The commercial consequences of Sunday’s Ramsdens’ Cup Final result didn’t occur to me until Celtic released season ticket news yesterday. Over the years, when possible, Celtic and Rangers released season ticket renewal notices on the back of a favourable result.
As well as a party at Ibrox on Sunday night, the wheels would have been ready to roll with photographs of newly acquired silverware and a plea from the most expensive failed-yet-retained manager in history to renew early. There may even have been a price increase this year, slipped in amid the feel-good factor.
There has been a lot of talk about how critical season ticket sales are to Newco Rangers but we are no different. The circa 40,000 people who commit to support Celtic each season are the rock bed upon which all plans are made. Sure, Champions League money is critical, but without this volume of season ticket sales there would be no Champions League money. The season ticket is the Badge of Honour in Scottish football, during these critical years more than any other time.
In 2012 when we campaigned to deny a new club access to an elevated position in Scottish football we did so in the knowledge that competition in the league would be different going forward. This was our preference. While actual attendances have often been below season ticket levels I know that to a man, woman and child, everyone who pitches up to watch Celtic appreciates being apart from the scourge which afflicted us for so many years. This is the way I like my football, long may it last.
Seville – The Celtic Movement
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hehehehehehehehe goal for the fans ….braw
Dj67YNWA
I do, shame, he is a quality player, still think they will win mind you, PSG without Zlatan no quite as potent, but they are defending well.
HH
TET
Could be a long night 5 of the 6 Championship contenders trailing and B. Dortmund just taken the lead v Real.
Braw
Aye, after Real missing a pen as well.
HH
P
I took Brighton @ 3/1 before the game, a stick on I thot with Leicester being promoted.
HH
Fab save by PSG GK!
Great save by PSG keeper from a deflected Lampard freekick
!!Bada Bing!! @ 20:01
I’m not sure what I’ve missed. I saw you post about the wiseness of posting the name of a proposed venue. You are right. I didn’t reply as I didn’t want to attract attention to that. I’m also curious to other people views are of that venue. It’s not a Celtic bar. The venue chosen will depend very much on the number of people going. If it’s only 50. The choice will be limited. Also factor that will make a difference is the location. If the East end is acceptable, I can get The Hoops bar together a drink offer for example.
Hoops I did it again!
Belfast telegraph headlines
Rangers: I’m in my dream job at the wrong time, says Ally McCoist
I cut Rangers wage bill, says Ally McCoist
Former Rangers favourites Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller linked with Ibrox return
Trudging slowly over wet sand
sorry that last one was for m23
jcge, EU if you lurk nowadays, I’m sorry, can’t help myself,sally ain’t all that and he’s fleecing the club
2-0 Blackpool…. good shout
Brighton sorry
Shocking defending from PSG
Ernie L…earlier…
Im pretty sure ‘Great Britain’ is as much a political term as geographical! Arguably more so.
Just saying like. ;-)
PSG.
Shocking defending.
FYI – I have not responded to posts yesterday as I was in Edinburgh in the morning then went for drinks and it’s not wise to post under the influence. There is also a bit of ‘I’ve made my view clear’ regarding the Griffiths incident. Time is also an issue.
Wee Bazza next for the bullet 1-3,Myth’s protoge’s are hopeless….add Weir to the list
Borussia will go th through.
!!bada bing!!
19:39 on 8 April, 2014
Lawrie the frustrated hack…….
My Ma’s got hacks , they get itchy but never frustrated.
BadasachiropodisCSC
Come on the Dortmund.
CantstandRealCSC
Sitting watching Tweetie Pie & Sylvester with Wee NatKnow and guess what tune comes on? Only The Celtic Song! Hail Hails all round from us. :-)
P.S. It’s one of the modern episodes – the one where Granny investigates Area 51.
Disgraceful tackle by Eto there
stop press —— something approaching journalism——– andy walker ———-sky sports——–
http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,20245_9256000,00.html
M23-HH
Dortmund 2-0
Pfayr-not sure re U20s,it’s tight.
TET
This has got a red card written all over it.
Need help from the techies. Nowthat Security Essentials has finished on XP I’m looking for a new Anti virus etc. Got 6 PC,s to cover,free or pay what is your advice. I.ve had Kaspersky and AVGin the past both OK. Hail Hail Hebcelt
PSG’s attempts at defending their lead is like watching a Sprinter running in a Formula 1 race
Pfayr-Hibs are level with Celtic having played 2 games more, Zombies 4 points behind, same games, a win v Hibs on Thursday puts hoops in control
ernie lynch
16:37 on 8 April, 2014
I am well aware of the facts, it’s the events that don’t stack up to those facts.
In law there is no bar on a Roman Catholic becoming PM, I know, it just hasn’t happened yet.
Maybe they haven’t found one good enough!
mullet and co 2
19:39 on 8 April, 2014,
Celtic fans threw bananas at Walter’s before Hearts did.
Walter’s signed for Rangers the day before they played us and that match was his debut.
His second game for Rangers was on the following Saturday, where as you say, Hearts fans threw bananas at him.
Two shameful incidents.
In future I will aim to read my own posts then edit errors before I post them so they can be understood. ;)
iPhone corrects “Walters” to “Walter’s!”
TET
Wee line
Bournemouth, Watford, Derby and Burnley ….no bad thus far
hebcelt
Kaspersky requires a lot of memory. As for anything else, I wouldn’t know as I don’t run any Anti-Virus. I just don’t go on any dodgy sites, don’t open any emails that don’t come from a friendly address & avoid all pop ups.
hebcelt
20:33 on 8 April, 2014
I’m not sure it’s as simple as replacing MSE with an alternative, otherwise it wouldn’t really be an issue.
Pfayr-TET- Ipswich,Derby,Sheff Wed,Brentford
P
Which game ?
PF
Aye, looking good, best of
HH