Legendary horror writer Stephen King explains why he wants Celtic to have a 'miserable' time
HORROR icon Stephen King has revealed that he’s backing a tiny Scots football team to bring Misery to Celtic.
He's taken a stand and is pinning his hopes on a huge upset when the two clash in the Scottish Cup later this month.
He’s sent some words of encouragement to the underdogs as they prepare for their biggest ever game.
Stephen, 76, said: “Best of success. Go Buckies. Show the Celtics how to play the game.”
Stephen’s love affair with the Moray side started when he wrote about them in one of his books.
They got a name check in the pages of bestseller 'If It Bleeds' in 2020 as they were cheered on by American school kids as part of an exchange programme.
The author said he picked the side just because he thought their name was so colourful.
Stunned bosses at the side reached out and were amazed when Shining and It author Stephen got in touch.
He sent over two signed books and has happily worn the side’s green and white strip at least twice.
One of the novels he donated was auctioned off and raised £900 to help the side through Covid.
At the time, Stephen was invited to visit the side’s Victoria Park and seemed “keen”.
Buckie Thistle President Garry Farquhar was delighted when told the author was still thinking about the team.
He said: “He’s probably our most famous fan.
“He’s been really great with us and it’s encouraging to know that he still remembers us.
“It’s an exciting chapter in our club’s story and I’m glad he’s there in the background.”
Part-timers Buckie face off against Celtic in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on January 20.
Thousands of fans are expected to make the 400 mile round trip to Parkhead for the fairytale draw.
Win or lose the fixture will rake in a record payday of at least £250,000. But the team has vowed to go out and try to win.
Garry added: “We’ll be odds on to lose, but strange things can happen in the Scottish Cup.
“We’re representing the Highland League and we’ll be going out to show that we’re not mugs.
"We’ll be out there trying to win, like we do in every game.”
