Robbed of the ability to accept credit cards, or roll-over Standing Order fans’ payments, by all accounts season ticket renewals at Newco Rangers has been considerably less than those of fellow lower league club Hearts.
Notwithstanding all of this, the Ibrox club’s remarkable PR people this morning published an article titled “Season ticket waiting list”! Waiting list!! Every word is priceless.
I’ve long maintained that anyone looking for a strategy in any of this was misguided but one thing you can be sure of, the lawyers will be giving advice on when to flush the club down the lavvy (ven.).
Newco have banked season ticket cash from a few thousand people, giving them a liability to stage football games until May next year. If they are unable to stage those games, they cannot spend, or continue to accept, that money. None of this was relevant before deadline day, but the extended deadline passed yesterday, so the club now have their primary indicator of how much income they will receive this financial year.
If the board believe they do not have enough income to finish the season, they must stop spending – and accepting – season ticket money, and ask the court to appoint an administrator. Despite the apparent inevitability of this, the board can roll the dice for a while yet.
They can reasonably claim to have an expectation thousands of more tickets will go before the season starts, or that the club can embark on another share issue, but in the meantime, they must continue to pay wages and other costs. Cash is king when you don’t have bank support and hundreds of staff will continue to earn wages over the summer months.
Wages and other costs will need to be met for May, June and July, before Newco’s biggest vat bill of the year becomes payable in the first week in August. Ticket sales would need to pick up incredibly in the coming weeks to see them through this.
I don’t expect administration this week. The club has cash in the bank, has a theoretical chance of turning things around and, as far as we know, is meeting all liabilities when due. The more likely time administrators would be required is when creditors cannot be paid on time.
There’s an interesting media angle on all of this. Graham Wallace is a hired professional, there to deliver a future for a football club in distress, no more and no less. Sections of the media compliant with ‘the rebels’ (cough) are now telling readers he has made several sackable offences.
It suits King & co if anyone with a modicum of competence to leaves the premises. This campaign is brutal, but remember, don’t go looking for a coherent strategy, there isn’t one.
Speaking to season ticket renewals
Saturday’s magnificent Scottish Cup Final had a fitting home at Celtic Park but the Celtic show only rolls on if you, me and tens of thousands of our close friends want Celtic succeed as much as Newco’s fans want their club to fail, by buying our season ticket.
The most important ticket deadline in football is THIS FRIDAY, 23rd May. Be there, or be less shamrock shaped. When it comes to supporters, faithfulness trumps loyalty any day.
After watching St Johnstone win the Scottish Cup, in what was a genuinely thrilling final on Saturday, you could not come to any other conclusion that this was a fantastic season for Scottish football. Celtic were irresistible in the league, Aberdeen and Dundee United resurged, Motherwell were again Best of the Rest, which is not quit the league title it could be, but still an achievement. I’m loving the game this way.
Congratulations to Atletico Madrid for achieving what seemed impossible only a few months ago. Congratulations also to Barcelona fans, who applauded the league winners in recognition of that achievement. There are some good guys in the game.
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For anyone interested..in Jimi Hendrix.
The US Postal Service have released a Jimi Hendrix stamp. It is for internal use and not allowed on international mail. You can buy them here though
https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNavIds=catBuyStamps&categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&productId=S_588004&categoryId=catBuyStamps
I have a sheet of them if anyone wants one. I’ll send a bunch of them to BMCUW or wherever(need an address) if there is any demand.( I only ever knew pablophanque’s address) Alternatively, anyone who has my email address or can get it from another poster/Paul then let me know where to send it.
No charge just spreading the word.
Pay it forward CSC
HH
What is the first class postage from here to the Third Stone From the Sun?
ger57,
Best thing I have read on the subject.
Sally licked a stamp once,liked the taste then ate it.
beatbhoy
I was going to comment on Sir Fuwious’s batting average, but the sneaky MU board have screwed with my stats.
They are playing a blinder. So far AF is one at bat and nae hits, and he will likely remain with that stat. His reputation will be protected. :o)
See what happens when you name a stand after someone and keep them in a position of influence. Moving him so far sideways that he is invisible is their only recourse now.
Rumours imminent of a tea cups from him and espressos from Aloysius barney.
Disclaimer: No facts were harmed during the composition of this comment. :-D
HH
Dont know if anyone got it earlier, havent fully read back but…….
…….Judas johnston was the first name that came to mind!
DBBIA
Godwins Law, chickens and eggs and now you ask…
Are you experienced?
RWE
Jimi , I saw him m live at Earls Court London mid 60’s. The guy was a brilliant blues guitarist .
Re Atletico game. I was there too and i’ve never seen such disgraceful behaviour in my life.
I have no probs with them now, not the current clubs fault but the game should have been abandoned. What got me , we had a good few hard cases in the team at the time so fair play to them for keeping the heid
KINGLuBO
I hope everyone realises that my earlier rants were slightly tongue in cheek especially the parts where I was haranguing my fellow Celtic fans. I am serious though in my dislike for the teams and individuals listed. As a Catholic, I can forgive things that have been done to me in the past and I can’t think of anyone I hold a grudge against but if anyone offends or cheats Celtic or deliberately injures any of our boys then I call down the wrath of God on their heads :-))
Bada Bing
Sally’s Purple Haze made his Wind Cry Mary before his Manic Depression set in, at which point his Foxy Lady realized his Castle was Made of Sand.
Aff oot to the pool
HH
KINGLUBO
Saw Jimi at the old Greens Playhouse when he topped a bill that had Pink Floyd, Love Affair, The Nice and (I think) the Move.
HH
UTV website carrying story of bloke in Belfast getting done on equivalent of a breach for shouting TAL at police outside McDonald’s (whether the latter were in attendance as clients of fine good or custodians of justice was not made clear)
So far, so predictable.
It then gets a wee tad mentol when UTV feel the need to explain the meaning of the phrase!
I blame the Teachers!!!
HH jamesgang
Embdae got a printable copy of the World Cup Group fixtures,to fit A4 ? Ta
For those of you who may be a wee bit surprised at Louis Van Gaal having the middle name Maria, it was commonplace for Catholic parents in Holland at the time of his birth to add Maria to their son’s names.
4.56
‘theoriginalsadiesbhoy’s gonna get ye….’
It has a certain ring to it. Move over Bobo, there’s a new sheriff in town!
;-)
HH jamesgang
TSOB
“..call down the wrath of God on their heads.”
I think I preferred it when you were just joking :o)
HH
Parkheadcumsalford
17:03 on
19 May, 2014
For those of you who may be a wee bit surprised at Louis Van Gaal having the middle name Maria, it was commonplace for Catholic parents in Holland at the time of his birth to add Maria to their son’s names.
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On the day the news breaks about Agent Advocaats demands for a fancy training ground over the construction of a Govan hotel too:)
Ironic…
Zombies won’t be too chuffed
HH
theoriginalsadiesbhoy
When I was wee I was unhinged in my desire for vengeance. Saved up for ages as a wee one to get my own wee tranny. MW and LW.
Was listening to the footie on it in my back garden. Aged about 8 or 9 when news came thro on radio shortbread that my hero frank mcgarvey had been sent off
Next thing I started throwing stones at my own radio!
As the now careful and proud owner of a 9 y/o Bhoy thank God he’s not quite the fruit loop that his old Mhan was!!!
HongKongPhooeyCSC
HH jamesgang
Lets stop mucking about,Sevco or Rangers or whatever there name is ,will never go out the game,and that’s the truth ,they are to big a club to go down that road, im for celtic that’s all that matters, and if they get the finger out ,and build these cafes pubs new superstore ,museum. then that’s for me.well we have 2 billionaires who could build these things ,and still have plenty of change,
Parkheadcumsalford
Thanks for the info re the Groundsmen. I am trying to get back to the very early days of Celtic and have two areas of interest.
The first is the groundsman and the second is the name of the barbershop owner on Dalmarnock Street ( now Springfield Road ) who went on to be a committee man in the newly formed club.
I know the barber’s Grandaughter lives in Montrose and is in her 80’s and I have read a book where his name is given but I am damned if I can find the reference.
I have never known who the first groundsman was.
DBBIA
two things .
Like you I am not keen on eggs!
Second
When Andy Payton left for Barnsley he did so because he supposedly could not settle in Glasgow and there were issues.
After his 15 goals in 36 appearances for Celtic, he netted 41 times in 108 appearances for Barnsley followed by 17 goals in 43 appearances for Huddersfield before finishing with Burnley where he found the back of the goal 69 times in 158 outings.
I think he wasn’t a bad player at all and could score goals if he had players along side him.
BRTH
FFin’ GreenWhiteStar:
“Colin Kingsworth new company “GreenWhiteStar UK PLC”
Interesting name for his most recently incorporated company. Sale and leaseback vehicle perhaps?”
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“Excuse my ignorance but who is Colin Kingsnorth?”
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“One of the head honchos of Laxey Partners, our biggest shareholder.”
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“Is he taking the p*** with that company name”
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“Please, this is not what I think it is?”
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“Not even hiding it anymore”
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“Are we just getting one almighty “get it up ye” from a group dedicated to ruining us ??”
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“Bears with a particular vigour should be paying this man a visit.”
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“These guys are actively mocking us”
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“This is surreal, I can’t believe how these c[haps] are getting away with this.”
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“bears need to pay this guy a vist he is clearly taking the p*ss out of us”
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“Laxly and this guy Kingsnorth are acting on someones behalf.”
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“****ing hell, only thing that could make it more obvious is if they had a Celtc badge as company logo.”
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“This is a ****ing nightmare.”
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“The last words of William 111, Prince of Orange, were reputed to be, ‘How long can this go on’. My sentiments are the same.”
Monaghan1900-Loving it :}}
Monaghan
These are like scripts from a homemade Viagra advert!
Bears with a particular vigour should be paying this man a visit.”
“The last words of William 111, Prince of Orange, were reputed to be, ‘How long can this go on’. My sentiments are the same.”
;-)
A source of continuing mirth. Them. Via you. Thank you most sincerely.
HH jamesgang
Brogan and Rogin and Trevino Dalmarnock Road ,was the Barbers name Rinns
Whyte with an “i” and singular star.
Sumdys on the wind up.
BRTH you’ve got mail Hail Hail Hebcelt
…ahh, the oul’ google……………………..
Richard Rinn born in Baltic Street 1950 father Walter Rinn was foreman of Tizers in Swanston Street. We moved to a house joined on to the factory. My father has a cousin who had a barber shop on Dalmarnock Road next to Taylor Brothers. His Brother Dick Rinn had a shop in Fairbairn Street. They all did their drinking in Craibs, then the Boundary Bar. We ended up staying in 811 Dalmarnock Road. Every night was a party in our house and we had great times. I note in the post above mine Jamie Barnes is mentioned. I still go to see him he has a band Cochise who plays in Drummonds (Old Dial Inn) most Saturdays 7.00 to 9.00.
BRTH,
Which part of Springfield Road would that barber shop have been in? Would it be the bit between Parkhead Cross and London Road? I could ask my Auntie, who remembers things like that.
My Dad did say that his cousin John Hamilton inherited his share in Celtic from his Father, because he was the only boy in the family. My Dad wasn’t sure but he thought John’s grandfather might have done work on the original Celtic Park. But he couldn’t really remember.
Afternoon all,
Interesting debate about the grudge with Athletico. I was just a kid at the time and don’t recall seeing the game on Irish TV. Maybe if I had witnessed the antics of AM I would be of the opinion of those that despise them.
That said, my Spanish brother-in-law and his son Liam are both season ticket holders for Athletico so I hope they hammer their city rivals this weekend. They both know of my passion for Celtic and always wish our club well when we play in the CL. He was almost as ecstatic as I was when we beat Barca :)
Hail Hail
On grudges
People who want to do away with grudges in sport would rob the game of part of its dynamic and appeal
I would doubt that anyone on here really “hates” AM
However like those who witnessed their appalling behaviour I certainly would hope that they lose any game that they play
Those who would support them should perhaps cast their minds back to the foul and offensive banner that their fans displayed about Billy McNeill a season or so ago!
Seems they are still rank rotten!
Growing up in the 1960s Real Madrid were THE. European team that we knew
Gento, Puskas, Di Stefano, Santamaria -great players who played a vibrant brand of attacking football
Hope they pump AM on Saturday!
HH
Feel free to add your comment to ‘Why Celtic need a strong Rangers’ : http://efootballnet.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/why-celtic-need-strong-rangers.html
!!Bada Bing!!
17:17 on
19 May, 2014
Monaghan1900-Loving it :}}
Nice…innit?!!
HH
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jamesgang
17:20 on
19 May, 2014
Monaghan
These are like scripts from a homemade Viagra advert!
Pretty sure I’ve just broken a couple of ribs laughing.
HH
‘ON the back of a popular visit on Friday, the SPFL Premiership trophy will again be on display at the Ticket Office tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12.15pm – 2pm.
Supporters there to renew their Season Tickets for the 2014/15 season will have a unique chance to have their picture taken with the trophy that Scott Brown and his team-mates have now claimed for three consecutive seasons.
Take your place in Paradise as the chase for more silverware continues for the Champions.
BECAUSE THIS IS OUR TIME’
http://www.celticfc.net/news/5913?
I’ll be there.
Monaghan 1900
Just can’t get enough! They really are a “Green Whyte Star” turn. Surely if Colin Kingsnorth had any sensitivity he would have called his investment vehicle “Eastern Star”?
Good evening friends. Bathed in warm sunshine
Were the last words of Wiliam III not ‘what mole?’
Morrissey the 23rd
17:29 on
19 May, 2014
Feel free to add your comment to ‘Why Celtic need a strong Rangers’ : http://efootballnet.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/why-celtic-need-strong-rangers.html
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Came across that earlier, pathetic stuff- apparently from a Tim? Don’t believe that for one minute- a strong Aberdeen,Dundee Utd, Hibs, Hearts maybe but Rangers?! After all that has gone on, of which we probably still don’t know the half!
HH
Monaghan1900 @ 17:11
PMSL