Celtic’s Trophy Day celebrations were always going to be a time filled with emotion.
In a season where Celtic were crowned Scotland’s most successful club after beating Rangers in the League Cup final, when the Scottish Premiership trophy was finally won, the honours list grew even further.
With a treble on the line, if Rodgers delivers the Scottish Cup then that will cap off an incredible season and more scenes of celebration as Celtic remain dominant in Scotland.
However, it was what Celtic fans did yesterday in an emotional moment before kick-off against St Mirren that left one BBC man lost for words.
Celtic’s minute of applause for Jack McGinn left Stephen McGinn lost for words
Celtic held a minute’s applause for former chairman Jack McGinn after he sadly passed away this week at the age of 92.
McGinn had been involved at Celtic since 1965 and was the founder of the oldest fan publication in the world, the Celtic View.
McGinn became the vice-chairman of Celtic in 1985 and then the chairman a year later and as the minute’s applause rang around the stadium, his grandson Stephen McGinn who was on co-commentary duty was overcome with emotion.
Speaking on BBC Sportsound, McGinn asked for a minute to compose himself after match commentator, Liam McLeod pointed out he was at Celtic Park as he said, “Yeah, bear with me Liam, I’ll be a minute.”
McLeod answered, “That’s ok, that’s ok. That’s understandable. Emotional moment for the McGinn family and the Celtic support.”
Once he gained his composure, McGinn continued, “Yeah, he would have loved today. Celtic meant a lot to him and he always said that winning trophies was always special at this football club and never to take it for granted.
“It is so hard to do and a magnificent stadium to do it in.”
What Celtic said about the passing of Jack McGinn
Celtic released a statement after the passing of McGinn where current chairman Peter Lawwell paid tribute to the man who gave ‘his full energy and commitment’ to Celtic.
Lawwell said, “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Jack’s family following his sad passing.
“I first met Jack 35 years ago, and he was a fine, humble, unassuming man, a true Celtic man who always did his very best for the club he loved.
“He gave his full energy and commitment to Celtic across a number of roles, often in difficult times for the club but always working in the best interests of Celtic.
“I know he will be sadly missed by his family, friends and so many people at the club. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.”
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