His entertaining new book the last line is an often humorous and inspiring reflection. Bonner shrugged off deilas dig about winning four in a row as well. Packie bonner will be signing copies of his new book the last line at eason oconnell street, dublin at 12pm tomorrow. Packie bonner on being celtics teenage goalkeeper and. Packie bonner still keeping abreast of the games changes. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Bonner was the irish goalkeeper that day and made several vital stops to keep gary lineker, peter beardsley, john barnes and bryan robson at bay. In total with celtic, he won four league championship medals, three scottish cup winners medals and a league cup winners medal. Packie bonner is one of celtic and the republic of irelands most iconic keepers. W ith 80 caps for ireland following his debut for the national team on his 21st birthday in may 1981 and 642 appearances for celtic, not to mention the pivotal role he played in irelands world cup glory days, packie is a true soccer hero it may be 25 years since the unforgettable save from. Even the day lou macari freed him from celtic was the anniversary of the day. Billy mcneill handed him a debut on st patricks day in 1979, and packie went on to provide the last line of defence a record 641 times for the club.
Instead, 17 days after the final, the games lawmakers amended the offside. Great start to the day with packie bonner and his new book, the last line. A seasoned irish internationalist, packie was a vital component in the mostcelebrated irish national squad ever, playing in a golden era under the tutelage of the inimitable jack charlton. Pat packie bonner is a goalkeeping legend playing 642 times for celtic and earning 80 caps for the republic of ireland.
Packie bonner was jock steins last ever signing for celtic in 1978 and the goalkeeper went on to earn iconic status within the club. Bonner is back on the front page of the irish edition of a new book on that landmark world cup. Bonner impressed and signed for celtic on 14 may 1978, becoming jock steins last. A hole in the sea book signing at bonners books in bonners ferry on the 16th of april. Patrick joseph bonner born 24 may 1960 is an irish retired football goalkeeper who spent his. Winner of 4 scottish league championships, 3 scottish cup finals and 1 league cup. Ireland and donegals greatest goalkeeper sorry shay, packie bonner. And packie will be signing copies of his book in easons oconnell street. Turtle bunbury is an awardwinning travel writer, historian and author based in ireland. Packie has a book coming out called the last line and harry discusses is lucky career and the influences on him which led to making nearly 500 appearances for celtic in. Irish national hero, a celtic great and their mostcapped player, patrick packie bonner is a goal keeping legend. A big thank you to the wonderful bonners books for hosting this event.
He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native. It looks like we dont have any biography for packie bonner yet be the first to contribute. Patrick joseph packie bonner is an irish former soccer goalkeeper for celtic. Packie bonner started his football career with donegal club keadue rovers fc. Irish national hero, a celtic great and their mostcapped player, patrick p. Packie bonner found himself on the end of a ronny roar. However, he tells sportsjoe that jack charlton was not happy with him at all. This week harry is joined by celtic legend packie bonner. Notably he was jock steins last signing for celtic in may 1978.
Irish national hero, a celtic great and their mostcapped player, patrick packie bonner is a goalkeeping legend. He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of glasgow in 1978, where packie evolved from being a shy, homesick teenager into a confident. Packie bonner steins last signing, centenary, ireland world cups, cup win in 95. Packie bonner may be remembered for one historical moment for the republic of ireland but he was much more than that.
Bonner is back on the front page of the irish edition of a new book on that. Please cooperate with your children in ensuring the effectiveness of this nationwide socialdistancing effort to protect the health and wellbeing of our most atrisk citizens. There are lots of prizes on the day too, including a car for the first hole in one at hole number 17. Today with sean o rourke friday 2 october 2015 today. He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of glasgow in 1978, where packie evolved from. Mr bonner made his debut for celtic at parkhead on st patricks day in 1979 in a 21. Surviving the soft depression of the 21st century by. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Grand marshal packie bonner chats about st patricks day. He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of glasgow in 1978, where packie evolved from being a shy, homesick teenager into a confident, worldclass talent and firstchoice goalkeeper. William bonners most popular book is empire of debt. If there is a funnier and more enjoyable biography by a recent celtic player than this effort by packie bonner then ive yet to read it. Packie bonner to appear at the london irish centre the. Billy mcneill handed him a debut on st patricks day in 1979, and packie.
This muchanticipated book is laden with wonderful, often hilarious, stories about his. He played an astonishing 641 times for celtic and remains the parkhead clubs most capped player. Bonner school is closed by order of governor bullock. In 1978, he became jock steins last ever celtic signing. Following more book signing, photographs and autographs it was down to the more serious business a 90s disco. Turtle bunbury awardwinning travel writer, historian. His brogue is still as soft and melodious as the day he stepped off the bus in glasgow from donegal almost 40 years ago to join celtic, the last signing jock stein would make.
He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of glasgow in. Packie has a book coming out called the last line and harry discusses is lucky career and the influences on him which led to making nearly 500 appearances for celtic in 20 years. Bonner made 641 appearances for celtic and collected 80 caps for the republic of ireland, earning himself a reputation as the best parkhead goalkeeper since ronnie simpson. Bonner impressed and signed for celtic on 14 may 1978, becoming jock steins last signing for the parkhead club. Packie bonner on the irish goalkeeping situation, keane v. His work also includes extensive articles relating to travels in sri lanka, zimbabwe, mexico, europe. Mr bonner also earned 80 caps for his country and played an essential role in. This muchanticipated book is laden with wonderful, often hilarious, stories about his celtic teammates, his family, his upbringing and also life after his goalie gloves were retired. We will work to keep you informed via text and email about bonner schools response as this situation develops. He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of glasgow. The former celtic goalkeeper will be on hand to answer questions, pose for pictures and sign copies of his new autobiography, the last line, which was released on october 1. All who attended the night spoke in glowing terms about chris, his wife dawn, packie bonner and all associated with moone boy series for the friendly way they mingled with the public in what was a memorable night in an. Bonner went on to play 642 times for celtic, with 483 league appearances. For bonner, the act of writing the book was both novel and painstaking to a degree.
A twoday celebration of literature and creativity held in the beacon arts centre, greenock, as part of our. That game was the start of of my love affair with football, and the man in goals for celtic that day was of course packie bonner. Celtic legend packie bonner hits back at ronny deila. Packie has a book coming out called the last line and harry discusses is lucky career and the influences on him which led to making nearly 500 appearnaces for celtic in 20 years. I needed a psychologist packie bonner on coping with anxiety. My autobiography by packie bonner 9781785031861 paperback, 2016 delivery uk delivery is usually within 8 to 10 working days. Large crowds at moone boy night boyle today your news. Packie bonner will be signing copies of his new book at eason.
He earned 80 caps for the republic of ireland national soccer. The last line my autobiography packie bonner if there is a funnier and more enjoyable biography by a recent celtic player than this effort by packie bonner then ive yet to read it. The last line irish national hero, a celtic great and their mostcapped player, patrick packie bonner is a goal keeping legend. He was jock steins last signing for the club when he left his native donegal for the city of. A further interview with packie on his time with ireland will be. Support the packie bonner golf classic for spina bifida. In total with celtic, he won four league championship medals, three scottish cup winners medals and a. My autobiography is written with gerard mcdade and published by ebury press.
Get on the web everybody and look for this rapper, shes wearing one of our jerseys from the 1994 world cup. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last line. Commenting on it, packie bonner is hoping that if this is one of his jerseys, that the charities he donated them to have made lots of money on them before making its way into m. Assuming england beat turkey on the same day, a draw left ireland and poland. I needed a psychologist packie bonner on coping with. Day to day, you do different things, and im juggling things around. Euro 88 in stuttgart ranks as packie bonners most cherished performance from his 726 games with celtic and ireland.