Big John Hartson

Proud Celtic fan and Glasgow boy here living in Swansea for training purposes as im a full time athlete.

Was in Swansea City Centre on Sunday. Came out of Starbucks to find standing in front of me pushing a wee one in a pram but none other than Big Bad John Hartson looking absolutely incredible considering all things which he has gone through.

Plucked up the courage to ask for a quick photo with the Big Man and he was more than welcoming. Asked him how he was getting on, told him he was looking great and that he was a bit of a hero for me when i younger. Had a chat for about 5 mins with the guy eg asking me how i ended up in Swansea told him a training for olympics etc.
Perfect Gent always looked a fair guy on the pitch as well by the end i even plucked up the courage for a wee cheeky question about him teaming up with Lenny, he just gave a chuckle.

Inspiration as well as a true professional (minus the Berkovic boot but tbh he was a tool).
Thought all true hoops fan would appreciate knowing there is still fight in the Welsh Dragon yet !!!!

 

should have told him to get on the phone to ledley


great to hear he's getting back to his best

 

Probably my favourite vid on the net:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vhZ2pUgNZU[/YOUTUBE]

Oh .. and ... Welcome Mate!

 

good stuff.hope he keeps well

sounds a top bloke aswel from what you hear about people meeting him

 

Thanks for that mate Great to hear Big Bad John is back in business
because he is a living Celtic legend.A perfect gentleman as well but a warrior on the pitch.

I still say if BBJ had been fit for the UEFA Cup Final with Porto we would have won it and gave Jose Mourinho a * nose

 

I love big john, as you say true gent, and a real hero of mine also.

I was in Swansea recently to, and I was sure I saw him as well, but when you are down there for too long it is inevitable that you start seeing things.

It is remarkable how well he is doing, but with all the Celtic bhoys praying for him, there is no surprise that he is doing well, hes not only a fighter but a much loved guy.

Hope his recovery continues, John we are still thinking of you big man

Cheers for the update Rosco, great to hear

 

He is a true gent

 

exactly

 

Love how so many vids have that song attached to it, and BBJ was definitely Gladiator.

 

quality video....that goal against liverpool at anfield ranks up there as one of my favourites

 

BBJ does seem to be such a gent. I'm sure one of the lads on the forum met him at a local shop and John followed him home to meet his kid(s) Maybe the lucky fan will chime in and re-tell the story.

 

aye remember someone saying that.one of the best footballer stories i've heard

 

theres the photo of me and the gent. If any you boys know how to post it properly via this i will do so if yeah let me know

 

That's just brilliant.

What's that song, by the way? It's an every other YouTube video, but I never saw the name of the song.

 

there we go bhoys

 

If you create a photobucket account or similar online, upload to there and then post hear using the link and the image function. I can talk you through it if you like

LOL! You managed another way, cool

 

right click on your photo and select 'copy url'.

Then press 'go advanced' in your post box and click the wee postcard at the top.

Right click and press 'paste', should copy in the link then submit your post.