New Balance take over from Nike this summer as Celtic’s official kit partner and main sponsor. The US sportswear firm have along heritage in technical products, like running shoes, with less of a legacy in the leisurewear market than the likes of Nike, but this move, as well as a recent deal to partner Liverpool, indicates a strong commitment to become a major player in the football marketplace.
Both the Celtic and Liverpool contracts have been advertised as potentially record deals for the respective clubs, although each club declined to put a figure on the value, or the contract period in their official statements. It’s likely that a significant part of the contract fee will depend on Champions League qualification.
Unconfirmed reports put the size of the deal at £29m, cash that other clubs have securitised off to a retailer.
Last call today for CQN11 St Patrick’s Dinner, which takes place next Friday, 13 March, at the Kerrydale Suite. After the dinner we have a Q&A with Packy Bonnar, Tommy Coyne, Joe Miller and Tom Boyd. We have Archie Macpherson speaking about Jock Stein on the 50th anniversary of him becoming manager, and song from Patricia Ferns.
The object of the night is to raise money to build another school kitchen for Mary’s Meals in Malawi. Kris Commons’ partner, Lisa Hague, will also join us. She will be auctioning an incredible prize of a signed Ronny Deila jersey, signed Kris Commons boots and match hospitality in the Players’ Lounge for the Marie Curie Hospice in Glasgow.
Tickets will be posted out over the next few days, email me if you’re still looking, celticquicknews@gmail.com we’re closing the book tomorrow.
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Standing yes but not with Alcohol sales.
big georges fan club – hail, hail, wee oscar
G’day to you sir. I think it’s a genuinely forward thinking proposal and the sooner it happens the better. It would certainly improve the atmosphere at home games.
Did something happen to you or Wee G at the game the other night? I’ve not been on much but saw a post in reference to you.
Hamiltontim
Possibly, but would highlight how backward our authorities are if it happens in England first – as if I’m not mistaken legislative changes would be required down there before it could happen, which is not the case up here.
The reasons for the knockbacks so far were pathetic and talk about halting progress!
Do you know what the latest state of play is?
HH
Just went back and looked at that post from Auldheid as directed – good answer.
Repeated here, with thanks to Auldheid, for ease of reference – I note particularly the undertaking, unfortunately not being adhered to, that “…we have to speak out when we see racism or sectarianism being practised …”.
HH
BGCF
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Auldheid
00:30 on
6 March, 2015
BRTH
I am reminded of John Reid’s answer to the Celtic AGM in 2008 which I thought covered the issue pretty well even if some folk have a problem with the author, who managed to be disliked equally by both sides as NI Minister in the days leading up to the Good Friday agreement . (Great Hatred Little Room, a book by Jonathon Powell the civil servant working on the process gives a bit of insight into John Reid)
John Reid’s Statement at Celtic AGM 2008 when asked:
Why did you decide to speak out about ‘The Famine Song’ and is it important that the club make sure that our supporters protect the integrity of Celtic’s name?
I spoke out about it because this is a pretty vile song and I don’t think that any reasonable person who has read the words of this song can see it as anything other than a pretty vicious, racist song. It combines racism and sectarianism and goes beyond a lot of other things that we have seen in the past. That’s one of the reasons why I spoke out and I also come from Irish and Scottish descent myself, so that’s the main reason.
But there is a bigger and wider reason as well and that is, the nature of this club. We are proud of the fact that we have Scottish origins and Irish heritage and we are never going to deny that. We will defend that and that is not a cause for shame, it’s a cause for recognition and celebration. Indeed our very name ‘Celtic’ is about the unity of the Scottish and Irish people. It stands against those who would divide, discriminate and oppose those two entities. And because we start from that basis of the unity of peoples then we have always been open and inclusive as a club.
That’s why traditionally we have never discriminated. That’s why our board, our shareholders, our footballers and our footballing heroes come from all sorts of different backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups and do so internationally. That’s why I said last year that whatever differences we have when we come into this club we leave them at the door because we believe truly, in a Scotland that is one bit of many cultures and is way beyond now being Scots and Irish. That is our stance, therefore we have to speak out when we see racism or sectarianism being practised and of course, if we are going to do that we have to practise what we preach.
We have to be careful, from our own point of view and that’s why I am absolutely delighted that our fans in recent years have had accolades from the world football authorities, from the European football authorities and let me say when I point out that there may be a minority who are transgressing our own rules, that they are our own rules. I don’t know any Celtic fans who have been chanting racist slogans or anything of that nature, so I am not comparing like with like here. But I am saying that we have got to be whiter than white and that we have to explain to and educate everybody at this club, including that tiny minority which at away games sometimes leaves us exposed to those who would attempt to say that we are all the same. We aren’t all the same, but we have to make sure that that is evident to everybody. That’s the nature of Celtic Football Club.
UTLCY!
Traditionalist88,
You are correct, I have not been to an away game since Seville. However we were talking “safe standing” at Celtic Park.
It is only my opinion but it would be a retrograde step on what is generally acknowledged as one if not the most atmospheric stadiums in Europe when the competition and opposition are of a standard that encourages our support to make the effort.
I reitterate our focus should be on encouraging our big game support to make the effort for all games.
Again in my opinion Germany is not a valid comparison due to historical reasoning and pricing.
HH to you.
Greenpinata
The demand is there for standing at CP so the pricing comparison with Germany is irrelevant imo.
It would be cheaper to stand anyway and the stadium capacity would increase.
I dont see the problem with increasing choice for people? Its not a retrgograde step unless we allow overcrowding and allow everyone in with a carry out.
How often is CP one of the most atmospheric stadiums anyway? Its a bit of a myth now. Certainly when its full for big Euro games or even last Sunday vs Aberdeen…it was very good.
But on both occasions this was driven by a section, the Green Brigade, who stand and sing for 90mins.
Particularly vs Inter Milan at 0-2, when CP would have fell silent pre-Green Brigade.
HH
Greenpinata,
There is already ‘safe’ standing at CP.
Any away crowd of over a few hundred stand for the entire game without incident.
Approaching Ibrox (Haggs Castle golf club). Harrison Ford is piloting the Fenian Falcon. #SevcoEGM ….coming soon http://t.co/7kDcKNzVHO
neganon2
09:43 on 6 March, 2015
Careful what you wish for on independence …. Politicians pander to the majority
Has the king been crowned yit?
Morning All.
Once upon a time news outlets informed and educated.
Now they are 100% about generating attention and using that attention to then generate cash.
Looks like someone achieved their desired outcome yesterday.
I “quite” like Peter Lawwell. He does some things I don’t agree with but in the main I think he is competent. He is a Celtic fan too.
I don’t know Peter Smith. I don’t know his background, where he lives, what he looks like and I don’t care.
He works for an organisation that stopped being a serious news outlet decades ago.
Anyone old enough to remember the original ITV franchise auctions (instigated by our beloved Maggie) may recall that the STV franchise was not subject to any other challenging bid and the incumbents picked up the rights for a song.
Other English based franchises required HUGE bids just to win the contract. That money had to be recouped and several made the conscious decision to go down the “tabloid route” – quantity over quality.
Whats my point?
Simple – STV, unencumbered by huge debt, had a once in a generation opportunity to build a quality independent broadcasting medium and blew it !
Other than CL games (now all produced in England) I haven’t watched a single programme on STV in 20 years.
My respectful advice to fellow Celts …
Turn off STV, Radio Clyde, Radio Shortbread. Walk away from the DR.
Paul B, Phil Mc, Gordon J and a whole host of others can fill your Celtic News bag.
The internet and C4 news can tell you what’s going in the world.
Sky & BT can provide you with live football.
C5, E4, More4, Universal etc etc can show all the US dramas and old movies anyone could ever want.
The mainstream is dying. Don’t give it any water.
Hail Hail
Hamiltontim
09:55 on
6 March, 2015
big georges fan club – hail, hail, wee oscar
G’day to you sir. I think it’s a genuinely forward thinking proposal and the sooner it happens the better. It would certainly improve the atmosphere at home games.
Did something happen to you or Wee G at the game the other night? I’ve not been on much but saw a post in reference to you.
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Hi pal – no, nothing directly.
I just came on and had a rant at the foul-mouthed so-called Celtic supporters who roll up at Celtic park and do nothing other that look for opportunities to hurl foul-mouthed obscenities at Celtic players.
There are many in the vicinity around our seats – and I’m sure elsewhere.
You hardly hear a peep from them when Celtic are doing well, never encourage the team with a song or two – just sit and wait for any excuse to tell the players they are “useless c**ts”, “f**k of and die ya p***k, Stokes”, etc.
My point is the futility of that approach – it does nothing to help Celtic, it only hinders us and aids the opposition. Logically, they would be more comfortable, and better placed, in with Hearts and Sevco fans with whom they share many sentiments.
They clearly have and no respect for the efforts of our players, no desire to support the team and there is no evidence of any love for Celtic. Huns, but for an accident of birth.
Other than that – me and Wee BGFC are fine, and really looking forward to Sunday!
HH
BGFC
Cowiebhoy thank you.
HH
KTF
UTLR
Does anyone know what time the ‘Wheeltappers and Shunters’ EGM is being held?
I have to unfortunately circumnavigate later today!
celtic will always be the bad guy because they are sitting at the top of scottish football,more money,better facilities,better players and coaches.
when you see peter lawell and dave king in the papers i know who i would have in charge.
pete is tanned well dressed not a hair out of place,king looks dishevelled,eyebags that could carry a weeks shopping and reminds me of agent whyte when he first arrived,i used to think how could a billionaire wear the same grey suit day after day.i would be worried if i supported another team.
“Now they are 100% about generating attention and using that attention to then generate cash.”
B2b
Indeed.
Someone said years ago that they are in the revenue business. Not truth telling business.
HH
praecepta
10:14 on 6 March, 2015
Does anyone know what time the ‘Wheeltappers and Shunters’ EGM is being held?
I have to unfortunately circumnavigate later today!
Just said 11am on the radio there.
Even if King does get the Ashley appointed directors kicked off, the deal with Big Mike is still in place. So he has the right to nominate two directors – or presumably to call in his loan and ask for immediate payment or control of assets in lieu of payment.
I’m sure the footballing authorities will manage a quick meeting on King’s appropriateness ot not – they seem to be able to act swiftly when it suits them
tonydonnelly67
10:08 on
6 March, 2015
Has the king been crowned yit?
Just keep up with the Record Tony,they have a banner headline,
“The Crowning Of The King,LIVE”.
Really,how great is it going to be when this latest “Saviour”falls on his @rse?.
TD67
Thanks!
Will give it a few hours to avoid the post-fiasco; rioting, marauding etc.
:-)
turkeybhoy
There is actually a picture of where the board are going to be seated at Ibrokes going around, not sure if it’s gen.
But it is right at the South East corner flag, you couldent get it any closer to the fans if you tried, to me it look like a deterrent for two guys not to go out and sit there, if the picture is gen. That is, very intimidating and will prob. Need cops all around it, surprised the cops let it be put there, that’s if it’s Gen. Of course.?
I know its a disgrace if King gets onto the Monkey board,but do we really care?.Would it not be a better spectacle for us to see this charlatan fall on his @rse in full public glare.
Already he is backtracking.No money,no Nomad,until he sees the state of the finances.
Can you imagine the angst of the Monkey hordes,when it all collapses again,at the hands of their appointed hero.No one else to blame this time,although they will try.
Our path is onwards and upwards,theirs is misery and more humiliation.Why should we bother?.
We are a week away from CQN 11.
We are looking for some extra prizes for the auction so if you could assist please email Paul – celticquicknews@gmail.com
(My CQN email is still down due to work on the new site – if anyone has emailed me and not got a reply apologies).
Office hun is like a wean on Christmas Eve. The last 3 years have seen this eejit morph from triumphalist,chest beating,brown brogue wearing atypical monkey hun to twitching,monosyllabic muttering clown. Has been a joy to behold. ( and help the progress along the way of course).
He honestly believes that today’s events will see an instant return to SPL and European ‘glories’. Think Bobby Ewing waking up and it was all just a bad dream.
I think the realty of what will really transpire might just push him over the edge.
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Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Oscar Knox, MacKenzie Furniss and anyone else who fights Neuroblastoma
09:25 on
6 March, 2015
Dia duit
The first election after 1916 was a Westminister general election held in December 1918 in which Sinn Féin won 73 out of 105 seats.This lead to the forming of the First Dáil Éireann in early 1919 which was of course not recognised by Britain.The second election after 1916 was after the passing of the Government of Ireland act for a British imposed House of commons of Southern Ireland and House of commons of Northern Ireland in 1921.Sinn Féin won 6 seats in the north and in the south 124 Sinn Féin were returned unopposed.The elections in House of commons of Southern Ireland became know as the second Dáil Éireann.It was after these elections that the Treaty talks were held in London.The elections for the 3rd Dáil Éireann were held in 1922 after the signing of the Treaty which eventually lead to the Civil War.
BB HH
Re the King’s crowning: no doubt there will be lots of tub-thumping and references to Celtic that will make the Nuremberg Rally look like a Teddy Bear’s picnic.
It would be fun if there was a twist to is along the lines of Game of Thrones Red Wedding
I had the great pleasure last night to spend 20 minutes listening to Gordon Strachan in private conversation with 500 odd folk at the Celtic Foundation bash.
We know Gordon’s intelligent, witty and honest. We know he’s vastly experienced in football, knowledgeable and insightful of the Game. We see this whenever he’s interviewed.
What we don’t see, what he’s not allowed to show in the public domain, is how he completely ‘gets’ Celtic. The chap is smitten with this club.
Absolute pleasure listening to man talk about his time here, and since he left, his frequent returns “home”.
traditionalist88
It’s being batted back and forward between GCC and the Scottish executive.
My own opinion is that the decision to block it has the dirty paws of House and Police Scotland all over it.
Oh and by the way – before I head off into the day and go and do something useful.
Dave King sat on a board of Directors who presided over something like £145 million of losses over the best part of a decade.
I would be scared shitless if he was the financial and compliance brains behind my club.
Paul Murray did likewise.
The Judge who described him as a glib and shameless liar said many more things about him — the glib and shameless bit was the most complimentary!
He also branded him as arrogant, an ego maniac, obsessed with making money, delusional and someone who would say almost anything to get his way.
Whether or not he gets the keys to Ibrox is immaterial in my opinion.
What is material is where he or his colleagues manage to position the club they desire within the ranks of Scottish football ” in the medium to short term” of course as we all know that in the long term they believe that being at the top of the tree in Scottish football is their “rightful” place.
However, while we are on the topic of public statements PR and so on let me just paraphrase what Dave King actually said as a matter of fact last night:
“Anne Budge, Leeann Dempster, Stephen Thompson, Stewart Milne and Duncan Fraser, Steve Brown, Bill Colvin and everyone else involved in all the other football teams in Scotland — you are all a shower of tossers and it won’t take me long to ensure that The Rangers can whip your asses at every opportunity as they rightly should – and that is just how it is. Tough shit.
It might take a bit longer to catch Celtic – but eventually they will be in the same boat as you lot.
And yes I sat on the board that issued unlawful contracts to players, withheld them from the SFA and SPFL, ran up millions of pounds worth of debt and never paid it, avoided tax and all that just so that my team could whip your team for years and as I have been telling you all for years — We’ll be back!”
Never mind the message to Rangers fans that is the message to the rest of us.
Hamiltontim
10:42 on
6 March, 2015
traditionalist88
It’s being batted back and forward between GCC and the Scottish executive.
My own opinion is that the decision to block it has the dirty paws of House and Police Scotland all over it.
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100%.
They will hold us back and keep a lid on our progress wherever they can.
HH
A thought just crossed my mind.
We should give wee Jay the no.7 shirt.
How will we know if the white smoke means habemus rex or the Hun hordes have set fire to the pitch?
TBB
Re your GS experience.
I had very similar on a couple of occasions. Fantastic how engaged he is with CFC and how he really ‘gets it’.
Even more amazing given the abuse he took from the ignorant malcontent consumers in his early days.
Especially competing with a financially doped Competitor and an agenda ridden media.
A really great celtic legend IMO.
big georges fan club – hail, hail, wee oscar
Glad it was nothing more personal.
Oh I know what you mean about the perpetual moaners. I’ve moved seat this season and now have the joy of sitting next to the biggest whinger you can ever imagine.
Everything is negative, from the manager to the unused subs, no one escapes his vitriol.
Thankfully he was absent on Wednesday!!!
tony d – thanks for the update.
Like praecepta – I have to travel through that “neighbourhood” later this morning.