Issuing an angry statement ahead of a big game is not a bad strategy. Angry statements resonate with the lowest common denominator, who are often the ones most likely to cause custodians of the club aggravation.
It is a subliminal way to say “We are just like you, we share your hopes and frustrations.” It is almost as though they anticipate a difficult time coming up soon. Throw in the mandatory patronising phrase, like, “supporters who have repeatedly proven themselves to be the most loyal in the country” and you are sorted.
Football fans occupying areas further up the food chain, however, will roll their eyes when reading drivel like, “this decision, which beggars belief.”
What struck me most about Newco’s statement last night is that a chink of self-awareness seemed to be dawning, “clubs the length and breadth of the country….. benefitted financially from the presence of our fans.”
This reaches the heart of the matter. Newco are profitable for every club they play. They open their wallets and dump a caravan of cash wherever they go, which is good for P&Ls from Kilmarnock to Dingwall. It’s just, Newco are not actually profitable.
The model works for everyone else, just not for a club who want more success on the field than their income can buy. They are a cash cow. But while they can do wonders for the profitability of smaller clubs, they are impotent when it comes to fixing their own profitability problems.
Don’t resent that smaller clubs get a boost when you visit, do what Celtic do – feel good that you can help the rest of the league. Be generous in spirit and maybe others will reciprocate.
The solution is not to howl at the moon, adept at it, though Newco are, it is to bring spending into alignment with income. Beat Hibernian at their own £5m football budget game and respect will follow.
Raffle to play in an 11-a-side game at Celtic Park
An incredible opportunity to play on the hallowed turf at Celtic Park around the end of the current season 2017-18, in Club sponsor Intelligent Car Leasing’s match.
You will be provided with complimentary Celtic kit and receive the full match-day experience including arrival through the front door, access to the dressing room and proudly walking down the tunnel to enter the famous field of play.
Both squads will be managed by a former Celtic player. The game will take place on 16 May, kick off 11:00. All monies raised will be donated to Celtic FC Foundation, a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (number SC024648).
To enter the raffle, make a minimum donation of £5 to the Foundation at this MyDonate page. Then send your donation confirmation email to this address: celticquicknews@gmail.com
The opportunity to play on Celtic Park is just beyond words. I did it a few years ago, the memories will live forever, as will the photographs. The experience of preparing in the dressing room, as so many greats have done before, was fabulous.
You can enter for yourself, or gift the prize to someone you know aged 18 or over. Competition closes at 15:00 this Friday, 27th.
Good luck!
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PHILBHOY on 25TH APRIL 2018 7:36 PM
I hope you enjoyed your day despite the weather and the cost. £11 is a bit steep for spicy mince with chips ?
DBBIA
You’ve got me confused.
With someone who gives a ****.
Morelos young sniffer of the year allegedly ?HH
POGMATHONYAHUN
We had been up and down the street and decided on another restaurant.
However, we had some shopping and decided to take it back to the car.
As we got there, the heavens opened, so the pub was handy.
Food was good!
LEFTCLICKTIC on 25TH APRIL 2018 7:34 PM
Nae problem; the Sportswriters POTY is one where appeasement certainly takes place and you will probably find Tavernier and/or Candeias in it and probably Morelos and Docherty for Young POTY.
None of the 4 should be anywhere near it!
KTF
Looking for some information… I’m in the upper teir above the green brigade, is there a lift that is available rather than climbing a mountain of stairs?
Big Nir Bitton commits to Celtic:
“I am not going back to Israel, it’s not on my agenda, I am currently injured and I am under contract with Celtic until 2020. I am not interested in a transfer.”
I rate the big man (I know a few don’t) so IMHO t’s welcome news!
KTF
The Spanish referee isny lookin’ too good at the moment!
Big Packy we are all well up here. Hope you and the 2 Bhoys are ok?
D. :)
Sipsini,
Rumour has it that Sherpa Tenzing trained on those stairs ?
VFR
How long has he been injured?
If I’d been out for months I would commit, obviously, to my err, current employer.
Who widny?
SIPSINI on 25TH APRIL 2018 7:56 PM
I was responsible for Celtic Park as part of my work at the Commonwealth Games in 2014; there are lifts all over the stadium. I would advise that you contact the Club to get info on the nearest lift.
If you have any problems (vfr@girfuy.co.uk), let me know and I will see what info I can get for you.
KTF
DAVID66,thank goodness you have posted, frankie and benny getting worried about you and cheeko ,yes pal all okay. hh.
PHILBHOY on 25TH APRIL 2018 8:01 PM
So cynical for one so youngold!
He has been out for a wee while but was regularly in the team until then.
I think the manager rates him.
KTF
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY
You have mail..
Congrats to hoopslegends Mogga and Cha Mul Grew for their promotion with Blackburn.
Ain’t redemption grand?
VFR
I did kinda post in jest, but, he’s been out for ages.
No harm to the lad!
PHILBHOY on 25TH APRIL 2018 8:06 PM
I thought you probably didd!
KTF
What was the Sevco statement?
Hoopslegend Nir Bitton has been out since before the Zenit game.
Apparently he needs surgery to fix his knee.
What he doesn’t need is sarky comments from ole Philbhoy.
I see Wenger suggesting earlier today that he was ‘mutually consented’
Great goal Kimic
RON BACARDI on 25TH APRIL 2018 8:08 PM
What was the Sevco statement?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7zw92lSNus
DBBIA
Ole Nir needs to be transferred out as soon as fit/poss as drain on resources.
Same as the ole German centre hauf.
DBBIA, he had knee surgery in February.
KTF
Big Nir Bitton commits to Celtic:
“I am not going back to Israel, it’s not on my agenda, I am currently injured and I am under contract with Celtic until 2020. I am not interested in a transfer.”
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I rate him as well – and how refreshing it is to get a bit of straight talking instead of the usual mealy-mouthed flirty coy pish about how happy I am here but you never know in football, blah blah, it would take something very special blah blah blah.
Well said, big man.
What was the Sevco statement?
who cares
GREENINBINGLEYINOSLO
I hope he scores a hattrick on Sunday!
Go on my son!
£11 mince
Few years ago me and Mrs were in grange-over-sands £8 for a baguette – now that’s a rip off
masterchefCSC
Ribery takes a heavy touch when clean through. How often does that happen?
Let’s see how Nir and Marvin do when they are back fit and rarin ‘ to go.
I’ve always been a big fan of Nir Bitton. Best passer of a ball of all our defenders.
GENE on 25TH APRIL 2018 8:20 PM
I was working on the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in 2014; I took a team of 6 to the Dormy House for lunch; it cost me over £130 for fish & chips, burgers etc.!
It wasn’t even on expenses!
?
KTF
DBBIA
Aye, lets see!
HoHoHo!
I know that the game has changed, and positions have changed with them… and ‘wingers’ like Ronaldo average a goal a game …
but, for old fashioned number 9/ centre-forwards…. Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski has to be one of the all time greats… really enjoy watching him play ….
Big Nir Bitton commits to Celtic:
“I am not going back to Israel, it’s not on my agenda, I am currently injured and I am under contract with Celtic until 2020. I am not interested in a transfer.”
why would you leave with the wages he is probably getting , paid for sitting in stand or playing.
£8 is not a rip off for an ole baguette if it was rustled up by wee Lorraine Pascal in her jim jams.
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Well it’s a long way from the sea
Real resorting to the ole SPFL tactics with similar inaction from the ref.