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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
James McLaughlin

Madcap shareholder dubs Celtic exec 'the Godfather of Scottish football'

A madcap Celtic fan took brief control at the AGM with a short stand-up routine before branding CEO Michael Nicholson 'the Godfather of Scottish football' and comparing him to American actor Al Pacino.

The shareholder launched into a long series of jokes about Scottish referees, Gary Hooper and being a rebel before he was urged to ask a question by chairman Peter Lawwell.

The fan reacted by comparing Nicholson and Lawwell to characters from the 1972 film The Godfather, a Hollywood classic about the demise of an old-school mafia Don, played by Marlon Brando, and the rise of his son, performed by Al Pacino.

After being gently urged to hurry up and ask a question, the fan said: "Apologies. In that case, Mr Chairman, can I just say something to Michael? 


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"Michael, when Peter was our Chief Executive, he was known as the Godfather of Scottish football. You are now the Godfather of Scotland. You are Al Pacino to Peter's Marlon Brando. 

"Coming soon to a widescreen near you. Printed films in association with Shardlock Studios present HD, 3D and VG. Godfather IV, starring Michael Nicholson. Co-starring Brendan Rogers as the Hitman. John Clarke as the Kit Man. Peter Lawwell as the Chairman. Brian Wilson as the History Man."

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