Nugent4nil Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I read today in the local press archives that Arthurlie were playing Blantyre Celtic this coming Saturday, 11th October 1980and that Blantyre would have Jimmy Johnstone in their team along with another ex Celtic player, I didnt take a note of his name but it didnt ring any bells, anyway does anyone know if JJ did play for Blantyre and if so how long? Thanks Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednblack Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Played for them 1961-62 then again in 1980.Defunct in 1992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugent4nil Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, rednblack said: Played for them 1961-62 then again in 1980. Defunct in 1992 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky55 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Striker Paul Wilson may have been the other ex Celt in the Blantyre Celtic side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larky9 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 It was Paul Wilson I remember watching the 2 of them when they played against Larkhall Thistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugent4nil Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Larky55 said: Striker Paul Wilson may have been the other ex Celt in the Blantyre Celtic side. 2 hours ago, larky9 said: It was Paul Wilson I remember watching the 2 of them when they played against Larkhall Thistle Thats yer man, bang on! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williebhoy Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Blantyre Celtic 1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Irvine Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Was their not another Lisbon lion squad member play for Blantyre around about that time as well, Brogan maybe? For some reason I remember him being a school teacher?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 2 hours ago, S.Irvine said: Was their not another Lisbon lion squad member play for Blantyre around about that time as well, Brogan maybe? For some reason I remember him being a school teacher?? You might be thinking of John Cushley though he was there in 1960.He was a teacher who,if I remember correctly,became a head teacher at St.Ambrose in Coatbridge. He was a lovely big guy who,sadly,died from the same illness that claimed wee Jinky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestjon Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I think John Fallon was at the Blantyre Celtic as manager at that time , he's a Lisbon Lion although He did not play in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie n beans Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Brilliant pic from the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prez Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Johnny Hamilton of Rangers Paul and Jimmy played for Blantyre v Dunipace in the same team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 41 minutes ago, Mr Prez said: Johnny Hamilton of Rangers Paul and Jimmy played for Blantyre v Dunipace in the same team What was the score,Mr P? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prez Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 12 minutes ago, tommyboy said: What was the score,Mr P? 4..2 Blantyre QF leauge cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mr Prez said: 4..2 Blantyre QF leauge cup Cheers bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRICEY Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Talking about this on Kerrydale street recently.Dunipace traveled to Craighead park for a Central league cup tie in September 1980,at the time you played the west one week then the central league cup the next.Both Wilson and Johnston were on the bench.Wilson came on at halftime,while Johnston was unused with Blantyre running out 2-1 winners.If I remember correctly both players were on a percentage of the gate with attendances in the thousands on a couple of occasions.Johnston didn't last long,though Wilson was still at Blantyre the following season when they travelled through to Denny for a sectional league cup quarterfinal.Wilson hadn't turned 30 when he signed with Blantyre,it was less than two years after he had been a first team regular at Celtic Park.While Johnstons career is well documented,Wilson was a very underrated player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stobart Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I played for Glenboig against Blantyre Celtic in the SJC around 1980 and Johnstone & Wilson were both playing. We also played Blantyre Vics that year and Wullie McVie booted me up and down for an hour before he went off injured (presumably with a bruised toe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Stobart said: I played for Glenboig against Blantyre Celtic in the SJC around 1980 and Johnstone & Wilson were both playing. We also played Blantyre Vics that year and Wullie McVie booted me up and down for an hour before he went off injured (presumably with a bruised toe). Didn't St Roch's play a few home games out at Glenboig years ago. Remember getting a lift in car once to a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stants1902 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 The Ants played out of glenboig for a season, might have been coming to play us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black white Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 13/03/2017 at 23:09, Nugent4nil said: I read today in the local press archives that Arthurlie were playing Blantyre Celtic this coming Saturday, 11th October 1980and that Blantyre would have Jimmy Johnstone in their team along with another ex Celtic player, I didnt take a note of his name but it didnt ring any bells, anyway does anyone know if JJ did play for Blantyre and if so how long? Thanks Robert I played directly against JJ IN 1960/61 (worst luck) and it was only my second junior game - IE Wishaw juniors v Blantyre celtic 4-2 to Blantyre celtic.what a player he was to say the least he was a bloody handfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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