Blether with Brown: Celtic gave Jackie permission to bring Coronation Cup to Dundee

Andy Walker informs me this year is the 60th anniversary of Celtic winning the Coronation Cup.

“I thought it would be nice to show a happy photo of fans with the cup,” offered Andy.

“A dance was held in the St Joseph’s Hall in Dundee in 1954 and the cup was on show that evening.

“The cup was there due to the help of Dundee boxing icon Jim Brady, who is third from left (front) in the photograph.

“Jim was very friendly with another Scottish boxing great, Jackie Paterson.

“Jim asked him if he could ask Celtic FC for the cup to be at this event.

“Jackie was a favourite with both players and board members and they allowed it to travel to Dundee under the protection of Jackie.

“The grandfathers and fathers of many who support the two Dundee teams are photographed in the line-up.

“Is Jackie Paterson in the photo? Some say they remember him being mobbed from start to finish but he missed the photo call.”