought the limelight. He was capable of seeing the light and shade of the saga rather than becoming a partisan. And when the chips were down, he saved Celtic for us all.

That approach has worked as Ramor have been able to cope with the loss of two of their best scoring forwards - Sean McEvoy and James Brady – and progress to the latter stages of this year's championship. The accompanying share issue would see Celtic extend into a bright new dawn. An Emergency General Meeting would see the whole grand plan become a reality. Sadly in was myth. The last desperate hand of a board struggling to come to terms with its own demise. He looks forward to the event with a little trepidation: “I love the club. I have supported it and nothing will change me from that. This is a great honour. I hope I don’t trip and that they don’t boo me too much!” Perhaps someone would come up with the money but it’s nigh on impossible to consider it happening without it being offered with many strings attached to advance the individual’s wealth, shareholding and influence.

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Riotous scenes broke out outside of the stadium, as the Capital City Service sought revenge on the away support. The vast majority of the Celtic contingent had not supported what had happened, but ultimately became victims in the crossfire of a brawl on Easter Road. While the Celtic board was trying to cling on to power as the club slipped from their grasp under a mountain of debt and orchestrated fan boycotts, the board made a play that became one of the most embarrassing and cringe worthy episodes in the history of Celtic. This generation of Killygarry players haven't been to a final and I've been in that situation with Glenullin so I know they'll be really hungry for it.”

You have to have a good sense of humour and a lot of patience. A lot of people could not do what I do. From his first days in Scotland, he became a regular at Celtic Park, developing a deep affinity with the club. He was bestowed the honorary chairmanship of Celtic in 2013 as a reflection of the respect the club has for him, a title which surely he will treasure. Actually, despite his personal success, he is a modest man but he was a perfect fit for this crown. He began his professional career at Manchester United in 1990 and played 7 competitive games for the club before signing for Everton in January 1998. His last appearance for United was on 27 November 1996 when he played against Leicester City in the League Cup It was a truly fitting tribute, and he is one man who deserves more than just a footnote in the retrospectives of the club on that turbulent time in the early 1990s.

He went on to support Fergus McCann when certain former allies chose not to, and in time it was to be a brave and successful move for all. One that Fergus McCann will surely be very thankful of. I'm a bit more detached from it in terms of knowing the players and their families so it was a complete blank canvas. When I first went in, I said to the management team: ‘I would rather you didn't tell me what you think of player A, B or C'. I didn't want to have any preconceptions of them in my head.” It was as close to an altruistic act as you’ll ever see. Can you imagine such a thing happening in this day and age? John Andrew O'Kane (born 15 November 1974) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.

He could have dodged some of the game's greatest wingers now too. His brief Premier League career pitted him against David Ginola and many more. O'Kane has been diagnosed as autistic [5] and has worked in the care sector. He has a book out called "Bursting The Bubble-Autism and Me" - Publisher: Empire Publications Ltd ISBN 9781909360860. With Celtic’s finances already precarious the Bank of Scotland didn’t take kindly to the attempted hoodwink. They had received an altogether understandable request from Middlesboro to settle the outstanding sum due from the agreed transfer of Willie Falconer. The bank refused to foot the bill. A man always with the best interests of Celtic at heart, across more than two decades, he has provided invaluable support and counsel to the Club. As Celtic supporters, we all owe John an enormous debt of gratitude for everything he has done for the Club, in protecting our continuity, in preserving our history and ultimately in bringing Celtic to where it stands today.John Keane has over thirty-five years experience in civil engineering, construction and property development. As Managing Director of Keane Contracting Company (Edinburgh) Ltd, he carried out major contracts for private and public companies including the predecessor companies to British Gas plc and British Telecommunications plc. In the early 1980s he established a number of property holding and development companies. Through these and other activities, he has continued to be involved in property development and investment, and currently acts as advisor to a variety of family businesses. He joined the Celtic Group in September 1994. All in all, not a bad read and the descriptions of some of Celtic's leaner years during the terrible 9 in a row run by gers are really interesting. The guy has had a tumultuous life and done some dodgy things with his crew but still seems a really genuine supporter.