Page 55 - Callan United 50th Anniversary Yearbook 2018/19

Whatever people say about medals and honours, there’s

nothing as valuable as the bond people develop when
playing with their local club. It’s a place where friendships
are forged and memories are made – things you’ll find

yourself laughing over many years later (like who did own
that odd sock abandoned in the dressing-room - and did

anyone ever dare wear it!)

Club life is important in a community too; it helps provide an
identity, giving something to cheer about. Who can forget the
buzz that bubbled around the day Callan got their hands on

the McCalmont Cup after a 40-year wait and the dramatic
way they won the silverware for third time in Derdimus?

The excitement as they bridged the gap back to the team of

1971 and ’72 – helped by the goalkeeping excellence of
Owen Wall – is something that will live long n the memory of

many who proudly wear the black and red.