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Willie Maley: The Man Who Made Celtic

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author: David W. Potter
asin: 0752426915
binding: Hardcover
list price: £18.99 GBP
amazon price: £12.53 GBP


This is the first book on the great man and is sure to be a big hit with the thousands of Celtic fans throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and the USA.

Thirty Miles from Paradise: My Story

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author: Bobby Lennox
asin: 075531493X
binding: Hardcover
list price: £18.99 GBP
amazon price: £13.29 GBP


Synopsis
'If I'd had Lennox in my team, I could have played forever. He was one of the best strikers I have ever seen.' Bobby Charlton One of Britain's greatest ever footballers, Bobby Lennox epitomises an era in which Celtic were the best and most successful football club in the UK. In May 1967, he and his fellow Lisbon Lions achieved footballing immortality when they lifted the European Cup -- the first British side to do so. Lennox's 300 goals for Celtic and Scotland make him the second-highest goal scorer in Celtic's history and the highest since the Second World War. With the Scottish national side, Lennox famously scored the second goal in Scotland's stunning 3-2 victory over England at Wembley in 1967, when the Scots became the first country to defeat the then world champions. In this definitive autobiography, Lennox recounts with his famous dry wit and openness his part in these extraordinary achievements and reveals aspects of his career which until now he has never previously made public.

The Zen Of Naka

cover of The Zen Of NakaThe Zen of Naka: The Journey of a Japanese Genius

author: Martin Greig
asin: 1845963571
binding: Hardcover
list price: £16.99 GBP
amazon price: £7.49 GBP


The Zen of Naka: The Journey of a Japanese Genius (Hardcover)
by Martin Greig (Author)

Synopsis
Since his move to Celtic in the summer of 2005, Shunsuke Nakamura has become a cult hero in both Scotland and the Far East. From the wonderful goal in his Champions League debut against Manchester United in 2006 to the strike against Kilmarnock that secured Celtic's league win in 2006-07, Nakamura has firmly established himself as a Celtic legend. Nakamura's ability to confront and overcome adversity has been the key to his success. From his rejection as a youngster by home-town club Yokohama Marinos to his omission from the 2002 World Cup squad by Phillipe Troussier and his struggle to adapt to the defensive nature of Italian football, Nakamura has bounced back stronger every time. "The Zen of Naka" is a comprehensive, revealing account of Nakamura's career to date. It explores his development from the early stages of his footballing journey to his time with Celtic at present, and looks ahead at what the future may hold for the young star.

The Inner Sanctum: The Secrets Behind Celtic's 1997-98 Title Win (Paperback)

cover of The Inner Sanctum: The Secrets Behind Celtic's 1997-98 Title Win (Paperback) The Inner Sanctum: The Secrets Behind Celtic's 1997-98 Title Win

author: Mark Guidi
asin: 184596358X
binding: Paperback
list price: £9.99 GBP
amazon price: £8.44 GBP


Book Description
A revealing behind-the-scenes account of Celtic Football Club's memorable Premier League victory in 1997-98

Synopsis
In the proud history of Celtic Football Club, 9 May 1998 will forever be remembered as a momentous day. A nerve-shredding 2-0 victory against St Johnstone on the last day of the season pipped Rangers to the league flag and prevented them from winning what would have been a historic tenth title in a row. Now, in "The Inner Sanctum", the controversial story behind the glory of that unforgettable season is finally revealed. Packed with exclusive contributions from those who made it happen, including manager Wim Jansen, assistant manager Murdo MacLeod and star players of the day, such as Henrik Larsson, Paul Lambert, Craig Burley, Alan Stubbs, Tom Boyd and Jackie McNamara, the book reveals the splits in the dressing-room and at management level that almost destroyed the club's pursuit of glory.It also charts the boozing and the bust-ups, as well as the laughter and tears, that were part and parcel of the path towards this significant milestone. "The Inner Sanctum" will be relished by all Hoops supporters and is a fitting tribute to the club's achievements that glorious season.

The Head Bhoys: Celtic's Managers

cover of The Head Bhoys: Celtic's Managers The Head Bhoys: Celtic's Managers (Mainstream Sport)

author: Graham McColl
asin: 184018759X
binding: Paperback
list price: £7.99 GBP
amazon price: £7.99 GBP


The Head Bhoys: Celtic's Managers
Back in the 1890s, Willie Maley took control of Celtic and with iron will-power established a footballing tradition that endures to this day. In the 1960s, Jock Stein shaped a team that proved itself to be Europe's finest, while the recent arrival of Martin O'Neill has seen Celtic challenge Rangers to become Scottish football's dominant force in the early 21st century. Few tales are as intriguing as that of Celtic and their managers. The club was the epitome of managerial stability during its first century and only six men had been Celtic manager by the time of the club's centenary in 1988. Each of them - Willie Maley, Jimmy McStay, Jimmy McGrory, Jock Stein, David Hay and Billy McNeill - had been Celtic players who then went on to become team manager. Once McNeill departed in 1991, however, Celtic shook off their conservative, stable image. The club appointed seven managers in nine years, including Wim Jansen and Dr Jozef Venglos from overseas. Other 1990s incumbents, including Lou Macari and John Barnes, managed only for a matter of months while Tommy Burns and Liam Brady lived out their stretches under extreme pressure.
"The Head Bhoys" provides a detailed examination of each individual who has held this key position at the club. Interviews with those close to the action at Celtic down the years highlight the value of each manager's contribution to the club, assessing their strengths, weaknesses and lasting legacies. A tale of intrigues and tensions, disaster and glory, with portraits of some giant individuals, this book should be of interest not only to Celtic supporters but to all followers of football.

The Celtic Miscellany

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author: John White
asin: 1844421627
binding: Hardcover
list price: £9.99 GBP
amazon price: £6.99 GBP


Synopsis
There is something for every fan in The Celtic Miscellany. The world-famous Scottish football club has a widely diverse and amazingly successful history, but this book is not exclusively a history, or a fan's guide, or a collection of biographies, or an encyclopaedia. It is a little bit of all of these things. Within these pages, the reader will learn thousands of quirky and obscure facts about The Boys on a wide range of topics, from the history of the club's famous hoped shirts and paradisiacal home ground, to the European glory nights, famous managers, and match-day facts and stats. More than a book of lists or compilation of trivia, "The Celtic Miscellany" will bring hours of reading pleasure to fan of The Hoops.

The Celtic Football Club: The Official Album

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asin: B000CCS742
binding: Audio CD
list price: £12.99 GBP
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Track Listings
1. Willie Maley - Jimmy and The Johnstones
2. You're In My Heart - D2
3. Celtic Celtic - Jimmy and The Johnstones
4. Fields of Athenry - Jimmy and The Johnstones
5. Hail, Hail (The Celtic Song) - Jimmy and The Johnstones
6. Fiesta - K9's
7. Four Leaf Clover - Jimmy and The Johnstones
8. We Love You Celtic (We Do) - Candyman
9. The Boys Are Back In Town - Paradise Boys
10. The Irish Rover - K9's
11. Over and Over - Jimmy and The Johnstones
12. Tom Hark - Boom
13. Na Na Celtic - Hype!
14. You'll Never Walk Alone - Jimmy and The Johnstones

The Battle of Montevideo: Celtic Under Seige [Illustrated] (Paperback)

cover of The Battle of Montevideo: Celtic Under Seige [Illustrated] (Paperback)The Battle of Montevideo: Celtic Under Seige

author: Brian Belton
asin: 0752445820
binding: Paperback
list price: £12.99 GBP
amazon price: £8.57 GBP


The 1967 World Club Championship decider between Celtic and Racing Club of Buenos Aires was one of the most violent and controversial matches of all time. Three Celtic players and two from Racing Club were sent off in total. A fourth Celtic player was dismissed but amid the chaos got away with staying on. The game descended into farce, with the Uruguayan police forced to take to the pitch with batons to separate the brawling players. Pictures released of the match met with shock worldwide, but while an embarrassed Jock Stein fined his players, those from Racing Club were rewarded with a new car each! This book tells the story of a real clash of footballing cultures when a group of young men - all born within 10 miles of Parkhead - journeyed into the unknown to try to achieve what no British club ever had.

Best of Celtic View: The 100 Issues That Made You Laugh, Cry and Cheer

cover of Best of Celtic View: The 100 Issues That Made You Laugh, Cry and CheerThe "Celtic View": The 100 Greatest Issues

author: Celtic
asin: 0755315839
binding: Hardcover
list price: £19.99 GBP
amazon price: £19.26 GBP


Synopsis
Celtic View is the oldest and best-selling club magazine in the world. It was first published in August 1965 and now sells over 20,000 copies per week. Throughout thedecades since, it has reported on all the triumphant, devastating, exciting and controversial moments in Celtic's history. From the Lisbon Lions, Dalglish's departure, centenary success and Jock Stein's death, right through to the present day and the appointment of Gordon Strachan and the passing of Parkhead legend Jinky Johnstone. Now, for the first time, the 100 most memorable covers - chosen by the club itself and the editors of the Celtic View" - are reproduced in one book. Each of the issues chosen will feature the front cover together with images from the inside pages plus expert analysis on why that particular cover was chosen, explaining the context of the time and follow up on what happened in the stories featured. No Celtic fan will want to miss out on the top 100 issues of the magazine that has reflected their passion and commitment to their club for more than 40 years.

Talking with Celtic: A Collection of Candid Interviews with Former Players of the Bhoys

cover of Talking with Celtic: A Collection of Candid Interviews with Former Players of the BhoysTalking with Celtic: A Collection of Candid Interviews with Former Players of the Bhoys

author: Eugene McBride
asin: 1859832741
binding: Hardcover
list price: £16.99 GBP
amazon price: £18.98 GBP


Synopsis
Talking With Celtic covers the story of the club from 1933 to the present day in the words of those who played. Men like Willie Buchan and Johnny Paton, Jackie Watters and Seton Airlie, or Johnnie Wilson, Frank Walsh and Jimmy Sirrell. From later years we hear from Johnny Bonnar, Sean Fallon and Bertie Peacock who helped Celtic do the Double in 1954. and from reserve teamers lain Gillies and Joe Logan who tell fascinating stories. Later still we talk with Bobby Carroll, Frank Haffey and Bobby Lennox. We speak with Dixie Deans who scored three goals in a Scottish Cup Final and six in one League match alone, with Denis Connaghan, who kept goal for the nine-in-a-row team and with Billy Stark who is an unbeaten Celtic manager. They all tell their stories here and the result is a hugely entertaining book which will delight Celtic supporters of every era.