Adelaide Celtic 1988-1998

[swannsong]

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Was chatting with another forum user tonight and the subject of Adelaide Celtic came up.
Adelaide Celtic started in 1988 in Sunday Division 8...here's a bit of their track record.
In the early days Tam Lamont was the backbone of the club.
A few Downs people turned up at Celtic, George Getgood (played together in 1984-1985) and Jim Boyd ( was Downs physio in 1977-1980, his son was a Downs junior.

1988 - Division 8 - Top (played at the Parks Community Centre)
1989 - Division 7a - 2nd.
1990 - Division 6 - Top. (played on Parklands next to Adelaide High)
1991 - Division 3 - 6th. (Changed name to Adelaide Celtic Croydon - they took over Croydon's spot in Division 3)
1992 - Division 3 - 2nd.
1993 - Division 2 - 4th.
1994 - Division 2 - 7th. (played at Pennington )
1995 - Division 2 - 9th. ( played at Ramsey Park Elizabeth, Changed to Adelaide Celtic SC)
1996 - Division 2 - 10th.
1997 - Division 2 - Bottom (played at Dauntsey Road, Elizabeth North Changed to ES Celtic SC )
1998 - Division 3 - withdrew after 8 games - disappeared.

[Left Right Out]

Didnt Adelaide Celtic become part of the Fields? at one stage (C Team?Over 35's) and I thought they are now tied up with Brahma Lodge? But paly as Brahma?

[swannsong]

Does anyone know if the Barbiero in Noarlunga United's 1992 list, is any relation to Fabian as he is a Reynella boy.

[knight25]

Swannsong.
The old 92 year team is the continuation of the Southern Knights club. Babiero is Fabians father who has played for Noarlunga and Southern knights for many years. Fabian grew up around southern Knights for his junior years with current southern knight players. You probably expect fabian to come to the knights when he has finished with his good career.
The mooneys there are Colin and Steve Mooney. Harrison is Matthew Harrison still currently at the knights.
In the adelaide Celtic Team photos R. Finlayson is the Southern Knights chairman. Also the C.Mooney the goal keeper in the celtic teams is the bother of Colin Mooney and the Steve Mooney in the Noarlunga team.
Hope this helps.

[Rob Lozza]

It's always good to read threads like this one about past SAASL clubs etc.

SAASL has a fantastic history, and has and continues to provide opportunities and enjoyment to many. And yet there are those who wish to destroy it for the "good" of the game.

[robinfriday10]

well said rob

[web]

Yes i remember those days well.we started Adelaide Celtic from the Celtic Supporters club.
love the pics ..i even had hair in them . ah the memories.
No we never had anything to do with the fields.We have been at Brahma now as there over 35s for a number of years now.
Thanks for the memories swanny. oh and in the first pic the kid in the front is my lad Ross Gilligan not russ ha ha i had a good laugh at that years back

[Knight7]

Good times shame that Brahma is so far away from Seaford - was always great playing for the Celts

[web]

Too right Richard, those where great days ,

[Gabon]

weren't they formed before 1988 as i remember my old man playing for them and they played at Parafield

[Knight7]

weren't they formed before 1988 as i remember my old man playing for them and they played at Parafield

No, there used to be a supporters comp think it was played at Parafield but Adelaide Celtic was formed in 1988, have the plaque to prove it

[web]

There where quite a few of us playing at parafield then left to start Adelaide Celtic.
We always had a new years day game against the Rangers Supporters Club.

[TheWingBack]

web, I remember some of the first lads that played when they left Parafield and my old man breaking his leg against Celtic in a game at Parafield. Those were the days when someone broke their leg and they were carried off 2 yards from the pitch and the game went on

[Knight7]

web, I remember some of the first lads that played when they left Parafield and my old man breaking his leg against Celtic in a game at Parafield. Those were the days when someone broke their leg and they were carried off 2 yards from the pitch and the game went on

Yes, I also remember one guy breaking his leg in 3 places then coming back on just after halftime and scoring two great goals

Times were tough back then

[TheWingBack]

Just one break, vertically, and he had to hop to the car park and drive himself (and a very young me) to the hospital. Unfortunately he was playing on the Gardens far pitch so it was a long hop, but luckily the car was an automatic.

And yes he was literally put 2 yards off the pitch , next to the cricket pitch, while the game continued.

[web]

yep J5 i remember that game aand your dad having to hop.
how things have changed ayy

[BigWaynesSon]

i think youll find that tony innes the gilligan brothers, vinnie ray and dave colliar started adelaide celtic, coached by alex russel.

[theone]

Wow memories played there for 2 years even managed to win a best and fairest there and the jocks actually supplied a trophy . Had some great times after games and many friends were made although I dont see to much of them anymore. We even had Rangers supporters donning the green hoops was great way to finish before famiily life took over.

[web]

and who is theone????

[Kitchimo]

and who is theone????

Neo.

[kinghenrik]

i remember watching the hoops when they were at ramsay park as i was affiliated with elizabeth city ( now playford patriots). me and the old man followed them everywhere for that season or 2. used to love watching city on the saturday and then the celts on the sunday. nothing but football all weekend.

[ExtraTime]

Just bumped this thread... Looking forward to this sunday

[boneyard]

i remember brahma v celtic at pennington many yrs ago(my dad played in the ressies im sure)but swannsong your yrs dont add up to my recolection of yrs did they play a few games there prior?who knows ....long time ago......anyway jimmy jonson was the ref and addddddded heaps of time on that game,as he liked to at times, and celtic scored a late winner,
none the less it was a great game to watch and ironic how the celtic people helped brahma over a long period, get back to were they are now.the last name escapes me but a top player from the vale and his brother nick played for celtic back then...like i said ...last name escapes me

[swannsong]

i remember brahma v celtic at pennington many yrs ago(my dad played in the ressies im sure)but swannsong your yrs dont add up to my recolection of yrs did they play a few games there prior?who knows ....long time ago......anyway jimmy jonson was the ref and addddddded heaps of time on that game,as he liked to at times, and celtic scored a late winner,
none the less it was a great game to watch and ironic how the celtic people helped brahma over a long period, get back to were they are now.the last name escapes me but a top player from the vale and his brother nick played for celtic back then...like i said ...last name escapes me

weren't they formed before 1988 as i remember my old man playing for them and they played at Parafield

No, there used to be a supporters comp think it was played at Parafield but Adelaide Celtic was formed in 1988, have the plaque to prove it

[boneyard]

HUGHES thats what i forgot.....nick, i played cricket at salisbury north footballers with him and his older brother was a gun,stand corrected but i think his brother played at the vale

[boneyard]

jimmy....i knew id remember

[swannsong]

Jimmy Hughes...if it is the same Jimmy Hughes, his father Jimmy Hughes (Snr) was my coach at the Downs in 1974-76...initially a player coach...think he played for Beograd at one stage.
Jimmy Hughes the 2nd. was a quality player who played at Salisbury United & Elizabeth City before playing for the Vale...

[boneyard]

swannsong, forgive my 2nd to last,it is anzac day and my memory is never that good anyway,,,,,i played cricket with patty hughes,not nick..........i rekon he is the younger brother of jimmy who was the the very good player at the vale....same family,isnt that what you do best?

[swannsong]

swannsong, forgive my 2nd to last,it is anzac day and my memory is never that good anyway,,,,,i played cricket with patty hughes,not nick..........i rekon he is the younger brother of jimmy who was the the very good player at the vale....same family,isnt that what you do best?

Jimmy and Pat's father Jimmy is at the front right of this picture (sitting) from 1969 when he played for Texas Rangers.

[Caretaker Coach]

Jimmy Hughes...if it is the same Jimmy Hughes, his father Jimmy Hughes (Snr) was my coach at the Downs in 1974-76...initially a player coach...think he played for Beograd at one stage.
Jimmy Hughes the 2nd. was a quality player who played at Salisbury United & Elizabeth City before playing for the Vale...

I think he may have had a stint with West Adelaide Hellas Juniors. Was a good 5 a side player as well.