Celtic V Ireland

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For those who don't know

Ireland had a warm up on Sunday for this weeks World Cup qualifier by playing Celtic at Celtic Park.

After the shite time recently what a lift!

The day before Celtic won the Scottish Cup (but it could never make up for the league loss)

But this did!

all forgotten

The Jackie McNamara testimonial

attened by an incredible 53,000 on a Sunday afternoon for remember non competetitive friendly

And as it was Irelands first time playing Celtic (they would not be in the habit of playing club sides) this made the word friendly take on new meaning, not friends, no way, this was family.

The Clann.

Brilliant day and with Larsson and Lubo coming back (to honour I guess Martin as much as Jackie) as well.

It was (as Martin would say) a magnificent day, simply magnificent!

the cheers of return for larsson was pitched deep but intense and unrelenting like one heard by schoolgirls for the beatles. I have heard some roars at Celtic ad at other sporting events but not one like that!

and the smile on this extremely gifted yet humble professional soccer players face

showed it aint all about money!

The match was not bad either, a good warm up for Ireland, Beattie shone for Celtic and Aiden McGeady, who plays for Celtic and did so in the first half, reappeared for his Ireland with 20 minutes to go. Roy Keane and Robbie both of whom have made it clear their desire to play one day at celtic Park in the green and white hoops got masive cheers.

And Robbie did even on the 89th minute, when he popped up in the Ireland v Germany world cup style to score.

1-0 Ireland

but all for 1 the Irish bhoys

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Celtic V Ireland