Celtic interim accounts for the 6 months to 31 December were released this afternoon. The standout figure is that, despite Champions League revenue being absent this year, football and stadium income was down from £16.8m to a similar £16.5m. This suggests other ticket sales increased.
The hit from the lack of Champions League came in the multimedia and commercial column, which was down from £19.5m to £7.9m, but the club still make an operating profit of £3.2m. So, we’ve a fairly solid club on our hands.
We invested £5.7m in players, while making a profit of £7.1m on disposals. With player trading, tax and interest all accounted for, we made a profit for the period of £6.601m. This Armageddon thing is working out quite well.
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…reaper..,
Would love to :)
Another day another Troller
hamiltontim
I know that … and I am recognize that he was our key guy last year ….but what is the old saying about the land of the blind?
He was, unquestionably, the focal point of our attack last season … everything went through him….( this was good for him, partly good for the team, and partly bad for the team) , so it is only natural that, given that most of our attack went through him, and he played a lot, he would be up there for goals and assists….
but his trapping, passing, movement were, at times, woeful (he was not the only one, of course) …. had these been better, how many more goals and assists would he (and others) have had?
do we keep statistics about how many times he lost possession last season? or failed to track back? or ….
as I said, I am not denying that he has his strengths (in a team that was scared to shoot, he filled the gap), but he played a style that was suited to us last year (and us to him)… but, unless he can adapt to a more fluid, faster paced style of play, I think his chances will be limited going forward ….
which is why I am happy to see him signed up (he scores goals, and goals win games), but I am concerned about the weekly wages he is on now (I dont know), as I think RD’s team takes shape, KC’s contribution is going to dwindle …
and I dont want to see another Lambert situation …. where he gets a new contract at a good wage, doesn’t play, so buggers off to get his coaching badges, and then scampers when the contract is over ….
and, given his style of play, I’m not certain that he is the sort of player whose skills would translate well into coaching … although I admit that can be a hard one to predict.
Bgx
Hope you’re right, especially now that the words ‘club’ and ‘liquidated’ are being belatedly used by the SMSM.
Kojo
Whine
Moan
Casual racist remark
Full on racist remark
Look at me everyone
Look again
Sums up your posts for 11 years on CQN
Jude,
Just catching up on today. So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Rena. Thoughts with you and your family. It was nice you mentioned her smile.
Canamalar
I’m in the Shankly Stand, turnstiles 37,38. Will be on the thread before the game.
Ps. I will accept an apology.
Kojo,
I really can’t see your problem with Kris, or broonie for that matter.
You are usually not far off the mark in your diagnosis of our team after a game, except for the two I’ve mentioned.
In Broonie we have not only a good talented workhorse in midfield, but a leader and In Kris we have a goal scorer that proved yet again how to put the ball in the net on Sunday.
Speaking to most Celtic supporters, they are in total agreement on this.
As said, I don’t understand your problem with them!
Mike in Toronto
Putting your theory of the swear box into action.
You suggest we could not afford
Messi if I read you correctly.
I would contest the fiercely
5 mins on cheatmeejah or
failure failure and I would say we would be contemplating bids for
Messi, Ronaldo & Bale lol ;-)
:-)
HH
Although they seemed to get it ok back in June 2012, before Charles of Normandy got to work.
eldiegobhoy
20:26 on 6 February, 2015
Burghbhoy
Every professional football club is a business. Otherwise we wouldn’t exist.
Hardly a surprising revelation.
Indeed. Although some may argue that those run by Oligarchs and Shieks ain’t a business.
I was simply making the point that the business side is now the most important side.
I would argue that the team should be the most important side.
Without the team there would be no potential for profit
This Indian chap interested in acquiring shares in Sevco seems to be a bit of……..Ashoka!
Gordon64
Get tae bed early cos yer up early the morra
and seeing how HamiltonTim has a spare means if you don’t brush yer teeth ye can stand beside him
Wales v England on BBC1 – McCullough could extend his career.
jg,
Good to know there’s a difference
Ellboy
**ducks for cover
The controversy whores are tag-teaming it seems.
Wee appetiser for tomorrow.
Stan the Mhan v Dundee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvbI3A8CR3M
And still they fall into the trap.
burghbhoy
20:21 on 6 February, 2015
Just finished listening to an interesting podcast on Celtic Underground.Michael Kelly was interviewed.
No doubt a real Celtic man, Michael came across as very bitter about his removal along with the Old board.
Critical about everyone , especially Fergus but surprisingly about some of his family and previous old board allies.
Didn’t agree with him much but one thing resonated……we are very much a business now and the team plays very much second fiddle to that.
Does anyone think that ain’t so?
–1–
Kelly never ceases to amaze me. Twisting the facts to suit his pockled mind,
The team played second fiddle back then to business also. Only it was a totally shit business, badly and amatuerly run by him and his gene pool.
The team played second fiddle on the park too, and in the transfer market. And in the media etc etc.
He is no Celtc man. He lined his pockets on the way out for his own benefit and the detriment of the club going forward.
Business first Michael? Hypocrit.
Thank God you have gone.
DD@20.18
The pleasure will be all ours.
HH DD
HT
Looking forward to catching up with you and the good looker next month:o)
Take care.
an Tearmann
I admit to reading them …. schaudenfraude … my swear jar isnt richer…. but my water bill is going through the roof ….read their crap and need to take a shower!
An tearmann
3 pints wouldn’t even touch you, Ya big colossus you!
HH jamesgang
mike in toronto
Lot of assumptions and projections going on. Nowadays, I believe football is a planet with a short term plan driven by a longer term dream. PL has kept the fans and dressing room happy, the treble is the plan. The dream is for later..
DD
Have u got ACGR’s mobile number or he yours?
Burghbhoy –
You just contradicted yourself and in so doing, answered your own question.
GM
Mcculloch would get murdered….no plastic hardmen allowed
Larsson, Lennon, Lambert, Lubo. . . . . One L of a team.
Anybody says..youre obsessed…best answer..your right ,we wernt obsessed enough….saw that on twiter….#wewontgetfooledagain..coopyright The Who….
mike in toronto
You won’t be surprised to know that I disagree with much of that :-)
I’ve never bought into this theory that Commons has a poor first touch and is a poor passer of the ball. For me he’s our most creative player and I think that brings not only added pressure but also increased expectation from the support. Because of his goals and assists we expect something special almost every time he gets the ball. Aidan McGeady suffered from the same problem.
Being Celtic we’re frequently playing against packed defences where space is limited. Commons has no pace but what he does have is mobility combined with football intelligence. This allows him to find pockets of space, like he did on Sunday, and that’s where he’s most effective. It’s inevitable that playing in such limited space will result in him giving up possession on occasions.
an tearmann
20:35 on 6 February, 2015
Four at a time…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
thetimreaper
I’ll get my coat! ;)
The Blogger Formerly Known As GM @ 20.47…doubt it my friend. These guys don’t allow cowards within their ranks.
Ah am Among the Few…
Who Do NOT fear the Presence of the Sevco… in the S.P.L. PREMIER Division
Ah wid send them a Taxi.. if Ah thought that That wid Get Them Back in the Premier League..
Quicker.
Ah enjoyed , that last Game.. Ah Luvved every Damn Minute..
Ah Savored…every.. well.. bliddy Savor.
Didnae YOU?
We Need them… right in the Same League .. alangside Us…
Fur…If thur Presense May Mean..
Mair Money.. fur Celtic..
n..it Diz..
Then Ah say..
“Hurry Back.. Suckahs… Hurry Back”
Kojo
Still, Laughtin;
Burghbhoy
In an ideal world yes but that’s not the world we inhabit. I think we’re dealing well as a club/company with the financial and other difficulties/challengies that exist and seem to be coming out fairly well. Not what we all want of course.
…reaper…,
Tell you what,
I’ll meet you at the corner of Argyle St and Union St. Is there still a big clock to staun under ?
Commons seems to do remarkably well for such a limited player …