EXCLUSIVE: One to One with Celtic Icon Frank McGarvey

🎥 I 'Seeing my friends is the perfect medicine in my fight with cancer'
Peter Martin speaks with Celtic hero Frank McGarvey on his cancer battle and his football career.
Frank McGarvey interview chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Frank McGarvey cancer battle
01:53 Frank McGarvey Parkhead halftime
04:48 Frank McGarvey Celtic team
07:27 Frank McGarvey stomach cancer
08:00 McGarvey hat-trick Celtic 7-0 St Mirren
11:00 Maradonna - Scotland v Argentina Hampden Park
12:13 Sir Alex Ferguson signing McGarvey St Mirren
15:54 McGarvey signing for Liverpool
18:18 Phil Neal Liverpool soap story
20:28 Billy McNeill Celtic manager
21:29 Frank McGarvey signing for Celtic
22:20 Celtic v Ajax 1982 2-2
24:24 Frank McGarvey's 100th goal for Celtic
29:20 David Hay Celtic manager
31:53 Frank McGarvey leaving Celtic
32:53 Frank McGarvey St Mirren
35:00 Signing for Clyde
35:55 Frank McGarvey's family
About footballer Frank McGarvey:
Frank McGarvey, a Scottish footballer who played as a forward, etched his name in the annals of Celtic history with his goal-scoring prowess and unwavering commitment to the club. During his time at Celtic Park between 1980 and 1985, McGarvey was a constant source of inspiration for his teammates and fans alike. This article delves into the career of the Celtic icon, his impact on the team, and the legacy he left behind.
Early Life and Career
Born on January 17, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland, Frank McGarvey began his footballing journey with St. Mirren, where he made a name for himself as a prolific goal-scorer. His impressive performances caught the attention of Liverpool, who signed him in 1979. However, he struggled to break into the first team at Anfield and returned to Scotland a year later when he joined Celtic for a transfer fee of £270,000, a record sum at the time for a transfer between two Scottish clubs.
Celtic Years: Goals, Glory, and Tenacity
McGarvey made an instant impact at Celtic, quickly becoming a fan favourite with his tenacious playing style and natural goal-scoring ability. Deployed primarily as a centre forward, he formed a formidable partnership with Charlie Nicholas, with the pair terrorizing opposition defences throughout the early 1980s.
During his time at Celtic, McGarvey scored 113 goals in 245 appearances, making him one of the club's most prolific goal-scorers. He played a pivotal role in Celtic's domestic success, helping the team win the Scottish Premier Division title in 1981 and 1982, as well as the Scottish Cup in 1980 and 1985.
His most memorable moment in the green and white hoops came in the 1985 Scottish Cup Final against Dundee United. With the match poised at 1-1, McGarvey scored a dramatic late winner, securing Celtic's victory and etching his name into the club's folklore.
Post-Celtic Career and Legacy
After leaving Celtic in 1985, McGarvey returned to St. Mirren, where he continued to find the back of the net consistently. He later had spells at Queen of the South and Clyde, before eventually retiring from football in the early 1990s.
Frank McGarvey's legacy at Celtic is not only defined by his goals but also by his tireless work rate, relentless determination, and unwavering loyalty to the club. He is fondly remembered by Celtic supporters as a player who always gave his all for the team and left everything on the pitch.
Today, McGarvey's name is still mentioned in conversations about Celtic's greatest forwards, and his contributions to the club will never be forgotten. As a symbol of the passion and commitment that defined an era, Frank McGarvey remains an enduring icon in the storied history of Celtic Football Club.
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[@christopherdunnet6834]

From a mad rangers fan keep fighting frank we all with you mate and your family beat that terrible illness

[@JamesyWaddell]

Lengend Chris from a Celt......Some things just surpass the rivalry.

[@michaelseanmcgoff66]

Thank you Chris

[@dom6717]

From a celtic fan thank you bud just shows we're altogether on this one ppl 🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@BillyLaw67]

Well said, Christopher. Top man!

[@paultaylorbud]

RIP Frank. My first hero at St. mirren

[@JamesyWaddell]

Tears man .....Just tears.....and well done to the Rangers fans who plucked up his spirits...Hail Hail....Legends live forever Frank

[@garyskelly4677]

From a rangers fan, keep fighting pal. Respect and all the best.

[@JamesyWaddell]

Well said Gary....

[@BillyLaw67]

Respect to you too Gary. At times like this the real class of the good Rangers fans and the good Celtic fans comes out.

[@stephenreie9847]

Frank stayed in Bishopbriggs and remember around 42yr ago we where playing fitba down at the park, Frank turned up with a case of lilt and joined in the game with us, coming from a Rangers man I have to say he was a gent, liked a wee flutter on the horse's 🏇👍

[@craigycraigywhyte624]

Frank that goal in the 100th Scottish cup final , a watched with my late dad special special memory god bless you RIP Frank !🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🍀

[@alisonsarahcarroll6063]

Rip frank sad news about your passing but you will always be remembered by all fans in the football ⚽️ world 🌍

[@johnhiggins6797]

Sad to hear the sad news today Frank you shall never walk alone. Thanks for the many smiles especially the great header RIP

[@richardcoats6430]

All the best Frank,I gave you pelters as a youngster but it was tongue in cheek and because you were a good player🙏💚💙

[@ThefightingCelt]

God bless you, Frank. You are a true Celtic man. I used to bang on to my Celtic supporting friends every week that Celtic should sign St. Mirren's Frank McGarvey. Not one of them agreed with me. Liverpool got in there first but luckily for us Celtic would bring him home. Loved him as a player.

[@josephmcgonigle880]

A legend who gave us great memories, one of our own 🍀💚

[@michelemcgarvey2808]

He is my uncle and I know the real truth he does have cancer just it is dark and I can not share

[@IvorMutch]

Remember him as a joiner at Glasgow Uni fixing stuff in the Stevenson building. Such a nice man and was always great at defusing the old firm nonsense.

[@leannecampbell4551]

When did he work at Glasgow Uni?

[@stanleydavidson932]

What a wonderful interview Peter. Class act 👍

[@kennyp9616]

Underrated player. ⚽ Magical 100th Scottish Cup Final Winner. 🏆

[@djowens123]

Absolute die hard of a player. Worked his backside off in every game with a bit of quality too. Brilliant. Great interview. All the best Frank.

[@firefairy2328]

God bless our people

[@brianodonnell9169]

Hi Peter, Brian O’Donnell here. I have just watched this interview. Very poignant, it equally brings back a memory ! You slept in and took a taxi to the Beechwood and we witnessed Frank’s winning goal. Hope your well.

[@williamhavelin2742]

Frank keep fighting, you made me jump for joy on many occasions. I was at your debut for Celtic and your last game, you were a fighter on the pitch, keep fighting, God bless

[@joanforbes2886]

Frank I will miss u more than u will ever know especially in pub the collage bar

[@daviddarcy782]

God bless you frank stay strong I know you will great memories especially that cup winner that header was unbelievable how you steered it towards the goal hh

[@georgecampbell872]

RIP pal loved our Chats and loved you as a player 💚☘️☘️☘️

[@wboyle9721]

Met Frank a few times in Glasgow he always would talk away and have a chat a real gentleman rip Frank

[@stevelang4857]

All round nice guy, met him about 20 years go when he was a joiner. A true under rated Celtic legend. Hope his fight is a succesful one. Good luck Frank.

[@ronalddeavy2657]

Omg,frankie god bless you💚💚🙏

[@jamesanderson6392]

Jesus look down on you Frank McGarvey

[@SeanG1888]

Fantastic interview. Take care Frank, we are all behind you! God bless

[@sharonmulligan7584]

so sorry to hear of frank passing sad seeing him on this poor soul rip sir

[@HarveyStJohn]

Gaunyersel wee man Wishing you all the best...

[@jamessargent4126]

Well done peter and frank one of the Celtic great s god bless Campbell money told me what a character frank was🍀👍

[@josephfee1886]

Hang in there Frank, keep fighting. Hail Hail

[@TheJonjay777]

Great interview I remember the Ajax game I was there 2 all at parkhead fantastic game and also remember frank scoring the winner v rangers his first game v them fantastic god bless you frank 💚🍀🍀

[@ricardomcmahon5658]

Keep your chin up frank!! God bless you my friend 💚🤍🧡

[@andrewmcdiarmid6348]

God bless ya and yer family

[@peterorr5380]

Peter fantastic tribute

[@jamesbarclay8430]

Keep up the good fight, Frankie

[@iandocherty5401]

Excellent, touching interview Peter

[@albacan]

Respect.

[@martinwithers4239]

Brilliant XXXX

[@kevinmac3080]

Gods speed Frank 🙏🏻

[@sharonpaterson788]

Legend

[@derry3344ii]

What a character Frank is 😁

[@bimsyag8844]

There is no forgiveness of sin without a blood sacrifice, Jesus died for you Frank.no one comes to the Father without going through his only begotten son.

[@johnnowlan9963]

😞 a sad day⚽ r_i_p Frank ⚽

[@darthvadar441]

RIP Frank YNWA.

[@peterhynes5316]

Restaurant peace Frankie boy