As we reported yesterday, Celtic have been busy buying up land around the periphery of the stadium for many years. The club managed to get the deal to buy land behind the Jock Stein Stand done before the mineral seam running below it was discovered. I hear the excavation rights are estimated to be worth £50m to Celtic, who bought the land for £3m in January 2009 with money which had been earmarked to buy Stephen Fletcher. Hibernian thought the Fletcher deal was done but Celtic pulled out at the last minute when the land deal became available due to an emergency cash requirement at the Council, who needed to build schools to educate children arriving in the city from Eastern Europe.
Back then, when I asked why we weren’t signing Fletcher a senior source at the club told me, “We can only spend that £3m once and we need the land for burger vans and stuff.” Before kick-off, fans currently go off-premises to spend their money, cash that could be going to Celtic. Source added, “We’ll be able to buy a Fletcher every year with the catering income we’ll make from this land deal.”
Made sense at the time, makes more sense now.
That £50m is due to arrive in time to get the Co-op off our case and leave a substantial amount available to deal with what could be the first season we ever face Sevco- keeping them in their place.
Good luck to the Celtic fans based in North America ahead of the Féile on the weekend of 17-19 January. Events are based at The Plough & Stars, Philidelphia, include live music, a tour of the An Gorta Mor Memorial, a live Beyond the Waves broadcast and a Q&A with Celtic Youth Coach, Willie McNabb.
Visit ploughbhoyscsc.com for more details, including how to secure accommodation.
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I really hope this isn’t Bangura syndrome from these two strikers.
Get them in the team next week Neil together and see what happens.
That was a classy and skilful finish.
His effort in the first half was bizarre, but that was top drawer
Amido did ok too!!
Absolute belter from Baldi, more like that and he may shut the doubters up.
How do you like them apples Guidi?
Doc
Celtic are playing. .. so called Celtic supporters more interested in debating politics during the match.
Maybe I should start posting my fb stuff on here if alls fair
A wee update on Sean’s Trust Race Night:
Seans Trust…..Ruby Murrays , Tollcross Road wil be providing and pizzas at the race night , and also a big thanks to David McDonald who owns Millies Coffee shop , Carntyne Square who will be providing sandwiches and sausage rolls.If anyone is in these establishments in the near future let them know that you are a supporter of Seans Trust and thank them for supporting the Trust”
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
All we need now is Derk to do something,anything will do.
Just to prove he is on the park.
Doc – haha. There’s players in Pukki and Balde, they just need to be developed properly.
We do need a coach for the strikers!
T4
Adam off
Fisher on.
T4
What did giddy say?
3-1 lads what’s happening …..
How’s the game been bhoys only got the sky package so can’t watch ? HH
Young Darnell in for Adam
Fisher on for Matthews
timmy7 – you took that too far!
T4
TBJ, fill your boots, I quite enjoy that content:-)
I know what you mean, but to each his own.
Maybe we should treat it like a wee political banner, fine thum:-)
BTW
I heard vinny jones was asked to do a video for sevco .. based on his character in snatch .
He apparently rejected the offer to super salary saying ” you aint got the minerals”
Thing about Balde is he puts the fear of God into defenders with his direct runs.
T4, it was just timing for a gag, I do agree with you.
Jude – called Balde a dud and waste of money. :-)
T4
billy bhoy 05
19:35 on 9 January, 2014
MickttIt was mentioned earlier that House has taken out an injunction to stop news of a Brighton trip coming into the public domain.You will no doubt know about Stirling
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Naw… cause I’ve no been asked to the last few outings to the domino club…;-)
HH
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In Jobo’s absence
benny bheula @ 19:30 on 9 January, 2014
I’ve tried mate…. Big feckers can drink as well…. Last time I tried to keep up (when I was young and stupid) I woke up in a “cell” of some sort in a homeless shelter. When I asked what had happened, the kindly steward told me it’s where the police bring foreigners who can’t keep up with the locals…. Apparently it’s a nightly occurrence. :-)
T$
Chris Sutton for me
Jude
Described amido as a dud
A comparison between Guidi and Balde.
One is definitely a dud and a waste of money, the other is a footballer.
Zaluska’s had a pretty good game.
tommytwiststommyturns
19:50 on 9 January, 2014
I want it all!!
Zaluska saves well with his feet after being left exposed by CM.
T4
doc
19:53 on 9 January, 2014
A comparison between Guidi and Balde.
One is definitely a dud and a waste of money, the other is a footballer.
C’mon yir rippin ra pish noo
Notthebus… To be fair it was exactly the same attempt as the one in the first half. Just one was 2 feet wide and 1 was on the money.
Zaluska doing an Arthur there.
Pukki enjoying playing with a genuine no 9
Can I, big Balde has had a good game, goal scoring striker!
It’ll never catch on.
I see a player in there, and not too deeply buried.
DubaiBhoy (nee LondonBhoy)
Definitely a similar style.
T4
Ive heard him say that b4
wdh
Cheers, not what I was hoping to hear. Perhaps he’s upped his game lately.
Let’s hope so…
Must say the fella we talked to was spot on in terms of personality, enthusiasm and knowledge. Hopefully that’s spread round the rest of the team.
I’ll give you a heads up after the event – mid Feb.
TBB
Free-kick….dud Virgil heads over!
T4