Category: The Green and White of Govan

Republican Flute Bands, Media Manipulation and Anti Sectarianism

Recent Republican Marches in Glasgow and the 'Counter Protests' In Govan, Glasgow, on the 30th August 2019 there was witnessed a splutter of so called 'counter protest activism' against a licensed and legitimate peaceful procession of Irish Unity marchers. A march which included the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, the first ever in Scotland, and … Continue reading Republican Flute Bands, Media Manipulation and Anti Sectarianism →

Real Celtic Men and Loyalty: The Tale of Jimmy McGrory and Jimmy McGovern

Loyalty to a cause which is greater than the career of the self. A type of altruism where the decision made by an individual brings joy, comfort and success to the greater number of the community he serves. In today's career centric and economically exploitative game however, it's very rare to think of even a … Continue reading Real Celtic Men and Loyalty: The Tale of Jimmy McGrory and Jimmy McGovern →

The Green and White of Govan is out Monday 3rd of December

A message to all the website subscribers and new arrivals. Monday the 3rd of December will be the official launch of the long awaited Green and White of Govan commemorative magazine. The 52 page glossy mag, bristling with pure Govan Tim history on every page, is comprised of all of my previous blogs belonging to … Continue reading The Green and White of Govan is out Monday 3rd of December →

The Green and White of Govan Part 8: A Commemorative Magazine With Charity in Mind…Are You In?

And so the Whistle Blows All good things must come to an end and, sadly, the Green and White of Govan miniseries is no exception to this law of nature. Originally evolving from it's embryo of merely an idea in my Tim obsessed head to a much anticipated and well received miniseries, the writing which … Continue reading The Green and White of Govan Part 8: A Commemorative Magazine With Charity in Mind…Are You In? →