Right from the off, Celtic knew there was a chance Newco would pull out of the Sydney Super Cup. We negotiated a better package, the right to announce the tour and to call it the Ange Homecoming Tour. Newco were fully occupied with the prospect of a couple of million landing in the bank, knowing nothing about their commercial value, compared to Celtic.
When the league breaks for the World Cup, Ange Postecoglou will head home for the first time in three years. It is an opportunity for Celtic to garner support in an important foreign market.
Emigration from Scotland to America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand dropped off in recent decades. As a consequence, a large portion of Celtic supporters in these markets moved there over 30 years ago. They are older and are not a market that will foster support too far into the future. Despite having an Australian legend as manager, without some work, our commercial prospects there diminishing.
Competing for eyeballs outside the almighty EPL is difficult, but the Almighty has given us a ladder. We have a high-profile event taking place in Australia in five months, set to generate future dollars and fans. We also have a high profile in Japan, a market I see little effort put into, outside of social media. A 2023 Japanese tour is needed.
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BIG WAVY
“BREAKING: Rangers confirm free transfer signing of ex-Derby star Tom Lawrence
Free – Tick
Obligatory ‘star’ mention – Tick
Old and no resale value – Tick.
They’re skint. – Tick
Herald fawns. – Tick”
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Surprised they didn’t also ‘snap up’ Jack Wilshire. Fits the Lundstrum midfield thug model.
Weird how that happens. Thought it was impossible to post same comment twice?
I tell you what, we done Superb business getting Joe Hart to Celtic.
He is Massive for Celtic in a lot mair ways than 1.
808 State
Is 8 revered in Japan like it is in China?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4xJFLxOeQ
Any info much appreciated.
BIG WAVY
“BREAKING: Rangers confirm free transfer signing of ex-Derby star Tom Lawrence
Free – Tick
Obligatory ‘star’ mention – Tick
Old and no resale value – Tick…
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I saw a headline about Sevco completing another “box office transfer” 😂😂 I assume this was it.
Not that I know much about that boy but they’ll definitely be weakened by Aribo going.
I hadn’t seen this before.
I must have been going Bonkers.
Brilliant Callum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rFUlPP010
Bigger and Better this Season.
Fellas….
Aribo out, Lawrence in…..what’s not to like.
Eff the huns.
HH
I tell you what, they went on forever.
Noah had a good innings but he’s a bit Special…..
The Clouds….Little Fluffy so they Dani Bher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ecdn5SGT1E
Jealous, not at all, envious. perhaps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiNPqsANWo4
Hotsmoked/ernie… help me out here.
SCULLYBHOY on 7TH JULY 2022 5:41 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62012268
Thanks for that post Scullybhoy.outrageous and inhumane.would you happen to know if there was a spotlight programme on it? Have read elsewhere but can’t find anything.
HH
So the Huns are trying to convince the gullibles that they are going for a more experienced profile and a B team of young world superstars emerging. Nothing in between economic necessity of journeymen freebies and teenage punts for prizes.
McGregor – 41
Tav Pen – 31
Goldson – 30
Soutar – 26
Bassey – 23……..to punt then Barisic is 30.
Lundstrum – 29
Arfield – 34
Davis – 38
Kent – 26
Morelos – 26
Wright – 25
Average age : 30 years old…
Newbies
Lawrence – 29
Kolak – 29
Should be fun….
HH
Big wavy
I was impressed with clips of Tom Lawrence for Derby last season but as I say it was only clips.
as much as we deserved the title last season and the play was sensational at times – our weaknesses were obvious and exposed against quality.
So far, we have not strengthened the team IMO – the new left back looks good going forward but does he strengthen us defensively ? not at 5’7 he doesn’t
Its about time we signed some physicality in midfield and height and power in the back line – then we can maybe do something in Europe.
Zombies to zimmers.
:-)
HH
An Tearmann, zombies to zoomers.
TOSB
Good shout 👍 Did you ever go to the games on the Emerald from the Cross Keys?
Tom Lawrence was a good player a few years ago.
No idea what happened to him. Career stalled.
I assume injury was a factor.
Free transfers, re-signing old guys, selling young guys?
Go figure.
Stebhoy,
Size doesn’t matter.
Real Madrid won the big one with a LB standing at 5ft 9in in his stocking soles. A centre half Alaba at the same size and Dani Carvehal at 5ft 6in. Their giant CH Militao is 6ft 1in (the size of both Starfelt and CCV).
A falsehood that we need big lumps.
HH
BRRB,
Gerry puts Family first so hopefully he will log on at some point over the next few weeks and Say…. Ya for the the 6th of August.
Ya Dancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdOwd5RqKLk
Celtic
Celtic
Stebhoy
You are right to say that we haven’t improved our starting 11.
For those saying we have not improved the first team, here’s a thought. The four Japanese boys are all likely to be better this coming season having now had a proper break.
Abada and Jota likewise, young players who were not accustomed to playing every week now have the experience to go up another level.
We all know another good CH is needed and maybe a RB if JJ goes and a DM.
Patience. We are going in the right direction.
https://fb.watch/e5cGmnKsIk/
You need to see this…😁
Good evening all from the Vogue. I hope you are all hale and hearty. 👍
Is there NO end to the BRRB jolly?
Bada Bing 6:52pm
The gift that keeps giving 🤣🤣🤣
BIGRAILROADBLUES on 8TH JULY 2022 5:58 PM
An Tearmann, zombies to zoomers.
That’s their folly following.:-)))
In the Vogue eh, enjoy Top tim hostelry.
HH
Thank you Novak,
No huns at SW1.
Off to God’s Own tomorrow….Dungloe Co Donegal…..lovely
I have never been vaccinated.
I wisnae a good Skier anyway.
The World went Mad a long time ago.
Celtic are gonnae Bloody Noses like they f’n Should have a Long Time earlier.
I still crave a bag of…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDMDmtj8fj4
BIG WAVY
All the Galacticos you cite are superb fitba players. It is really hard to get the ball off them. Plus, to a man, they are hard as teak. Top teams like Madrid know that if they allow crosses into the box, unpredictable ( and bad ) things can happen, either directly, or from the second ball. This is why they bust a gut to prevent crosses coming in at all.
They also have a very tall keeper who just dominates his box.
From our point of view, we have to play the Undead at least 4 times. Several of their players, including Goldson, Katic and Helander, have all scored crucial winning headers against us, so we might as well get ready for the onslaught.
I’m in the camp of prepare for Europe and the league will take care if itself. We manifestly are not any stronger in key areas which saw us dragged all over the place and lose more goals than any of the other 31 Europa Group Stage teams. This tells us that improvement, and substantial improvement at that, is desperately needed.
Watching teams like Leverkusen and Bodo effortlessly cut through us was not pleasant viewing. The main problems were that none of our midfield players could tackle a fish supper, their spacing without the ball was all over the place, and our average team speed was way below that of the opposition. JJ and Alexandro will be quick enough, Starfelt will not, and we desperately need central midfield protection in front of our center backs. McCarthy is far too slow, and we haven’t seen enough from Hideguchi to decide if he will suffice.
Remember that we were totally inadequate for Europe’s third tier competition, and now we will be among the elite in the top tier. Have we strengthened sufficiently to make a fist of it, and prevent repeated drubbings? In my humble opinion, we have not.
Bada
Hahaha lentil soup crusty bread …brilliant
Vinniethedog.
Have a great time,it truly is a special place.
You flying into Carrickfinn? Stunning beaches
I was down there once during the “Mary” Festival,busy place.neighbour here is Burtonport lady.
Hopefully heading next month,but I just spend it down bour Errigal,poison glen and Glenveagh which is local.
Enjoy
HH
Evening all.
!!BADA BING!! on 8TH JULY 2022 6:52 PM
https://fb.watch/e5cGmnKsIk/
You need to see this…😁
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Just brilliant, even my good lady was rolling about laughing, asking, ‘is that for real’
Brian
INIQUITOUSIV on 8TH JULY 2022 7:34 PM
Fella. I could have predicted the size isn’t important with the comeback, they are all great players.
Arrrggggghhhh
The argument was height and no amount of teak and skill can influence the point you were making about lack of height. Loads of studies on this and flags organisation and single points of height more important than a ‘big’ back four.
We haven’t lost a headed goal since February and have clearly organised better and the sliced through butter from teams last season was poor pressing and tackling and positioning (Abada and Taylor 2 culprits).
I’d like a big leggy CDM with mobility and technique (Bitton +) and see our robustness not being about height per se but organisation and the execution of Ange’s philosophy, something I’m hoping to see go up a level…
HH
An Tearmann…..Boat and a fair drive…..taking the pups for their first visit…you’re correct..special place with special people…..
That was Part 2 of the conversation, will try and source Part 1….
How does 1 gatecrash a Festival @ Glesga Green?
Talking for the morra.
Juranovic and Bernie Bhoy
Rinsing out the Green Mile.
I know I’m right.
Celtic
Celtic
Pass,Dummy whilst Moving.
Celtic is Mad.
St Stivs Peter is a nice guy, He wisnae mad enough to win the
Funnily enough ma wee Bto couldnae beat Achie.
Celtic
Glasgow
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