Celtic FC
| Author | : Brian McGuirk |
| Publisher | : Black & White Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 181 |
| Release | : 2013-02-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781845026301 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1845026306 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (306 Downloads) |
Download or read book Celtic FC written by Brian McGuirk and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celtic Football Club has a huge support in Ireland, many of whom regularly travel to watch their team in Glasgow or follow them on TV. Now, "Celtic FC - The Ireland Connection" explores the deep-rooted links between Celtic Football Club, Ireland and the 90 million supporters of Irish descent throughout the world - links which include the club's founder Brother Walfrid from Sligo; the first sod of turf on Celtic Park in 1892 from Donegal; why the Irish flag flies over the stadium; Celtic's first manager, Willie Maley from Newry; emigration from Ireland to Scotland; and, the many Irish players and staff who have played or managed at Celtic. This is a fascinating, must-read book for supporters of Celtic Football Club in Ireland, Scotland and around the world.