I take the opportunity in a quiet moment of giving Martin both books and explaining the context. He seems genuinely moved at the gesture, which makes my day, as does the sight of him continually going over to flick through the books between his photo sessions with the supporters.
I have taken four of our books for sale on the day, Harry Hood – Twice as Good, Majic, Stan and the King of Japan and Invincible, the story of Brendan Rodgers’ incredible first season at Celtic Park – plus Matthew Marr’s debut offering, Bould Bhoys: Glory to their Name, which tells the fascinating tale of the club’s first-ever League title success, 52 flags ago!
The thing that always strikes me is how passionate Celtic supporters are about our club’s incredible history, and this afternoon is no exception. A procession of folk approach me throughout the day, buying gifts for family and friends, and the dialogue is superb. All have a story to tell, of Dad’s favourite player or their son’s hero. There are lots of Harry’s book shifting for the former, which is lovely given the context, and Invincibles for the younger clientele. There are three generations of the same family all with the same name and all buying books! So a few happy Celts hopefully come Christmas morning.
It’s been a great day all round, three points, lots of fun and of course, more books making their way across the Celtic family. Still time, of course, for you to solve your own Christmas problem for the Celts in your life.
If any Celtic Supporters Club is having an event and would like us to bring our bookstall along, we’d be delighted to do so. And, of course, you can check out our online bookstall at celticstarbooks.com/shop or you can pick up our books in the official Celtic outlets, or if you’re an Amazon, Kindle or Waterstones shopper then you’ll find our books there too.
Now let’s get organised for the Hibs game on Wednesday night. Normal service is resumed. And finally thanks to everyone who has supported Celtic Star Books this year. Hail Hail,
Matt Corr
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off topic,but i think we should give Scales a go in midfield and this would also allow one of the new centre-halves to show what they can do.