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By: Kenny McKay on 08 Sep, 2014 14:58
IT was the day the stars came out for charity in Paradise. Footballing legends joined with a few famous celebrity names for the MAESTRIO charity match.
Paul McStay’s Maestros beat Rio Ferdinand’s All-Stars 3-2, with actor James McAvoy netting a penalty which levelled the score after the All-Stars had taken a 2-0 first-half lead.
Getting the chance to wear the green and white Hoops and score a goal at Celtic Park was a dream come true for the Celtic fan, who also spent over half-an-hour after the game signing autographs and posing for pictures with delighted supporters in the stadium.
Speaking to the official Celtic website, James said: “I was quite bemused after I scored. I turned around and my pal Martin Compston was running at me and then jumped on me.
“I sort of did an impression of someone celebrating a goal as it didn’t feel like it happened. It was nuts! When Lubo got the penalty I turned around and someone said, ‘Do you want to take it, James?’.
“I didn’t get nervous and just kept my head down. The big man Kuszczak said to me, ‘if you dink me, I’ll get you!’
“So I was trying to dink him on purpose but I went a bit too hard but it was good fun, brilliant.”
Fellow actor and Celtic fan, Martin Compston, is now anticipating hearing all about that goal for a long time to come.
“I’m on cloud nine, the lap of honour around the park at the end is something that will live with me for the rest of my life,” he said.
“It was amazing - the whole atmosphere the whole day, just being on the pitch with actual legends.
“I missed a sitter and I can’t get my head around it. You play it in your head so much, you imagine scoring a goal and when Simon Donnelly put me through I had too much time and I panicked.
“I had already scored it in my head and I can’t believe I missed it. James McAvoy scored a penalty so I’ll never hear the end of it.”
http://www.celticfc.net/news/6628
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James McAvoy #18 signed shirt - Maestrio Charity Match Paul McStay’s Maestros v Rio’s All StarsSeptember 7, 2014, Celtic Park
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, a unique charity event was held at Celtic Park, hosted by Celtic FC and Celtic FC Foundation. The match saw former Celtic Legend Paul McStay and a host of his former team-mates, family and friends, footballing legends and celebrity fans come together to battle it out on the pitch at Celtic Park against Rio Ferdinand’s All Stars.
The match was a tremendous success and the triumph on the day belonged to McStay’s Maestros who beat Rio’s All Stars 3 – 2 in a thrilling display of sheer talent and determination.
BeneficiariesProceeds of this shirt sale will be donated towards UNICEF and WAR CHILD who have been chosen as beneficiaries for the match by the Celtic FC Foundation and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, with the proceeds going towards their humanitarian work in a number of Middle East countries.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/James-McAvoy-signed-shirt-Maestrio-Charity-Match-2014-/291238721195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43cf2e36ab
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X-Men star James McAvoy to play in Jock Stein charity match
HE is the star of Hollywood blockbusters including ‘Atonement’, ‘Wanted’ and the ‘X-Men’ series. However this September, Celtic fan and actor James McAvoy is trading the glitz and glamour of the silver screen for the turf of East End Park, as he becomes the latest addition to the Celtic Legends’ squad for the Jock Stein 30th Anniversary Charity Match, sponsored by Direct Slating Supplies.
This occasion marks the second time that McAvoy will be pulling on the Hoops for charity as he starred in the Maestrio match last year, notably netting a memorable penalty.
The actor, originally from Drumchapel, spoke to the official Celtic website about his memories from the Maestrio match and why it was such a rewarding experience.
He said: “The highlight of the Maestrio game was getting to celebrate scoring a penalty with my mate, Martin Compston.
“Just being on the pitch when all the Celtic fans were going crazy, I never thought that ever would happen.
“It felt like a dream but to do it for real, and to do it to benefit charity, it was something that felt really good and positive.
“I think everyone had a really good time that day, from everyone who spent their money to come and see it, to everyone who ran about – even if they weren’t fit enough to do it!
“The whole experience was just a very positive, brilliant thing and my family and friends were in the stands and it was great to share all of that with them too.”
Last time around, the actor confidently converted a spot kick to the delight of the Celtic Park crowd but the X-Men star revealed that there was actually some contention over who was hitting the penalty.
He said: “When the penalty was awarded last time, Stan Petrov actually came up and said that he was taking it but I hadn’t realised as Martin Compston had already been up to me and told me that I was taking it.
“Stan was strolling through all the players expecting to hit the penalty and out of nowhere this five foot seven actor steps up to take it.
McAvoy jokingly added: “If it were to happen this time and if Stan wants to hit it, I’m certainly not going to argue with him!”
Despite being firmly established in Hollywood and frequently rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the acting world, McAvoy is adamant that he is still in awe of the players he grew up watching.
He said: “I remember being quite star-struck around John Hartson and Lubo Moravcik, Lubo - along with Henrik Larsson – is one of my all time favourite Celtic players, so to get the opportunity to play with him was absolutely nuts.
“I also got a bit star-struck around Frank McAvennie but he was just such a laugh, he put me at ease quite quickly.”
A lifelong Celtic fan, the Glaswegian actor also spoke passionately about the legendary Jock Stein and the importance of honouring the club’s charitable beginnings and identity.
He said: “Jock Stein and everything he achieved, it’s part of what has made Celtic a special club, and not just a club that happens to be in a huge city with a vocal support.
“What makes this club something else, it’s not just that night in Lisbon, it’s the entire journey towards that night.
“It’s also that star on the strip that very few teams get to wear that puts Celtic in a different place.
“It’s so important to support Celtic in the vein that they were originated, as a charity that reached out to the community and continues to do so through Celtic FC Foundation.
“Although not their entire remit, Celtic FC Foundation are trying to address issues of poverty and things like that in and around the city.
“As a person, I think that’s hugely important and as a fan, I don’t think you can ever overestimate or overstate what Jock Stein did for the club.”
Celtic Legends’ Squad So Far
Manager: Murdo MacLeod
Tom Boyd
Stiliyan Petrov
Tosh McKinlay
Alan Stubbs
Martin Compston
Simon Donnelly
Jackie McNamara
Jonathan Gould
Mark Burchill
Rab Douglas
James McAvoy
The Jock Stein 30th Anniversary Charity Match takes place on Sunday, September 6 at East End Park (KO 2pm).
http://www.celticfc.net/news/8884
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X-Men star James McAvoy joins us live on the show tonight to talk football, Jock Stein and going from 'The Drum' to Hollywood!
The show is on from 6-8PM in the UK.
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Aug 28 15 9:37 AM
Published: 28 Aug 2015 16:30
TWO of Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to grace the Pars’ very own red carpet for next month’s Jock Stein charity match.
Former Wimbledon skipper Vinnie Jones, who has starred on the big screen in films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Mean Machine, will line up for the Dunfermline Athletic legends, managed by David Moyes, on 6th September and square up to X-Men star James McAvoy (right), who will pull on the green and white hoops of Celtic.
The game at East End Park has been arranged to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Stein, who managed both clubs, during a 1986 World Cup qualifier in Wales while in charge of Scotland.
Proceeds will be split between The Pars Foundation and the Celtic FC Foundation and the involvement of Jones will see him team-up with Pars heroes including Stevie Crawford, Andrius Skerla, Marco Ruitenbeek, Andy Tod, Hamish French, Stewart Petrie, Martin Hardie and Ivo den Bieman.
The ex-Wales international was best known on the field for two spells with Wimbledon, winning the 1988 FA Cup with the ‘Crazy Gang’ when they famously shocked Liverpool at Wembley.
Other roles in film have included appearances in X Men: The Last Stand, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, and in the 2013 action thriller, Escape Plan, where he co-starred alongside Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Meanwhile McAvoy, who has also starred in blockbusters such as ‘Atonement’ and ‘Wanted’, will line-up for a Celtic side that includes fellow actor Martin Compston, former Athletic trio Jackie McNamara, Simon Donnelly and Mark Burchill, Rab Douglas, Tosh McKinlay and Stillian Petrov.
The charity fund-raiser will allow supporters of both clubs to pay tribute to Stein, who led each to some of their greatest triumphs.
Appointed as Pars boss in March 1960, he saved the club from relegation before leading them to their first Scottish Cup success a year later when they defeated Celtic in a replay at Hampden.
He took Dunfermline into Europe for the first time, masterminding famous wins over Everton and Valencia, before moving to Hibernian in 1964.
A year later, he was appointed Celtic manager and, during a trophy-laden 13 years, led the Parkhead side to their finest hour in 1967 when they won the European Cup.
Tickets for the match, which kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 6th September, are available at the East End Park ticket office and club shop, by calling 01383 745909 or at www.parsonline.co.uk. They are priced £12 for adults and £6 for concessions.
http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/thepars/articles/2015/08/28/542894-box-office-hollywood-stars-set-for-east-end/
Sep 4 15 6:32 AM
By: Newsroom Staff on 03 Sep, 2015 15:18
The horrific and heartbreaking scenes which are being shared globally have shown the true extent of this humanitarian crisis, and it is only right that we support those who are in such desperate need in any way we can, particularly given our club’s own beginnings.
Celtic FC Foundation will be partnering with an international aid agency in order that funds raised can be used in the most relevant, efficient and targeted manner.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “Having seen the effects of this humanitarian crisis unfold in recent days, we felt as a club we should help in any way we can.
"Celtic was established as a football club to help people in need and this ethos remains a fundamental part of our club almost 130 years after our formation. None of us can understand the true horrors of this situation but as a club we wanted to show our support for those affected."
Tony Hamilton, Chief Executive of Celtic FC Foundation, said: “This is absolutely the right thing for us to do. Our club was formed by immigrants, many of whom had escaped the devastation of the great famine.
"Celtic was created to offer vital help in a time of need and we feel it is important that we are there again.
“In the coming days we will appoint a third party charity with expertise in this area to ensure the money donated is spent wisely to alleviate the suffering, in the best way possible."
The Jock Stein 30th Anniversary Charity Match between Dunfermline and Celtic Legends, will take place at East End Park on Sunday, September 6, (KO 2.00pm).
Cash turnstiles will be in operation at East End Park on Sunday for both sets of fans. However, to avoid the queues, tickets can be purchased in advance from the Celtic Ticket Office.
Proceeds from the day will be shared between Celtic FC Foundation and The Pars Foundation, the respective charitable arms of both clubs.
In addition to supporting those affected by this particular crisis, the Pars Foundation have earmarked a range of local community projects across the Fife region.
http://www.celticfc.net/news/9008
Sep 5 15 8:06 AM
James was on the BBC Sport Scotland radio show today via phone talking about football and other things.
The interview begins at 20:35: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b068sjqk
Sep 6 15 5:39 AM
James, Wee Jay, Neil Lennon & Martin Compston
James & Tom boyd
Sep 6 15 8:33 AM
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 20m20 minutes ago The Hoops faithful are delighted to meet the Hollywood Superhero
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Hollywood actor James McAvoy meets with the @celticfc fans at full-time at East End Park.
Sep 6 15 10:57 AM
Photos courtesy: John @JB1888 · 6m6 minutes ago
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