In view of everything else thats happening in the country I feel it is time to put out some good news.
So well done to the Celtic & Manchester United legends and celebs who turned up at Celtic Park tonight for a charity game. The proceeds of the game were to be split between Oxfam for their African appeal, and ex Celtic player John Kennedy whose career was ended with a series of knee injuries.
John Kennedy then made the remarkable gesture of deciding to give all his proceeds to the Oxfam appeal as well. This from a footballer, probably still in his 20s, who has not made huge amounts of money from the game. A true Gentleman.
Also, well done to the 54,000 supporters who turned up on the night and to all those who donated via the Text line as well.
A great night.
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Good - makes a change from the general unpleasantness
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Some (but few) footballers give their testimonial money to charity. Sadly it is few of them.
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ISTR that Niall Quinn gave the proceeds of his retirement testimonial natch to charity and it was over £1 million. It went to UK and African charities
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...ISTR that Niall Quinn gave the proceeds of his retirement testimonial natch to charity...
It was big Niall who queered the pitch for the greedy majority.
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"ISTR that Niall Quinn gave the proceeds of his retirement testimonial natch to charity and it was over £1 million"
Ditto Jamie Carragher (who plays for Liverpool).
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It's not all bad news - R.P.
