Michael Lustig arrived early on a pre-contract from Rosenborg. A right back as tall as the North Stand he is one of the most curious signings we’ve made in a while, considering the strength we have in that position.
Rabiu Ibrahim, past-wonder-kid of African football, came in after negotiating an end to an unproductive stay in Eindhoven. I hear lots about Ibrahim’s ability but Celtic will have to find a way of turning that into a productive force in the SPL, something PSV were unable to do in the Netherlands.
Polish international striker, Pawel Brozek, arrived on load from Trabzonspor, where he spent most of last year at the side of the pitch. Pawel is an experienced pro who is likely to enjoy his time in the SPL. He’ll keep the front pairing of Abbot and Costello on their toes, neither of whom will be certain of retaining their place.
Young players, Paul Slane, James Keatings and Lewis Toshney went out on loan to MK Dons, St Johnstone and Kilmarnock respectively, which Josh Thompson continued his tour of English towns and cities by heading to Chesterfield for 6 months. None were likely to make more than cameo appearances this season, all will benefit from the career development opportunity.
Throughout the month I ignored stories that we would sell our prime first-team assets, Hooper, Stokes, Samaras, Forrest, Commons, Ki, McCourt and Matthews were all linked with clubs in England and offers were received for six of the above, but who in their right mind would sell top players in January when you are in a nip –and-tuck race for the title?
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Apparently the hordes are having a protest outside Ibrox at 6pm tonight + 12pm on Sunday before the Cup game
Protesting they deserve better?
Mort says:
1 February, 2012 at 14:38
You’re assuming that Whyte has assigned the entire season ticket income to Ticketus.
I’m not sure that he has.
How highs the water mamma?
Two feet high n risin’
How highs the water poppa?
She said its two feet high n risin’
We can make it to the road in a homemade boat
It’s the only thing we got left that’ll float,
It’s already over all the wheat n oats,
Two feet high n risin’
How highs the water momma?
Three feet high n risin’
How highs the water poppa?
She said its three feet high n risin’
Well the hives are gone
I’ve lost my bees,
The chickens are sleepin in the willow trees,
The cows in water up past her knees,
Three feet high n risin’
How highs the water momma?
Fo’ feet high n risin’
How highs the water poppa?
She said its four feet high n risin’
Hey come look through the window pane,
The bus is comin gonna take us to the train,
Looks like were in for a little more rain,
Four feet high n risin’
How highs the water momma?
Five feet high n risin’
How highs the water poppa,
She said its five feet high n risin’
Well the rails are washed out north of town,
We gotta head for higher ground,
We can’t come back til the water goes down,
Five feet high n risin’
Well its five feet high n risin’
6.8M a good year.
6.8 / 52 weeks = £130769
130769/ 40 player/ coaches etc = 2514 pppw
Trouble ahead – hmmmmm
Oh it is much much much too late for protests…..
RogueLeader
I’m guessing that the irony of ‘The Beggars’ goes over their head??
playfusbal4dguilders says:
1 February, 2012 at 14:56
6.8M a good year.
6.8 / 52 weeks = £130769
130769/ 40 player/ coaches etc = 2514 pppw
Trouble ahead – hmmmmm
……………………..
Eh you forgot all the non-football staff! And there will be hunners of them!!!!
Ten Men Won The League says:
1 February, 2012 at 14:55
Or to ban Walkers Salt & Vinegar crisps from The stade de bigot
greenjedi at 14:58
playfusbal4dguilders at 14:56
Ghuys, ghuys …
A school boy error (and apparently quite an easy one to make), but you seem to have forgtotten PAYE and NI …
FF
Folly Folly says:
1 February, 2012 at 15:02
greenjedi at 14:58
playfusbal4dguilders at 14:56
Ghuys, ghuys …
A school boy error (and apparently quite an easy one to make), but you seem to have forgtotten PAYE and NI …
FF
…………….
Hey, I was jusst mentioning all the other staff.
But
The huns don’t do PAYE & NI, they reject that notion!!!
Quick message to thank the Abbot of Clonmacnois for sending me some very interesting updates in the past 48 hours.
Never enjoyed jet-lag so much in my life.
A word also to the wonderful Chennaiseabird, in whose fascinating former base I find myself once again. Get posting again, Hugh.
BadaBing
Thanks, l assume that it cost extra to use the phone?
Mtt
Definitely off message – I saw a 2012 SCIAF poster today with a message of endorsement from Ally McCoist.
He’s clearly not done that to ingratiate himself with the more exotic elements in his support.
Well done, AMcC.
TMWTL- that’s been a bit of an unbarknig dug, hasn’t it?
The lack of Protestants er.. protesting .. as their flag ship club goes down, just in time to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
Greenjedi says:
1 February, 2012 at 15:04
Folly Folly says:
1 February, 2012 at 15:02
Sorry guys easy mistake to make?
You would have thought that the government would have a department that could keep you right with PAYE and Vat and stuff like that!
I’ll need to pay attention in failed director retraining class’s.
p
Ten Men Won The League says:
1 February, 2012 at 14:55
Apparently the hordes are having a protest outside Ibrox at 6pm tonight + 12pm on Sunday before the Cup game
Are the Huns revolting?
One word answers will suffice.
Huns supporters protest banner for tonight.
PARITY OF NON AUSTERITY FINANCING FOR RANGERS WITHOUT FEAR AND WITH FAVOURS
Huns supporters protest banner for Saturday.
SAME AS WE SAID ON WEDNESDAY
Celtic supported banner in support of Huns protest/s
PARITY AT OOR HOOS – GIRFUY
MWD
The ‘We Deserve Better’ Banner getting patched up and ironed as we speak…
HaHaHa
Mort £30m for season tickets and TV? What is their average season ticket price? If it’s £400 and they sold 50,000 (obviously nae chance) then that’s only £20m. They don’t get £10m TV money…
I suppose you’re talking £250-500k per friendly/home cup game. But still there’s something not adding up there.
ASonOfDan says:
1 February, 2012 at 15:17
More likely to be “We Dreverse Beter” or something of the sort..
Rieperman says:
I’m sure Declan would only be too happy to help with the speliing / grammar
HH
‘A word also to the wonderful Chennaiseabird, in whose fascinating former base I find myself once again.’
are you in Dumbarton then, C1st? ;/)
HOOPDREAMS
I am just like you and my wife is resigned to the fact that I’m “reading about celtic” again.
The EXILED TIM and others might be right. We ” older” Tims don’t expect them to be treated the way we would have been.
Mick the tic.
What type of phone is it? It will depend on what type of plan you have with the company you’re with. Minutes, texts, surfing time etc. Costs more during the day anyways. Should be easy enough to do once you attach the dongle to phone / laptop. And the phone begins ‘talking’ to the laptop. A window should open. Go to connections or possibly settings.
If i knew what phone you have i’d be of better help.
Does anyone know if Celtic have or have had any dealings with Ticketus or a similar mob?
Mort
I can’t believe the extremes they’ve went to! Catering and high percentage of season ticket income gone for years. My question would be (if the deals were reported correctly) how can they keep the likes of mcgregor/Davis/Whittaker on the 5year deals without income? Especially when Hibernian just signed a player (claros) they couldn’t afford!
Other question would be are we not better off with them financially handicapped for the foreseeable future (years and years) rather than administration?
Mort,
the specific season ticket numbers i.e 11/12 =23,154
can I ask where these numbers come from ?
HH
Brass Man
And do we get any sympathy…..?
Has there been any confirmation about a protest outside Poundland tonight?
It wouldn’t surprise me if the MBB is already seeing this as a business opportunity and will have stalls on Edmiston Drive selling pitch forks and torches …
Was in the gym today and overheard two currant buns discussing ibrox, couldn’t help but listen in. It’s a small point but one said in his whole stand they only have one ‘pie stall’ open at home games, and that it always runs out of them. They don’t have the credit to buy pies in advance!!!
A wee plea…
I need to get access to the loft in my close and it is padlocked shut but none of the neighbours or the factor has a key.
Do any of you guys have bolt cutters I could borrow?
I live in Dennistoun.
DBBIA
Dumbarton? Don’t think so. Unless they allow cows the freedom of the highways in Dumbarton too.
… and if the joint burns down, I wonder if it’s insured for £140M …
Malone19
Was using figures gleamed from their past few years accounts so they may not be entirely accurate. They don’t provide a breakdown in the same way as Celtic but this is what the accounts say for “football and TV”:
2005 – £28.2m
2006 – £29.4m
2007 – £30.9m
2008 – £41.3m
2009 – £29.6m
2010 – £29.4m
In 2008, they had a run to the UEFA cup final which would have brought them in additional gate receipts and possibly UEFA TV money although most of UEFA TV revenues appear in “Commercial” income as shown here:
2005 – £20.7m
2006 – £17.9m
2007 – £6.1m
2008 – £16.6m
2009 – £5.6m
2010 – £21.7m
I would guess that includes the Champions league money.
Based on that I would say £30m football and TV plus £6m commercial is what they would get in an average no European season. They also say others which ranged from £1.2m to £3.2m (in 2008 again) and this included everything else including catering which they have now also sold.
Mort
C1st
Only on Saturday nights.
themightyquinn says:
1 February, 2012 at 15:36
A wee plea…
I need to get access to the loft in my close and it is padlocked shut but none of the neighbours or the factor has a key.
Do any of you guys have bolt cutters I could borrow?
**********************++++++++*+
You live in Govan??
Has Sally found the Warchest?
DavidProwse
I have a nokia x6 at the moment but was thinking of getting a htc sensation, the plan would be unlimited txt and internet and whatever free minutes comes with it.?
mTT
TheGreenManalishi(WithTheTwoProngedCrown) at 15:33
It comes from a MG05 form submitted to Companies House in May 2011 outlining a change to the floating charge owned by firstly the Bank of Scotland and subsequently transferred to Wavetower.
Initially the floating charge set up by the Bank of Scotland in 1999 gave them security over all the assets except those subject to a fixed charge. this was amended to release certain assets from the floating charge and these contained the season tickets with brakdowns per year.
Mort