Henrik’s Heroes v Lubo’s Legends Sunday, May 28, kick off 2pm Premier sports

THE response to Celtic FC Foundation’s Henrik’s Heroes v Lubo’s Legends match has been absolutely phenomenal and we are delighted to confirm that standard tickets for the May 28 encounter are now sold out – but there’s still an opportunity for those who can’t make it along to show their support.

Over 60,000 fans will be packed into Celtic Park for the match – which is being sponsored by Dafabet and Utilita – to witness the return to Paradise of some of our favourite Bhoys, while supporting the work of the Foundation.

Despite the sell out, supporters who can’t get along on the day or who maybe live overseas, still have the chance to get behind the initiative, by making a donation of £5 to receive a virtual ticket.

This is a great way for members of the Celtic Family throughout the world to play their part, should they be unable to make it to the match in person, and help us make a real difference in doing so.

Please donate £5 HERE now to claim your virtual ticket.

Net proceeds of the game will be devoted to Celtic FC Foundation, a charity aiming to uphold and promote the founding principles of our football club.

The four priorities are to improve health, promote equality, encourage learning and tackle poverty and the Foundation have a strong track record of delivering successful community-based projects.

Some of the funds will be used to extend existing projects such as the award-winning ‘Ability Counts’ – a project aimed at children and young people who live with Down’s Syndrome or Autism.

We will also assist with Community Care for Dementia through a series of initiatives. Finally, we have partnered with Mary’s Meals to create The 67 Kitchens campaign which will see Celtic fans support the building of 67 school kitchens for children in the developing world and send emergency food aid to South Sudan and Syria.

We will have more details on all of these projects and how supporters could get involved in the coming weeks.

Thank you very much for your wonderful support.

 

looking forward to this as much as the final....what a * year this has been..

 

any reason why sutton not playing?

 

duties with btsport

 

ALAN Thompson played with big clubs and he is delighted to return to the biggest to play in the sold out Henrik’s Heroes v Lubo’s Legends match in aid of Celtic FC Foundation on May 28.

“I am looking forward to it. I am bringing my family up too and they were just young when I was playing so it will be good for them to see a packed Celtic Park,” says the former England midfielder.

He is forthright about his time with Celtic that spanned as a player seven years from 2000 and when former England manager, Sam Allardyce asked Alan what his best times were in football, he said: “I said straight away that the years I had at Celtic under Martin O’Neill could not be beaten,” said the midfielder who played for Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Leeds. “I had very, very happy times and played with some fantastic players.”

He is looking forward to the charity match and added: “There is a party atmosphere at the club this season and let us hope that is helped by a Scottish Cup victory the day before the game.”

Alan is pleased to be reunited with Messrs Larsson and Moravcik. “They were unbelievably good individually but they were team players,” he said. “They were great guys off the pitch, too. They were always there for young players and the guys coming in. I can’t speak too highly of them. The supporters’ reaction to the charity game shows how much Henrik and Lubo mean to them.”

He added: “Celtic fans are great to former players. I remember being on holiday in Las Vegas at the same time as a Celtic convention and I couldn’t walk 10 yards without bumping into a fan who had nice things to say. It is unbelievable to see them all over the world, wherever you are, and have a natter with them.”

Of the Lisbon Lions, who will be saluted at the match, he said: “The Lions are incredible. I enjoyed being in their company. John Clark was obviously around us as kit man and I played a bit of golf with Stevie Chalmers and Bobby Lennox and that was humbling. They are just wonderful human beings.”

He is proud to be helping Celtic FC Foundation and said: “It is a fantastic charity. It is going from strength to strength. It is no surprise that the fans are supporting it so well.”

At 43, he is nursing a few strains and, asked if there is a chance of the repeat of that aeroplane celebration after a famous goal against Rangers, he replied: “I will be lucky if I can kick it 15 yards never mind ping it in from 30 yards, but it should be a great occasion for everyone.”

 

Updated names for this

 

Loved Thommo, that left peg

 

Looking for 3 tickets for this legends game! Trying to take the old man to see his heroes before he moves abroad. Anybody selling give me a shout, cheers.

 

If you're on twitter give @celticspares a follow, and switch on notifications for them, they always have a lot of tickets going, especially nearer the date of the game.

 

Just FYI, I was still able to buy the cheaper hospitality tickets just last week... don't know if they are still available.

 

HARALD Brattbakk knows the history. He helped make it too. The Norwegian forward is coming back to Paradise for the sold out Henrik’s Heroes v Lubo’s Legends match in aid of Celtic FC Foundation on May 28.

The former Celt who scored 20 goals in 60 games said: “It is always good to be at Celtic Park but doing it for such a good cause is a further reason to be pleased.

Even before arriving at the club in 1997, he had an understanding of the club’s formation as a charity to feed the poor. He said: “When I knew I was joining the club, I studied its history to know what it was about.

“It is fundamental to care about other people and it was good to know the club has being doing that for more than 100 years. It is very good to be part of that.”

Harald, of course, is part of the history, scoring one of the goals in the 2-0 win over St Johnstone that won the league in 1998.

He said: “It is really amazing the effect that goal still has. I didn’t know enough about the pressure of stopping Rangers winning a 10th title in a row when I arrived. I soon learned. But to finish the season with that game and goal was wonderful.”

Henrik scored the other goal that day and Harald knows he played with special talents in the Swede and the mercurial Lubo.

He added: “They were marvellous talents. They were two of the best footballers I ever played with. It was a privilege to be part of their work. There were consummate professionals, and two good people.”

Of the Lisbon Lions, who will be saluted at the charity match, he said: “I look forward to meeting some of them again. When you know the history, it is so exciting to meet those great players and personalities of the past.”

At 46, and now working as a pilot, he remains fit but says: “I would hope I won’t be the worst on the park but I don’t play much football nowadays. I have a busy life with work and family. That takes up time. But I am alright for my age.”

 

PREMIER Sports will have live television coverage of Celtic FC Foundation’s sold out charity game – Henrik’s Heroes against Lubo’s Legends - on Sunday, May 28, kick off 2pm in the UK and Ireland.

The game promises to be a fitting end of season celebration in Paradise which will not only raise vital money for a series of planned projects under the #LionsLegacy banner, but will honour the Lisbon Lions and celebrate players and successes from past and present.

Richard Webb, Director of Operations at Premier Sports said: “We are thrilled to be supporting this fantastic event and the terrific contribution Celtic FC Foundation make with coverage of the match.

“It is great that fans who can’t make the game can enjoy this special day on television. I can also confirm that £2 from every £9.99 Sky and Premier Player viewers pay to watch the game will go back to Celtic FC Foundation on top of the rights contribution we are making to the Foundation to cover the game.”

Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton added: “Thanks to Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland everyone who hasn’t managed to get a ticket can watch the match.

“It’s vital to us that we get this type of support and I’m very grateful to Premier Sports that they have provided the platform.

“Similarly, overseas fans can tune in exclusively live on Celtic TV too. It will be a fantastic occasion with massive audiences both inside the stadium and around the world on TV.”

How to watch:

Sky customers: Premier Sports HD via Sky on channel 428. You can subscribe for £9.99 per month with no minimum contract or connection fee. £2 goes back to the Celtic Foundation. Visit www.premiersports.com to set up viewing.

Online: Premier Player for £9.99 per month with no minimum contract or connection fee. £2 goes back to the Celtic Foundation Visit www.premierplayer.tv to set up viewing.

Virgin customers: Premier Sports channel 551. You can subscribe for £9.99 per month via the provider with no connection fee or minimum contract. Call 0845 840 777 or set up viewing via TV upgrades on your box.

 

From the HB

Henriks heroes

Manager - Bobo Balde

Players: Tom Boyd, Tony Curran, Jackie McNamara, Joos, Rieper, Yogi, Henrik, Alan Thompson, Scott Brown (1st half), Brattbakk, Hartson, Scott Reid, Kevin Guthrie, Simon Donnelly, Kris Commons (2nd half), Taylor Flynn, Martin COmpston, Agathe, Lennon, Petrov, Hedman, Douglas.


Lubos Legends

Manager - Weighorst
Players: Boruc, John Higgins, Annoni, Mahe, McKinlay, Sylla, Stubbs, Martin Brown, Ross mcCall, Dziekanowski, Scott Brown (2nd half), Tommy Johnson, Kris Commons(1st half), Petta, Varga, Lubo, Burchill, Riseth. Crainey

 

What kits will they be wearing? I guess they can't be in the new ones since they away kit hasn't been revealed yet.

 

Imagine John Higgins running around attempting a few overhead kicks lol.

Probably still better than Bangura.

 

Barry John Corr, there's a blast from the past. Can't believe he wasn't announced more profoundly

All one appearances he made

 

No mention of McAvoy there. Not that it matters a * but, he's no Gerard Miller

 

Has the tickets been dispatched yet? Still not received mine