That came at a time when the defendant welcomed his son into the world. He was just two-weeks-old, a challenging time. Chairman Kevin Kelly clearly shows how distant he was from reality and the general Celtic support(1994)

Both McGlone and Arif appeared together in Hull Crown Court on Friday (April 16) to be sentenced for two counts of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. The court heard the tragic circumstances that led to McGlone’s drug addiction, just weeks after the birth of his first child. The court heard McGlone would suffer further bereavement in the years to follow where he felt he was “losing everybody in his life”. The intentions of the group were heartfelt and gained widespread support from fellow Celtic fans. Colin Duncan explained why he got involved.Launched in March 2002 'The Alternative View' was Matt McGlone's (Ex- Once A Tim editor and member of Celts For Change) first project since his departure from the staff of the Celtic View.

His love for the club can never be questioned, and his part in the downfall of the old Biscuit Tin board can never be understated.In each and all of these duties, the pursuer failed and by his failure, caused or materially contributed to the accident.” It´s great for the families to be here to see first-hand what their fathers, their brothers and sons have achieved for Celtic. A sheriff granted the motion for ”absolvitor”, this means the outcome of the court is in favour of Celtic.

That´s here no matter who comes and goes. To organise this is a fantastic and generous act, and it´s really fitting 20 years after it was formed. It´s very humbling. We could never have dreamed, 20 years ago, of having the club we have just now."

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Later he became involved and helped to form the 'Celts For Change' group, and in effect became the public face of the group for public sound-bites on the news etc. Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell, who unveiled the paving stone, praised the Celts for Change founders for their efforts. He expressed his delight at the club´s turnaround since the early 1990s and how the Celtic supporters can now enjoy dominance in Scottish football.

If you create something from the heart, then you will always get a result," he said. "That´s what this group did and there has been a massive change in this club from 1994 and has been carried on. Unsung Heroes A group of unsung heroes (and fans) who helped to save Celtic in the 90s beyond what could ever be asked of them... It was claimed a drink was spilled on the ground at the stand, which was also wet due to fans bringing in rain water.A difficult task in the modern environment taking in the rise and power of the internet and the Celtic forums in particular. With the plethora of Celtic media (on and offline), you can take or leave his views and easily move on to another, but what you can never do is simply sweep them under a carpet. There were some errors made and the group was not immune to criticism. At one of the larger meetings, Matt McGlone phoned up Michael Kelly (then a member of the Celtic board) at his home to get him to answer to the audience. It was an attention grabbing stunt but even some Celts For Change supporters claimed it was intrusive and unnecessary. Regardless of the group’s aims, Michael Kelly should not have been accosted as he was when he is at home (likely with family), it was underhand and reflected poorly on the group. If a media person had done this to one of our players we'd have been incensed about the intrusion. He was there at the meetings and took pride of place amongst the victors when the board was ousted, but even before then his story saw him involved in some interesting episodes: In May 2013, with renovations being carried out around Celtic Park in preparation for the Commonwealth Games of 2014, 'The Celts for Change' group was officially honoured with a plaque at Celtic Park. This is situated in front of the Jimmy Johnstone Statue at the front end of Celtic Park, and is a fitting tribute to the main people behind the group. Belated some may say but maybe time needs to pass before honouring people in this way.