The spectacular rise in income, which saw Celtic bank £61.2m in the six months to 31 December 2016, compared to £52.0m in the TWELVE months to 31 June 2016, was influenced by four categories:
Champions League participation
Improved commercial sponsorship deals
The Brendan Rodgers effect
Foreign exchange rates
Clinging onto a lead that August night in Israel guaranteed this would be a record turnover season for Celtic, instead of what may have been a loss. As well as the Uefa dividend itself, we sell more tickets for other games in seasons we participate in the Champions League. We also sell more merchandise, premium packages and hot dogs at league games.
I was very surprised when news of the Dafabet and Magners deals filtered through last spring. Sentiment at the club at that time was on its bum, but these contracts brought a significant increase in income (in the case of Dafabet) and great income for a new property (in the case of Magners). Worthy mention also to Intelligent Car Leasing, for the boost they have given to the Foundation.
The ready-reckoner revealed that the value of these contracts roughly equated to one season’s Champions League money. It was a huge result, which laid a critical foundation for the steps the club took to secure a manager in May.
We were guaranteed more money, which gave us more confidence, which fuelled the move to secure a top manager. The small snippets of history are often missed, but no less fascinating.
Brendan Rodgers arrived like a superstar and has delivered on that promise. From the moment touched down in Scotland he sold season tickets, the club united behind a talented manager who is here determined to achieve great things.
No club in the world is more dependent on foreign exchange rates than Celtic (euro/GBP graph above). The economically illiterate (don’t start me) who voted for Brexit have caused an untold net harm to the world, but as sterling depreciated against the euro, the value of Celtic’s euro income from Uefa in GBPs went through the roof.
We are a football club playing in Scotland who earn euros and sterling in almost equal measure. Bad UK economic news may harm our sterling income but will boost our euro income. No other club operates a scenario like this.
Well done to all concerned, from Brendan and the players, to the tens of thousands who bought tickets and mechanise, and the commercial team and board.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF_RACei_Ek
I think I’m beginning to understand the Ozzy problem with immigrants, you only need to look at how the immigrants treat the locals to appreciate their fear.
https://www.rt.com/news/354037-australia-protests-aboriginal-torture/
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY✝ on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 4:12 AM
There is no excuse for grown ups to lump perfectly reasonable leaders in with sadistic dictators.
Franco is definitely not in the latter camp.
Under the dire and testing circumstances he fought to keep Catholics from bloody murder by communists and their idealistic international gullibles.
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Franco brought in Hitler`s Luftwaffe to bomb Guernica.
A wee rehearsal for the blitz.
Incidentally , I hold no candle for the other mob who murdered the clergy for being the clergy.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/youth-riot-at-parkville-juvenile-detention-centre-20170107-gtnm83.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-12/disturbance-at-malmsbury-youth-justice-centre/8178680
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-youth-detention-centre-youths-on-roof-after-worker-hurt-in-unrest-20170130-gu1mjn.html
“The infrastructure limitation have become very apparent to the young offenders and they are taking advantage of the situation.”
no running water, no cooling, treated like felons for misdemeanours, imagine the AMSM portraying human rights abuses as the only options available to treat juveniles.
No surprise those who support abuse of human rights try to counter and obfuscate without balance, just blame the children, they are not immigrants like us eh
Really is it any wonder they are rioting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HUGxl0Rnk
Canamalar
If you violate the sovereignty of a nation, don’t expect plush bed and breakfast for your accommodations when you get caught.
Illegal immigrants entering Australia are criminals, who are just as likely to break other laws once they arrive.
They have no respect for law and order.
Big Pete,…,
I understand completely, not so sure you do, point being the criminals were of aboriginal decent, it was the immigrant prison security services I was discussing, people like you who try to justify that kind of behaviour but in this case you support the immigrants against the locals.
Maybe follow the link next time before betraying your bigotry, to be honest the Islamification of Australia is no more than you deserve :)
Hopefully those with dual nationality will have that removed, as the world becomes more insular to suit people like your preferences, it becomes inevitable. You loose all right to a UK passport :)
Canamalar
Don’t assume pal, that every link you post will be read. A summation would be helpful.
These topics are complex in nature and no cute one liners from anyone on here, including me, will do them justice.
That being said, the aboriginal problem, and it is a problem, is one of their own making. Anyone who goes bush here will see the absolute shambles that they call community: some will call it uncivilised living.
Chronic crime, alcohol abuse, unemployment. And yet they get every opportunity to succeed like all other Australians, indeed even more so as they receive far greater monetary benefits and educational grants than non aboriginals.
Those who are in jail are there for a reason. Criminals.
Those who riot in jail, should be locked in solitary and have their sentences extended.
In jail they have every opportunity to demonstrate they are upstanding citizens. They are afforded educational opportunity to whatever level they desire.
Is it accepted?
Nope.
So you tell me what the problem is?
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY✝ on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 5:49 AM
Mate.
Don`t get dragged into the wee trap.
Identity politics.
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 5:57 AM
Thanks for the heads up.
Big Pete…,
Obviously far too complex for you, stick to tying laces, there’s a clever boy.
And heed macjay identity can also be a bit too complex it is for him.
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY✝ on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 6:07 AM
Mate,
I should say to you apropos of sfa.
Kitalba is a pal of mine.
And a great bloke.
As I`m sure you are.
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY✝ on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 6:07 AM
Right on cue. 6:30 AM
If ever confirmation was needed :-)
Keep well , my fellow Tim.
Good morning friends from a damp-ground dry-aired cold East Kilbride.
ha ha ha claims to be of Irish decent, hates the Irish and loves the British empire, macjay we know identity is a major problem for you , its all part of that Dunning Kruger thing you’ve got going on.
Reading back overnight nowadays is like starring in a remake of A Clockwork Orange,only you’re forced to look at articles from The Daily Mail opinion pages instead of relatively harmless mindless violence.
Good morning CQN from a clear,cold and frosty East Devon.
MODERATORS 1 , 2 and whatever.
Please do not delete the contribution of our distinguished blogger 6.42.
His analytical character insight merits scrutiny by all and sundry.
Or , maybe , who the —– cares.
Anyway .
When`s the fitba ` ?
ha ha ha love it at the Irish hating Irish british imperialist 7:05, identity crisis has been well documented on this blog.
big floppy shoes and red nose, do you have a flower that squirts water too :OD))))
Bobby M – The Celtic coverage in that Daily Mail rag is outstanding chief.
Couldn’t be bothered reading anything else, but definitely recommend the Celtic material.
One other thing -Admiral Warburton.
I’m wondering how successful the monkey hat was during the market trader career?
Obviously the tin can alley club can’t afford to sack the clown – however if he is wealthy already he might just walk, rather than listen to the angry mob howling profanities.
The rage is off the scale at the minute – difficult to fathom how angry zombies can get.
HH.
https://www.rt.com/sport/375762-celtic-fc-supporters-hand-over/
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 8th February 2017 6:52 am
That’s nothing, just wait ’til plod arrives.
Education is key to a better living. Education, Education, Education was a correct soundbyte.
It is fascinating to hear the views and opinions of fellow Celtic fans. I may not agree with them all, but thanks to education I can decide for myself.
However being a better educated demographic people, it means that we no longer meekly accept what our ” betters” tell us. From gay marriage in Ireland to the collapse of Labour support in Scotland to Brexit in the U.K. The old days and pecking order are gone forever. Threats and expressions of looming doom are now being ignored.
IMO we need a new rejuvenated Labour movement that speaks with the people, not down to the people. We need TUC bossess that put their members interests first, not refighting outdated class wars. We need to recognise that ordinary people are the equal of the decision makers. As a society,We need to recognise that further education is not for all, and training for work is just as valuable.
We have seen the hypocrisy of politicians of all colours, most have not listened. They have spoken, then spoken , then spoken again, but they have not listened.
As a Celtic supporter coming out of the ground , I have been aware of the numerous amazing cars I now see. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, I welcome it; but it’s a very basic evidence that over the years the Celtic support has changed. There is no going back.
I still believe that the vast majority of Celtic fans believe in social justice and equality. But they also want the material benefits that they and their forefathers have worked so hard for. No extremes of political ideology can give them that.
The people have taken back control: in the real sense.
HH to all, my friends in Celtic.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 8th February 2017 6:52 am
I’ve noticed that the moonhowler shift is becoming difficult reading.
My hat is off to you Sir for your perseverance …………………
Prestonpans Bhoys
And his indefagatibility ( almost certainly sic!)
I was on last evening and all seemed god natured and about Arnold the Accountant and ywt ovenught it seems to have descended – as it does most nights – into an acrimonious largely pointless carfught it is the way the participants like it- almosr all of them I have met I are good blokes and I trust those I have not are too.
Jimbo67
Re my last point.
Top quality speling
Jimvp66
KEVJUNGLE on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:07 AM
Interesting post apart from that wee bit about Brendan. Ye can never be paranoid enough eh.
Anyway did anyone hear about that young immigrant of Malian descent and his absolutely outrageous behaviour in Scotland recently.
The truth is out there even if the liberal pinko msm won’t highlight it.
Just Google Moussa Dembele hat trick St Johnstone. .to see the sort of activities these immigrants are capable of
GREENPINATA on 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 7:45 AM
The class war is over.
“The class war is over.”
Aye, and History has ended.
Naw, wait a minute….. it hisnae
Macjay
unfortunately the class war is only beginning
The rise of right wing facism continues with cqn bearing witness to that. The class war is over? So say the new middle class. Try telling that to the millions struggling with zero hourw contracrs and being paid below the minimum wage.
Thise struggling vited en masse for beexit in response to the failure of left wing parties (labour in particlular) and the swallowed the old its the immigrants fault so beloved of rught wing facists.
This only ever ends one way. In wars.
So macjay and your ilk i hope you feel comfortable with tripe like the class war is over. Just a pity you drag the rest of us down with you.
I have met a lot of very good CQNers.
I have read a lot of groundless cliches on CQN.
I am not convinced of the reported qualities of variety.
JJ
Neganon2
` with cqn bearing witness to that. `
Although, to my great surprise 0:-) , I agree with the general sentiment of your post, I think it is unfair to blame CQN en masse. The supporters of ` right wing fascism` on here are very much in a minority. Their posts are numerous but the posters themselves are small in number.
JJ
Reading back through the night time posts reminded me of this.
There is no absolute knowledge. And those who claim it, whether they are scientists or dogmatists, open the door to tragedy.
Jacob Bronowski