introducing myself new celtics fan from uk

[markuz89]

Hi all! I'm a life long Glasgow Celtic football club fan but I've recently started to take an intrest in basket ball and of course I have choose the mighty Boston Celtics as my team I'm just learn in about the clubs history I've been on Wikipedia and the website but the best way to learn about them if from the life long fans so if any of you can let me know some history ,players ,matches to watch it would be much appreciated

[Roy H.]

Welcome aboard!

Everything for the Celtics starts with Bill Russell.  The guy is the biggest winner is basketball history:  2 NCAA championships, a gold medal, and 11 rings (in only 13 seasons).  He's the most dominant defensive player of all time. 

Unfortunately, there's not a ton of video footage, but check out what you can.  It's hard to think that a guy who was pretty mediocre offensively could be one of the greatest players of all-time, but that was Russell.

Larry Bird is my favorite player of all-time.  Anything from the 1986 team is worth checking out.  That may have been the best team in NBA history.

[Sixth Man]

Welcome from a relative newcomer myself.  It appears Henrik Larsson won't be your new manager?  I'd steer well clear of Malky Mackay after his theatrical performance at Swansea City...

I've been a diehard Boston Celtics fan since 1974, and a Manchester City FC fan since 2003.  The Celtics are truly a vanguard franchise, having pioneered racial integration and many playing and team concepts which proved to be quite influential in the NBA.

[cometboy]

A TP for you my friend for joining one of the greatest franchises in sports history. The Celtics are a very well managed team, both general manager and head coach, but also have an ownership that won't rest until the team competes for a championship again.

Welcome aboard!

CB

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Hello!

[markuz89]

ok thanks for the help guys i have just started reading about bill russell what a man ! yes henrik larrson looks like hes staying put. malky mackay is a good manager he was the manager of cardiff city got them promotion then the crazy Malaysian owner sacked him there is loads of good managers in the frame  so whoever takes over im sure wwill do aa good job .

[fitzhickey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtykEHPRO1Q

That documentary isn't purely Celtics focused, but I love it. Bird or Pierce (even though I only saw Pierce) are my favourite players ever.

[GreenFaith1819]

Welcome

I've learned more about the Celtics since I've been here on CBlog.

You're in a Good place.

[Sixth Man]

ok thanks for the help guys i have just started reading about bill russell what a man ! yes henrik larrson looks like hes staying put. malky mackay is a good manager he was the manager of cardiff city got them promotion then the crazy Malaysian owner sacked him there is loads of good managers in the frame  so whoever takes over im sure wwill do aa good job .

Vincent Tan is a nut, for better and worse.  Malky Mackay is a megalomaniac.  He tried to commandeer control of the entire club away from Tan, but it cost him his position as manager.  I wouldn't go near either of them - they're both radioactive!

[D.o.s.]

Welcome aboard!

Everything for the Celtics starts with Bill Russell.  The guy is the biggest winner is basketball history:  2 NCAA championships, a gold medal, and 11 rings (in only 13 seasons).  He's the most dominant defensive player of all time. 

Unfortunately, there's not a ton of video footage, but check out what you can.  It's hard to think that a guy who was pretty mediocre offensively could be one of the greatest players of all-time, but that was Russell.

Larry Bird is my favorite player of all-time.  Anything from the 1986 team is worth checking out.  That may have been the best team in NBA history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPMUyRyTflw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlNz0riiPWg

[TheBigTicket23]

Welcome

I've learned a lot here as an European fan as well over the last 3/4 years. The writers are great and the forum is pretty active.

2008 obviously our great championship year has a great championship DVD which shows what it is to be a Celtic and shows what Celtic pride is. This is important.
Boston is a special place in sports. Not only the Celtics are a great organization but also the Sox, Bruins and Patriots are about WINNING.

Last of all it's all about loyalty. Any organization is bigger than its players, especially the Celtics. So even if we will go through 22 bad years again like from banner 16 to 17 I will always bleed green and be a Celtic for life.

My favorite player is Kevin Garnett. He is all what a celtic needs to be. He has pride, passion, intensity and is the perfect teammate who sacrifices for the sake of others.

Enjoy your stay here!

[AngryAndIrritable]

Hail Hail from a fellow fan of the Hoops 

Have to admit pretty much the reason I am a fan of the Celtics is the green and white connection.

I'm glad Larsson isn't going to get the manager's job. His reputation would have been tarnished at the slightest hint of failure.

[cometboy]

Welcome

I've learned a lot here as an European fan as well over the last 3/4 years. The writers are great and the forum is pretty active.

2008 obviously our great championship year has a great championship DVD which shows what it is to be a Celtic and shows what Celtic pride is. This is important.
Boston is a special place in sports. Not only the Celtics are a great organization but also the Sox, Bruins and Patriots are about WINNING.

Last of all it's all about loyalty. Any organization is bigger than its players, especially the Celtics. So even if we will go through 22 bad years again like from banner 16 to 17 I will always bleed green and be a Celtic for life.

My favorite player is Kevin Garnett. He is all what a celtic needs to be. He has pride, passion, intensity and is the perfect teammate who sacrifices for the sake of others.

Enjoy your stay here!

Very well said - thank you for that!

CB

[markuz89]

Welcome

I've learned a lot here as an European fan as well over the last 3/4 years. The writers are great and the forum is pretty active.

2008 obviously our great championship year has a great championship DVD which shows what it is to be a Celtic and shows what Celtic pride is. This is important.
Boston is a special place in sports. Not only the Celtics are a great organization but also the Sox, Bruins and Patriots are about WINNING.

Last of all it's all about loyalty. Any organization is bigger than its players, especially the Celtics. So even if we will go through 22 bad years again like from banner 16 to 17 I will always bleed green and be a Celtic for life.

My favorite player is Kevin Garnett. He is all what a celtic needs to be. He has pride, passion, intensity and is the perfect teammate who sacrifices for the sake of others.

Enjoy your stay here!

thanks for that well said sirr  , this is a fascinating basketball team wwith great history .

[markuz89]

Hail Hail from a fellow fan of the Hoops 

Have to admit pretty much the reason I am a fan of the Celtics is the green and white connection.

I'm glad Larsson isn't going to get the manager's job. His reputation would have been tarnished at the slightest hint of failure.

yeah i didn't think he would get it with rangers just a league away from the spl we need someone who has  a bit of top level experience gotta try get into the champs league i hear keano could be new favourite for the  job