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6 days ago
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John Fallon obituary: Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion
John Fallon was the only Lisbon Lion not to see action in Celtic's historic 2-1 European Cup Final win against Inter Milan at the Estadio Nacional in Portugal on May 25, 1967. At that time only a goalkeeper substitute was allowed on the bench, but Ronnie Simpson was managing perfectly well between the posts, leaving Fallon to watch the match in frustration. 'I was both a friend of Ronnie and a Celtic supporter. So I certainly did not want Ronnie to let in soft goals or get injured so that I could get a chance, yet I did feel that I wanted to be part of it more,' he wrote in his memoir, Keeping in Paradise, published in 2015. Nevertheless, he shared the team's elation at becoming the first British club to lift the cup. 'Those of us who were alive at the time can recall with vivid clarity just exactly where we were and what we were doing after the second goal went in,' he wrote. The win entitled Celtic to compete in the Intercontinental Cup, with a two-leg match against Argentina's Racing Club. While warming up in Buenos Aires for the second leg, Simpson was injured on the head by a piece of metal thrown from the crowd. Fallon recalled Jock Stein, the manager with whom he had a difficult relationship, shouting: 'Don't just stand there. Get on that park. You're f***in' playin'.' It was a scrappy match, though Fallon's string of saves caused one commentator to remark: 'If that's the reserve keeper, what must the other guy be like?' Some accounts suggested that when Celtic tried to get their 2-1 defeat declared void because of Simpson's injury, Racing Club used Fallon's performance as evidence that the result should stand. It did. With his flaming red hair and ice-cool temperament, Fallon was an outstanding goalkeeper, making 195 appearances and hundreds of saves for the green and white hoops. During his time at Celtic they won six league titles, five League Cups and two Scottish Cups, the latter including Stein's first trophy as manager in 1965 when they beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-2 before a crowd of 108,800. Celtic had been 2-1 down at half-time. The second goal got over the line because Fallon was distracted by a loudspeaker announcement, but early in the second half they scored an equaliser. 'Then came my own great moment, when I saved a shot from Alex Edwards,' he wrote. A journalist from the Evening Times described Fallon making 'a brilliant leap to his right at a rising shot from Edwards. The ball looked as though it had beaten the keeper, and it was actually behind him but not over the line when he made his brilliant save'. In Lisbon all 12 of the Celtic squad received medals. However, Stein asked Fallon to return his, saying that he would be given another in due course. 'This did in fact happen, but it was a replica medal struck by Celtic themselves,' Fallon said. It was not until 2019 that the original was returned to him, having been tracked down by Peter Lawwell, Celtic's chief executive at the time. None of this distracted from his recollection of the celebrations in Lisbon. 'We were wading through scores of fans to get off the park and into the dressing-room,' he told The Scotsman. 'It's such a great memory. We'll never forget it and it's something everyone should be proud of.' John James Fallon was born in Cambuslang, southeast Glasgow, in 1940. He was the youngest of five children born to Patrick, a coal miner, and his wife, Jane (née Murray). He was educated at St Bride's Junior Secondary School, where he was obsessed with football and was soon playing for the school team and St Cadoc's Boys' Guild. He also 'started my lifelong love affair with Glasgow Celtic, that most demanding and tantalising of mistresses', walking or taking the number 17 tram to Celtic Park. After leaving school in 1955, he worked as a butcher's delivery boy before starting an engineering apprenticeship with Foden Trucks, near Celtic Park. Football continued to occupy much of his time and on his 18th birthday he made his debut for Fauldhouse United against Bathgate, breaking the opposing centre forward's collarbone in a shoulder-to-shoulder collision. Four months later he signed for Celtic, making his name in the reserves before his first team debut against Clyde at Parkhead in September 1959 when Frank Haffey, then the regular keeper, was injured at work. 'He was cool, confident and his clean handling of the ball and astute clearances made a great impression on the fans,' the Daily Record reported. In March 1962 Fallon married Esther 'Essie' Daley, 'just before Lent, for the priest would not marry anyone after Ash Wednesday'. She died in 2018 and he is survived by their children: Thomas, John, Brian, Stephen and Elaine. Before long he had replaced Haffey as Celtic's first-choice goalkeeper, taking part in the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup in 1964 when they lost 4-3 to MTK Budapest in the semi-finals. However, he was dismayed when in 1965 Stein signed Simpson, who two years later served in goal in Lisbon. 'I gritted my teeth and bided my time,' he wrote. He described the 1968-69 season as his finest hour, thanks to Simpson's injuries and his own remarkable saves. Yet the relationship with Stein continued to deteriorate and he left Celtic in 1971, thereafter paying for his own match tickets until Billy McNeill, the Lisbon Lions' captain, replaced Stein as manager in 1978. Fallon went on to play 12 first-team matches for Motherwell and four for Morton before hanging up his boots. He turned down coaching offers in South Africa, the US and Cyprus, retreating instead to 'the traditional haunt of the ex-football player', running a pub in his home town of Blantyre. He continued to be 'a committed, even obsessive, Celtic supporter', but seldom partook of the club's official hospitality 'because, as I tell them, I prefer to live among the fans'. John Fallon, former Celtic goalkeeper, was born on August 16, 1940. He died on July 22, 2025, aged 84
BBC News
16-07-2025
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- BBC News
'Emotional' Rodgers 'lost for words' at scene of 1967 triumph
An "emotional" Brendan Rodgers admitted he was "lost for words" after visiting the scene of Celtic's greatest Celtic manager took his players and staff to the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, where they became the first British club to lift the European Cup following a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in are in the Portuguese capital to take on Sporting in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday and their training camp is across the road from the place where the Lisbon Lions earned their name."There are very few times where I'd be lost for words," Rodgers told Celtic TV."When you grow up as a Celtic supporter, you know all the stories, you know Bertie (Auld) singing in the tunnel and the support that came here."But just to actually walk the journey and relive some of those memories, and just coming out of the tunnel was very emotional."Then we make our way up to here where big Billy (McNeill) lifted the trophy, knowing the thousands of Celtic supporters were down there watching."So it's a feeling and being brought up with the stories and understanding that night changed the whole direction of the club, and to be stood here as a Celtic manager for my first time here, it's really special and really emotional."Celtic captain Callum McGregor was also touched by the experience, adding: "So, so lucky to even be here, to represent this club and to be at a stadium that is so iconic in our history."And to stand where Billy stood just brings into focus, one, how amazing an achievement it was and, two, just trying to get a sense of what it would have felt like to look out and just see a sea of green and white Celtic supporters."I'm so, so, so lucky to be a part of this club and on days like this you feel the enormity of it and very, very lucky and blessed."
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How to buy Bad Bunny tickets: Exact prices, new dates, how to maximize your chances and mistakes to avoid
Find out how to catch Bad Bunny at a venue near you high demand How to buy Bad Bunny tickets: Exact prices, new dates, how to maximize your chances and mistakes to avoid Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour is one of the most highly anticipated events of 2025–26. With tickets in extremely high demand, here's everything you need to know to ensure you secure your spot at one of Bad Bunny's shows. Advertisement 2 Bad Bunny performing during his Most Wanted Tour on May 24, 2024 in Miami, Florida Credit: Getty Tickets presale and general sale Presales for Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour began on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12pm BST in the UK. In Australia, the presale kicked off on the same date at 10am AEST. Whereas in Mexico, the presale doesn't start until 2pm CST on May 12, 2025. The general public sale starts at the following times: Advertisement Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12pm BST in the UK Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11am AEST in Australia Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2pm CST in Mexico Tickets can be purchased exclusively from official sources such as LiveNation and Ticketmaster, as well as each venue's official website. Ticket prices While the prices for many of the tour destinations are yet to be revealed, prices for the UK shows have been released. In London, tickets range from £57 for the cheapest seats to £545 for premium options. Gold Circle tickets are around £347.20, with general standing tickets going for £242.20, per For the Paris show, tickets start at €76.20 for the most affordable seats, rising to €202.70 euros for the best spots. Advertisement Ticket prices vary significantly by country, city and seating tier. Bad Bunny rocks the red carpet at Met Gala Tour dates Bad Bunny tour dates announced so far for 2025 and 2026 are as follows: Nov 21, 2025 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Estadio Olimpico Dec 05, 2025 - San Jose, Costa Rica, Estadio Nacional Dec 10, 2025 - Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Dec 11, 2025 - Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Jan 23, 2026 - Medellin, Colombia, Estadio Atanasio Girardot Jan 30, 2026 - Lima, Peru, Estadio Nacional Feb 05, 2026 - Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional Feb 13, 2026 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio River Plate Feb 20, 2026 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, Allianz Parque Feb 28, 2026 - Sydney, Australia, ENGIE Stadium March 2026 - Tokyo, Japan May 22, 2026 - Barcelona, Spain | Estadi Olimpic May 26, 2026 - Lisbon, Portugal | Estadio Da Luz May 30, 2026 - Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano May 31, 2026 - Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano Jun 20, 2026 - Dusseldorf, Germany | Merkur Spiel-Arena Jun 23, 2026 - Arnhem, Netherlands | Gelredome Jun 27, 2026 - London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Jun 28, 2026 - London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Jul 01, 2026 - Marseille, France | Orange Velodrome Jul 04, 2026 - Paris, France | La Defense Arena Jul 10, 2026 - Stockholm, Sweden | Strawberry Arena Jul 14, 2026 - Warsaw, Poland | PGE Narodowy Jul 17, 2026 - Milan, Italy | La Maura Jul 22, 2026 - Brussels, Belgium | King Baudouin Stadium 2 The dates of sales and presales vary from country to country Credit: Getty Maximize your chances Register for presales: Join official fan clubs and ticketing platforms' loyalty programs to access presale tickets before the general public. Be ready and organized: Know the exact date and time tickets go on sale. Log in early and be prepared for long online queues. Use reliable sources: Always buy tickets from the official venue, authorized ticket sellers, or directly from the concert organizer's website to avoid scams. Have payment ready: Prepare multiple payment methods and ensure your internet connection is stable for a fast checkout. Consider other cities: Ticket prices in some European cities are lower than in London or Paris, so check alternative locations if you're willing to travel. Mistakes to avoid Waiting until Friday morning to register — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on general sale Leaving your account unverified — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up Assuming your old account is active — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong Low batteries — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged Refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use a queuing system when they are busy and warn that refreshing won't move you up the line Bad Bunny tickets are among the hottest in the world right now, so stay organized, act quickly and use only official channels to maximize your chances of seeing him live.
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How to buy Bad Bunny tickets: Exact prices, new dates, how to maximize your chances and mistakes to avoid
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour is one of the most highly anticipated events of 2025–26. With tickets in extremely high demand, here's everything you need to know to ensure you secure your spot at one of Bad Bunny's shows. Advertisement 2 Bad Bunny performing during his Most Wanted Tour on May 24, 2024 in Miami, Florida Credit: Getty Tickets presale and general sale Presales for Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour began on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12pm BST in the UK. In Australia, the presale kicked off on the same date at 10am AEST. Whereas in Mexico, the presale doesn't start until 2pm CST on May 12, 2025. The general public sale starts at the following times: Advertisement Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12pm BST in the UK Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11am AEST in Australia Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2pm CST in Mexico Tickets can be purchased exclusively from official sources such as LiveNation and Ticketmaster, as well as each venue's official website. Ticket prices While the prices for many of the tour destinations are yet to be revealed, prices for the UK shows have been released. In London, tickets range from £57 for the cheapest seats to £545 for premium options. Gold Circle tickets are around £347.20, with general standing tickets going for £242.20, per Most read in Entertainment For the Paris show, tickets start at €76.20 for the most affordable seats, rising to €202.70 euros for the best spots. Advertisement Ticket prices vary significantly by country, city and seating tier. Bad Bunny rocks the red carpet at Met Gala Tour dates Bad Bunny tour dates announced so far for 2025 and 2026 are as follows: Nov 21, 2025 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Estadio Olimpico Dec 05, 2025 - San Jose, Costa Rica, Estadio Nacional Dec 10, 2025 - Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Dec 11, 2025 - Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Jan 23, 2026 - Medellin, Colombia, Estadio Atanasio Girardot Jan 30, 2026 - Lima, Peru, Estadio Nacional Feb 05, 2026 - Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional Feb 13, 2026 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio River Plate Feb 20, 2026 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, Allianz Parque Feb 28, 2026 - Sydney, Australia, ENGIE Stadium March 2026 - Tokyo, Japan May 22, 2026 - Barcelona, Spain | Estadi Olimpic May 26, 2026 - Lisbon, Portugal | Estadio Da Luz May 30, 2026 - Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano May 31, 2026 - Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano Jun 20, 2026 - Dusseldorf, Germany | Merkur Spiel-Arena Jun 23, 2026 - Arnhem, Netherlands | Gelredome Jun 27, 2026 - London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Jun 28, 2026 - London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Jul 01, 2026 - Marseille, France | Orange Velodrome Jul 04, 2026 - Paris, France | La Defense Arena Jul 10, 2026 - Stockholm, Sweden | Strawberry Arena Jul 14, 2026 - Warsaw, Poland | PGE Narodowy Jul 17, 2026 - Milan, Italy | La Maura Jul 22, 2026 - Brussels, Belgium | King Baudouin Stadium 2 The dates of sales and presales vary from country to country Credit: Getty Maximize your chances Register for presales: Join official fan clubs and ticketing platforms' loyalty programs to access presale tickets before the general public. Be ready and organized: Know the exact date and time tickets go on sale. Log in early and be prepared for long online queues. Use reliable sources: Always buy tickets from the official venue, authorized ticket sellers, or directly from the concert organizer's website to avoid scams. Have payment ready: Prepare multiple payment methods and ensure your internet connection is stable for a fast checkout. Consider other cities: Ticket prices in some European cities are lower than in London or Paris, so check alternative locations if you're willing to travel. Mistakes to avoid Waiting until Friday morning to register — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on general sale Leaving your account unverified — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up Assuming your old account is active — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong Low batteries — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged Refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use a queuing system when they are busy and warn that refreshing won't move you up the line Bad Bunny tickets are among the hottest in the world right now, so stay organized, act quickly and use only official channels to maximize your chances of seeing him live. Advertisement
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bad Bunny Announces Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour: Here Are the Dates
After speculation that Bad Bunny would announce a global tour, the Puerto Rican star officially unveiled dates for Latin America, Europe, Australia and Japan. Set to kick off in November in the Dominican Republic, Bad Bunny will tour the world in support of his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. He will wrap this year's dates in Mexico City and resume in January in Colombia. He'll then make his way to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Portugal and Italy, to name a few countries. More from Billboard The 23-date stadium tour 'will bring [Debí Tirar Más Fotos] to life, fully immersing audiences in its world, celebrating the essence and culture of Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican heritage,' according to a Live Nation press release. The ambitious stint — which follows Bad Bunny's Most Wanted Tour — marks the star's return to Europe for the first time since 2019, and to Latin America for the first time since his World's Hottest Tour. It'll be his first time performing in Australia, Brazil and Japan. Before hitting the road for his global tour, Bad Bunny will perform a 30-date residency at El Choli in his beloved Puerto Rico, which is set to draw an estimated 250,000 visitors to the island over the summer. Tickets to Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour will go on sale Friday, May 9. See the complete list of the dates below: Nov. 21 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Estadio Olimpico Dec. 5 | San Jose, Costa Rica | Estadio Nacional Dec. 10 | Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio GNP Dec. 11 | Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio GNP Jan. 23 | Medellin, Colombia | Estadio Atanasio Girardot Jan. 30 | Lima, Peru | Estadio Nacional Feb. 5 | Santiago, Chile | Estadio Nacional Feb. 13 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Estadio River Plate Feb. 20 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Allianz Parque Feb. 28 | Sydney, Australia | ENGIE Stadium March 2026 | Tokyo, Japan May 22 | Barcelona, Spain | Estadi Olimpic May 26 | Lisbon, Portugal | Estadio Da Luz May 30 | Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano May 31 | Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano June 20 | Dusseldorf, Germany | Merkur Spiel-Arena June 23 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Gelredome June 27 | London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium July 1 | Marseille, France | Orange Velodrome July 4 | Paris, France | La Defense Arena July 10 | Stockholm, Sweden | Strawberry Arena July 14 | Warsaw, Poland | PGE Narodowy July 17 | Milan, Italy | La Maura July 22 | Brussels, Belgium | King Baudouin Stadium Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
