Born and bred in North Belfast , I grew up as a Celtic and Cliftonville supporter (Yes a second  is allowed as long as it is Cliftonville) I remember being given my first set of hoops for my sixth birthday. On seeing the obvious confusion on my face (cos I was expecting an action man with gripping hands) my Father just said "That’s your first football shirt son, they're called Celtic and they're our team". And so it stuck.  I actually got to echo those words to my own son even though he was probably only six months old at the time, but sure what the hell, start them young is what I say.

Left Belfast in 2000 and went to live in Calgary where I had a fantastic time.  Met Mr Dale on my first visit to the CSC and we sat on the same seats every week after that.  Together we have laughed, cried, cheered, travelled, drank (lots), got older but never grew up.

In 2003 I left the snow of Canada for the heat of Houston and have been here ever since.  Joined the Bobby Lennox Club which is a smashing club to be a part of even if I don't make it there every week - Don't worry Joe, the Waltons are coming back for season 2009/2010.

It was in Houston that I converted my good friends Casey Carter and Jamie Burchell to the Hoops - God only knows what they think of them 'cos they have only seen WGS's team - I promise Guys, it was not always as bad as this.............. Celtic Football Club is a special club that bonds families and friends the world over, hopefully through the site we can keep those connections intact.