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Bloemfontein Celtic

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Fully87, Feb 16, 2017.

Discuss Bloemfontein Celtic in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Fully87

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    I see South Africa have a Celtic aswell, are they named after us or related to us in anyway? And how big are they in South Africa?
     
  2. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    I mind the Celtic view years ago had a bit in it about them, quite a decent article over a few pages. Talking maybe 2005-2007ish in around about then.
     
  4. Fully87

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    I see on there Wiki they play in the Hoops also, but it does not mention any link beetween us?
     
  5. packybhoy Administrator Administrator

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    A lot of teams in South Africa take their names from successful European counterparts. Like Ajax and Arsenal. The Celtics changed their name from United in 1984 but I'm not sure how they arrived at our name. They play in our colours as well and are the best supported team in South Afirca. They have no link with us but do have a contract for academy players with Sporting club Portugal. Missed opportunity by us.

    P.s. Their supporters are brilliant but not as good as us.:party22::party048:
     
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