| Artur Boruc | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Artur Boruc | |
| Date of birth | February 20, 1980 | |
| Place of birth | Siedlce, Poland | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Siedlce (שעדליץ Shedlits, Sedlets (Latinized is a town in eastern Poland with 77092 inhabitants ( As of 2005) Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland 93 m) | |
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Celtic | |
| Number | 1 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1998–99 1999–2005 2000 2005 2005– |
Pogoń Siedlce Legia Warszawa → Dolcan Ząbki (loan) → Celtic (loan) Celtic |
? (?) 69 (1) ? (?) 9 (0) 132 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2004– | Poland | 33 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Artur Boruc (pron. IPA: [ˈartur ˈbɔruts]; born February 20, 1980 in Siedlce) is a Polish football player. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Siedlce (שעדליץ Shedlits, Sedlets (Latinized is a town in eastern Poland with 77092 inhabitants ( As of 2005) Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered He is a goalkeeper for Celtic and also represents the Poland national football team. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The Poland national football team (Reprezentacja Polski w piłce nożnej is the national football team of Poland, under the auspices of the Polish
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Career
In Poland
Before moving to Celtic, Boruc played for Pogoń Siedlce, in his birth town, from 1998–99. The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Until 2000 he then played for Legia Warszawa reserves, before a loan spell at Dolcan Ząbki. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Legia Warszawa ( pron ˈlɛgʲa varˈʂava Leg-ya Var-sha-va) is a Polish professional football club based in Warsaw Dolcan Ząbki is a Polish football club It currently competes in the Polish First League, one level below the Polish premier league From 2001, he played first-team football for Legia. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In June 2004 Boruc scored his only goal for the club, converting a penalty kick in a home game against Widzew Łódź (final score: 6–0) and then celebrated by waving the corner flag. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Widzew Łódź, pron ˈvidzɛv ˈwuʨ is a Polish football club based in Łódź, Poland. [1]
In Scotland
On July 20, 2005, he signed with Celtic from the Polish club Legia Warszawa. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Legia Warszawa ( pron ˈlɛgʲa varˈʂava Leg-ya Var-sha-va) is a Polish professional football club based in Warsaw The deal was initially a year's loan, with an option to make it permanent. It has since been made permanent, with Boruc penning a 3½-year deal with Celtic until 2009. On January 5, 2008, it was reported that Boruc had signed a new contract with Celtic keeping him at the club until 2011. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [2]
On November 21, 2006, in a Champions League match against Manchester United at Celtic Park, Boruc helped Celtic through to the knockout stage of the competition by saving Louis Saha's 89th-minute penalty. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club Celtic Park is a football Stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow in Scotland. Louis Laurent Saha (born 8 August 1978 in Paris, France) is a French international footballer He currently plays for the He was named player of the month for December 2006 in the Scottish Premier League, a very uncommon event for a goalkeeper. The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL His form was also recognised with a nomination for the Scottish PFA's player of the year award for 2007. The Scottish Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year (often called the SPFA Players' Player of the Year, the Players' Player of the Year, [3] Celtic were drawn against Russian champions FC Spartak Moscow in the third qualifying round for the UEFA Champions League 2007–08. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending FC Spartak Moscow (Футбольный клуб «Спартак» Москва is a football club from Moscow, Russia. The tie ended in a penalty shootout, with Artur Boruc saving twice to ensure Celtic's passage to the next round.
International
World Cup 2006
Boruc has appeared 32 times for Poland. The Poland national football team (Reprezentacja Polski w piłce nożnej is the national football team of Poland, under the auspices of the Polish He was selected to the 23-men national squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals held in Germany. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. He had been battling with Tomasz Kuszczak for the starting slot, but was first-choice goalkeeper during the World Cup. Tomasz Kuszczak ( pron ˈtɔmaʂ ˈkuʂtʂak) (born 20 March 1982 in Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland) is a Polish football
Euro 2008
Boruc was named in Poland's Euro 2008 squad, starting their first game against Germany. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football
Controversy
On August 25, 2006 he was cautioned by the Strathclyde Police for a breach of the peace for making gestures in front of Rangers fans before a game earlier that year. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Strathclyde Police is the Police force for the Scottish council areas of Argyll and Bute, City of Glasgow, East Ayrshire Breach of the peace is a legal term used in Constitutional law in English-speaking countries and in a wider public order sense in Britain Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. [4] According to the Sunday Herald, "police reports highlighted three hand gestures made by 26-year-old Boruc … a V sign at the crowd, another obscene gesture at the crowd and a blessing". The Sunday Herald is an award winning Scottish Sunday Newspaper launched on 7 February 1999 The V sign is a hand Gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted whilst the remaining fingers are clenched The gestures were not caught on video and the caution was issued on the basis of police reports and witness statements. A ‘Police ‘Caution’ administered for the purpose of disposing of a criminal offence should A witness is someone who has firsthand knowledge about a Crime or dramatic event through their Senses (e [4] This incident has led to him attaining the nickname "The Holy Goalie", which is recently more and more replaced by "spaceman". [5]
The Procurator Fiscal said Boruc "was seen by members of the public and police officers to bless himself. A procurator fiscal is the Public prosecutor in Scotland, also carrying out functions broadly equivalent to the Coroner in other Legal systems Witnesses describe him smiling or laughing at a Rangers section of the crowd and making 'come on' gestures. This action appeared to incense a section of the crowd to react in such a way that police officers and security personnel had to become involved to calm the situation. The police reported that it took 10 minutes to restore normality in the crowd. "[6] According to a cross-party working group of the Scottish Parliament, "the sign of the cross in itself is an expression of the Roman Catholic faith; however, using it to alarm, upset or provoke others might be a breach of the peace at common law. Working Group can mean Working group, an interdisciplinary group of researchers or Working Group (dogs, kennel club designation for The Scottish Parliament ( Scottish Gaelic: Pàrlamaid na h-Alba; Scots: Scottish Pairlament) is the devlolved national unicameral Common law refers to law and the corresponding legal system developed through decisions of courts and similar tribunals rather than through legislative statutes or executive "[7]
The Roman Catholic Church condemned the legal action, however, expressing regret that "Scotland seems to have made itself one of the few countries in the world where this simply religious gesture is considered an offence. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. "[8] Following extensive press comment, the Crown Office issued a statement on 28 August 2006 stressing that the "very limited" action had been taken against Boruc for gestures made toward Rangers supporters rather than for crossing himself, and that it would not take action against individuals for "acts of religious observance". The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Oifis a' Chrùin agus Seirbheis Neach-casaid a' Chrùin provides an independent public prosecution service, investigates Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [9] According to BBC News Online, the caution "brought the issue of sectarianism in Scotland back into sharp focus. Sectarianism is Bigotry, Discrimination, Prejudice or Hatred arising from attaching importance to perceived differences between subdivisions "[10] The Roman Catholic Church welcomed the Crown Office's clarification of the limited action taken against Boruc, particularly the statement that it "did not in any way refer to the act of blessing himself". [11]
On December 17, 2006 Boruc again crossed himself during his first Old Firm game since the caution, drawing "a roar" from the Rangers fans behind his goal. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [12][13] A spokesman for Celtic defended his gesture, stating "the police have said they have no problem with Artur Boruc in this regard and neither does Celtic Football Club. "[12]
On May 5, 2007, Boruc ran across the pitch at Ibrox Stadium waving a flag proclaiming Celtic as SPL Champions. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ibrox Stadium, originally Ibrox Park, is the Stadium of Rangers F Strathclyde Police said that "No criminal act has occurred, but we will be addressing the matter to Celtic and the Scottish Premier League. Strathclyde Police is the Police force for the Scottish council areas of Argyll and Bute, City of Glasgow, East Ayrshire "[14] This incident was the fifth time in 16 months that Boruc has been accused of provoking opposition fans. [15] Boruc was then caught on camera on September 23, 2007 waving towards Hibernian fans. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Hibernian Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. However, no action was taken against him. [16]
Boruc was again in the media spotlight following the Rangers–Celtic clash on October 20, 2007 for refusing to shake hands with opposing players after the match. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Boruc told the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza that they had "provoked" and "offended" him during the game. Gazeta Wyborcza vɨ'bɔrtʂa}} ( Polish for "Election Gazette" is Poland 's second-largest daily newspaper (after the tabloid Fakt [17]
On March 2, 2008, Boruc was again the centre of controversy when he received a booking shortly after the final whistle in the 2–0 win against Hibernian. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Boruc was punished for alleged incitement by "waving and smiling cheekily at the Hibs supporters". [18]
On April 27, 2008, after Celtic's defeat of Rangers at Celtic Park, Boruc took off his top revealing t-shirt with a picture of Pope John Paul II and the slogan "God bless The Pope". Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. Pope [19] However, match referee Craig Thomson dismissed claims that Boruc' intention had been to antagonise Rangers fans, highlighting the fact that the keeper did not approach them so that they could see the shirt. [20]
Personal life
Boruc is a Legia Warszawa fan. Legia Warszawa ( pron ˈlɛgʲa varˈʂava Leg-ya Var-sha-va) is a Polish professional football club based in Warsaw He attends matches whenever he is in Poland. [21] He makes the L sign using his thumb and index finger to show his love for the Polish side. He is also a member of Legia Warsaw Supporters Association (Polish: Stowarzyszenie Kibiców Legii Warszawa) and helps supporters in their conflict with the club's authorities. Polish ( język polski, polszczyzna) is the Official language of Poland.
On 21 April 2007 he saved a 27-year-old pregnant Polish woman, her sister and brother-in-law when they were attacked in Glasgow [22]
Notes
- ^ (Polish) Legia Warszawa 6–0 Widzew Łódź, 90minut. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Polish people, or Poles, (Polacy) are a Western Slavic Ethnic group of Central Europe, living predominantly in Poland. pl
- ^ (Polish) Boruc podpisał nowy kontrakt!, ArturBoruc. com, 5 January 2008
- ^ Celtic dominate awards shortlist, BBC News Online, 12 April 2007; retrieved 14 April 2007
- ^ a b Anger grows over police caution for Boruc's blessing, Sunday Herald, August 27, 2006
- ^ ‘If fans give it, they must be able to take it’, The Herald, March 3, 2008
- ^ Football and the Law, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, August 2006
- ^ Report of cross-party working group on religious hatred, Scottish Government, December 5, 2002
- ^ Storm as goalkeeper pays Sign of the Cross penalty, The Observer, August 27, 2006
- ^ Player caution 'not for blessing', BBC News Online, 28 August 2006
- ^ A rivalry tied up in religion, BBC News Online, 26 August 2006
- ^ Statement from Bishop Devine, Scottish Christian Monitor (via the Internet Archive), August 28, 2006
- ^ a b Celtic keeper makes Rangers fans cross, The Scotsman, 18 December 2006
- ^ Scotland's not-so-secret shame at YouTube, December 17, 2006
- ^ SFA probes Boruc's flag-waving, BBC News Online, 9 May 2007
- ^ Boruc flagged down by police, Sunday Mail, May 6, 2007
- ^ Artur Boruc won't face rap over gesture, The Daily Record, September 25, 2007
- ^ No love lost for Boruc, Sky Sports News, 23 October 2007
- ^ Artur's antics put Strachan on the defensive, Scotland on Sunday, 2 March 2008
- ^ SPL receives Boruc t-shirt report, BBC News Online, April 30, 2008
- ^ Scotland’s man in Zurich knows all about Artur, The Herald, 6 June 2008
- ^ Boruc's war cry for his heroes, icScotland, April 19, 2007
- ^ Exclusive: Celtic star's thug fury, Sunday Mail, April 22, 2007
External links
- Official website
- Artur Boruc career stats at Soccerbase
- Artur Boruc's national team statistics on the website of the Polish Football Association
- Anger grows over police caution for Boruc’s blessing, Sunday Herald, 27 August 2006
- Police report Boruc flag-waving, BBC News Online, 7 May 2007
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