summery

hej. nogle som kanhjælpe mig med at lave et "summery" af denne korte artikel. har prøvet, men det bliver ikke særlig godt..


Last May, as the UEFA cup approached its exciting climax, the host city of Seville found itself awash in a Sea of green – a rather atypical colour for the dry streets of the Andalusian capital in the middle of summer. But no matter where Celtic FC plays – whether near or far emotional charge of a European championship match into the mix, the magnetic pull on those whose hearts bleed Celtic green becomes all but irresistible.
For the occasion, upwards of 80.000 supporters bearing the distinctive hoop-green jerseys made the pilgrimage to southern Spain to witness the 2003 UEFA cup title match that put Celtic’s “Bhoys” against FC Porto of Portugal. Hoping to refresh the taste of Past European glories, the mass of Celtic fans transformed Seville from quite neutral venue to electric home ground- never mind the fact the site of the Final, the Estadio Olympico, only had room for 45,000 spectators.
Although simple mathematic told them that not even half of those who descended upon the Spanish city world find themselves fortunate enough to see game for inside the stadium, this small details became an encouragement rather that putting off would-be pilgrims- from nor just around Europe, but also across the globe.
“Everyone felt like they had to be there”, said Eddie Toner, general Secretary of the Celtic supporters Association. “Celtic supporters think of themselves as a community – a real family. They all wanted to go and be a part of the experience together. “as the weekend before the Wednesday night performance began, the imposing fortress walls of the ancient Alcázar witnessed a constant stream of shamrock-crested jerseys entering the city . Thought the Spaniards weekend was coming to an end, the Celtic “extended” weekend was just getting started. Spreading out from the banks of the Rio Guadalquivir, the Hoops faithful filled the narrow streets and plazas in the city centre not only with their energy, but with their infectious and playful delight as well.

Over the course of a few days, Seville became a Celtic haven as it seemed everywhere you turned there were emerald smiles and songs. When the majority of the 25,000 porto fans made their belated appearance the day before the match, the green-clad partygoers welcomed their opponents with open arms. Enjoying the sunshine, marveling in the city’s architecture and sharing in the plentiful tapas and cervesas, Seville witnessed 100,000 football fanatics turn their city into a continuous fiesta of good will and fair play.” Celtic and Porto fans reveled in the party together – it really became a carnival of football celebration, “smiled Toner . “it was great example of what supporting a team should be about”. Even after Porto’s Brazilian striker Derlei ended Celtic’s title hopes wit a dramatic and heartbreaking goal in the 115th minute, the Celtic supporters maintained their good humour.
Although football has too often in the past trouble by the problems of a few Hooligans who spoil the party at the expense of the real fans, the supporters of Celtic FC were a shining illustration of the meaning of Fair Play during their stay in Seville – jubilant I celebration, faithful n supporters and although beaten in the score-line, totally undefeated in spirit. “thanks to their exploits across Europe indecent years, Celtic’s traveling supporters have now become a synonym for good-natured sporting friendship and unchanging.