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Stefan Tsanov (Dec 2011)
Source:http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/8626276/1/?x=50#new
First, sorry if the topic is posted at inappropriate subforum. Second, I'm new here and I'm honored to be a part of this community.
Here is my introduction how i became a Celtic fan. I post it here because I want all of you to know that I'm just like you even I'm so far away from Glasgow. So thank you for reading, and sorry if this was a bother for you.
Here's my story:
I have nothing to do with Scotland. Until a few years ago did not know even what will mean Celtic for me. I've heard that Stilian Petrov played there. I listened to the news of his success. After a while, I saw t-shirt that grabbed my eye. It can not catch the eye of man. This white-green stripes… bearing the scent of purity, religion and truth.
For the first time I saw it at a local sports store, which currently does not even exist. I was with my best friend, whom I know since being baby. I was wondering whether to buy it, but … I did not have enough money. Anyway, I liked it! I liked it, even after the first leg of Celtic, who watched, namely Celtic – Motherwell . Believe me, I had a dream of buying it and put it on. Wearing the clover next to my heart. The feeling was unique.
Then I was in my teenage years. And do not tell anyone at the moment I'm still the case, will clarify that I was underage. So, that day came – I decided to buy this item so valuable to me. Of course it was 3 times as much as me /XL/. I clothed her, still in the store and wearing it as I got home! I'm sure the people on the street I looked ridiculous, and funny. … Does it matter? I have not even imagined then, who's thoughts. I knew that I proudly wear four-leaf clover near my heart.
You might wonder why I tell you how I bought a "simple" t-shirt? – This means only one thing – you are not a genuine football fan who felt the first true and pure love, a team … that will always be honored, loved, protected, respected. Something sacred about it, which is free and achievable dream. Thus was born my love of this team so indifferent to most of you, but the only one for me.
This love is not like the other one … This is not burnished, never disappear, change, or whatever you call it. This continues to grow, does not age and will never grow old. Often, people tell me that love football team is equal to the sect, highly addicted to the Lord and everything else. I do not deny, I will not apologize for that, not sorry . Maybe it's my religion.
While this love grew, I kept watching matches, to scream from excitement in every goal to be disappointed with any permit. I had no choice. Love is the best thing, right?
Because I could write forever on this topic, I'll tell you the fast times that I died from excitement. I will never forget the goal of Nakamura vs Manchester United. This club is as hated by me, two times greater than my hate. Goal that Celtic qualify after the group stage of Champions League. Goal of which may bristle every football fanatic. What to say about Scott McDonald's goal in the final seconds of the match Celtic-Milan? This happy moment which led to the result 2-1 to "Celtic," again placed team ahead. The goal of Yaroshik in which only the words of the commentator, can you raise adrenaline. This intonation, joy and a ray of hope after leveling insidious opponent as Shakhtar Donetsk. But it was like a drop in the ocean compared to the next shot of tupoven Massimo Donati. 2-1. 94 minutes of the match. Something unique. Incredibly and beautifully done with God's help!
All this is a unique fraction of the times, history and future of this team, which made me even to four-leaf clover tattoo on my back. Moments sealed forever in my mind and everyone who loves this team. Moments that could easily call the happiest moments in your life / as far fetched as it sounds.
I sincerely hope that people do not stop to ask me "WHY?" To be answered, though my story is equal to theirs. All who are born to love this great, beautiful game, we have the same story with other characters. This is part of my … that won't stop to write page after page …
So that's it. Maybe won't be interesting for may of you, maybe will. But its from my heart. And I want you to know that I'm fan from 1998. Always will be. Sorry for my broken English. I had a few beers. And in fact it's written for all Bulgarian people which does not understand how can be loved team like Celtic. so some sentences like 'Thus was born my love of this team so indifferent to most of you, but the only one for me. ' are not for you :). It's funny I know. We all love Celtic, and we always will no matter where on the Earth we are.
Again, sorry for my shampooe English. Hope u understand it. Hail, Hail. It's a great pleasure for me to be accepted to this forun , I'll never let my team down, even if we finish 12th in the League.
Cheers from Bulgaria.
Stefan Tsanov.
PS – This is super short story how I became Celtic fan. Not all of the moments are written because if I have to … I'll have to spend weeks for writing it. I know I missed so many GREAT moments … but I'm sure you will understand how my heart is beating right now