Celtic fans in Norwich ahead of the Adam Drury testimonial game at Carrow Road.
GALLERY: Celtic fans in Norwich in force for Adam Drury testimonial
Mark Shields
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
7:29 PM
Supporters of Scottish champions Celtic are in Norwich ahead of the Adam Drury testimonial game tonight.
Celtic fans Devin Bryson, Chester Elliott and Stephen Connolly arrived in Norwich ahead of tonight's Adam Drury testimonial match.Fans began arriving at Carrow Road on the overnight supporters’ buses early this morning, before making their way into the city to enjoy the summer weather.
They have been gathering at pubs along Riverside and Prince of Wales Road ahead of tonight’s 7.45pm kick-off.
To see a picture gallery of Celtic fans in Norwich today, follow the link at the top right of this story.
Alasdair Peat, manager of the Queen of the Iceni on Riverside, where both fans have been sitting in the sunshine, said the day had so far passed off without serious incident at the pub.
Travelling Celtic fans, from left, John McGuiness, Siobhan Ross, Kev White and Billy Sweeney enjoy some Norwich hospitality.“We had a couple of guys taking a dip in the river at about 9am this morning, but that was after they’d spent about nine hours on a bus.
“They weren’t the first to go in, and I doubt they’ll be the last. Apart from that it has been good-natured, and we’ve not had any serious problems.”
Celtic season ticket-holders Devin Bryson, 17, Chester Elliott, 21, and Stephen Connolly, 32, boarded the bus in Glasgow at midnight and arrived at 9am, but said the long journey was worth it to see their former hero Paul Lambert again.
“We’re here for the party,” said Mr Elliott. “I remember Lambert scoring against Rangers in a 2-0 win when he was playing for us. He was a great player, and a Celtic legend. He’ll get a good reception from the Celtic fans tonight.”
His friend Mr Bryson was in positive mood for this evening’s match, predicting a 2-0 win for Celtic.
“We had a full bus on the way down, and there will be about 3,000 of us there tonight, so it’ll be a brilliant atmosphere.”
Another group of Celtic fans arrived early at the Compleat Angler pub on Prince of Wales Road to take advantage of some Norwich hospitality.
John McGuinness, 55, said: “I’ve not been in Norwich for years, but it’s a good city. I support Celtic everywhere, home and away, so it’s nice to be here in Norwich and that the sun is shining.”
He said he hoped Norwich boss Lambert would making an appearance in the match, adding: “We’ve made the effort to travel down, so he should pull on his boots one more time.”
But friend and fellow fan Siobhan Ross, 23, disagreed. “He’s quite a serious character, so it doesn’t seem like he’d get in the spirit of things like that. There’s more chance of Neil Lennon doing it I think. I’d like to see the two of them playing again.”
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13 comments
Remember Bannockburn and who won the world cup in 1966? You can see why they cannot be trusted to govern on their own.
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Peter Watson
Friday, May 25, 2012
Excellent fans - welcome back anytime
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oldowl
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Nice advertising Lisa.
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Colonel Grumpfuttock-Horseposture (retired)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
I had quite a few Celtic fans in for lunch today at my cafe. All were very pleasant and polite. Great boys and girls. Lisa Lisa-Lane Cafe & Takeaway, Aylsham Rd, Milecross.
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Lisa Lane
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Canarydownunder, you have my support and total truss for that observation. As for bookie, let`s hope the hole thing crawls off.
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Mad Brewer
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
" Ohh yew tak' thee high rood an' Arl tak' th' low rood an' Arl be eating Delia's medallions of veal with french mushrooms, carrots juliennes and coriander sauce beforr ye..."..
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Timbo
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Most likely from 1p5wich. I've heard it a jocks trap.
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canarydownunder
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
You say proberly, I say probably.
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Swiss Canary
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Half of them are proberly from Norwich in the first place..
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billythebookie2000@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Valpy, very PC, "strawberry blond"! ;-)
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Mad Brewer
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
I hoop they git along wi` the loocal cuisine. Has Delia put on any "specials" fer the Bhoys?
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Mad Brewer
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Are y' olright Bhoys?
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Swiss Canary
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
I hope they've taken precautions and popped the sun cream on, especially the two "strawberry blond" lads.....I predict sore heads tomorrow, in more ways than one.
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Valpy Word
Tuesday, May 22, 2012