Thread: Try to sum up why you support the hoops and what they mean to you

for me its probably like 99% of us, bred into me from the day i was born , what can i say ,doesn t matter how good or bad we are doing will always love the hoops , not into the bigotry thing celtic are much much bigger than that , always been an aura about the club stretching across the globe , find it very hard if not impossible to really sum up how i feel how about you guys

I can't imagine identifying with any other football team.

People have gone out of their way for me many times when i've been over in glasgow once they now you have travelled over and they make you feel welcome (unlike this place)

When you grow up in Ireland Celtic is your first or at least your second team.

There has been moments since 98 that made me feel estatic.

I've no interest in history whatsoever but celtics history i could read over and over, it's a fantastic story.

Even during the last few years i always feel like something special can happen, be it a game of football (like tommorow night) or a new player that's going to be the next McStay or Larrson.

And finally, there is the best rivalries in world football that brings out a level of passion that no woman could.

I cant remember a time Celtic wasnt on my mind, my Dad,Mum uncles all Celtic daft. I was taken to my first game when I was 3 against Hibs at CP I cant remember anything about it but I still have the programe and a couple of photos.
Celtic to me are more than a football team to support they are a club to belong to and will always play a big part in my life, throught the highs and lows Celtic are a constant sorce of joy for me and I will always treasure the memory of my dads final game in Seville, the look on his face when he saw the fans there still sends chills through me and although we lost I will always love the time in Seville with My Dad and the rest of my Celtic family.

My first memories of Celtic is my old Celtic home top that was sponsored by CR Smith also Remember sitting in the town bar watching my first old firm game when I was about 10 - 11 years old.

Growing up in Northern Ireland you either follow one of two teams Celtic or Rangers. To be honest I was brought up with nothing but hatred for Rangers and we used to burn union jacks and Rangers tops every 9th Aug. not so much into the hatred anymore unlike the majority of the so called Celtic fans who only follow the team when we playing Rangers. Every spare minute I have is spent watching Celtic videos on you tube or reading the latest news on many different sports websites. At the moment I am thinking about getting a Celtic badge tatotted onto my sholder…..only thing is that mite get me into trouble in the future.

Originally Posted by Buckfastjoe

My first memories of Celtic is my old Celtic home top that was sponsored by CR Smith also Remember sitting in the town bar watching my first old firm game when I was about 10 - 11 years old.

Growing up in Northern Ireland you either follow one of two teams Celtic or Rangers. To be honest I was brought up with nothing but hatred for Rangers and we used to burn union jacks and Rangers tops every 9th Aug. not so much into the hatred anymore unlike the majority of the so called Celtic fans who only follow the team when we playing Rangers. Every spare minute I have is spent watching Celtic videos on you tube or reading the latest news on many different sports websites. At the moment I am thinking about getting a Celtic badge tatotted onto my sholder…..only thing is that mite get me into trouble in the future.

I'd say that is a minority not a majority.

Can't say I've ever experienced any hate growing up following Celtic.

Come across a couple of morons here and there, but the have been a small element

not raised from a Celtic background, my family are GAA mad, and weren't interested in 'foreign sports.'

still, my dad broke the mould and i was given my first jersey at 4, 1989-90 CRSMITH jersey, and from then on, there was no other soccer team for me. A weekly dose of the View and trips to the local with the old man to see the games (fair play to him, he wasn't one bit interested, but the Guinness was a good consolation).

Finally I got my chance to head over with my school, I was in 1st year and we played hearts, 96/97 season, a 2-2 draw and Di Canio got sent off. Wasnt really until I was 15/16 that I was allowed to head over to Glasgow with mates. Since then Glasgow has become a second home.

Celtic is a release. The euphoria and depression that they can give you is second-to-none. From the highs of Anfield, to the lows of Fir Park, in my experience nothing else can compare with the emotions I experience as a Celtic fan.

I've had the privilege to have seen a true Celtic great in Henke in action. I've had the privilege of seeing my team play some of the best teams in the world, I've seen some of the best players of our generation at Parkhead. I've been at games that fans will be talking about for years to come, with memories that will take some time to fade.

The history and tradition of the club is something to be proud of. You feel part of an entity. Being a Celtic fan is not just about supporting the football team, its about supporting the values that the club was born into.

fcuk the huns, they're an irrelevance.

after reading your posts all i can say is celtic to me is like a parent , son , daughter brother , sister etc no matter what happens in life they are always there must say loved all your posts [it showed who celtic really are good show folks

you should ask this bloke what he thinks of the celtic

Originally Posted by Dubs

you should ask this bloke what he thinks of the celtic

to much saki me thinks dubs

CELTIC is a feeling, a sence of identity the Huns will never understand. Celtic provide you with unbelievable highs & unbelievable lows. they consume your thoughts & feelings. i like to see celtic people happy, it makes me happy. Celtic never leaves you only grows.