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Mehul Mouths Off!
We here at The official Seohyeon Celtic website make it one of our priorities to keep you up to date with legends from days past. We recently spoke to one of the originals, Katie 1, and this time we bring you one of the all time greats. the man . the legend, the mouth - Brummy Boss, Mehul Patel!
JD: Mr. Patel! Good to talk to you. You are remembered as a Celtic Legend despite being from England - what are your memories of your time with Celtic? MP: Well the first memory has to start from how I got involved in the first place. That was randomly in 2012, around July in Dublin's, on the holy grail also known as AK Plaza. I played an Oasis song in the bar which Joey realized had to have been put on by a non-American and therefore it warranted a nod in my direction at the least. This led to an exchange of messages over a month which led to me finally being able to be a part of Liamo's legendary training, god bless that man, and further led to me exposing Celtic to the wonders of a magical world and its residents – Seongnam English Town. The first game (because there weren't enough sober players for us) against Uzbek, where they scored the shittest goal you've ever seen was a dream. My memories of that game were: thinking where the fuck are we going? Kibon turning up 30 minutes into the game hungover, starting with 9 players and it was 30+ (celsius). But we went for gyalmegisal in Seohyeon (Gods own country) after the match and it changed my life. JD: How do you feel being a member of Celtic impacted your time in Korea? MP: Put simple, without meeting Joey that random night in Seohyeon, I don't believe my time in Korea would've been as amazing as it was. The year was truly the best of my life and it was because of moments like Big Willy Yatscoff's vomit inducing underwear, Lenny's miserableness, Kev's Niagra Falls sized gob and Greg's 'turnover of plays'. That's without mentioning so many other moments and top lads I was able to meet along the way – you all know who you are. I see the games come up on my feed occasionally and wish so much that I was still there. Too many amazing memories (Bullet in that stadium in hills against the Malaysians. Wow). (Editor's note: Possibly the greatest ever goal scored in a Celtic kit JD: Glorious memories indeed. Players and fans alike would like to know what you are up to these days. Is football still a part of your life? MP: I try to design as a profession given that I haven't played in 9 months. Potential transfers have been difficult due to my agent Jacob being busy doing his best Kim Kardashian impression whoring himself to social media, without the same level of success. Despite his stupidity, I find myself in the green pastures of Leeds. Constantly craving the artificial turf of Moran and a 3500 won chicken nugget meal at the golden arches. JD: Haha! Perhaps not surprisingly you are Jacob's only remaining client, all the others having deserted his failing agency long ago. Let us just say, Thank you for your time Mehul 'Litmus Test' Patel! Before you go, a recent topic of conversation around the dart board was why you support West Ham when you are in fact from Birmingham. A certain Wolf ascertained that when you were a kid you wanted to buy a Villa jersey but mistakenly picked up a West Ham one instead (due to the similar colours). You were too embarrassed to admit your mistake and instead just decided to keep supporting West Ham whilst secretly loving Aston Villa. Any comment on this? MP: That miserable turd might want to stop worrying about the claret and blue of football and focus more on the green and red of arrows, which he was destroyed all over Seoul at. Ready whenever you are, Lenrique. JD: Thank you setting us (him) straight on that. Best of luck Mehul and just to let you know the fans are forever hoping your return will become a reality.
As Seohyeon Celtic enter our 10th season what better time to talk to the player featured on the top left of header photo, Katie! The original tough tackling' no nonsense Celtic full back took time out from her busy schedule to chat to us and wish the lads luck as they embark on season number 10.
JD: Katie 1! Good to talk to you again. I can't believe it has been 10 season since we kicked out on the banks on the Han River. You are remembered as one of the original Celts - what are your memories of your time with Celtic? Katie: So many great memories, it was an amazing group of guys and of course Katie2! The opportunity to play in Korea was unique, challenging and competitive. The players and fans alike had great attitudes, sense of humors, and unique personalities; many friendships were formed and memories made. My favorite memory overall playing would be in the early years when Celtic first formed. Greg and I would ride bikes from Bundang to Pangyo to meet up with the others that could make it. Just playing pick up game after game with random local guys who came at the same time. It was a great dynamic. JD: Good times indeed. You would hardly recognise Pangyo now! How do you feel being a member of Celtic impacted your time in Korea? Katie: It was not only a great opportunity to play but an extended family. We all hung out so much outside of playing football that a majority of my time in Korea was spent with people who played or were associated with the Celts. All of my memories are linked back to the team. I would say it also impacted the amount of Galbi and fried chicken I consumed in a weekend. JD: Haha I think the Celts helped many a Galbi restaurant owner on the way to an early retirement alright. Players and fans alike would like to know what you are up to these days. Is football still a part of your life? Katie: I’m back in the states and work as an interior architect for a firm here in Cleveland. Still traveling when my schedule allows and I still play regularly on an indoor team year round and outside in the summers. JD: It's great to hear that you are still playing. Thank you for your time Katie 1 and before we go, any words to sign off with? Katie: Good luck this season, make us proud ! Do your best for the team and remember to enjoy it!
JD: Gonzalez Former midfield maestro, fashion trend setter, brother from another mother, and teammate of Wanchope! Thank you for taking some time to talk to the Celtic massive.
KG: Well, Joey thank you for the kind words and it's my pleasure to take some time to talk to the team that gave me one hell of a ride during my time in Korea. JD: Celtic are now entering their 9th season as a club. You are remembered as one of the most skilled players to put on the jersey for this great club. Can you please share with us some of your memories of playing for the Celts? KG: Well, thank you. I had a blast playing with the Celts. I have many fond memories of playing with the team including having to take a taxi, to a bus, to a train, and to another taxi to get to a game. I also remember Sean McBride going crazy on the pitch quite often, as well as picking up Jacob on the stairs after having one too many drinks, even more often. But my fondest memory on the pitch is a toss up between the free kick goal I scored against Seoul Fever and pushing that guy away from Ewah. Off the pitch is easy. Listening to Mehul the English maniac was some of the funniest crap ever. His usage of the word "cunt" was mindboggling. And I can't leave out all the wonderful times at the Whiskey Weasel! In America last call is around 2am, in Korea we would wake up the sun with a pint in hand. Loved it! JD: Lovely words Kev. Great times indeed. Any words of wisdom for the lads as they get ready for another season in division 1? KG: Play hard lads! Play for each other. Keep the negativity to a minimum and always keep your heads. And for the love of God POUND THE NET!!! JD: Wise words indeed! Thank you for your time Kev. And before we go can you update us on where you are now? What does the life of Celtic's former midfield maestro entail? KG: I'm currently nursing a broken foot. I broke it on the battle field going after a loose ball. But I'm feeling stronger every day. I just got back from practice not too long ago. I'm playing in the Bay Area in California. So if any former, current, or fan of the Celtic is ever in the states and in San Francisco Bay Area please, look me up. I'll buy you a pint and show you around. But I'm counting the days to when I can be on the pitch full time. Besides that, I am just working and spending some much needed time with the loved ones that I left when I joined the military in 2009. But I want to say thank you Joey for keeping in touch and making me feel like a superstar for 15 minutes. I hope to make it back to Korea someday soon and don the colors of Celtic once again. Once a Celt always a Celt!!! Miss you all and KICK SOME ARSE IN DIVISON 1. P.S. Joey I spell my last name with a Z at the end GONZALEZ!!!! |
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Where are they now? Part 2; Catch up with Terry!
JD: Terry Dobbins, former manger, player, crowd favourite and original member! Thank you for taking some time to talk to the Celtic faithful.
Terry: Always a pleasure.
JD: Terry, Celtic are now entering their 9th season as a club. You were there for match 1 on the banks of the Han River in August 2011. Can you tell us your memories of that game and the overall build up?
Terry: It’s probably the Seohyeon game I remember most about actually. So much happened because it was such a small pitch and with being a new team, our squad was pretty small. I still have flashbacks of the endless throw-ins. Look up a guy called David Challinor for Tranmere Rovers and these were the kind of throw-ins we were facing on a pitch that was probably more suitable for seven a-side. Teams like these lot will be the death of football. But we started to win the battle and got the ball on the deck a bit with Matt Silva(he wasn’t Spanish) doing some good stuff in midfield and Greg Zimmerman at the back tirelessly winning everything and literally putting his blood sweat and kneecap skin into getting us back into game.
We had a massive chance when I got to the byline and smashed the ball across goal and Crawford Albiston headed wide with the goal wide open(I reminded him of this moment every time I seen him out for the next two years). That was at 1-0 and could have been a real turning point. They then scored from another long throw and frustrations started to boil over. So five minutes later, the next one came in and I was never winning the header so I pushed him as hard
as I could in the back. The referee wasn’t impressed and despite my insistence he was at least 5 yards out the box when he had landed, he gave a penalty and they went on to win the game 5-0.
It wasn’t the best of starts but there was enough there to see that this team had the capacity to improve and if we hadn’t been playing against an all-star quarter back, the result might have been different. We played them again later that season and won 3-1 which proved my point.
JD: How big a part of your time in Korea was your time with Seohyeon Celtic?
Terry: It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it made Korea as good as it was for me and is probably the thing that I miss most. Seohyeon or galbi. It’s a close call. I do remember thinking in that first week in Korea when I literally knew no-one, “Just find a footy team and everything will be sound”.
It’s a team that makes everyone feel included and welcome from the very start and despite the fact we all come from all over the world, it just works. Mainly because we all love football and having a beer.
JD: Any words of wisdom for the lads as they get ready for another season in division 1?
Terry: It’s a step up in quality but at the end of the day they are just a bunch of lads like yourselves. Nothing special. Most of you have got the benefit of another season’s experience of playing Division One now so you’ll be better prepared than ever. Stay off the soju on Fridays. Cough Jacob cough.
JD: Thank you Terry lad. And before we go can you update us on where you are now? What does the life of Celtic’s first Liverpudlian entail these days?
Terry: Just finished my teaching qualifications so I’m now a ‘proper’ teacher whatever that means. I’ve actually just put pen to paper to sign for an 11 a-side team here called FC Bronze in the Birkenhead 4th Division (I can’t imagine I’ll be playing against any former Russian Internationals here). Spent the summer putting myself through my own pre-season after buying a kayak and a bike to keep myself amused. Liam Hayes, come over for a row anytime ;). Apart from that, been to a few Liverpool games already this season and my hopes were high after the start we’d made until around 3:29pm on Saturday ( Jesus Lovren, just kick the ball hard! In any direction!)
Hope you’re all well wherever you are in the world and good luck for this season!
Terry: Always a pleasure.
JD: Terry, Celtic are now entering their 9th season as a club. You were there for match 1 on the banks of the Han River in August 2011. Can you tell us your memories of that game and the overall build up?
Terry: It’s probably the Seohyeon game I remember most about actually. So much happened because it was such a small pitch and with being a new team, our squad was pretty small. I still have flashbacks of the endless throw-ins. Look up a guy called David Challinor for Tranmere Rovers and these were the kind of throw-ins we were facing on a pitch that was probably more suitable for seven a-side. Teams like these lot will be the death of football. But we started to win the battle and got the ball on the deck a bit with Matt Silva(he wasn’t Spanish) doing some good stuff in midfield and Greg Zimmerman at the back tirelessly winning everything and literally putting his blood sweat and kneecap skin into getting us back into game.
We had a massive chance when I got to the byline and smashed the ball across goal and Crawford Albiston headed wide with the goal wide open(I reminded him of this moment every time I seen him out for the next two years). That was at 1-0 and could have been a real turning point. They then scored from another long throw and frustrations started to boil over. So five minutes later, the next one came in and I was never winning the header so I pushed him as hard
as I could in the back. The referee wasn’t impressed and despite my insistence he was at least 5 yards out the box when he had landed, he gave a penalty and they went on to win the game 5-0.
It wasn’t the best of starts but there was enough there to see that this team had the capacity to improve and if we hadn’t been playing against an all-star quarter back, the result might have been different. We played them again later that season and won 3-1 which proved my point.
JD: How big a part of your time in Korea was your time with Seohyeon Celtic?
Terry: It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it made Korea as good as it was for me and is probably the thing that I miss most. Seohyeon or galbi. It’s a close call. I do remember thinking in that first week in Korea when I literally knew no-one, “Just find a footy team and everything will be sound”.
It’s a team that makes everyone feel included and welcome from the very start and despite the fact we all come from all over the world, it just works. Mainly because we all love football and having a beer.
JD: Any words of wisdom for the lads as they get ready for another season in division 1?
Terry: It’s a step up in quality but at the end of the day they are just a bunch of lads like yourselves. Nothing special. Most of you have got the benefit of another season’s experience of playing Division One now so you’ll be better prepared than ever. Stay off the soju on Fridays. Cough Jacob cough.
JD: Thank you Terry lad. And before we go can you update us on where you are now? What does the life of Celtic’s first Liverpudlian entail these days?
Terry: Just finished my teaching qualifications so I’m now a ‘proper’ teacher whatever that means. I’ve actually just put pen to paper to sign for an 11 a-side team here called FC Bronze in the Birkenhead 4th Division (I can’t imagine I’ll be playing against any former Russian Internationals here). Spent the summer putting myself through my own pre-season after buying a kayak and a bike to keep myself amused. Liam Hayes, come over for a row anytime ;). Apart from that, been to a few Liverpool games already this season and my hopes were high after the start we’d made until around 3:29pm on Saturday ( Jesus Lovren, just kick the ball hard! In any direction!)
Hope you’re all well wherever you are in the world and good luck for this season!
Where are they now? Part 1; Having The Quack with Avery!
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