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Jinky gets another round in

Des Dillon

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A dilemma: what do you do with a pound note signed by Jimmy Johnstone when you’re money’s gone but the night is still young?…

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Paul Cuddihy, The Celtic View

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It’s a quiet day in the office of The Celtic View when Martin O’Neill, who has just stepped down as manager, comes in after clearing out his desk at Celtic Park. He sits down and gives those staff his going away present – two hours of special stories and insights from his legendary career…

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Eyal Berkovic: Scored twice against Rangers

Willy Maley

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Willy Maley recalls his father’s dislikes as gleaned from their shared trips to Celtic Park: aggregate defeats, no-score draws, friendlies and non-communist fruit preserves…

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Charlie's team - Celtic's 1985 Scottish Cup final squad

Charles McGarry

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Celtic’s victory in the 1985 Scottish Cup final triggered Charles McGarry’s love affair with the Parkhead club…

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Jinky and Agnes share a special moment © The Herald

Michael Tierney

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Behind every great man is an even greater woman. Never was that more true than in the case of Agnes Johnstone, widow of Jinky Johnstone. Michael Tierney spent an emotional afternoon in her company…

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Tom Leonard

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The Scottish poet’s reflection on Celtic’s epic tie with Leeds United in 1970…

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Stuart, with his sister, shows his true colours

Stuart Donald

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The author of On Fire with Fergie recalls the Dons’ 1981 win over a great Ipswich team and the slaying of demons that unleashed their ambition

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