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The song 'Willie Maley' is a firm favourite of @CelticFC fans.

It tells the story of the club's history, from the very start until more recent times.

This thread looks at all of the verses, giving more detail for each of them.

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The first verse is about Willie Maley.

A @CelticFC legend, in fact the club were trying to sign his brother Tom and he was asked to also come along.

He ended up playing for and managing the club for more than half a century.

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The opening verse also mentions Patsy Gallagher.

The Irishman was a forward who became a huge fans' favourite, known for various tricks.

He played from 1911-25. His most famous goal was a somersault in the 1925 Scottish Cup Final.

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