If you are 30-years-old or above, chances are you have been going to Celtic Park since a time when the stadium itself and the area around Parkhead was derelict and economically challenged. The Parkhead Forge and Barr’s factories, large local employers in their day, were long gone.
In the early 1970s, the government attempted to regenerate inner-city areas across the country, with the Glasgow Eastern Area Renewal (GEAR) project first to launch, followed by Docklands projects in London and Liverpool. GEAR ran for almost 20 years, but when it shuttered in 1987, the east if the city was still hopelessly impoverished. That’s not to say it would not have been worse still, were it not for the limited impact of GEAR.
What the area lacked was an anchor project but one arrived seven years after GEAR when the foundations were laid for the new Celtic Park.
The regeneration of Celtic brought improved management to all aspects of the club and associated business, while visitor numbers increased. A seven-day-per-week retail operation was the first step in bringing people to the area out with match days, as Celtic continued to acquire adjacent land and make improvements to the stadium environment.
This anchor sporting facility soon drew the Commonwealth Arena and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, build directly opposite Celtic Park. Glasgow had a sporting quarter, drawing athletes and well as spectators from across the globe.
Progress has not stopped. Celtic have outline permission for a hotel to be built onsite, with a museum to follow and continually petition for a fan zone, where the tens of thousands who arrive on match day will be able to buy refreshments and access toilet facilities.
Strathclyde University’s Fraser of Allander Institute’s report on the economic impact of Celtic, published yesterday, outlines the enormous importance of the club to the economic success of the city and beyond:
Equivalent of 2820 full time jobs created.
£165m contribution to Scottish GDP.
A net inflow to Glasgow of over 1 million people in one season.
Celtic are a successful Scottish exporter, 47% of revenues come from outside Scotland.
What is happening through Celtic in the east of the city is not the only story in Glasgow. The SEC Centre, with the Exhibition Centre, Clyde Auditorium and SSE Hydro has turned the Finnieston area into a world-leading venue for conferences, exhibitions and concerts. Glasgow is now a destination city.
Much of this happened organically. The success of the SECC encouraged more development in the area, while Celtic have had several iterations of insightful planning since the mid-90s. In different parts of the world, cities compete to bring economic icons like Celtic to their patch. In Glasgow, the Council heard objections to the Celtic Superstore plans as it may compete with the local Tesco. Public transportation infrastructure caters only for local resident volumes, with no plans to move into the 21st century, while Glasgow City Council are planning to drive visitors away by insisting the nearest they can park will be 1 mile from the stadium – displacing the parking problem and increasing the time cars will be left in the area as spectators walk to and from the stadium.
The report was issued ahead of Celtic’s AGM, which is currently underway. It is an explainer for those in positions of power who carry an economic responsibility, but seem to have little grasp of how to Let Glasgow Flourish. The subtext to why the club asked the Fraser of Allander Institute to undertake the report is one of frustration. Things are going well for Celtic, for Parkhead and for Glasgow, but so much more could be done if others worked with the club.
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`Why give ammunition and a reason for OB act 2 to our enemies.`
Do you really think they need either?
JJ
CANAMALAR IT LOOKS LIKE OCD OBSESSION on 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 8:09 PM
Je ne comprends pas.
There is no ” Old Firm ” and subsequently there is certainly not a reason for ” The Old Firm”.
Only the uninlightened use the terminology.
JNP has @7:05
Haven’t spoke to him for few weeks will find out for you HH
Greenpinata,
Are you kidding me, the Plc have just formed a partnership with The rangers, copyrighting the “Old Firm” brand name, a brand name they owned and could have killed by keeping it and refusing its use in the media, its there in black and white, and your still in denial. Their actions speak louder than platitudes.
They have officially supported the same club lie with this partnership.
The songs mentioned were out before the GB started, the songbook has been bad,specially at away games in the last couple of years IMO
email sent to John Paul Taylor.
`Dear John-Paul,
The Board`s failure to respond meaningfully to Resolution 12 at today`s AGM has left me seriously considering cancelling my Season Ticket . Permanently.
I sincerely hope this message is passed on to those in power.`
HOT SMOKED on 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 8:15 PM
`Why give ammunition and a reason for OB act 2 to our enemies.`
Do you really think they need either?
JJ
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Yes,
They will always look for justification. We are playing right into their hands and Strict Liability could be next on the agenda.
Celtic have a very positive message on and off the park. Others are sooooo envious, and this can be our Achilles Heel.
HH.
Surely I’m not the only one getting the gravity of this partnership
https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK0002181523A
The BBC `s decision to highlight the ONE item which they did from today`s AGM was truly dreadful.
JJ
Canamalar…
Not really new news mate, its 9 or so yrs old is it not.
BB
I go to about half of our away games, have done for years. Our songbook has changed since the tribute act entered the top division 2 years ago.
YNWA
Strict Liability will never happen, reason being the huns, they don’t want it so it won’t happen, end of.
Canamalar
I don`t know what it means. Perhaps the lack of gravitas being expressed is for the same reason.
What does it really mean?
JJ
“Our fans are the best in the world…”
They are so gullible we can do or say what we like and they still turn up…product loyalty they call it…
Well, certainly no visit to the superstore before xmas for me…scunnered but not surprised…
50 shades NINE years??
JJ
Greenpinata
`They will always look for justification. `
……and if they don`t find any?
JJ
Hot Smoked…
Oops should be 19 doh ???
I note, the IPO subscribe to the continuation lie, when you check the “other registered trade marks” The rangers are credited with rangers “Old Firm” back to 1996. I suspect this will be challenged however as our new partner IO would have thought it was our responsibility to ensure we were not linked with fraudulent claims ?
Franny B 67. 8.24
Thanks.
I heard through a 3rd party, January.
Fingers crossed it all works out for him.
Hail Hail
HOT SMOKED on 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 8:29 PM
The BBC `s decision to highlight the ONE item which they did from today`s AGM was truly dreadful.
I didn’t/don’t watch it but I’m assuming it was about singing?
When I heard about that question today, I immediately thought, there’s the squirrel, there’s your headline.
That’s the point I was trying to make earlier about stage management.
Hail Hail
I hope Auldheid is not too disheartened by today’s events.
I may not have shared his belief in the PLC’s willingness to do the right thing,( although I have wished that I could share his faith,), but I have always admired his belief and resolve.
I think many of us feel let down, if not betrayed,by the Club right now. I suspect none more so than the 4.
He and the other resolutioners deserve a whole lot better than what they gotten from ‘our’ club.
Frankly, I think the way the Club has treated all of its fans, but particularly the 4, is nothing short of a permanent embarassment and occasional disgrace.
Hot Smoked
Email sent to John Paul. Hopefully he will convey the message.
Did someone mention earlier that the shareholders can sue our board for negligence (sitting at the back of the limo) ?
cmon bhoys, what would our forefathers say if we let this go, all them years fighting for equality and getting shit on from a great height, lets back the req bhoys all the way, canman and the exiled tim, keep on keeping on.hh.?
50 shades…,
Look at the name of our partner
Owner(s) name
The Rangers Football Club plc
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, G51 2XD, United Kingdom
Country of Incorporation
United Kingdom
Then look at historic events
List of events
Date
21 November 2018
Type
Edit owner
Text
Name and address details were amended.
Date
02 November 2018
Type
Renewal of the trademark
Text
Trademark has been renewed on 02/11/2018. Number of classes before renewal is 21. Number of classes after renewal is 21
Date
09 July 2018
Type
Sending of email/paper renewal reminder
Text
The Paper Renewal Reminder has been sent at 09/07/2018
So, nothing then, move along folks nothing to see here
Anyone got an injury update of our 11 players out???
Hail Hail
D. :)
Don’t expect a response from JPT
I’m still awaiting 1 from 2 years ago, when issue was raised
No faith in him
50 Shades..,
In short, it means our Plc are supporting the continuation lie, ranger now, rangers then and rangers forever, and that’s now official.
NorrieM
I also raised issue with him a while ago no reply HH
The interviewer on Celtic Fc in his intro to a question called PL a Celtic supporter, no such description was given to Bankier, just an observation.
JNP
Think Bryan Prunty played with Airdrie if this auld memory severs me right HH
I don’t see on that “Old Firm” trademark thing anywhere it says it is being renewed on 2/11/18? Can someone point it out please. Or, perhaps, more black ops?
Norrie
Like you, I wrote to JPT several years ago, but did not get a response from him.
Franny.
Yes, he had 2 spells with them, a bit of a fans favourite, so I think he was delighted to be offered the position.
He’s away with the best wishes of the club.
Hail Hail
A very good account of the part Celtic are now playing in Glasgow. Let Celtic flourish
Canamalar….
Is it not just a trademark partnership to stop others cashing in on said trademark..
And when was the last time you actually saw anything with a “old firm” mark on it, Celtic have publicly stated that they dont use the term anymore.
Renewals will happen periodically to trademarks when either a new item is added for exclusion or a company name changes and various other reasons, the fact remains that its still 19 yrs old and not a new piece of business between the parties involved.
Or do you think that something more sinister is at play with the breaking news about a 19 yr old trademark agreement.
FrannyB 67, Bryan Prunty played in our youth team at the same time as Shaun Maloney broke through to our first team .
Bryan was an Airdrie fan according to an Airdrie supporter I worked with who was very pleased when the Diamonds signed him .
No reply to an email, Ha, I sent Pedro a registered letter, it was signed for by someone from the club and got no reply, beat that :-)
I am sad to say that I think Res 12 would have gained more momentum if we were doing badly on and off the park.
I am absolutely amazed at the amount of Celtic ” diehards” who have little or no knowledge of Res 12. Even more dissapointing is when it is explained they have little interest.
” Life is too short ” is what many mention.
Unfortunately, happenings on the park take precedence over ” distant” events.
I reitterate, many thanks to our guys that have fought and keep fighting. Justice, honesty and transparency are proving more illusive than ever.
HH.