You may have read a story released by Newco’s PR agent to their go-to Glove Puppet in the media about a dispute over payment for damages to Celtic Park when Newco fans made their first visit to the stadium.
I heard before the Hogmanay game that Newco would be paying the damages their fans did on that occasion, and that Celtic would pay for any damage caused by our fans Ibrox that week. What I didn’t know at the time was that Celtic unilaterally decided this would be the case.
Concerned there may be reprisals following the vandalism to Celtic Park, the club informed Newco they would let it be known that we would pay for any damage to Ibrox by visiting fans – as long as we could inspect the damage we would be charged for.
The Hogmanay match passed without incident; tea light candles were left in visiting toilets to diffuse washroom odours, Celtic were not taken up on their offer to inspect and pay for damage, none was reported to match observers, police or Celtic.
Celtic had earlier issued Newco with a request for payment for the vandalism their fans inflicted on our stadium. Payment was not received, so this week we withheld the same amount from ticket money due to Newco.
The issue is finished; no one is withholding money from Celtic. There is no story.
We’ve not had to deal with nonsense like this for four years and we’d gladly never deal with it again. The issue was placed in the media today by PR, alluding to damages Celtic offered to pay for, but which didn’t happen. Be clear on this – Celtic offered to pay for any damages but no damage was reported. The PR stunt is a deliberate attempt to damage the good reputation of Celtic fans. Is it any wonder print media sales are dropping off at such an alarming rate for some?
Let’s remember, this is the same PR used by SPFL sponsor, Ladbrokes, an unacceptable action by a representative of the league’s sponsor. It’s as though some are too angry to stomach the great news that Celtic have secured the £2.8m signing of Ivorian Kouassi Eboue without lashing out.
The club are delighted to have secured Kouassi. Despite his age, he’s first team ready, and has the character and ability to go a long way in the game. Between now and our cup finals in August, he’ll settle into Scotland and into a championship winning team.
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VFR
thanks for that looking forward to seeing a living god and the man along with Chuck Berry (still alive and touring also) that influence John Lennon the most.
HH
WELLBHOY7 on 16TH JANUARY 2017 11:59 AM
I am a long time lurker and very rare poster. I would be grateful for a bit of info. My sister was very kind to buy my baby son a personalised brick at Celtic Park. It is on ‘Billy McNeill Wall 2′. Is it possible to get access to these walls on non-match days. I would like to get my wife and son along to see it when it is quiet and suits us. However, I have noticed fences erected that may secure our stadium on non-match days. Any info would be great. Many thanks. Hail Hail from Motherwell.
My daughter bought me a brick on the same wall as a Christmas present from my grandson.
Was told it would be up in about 10 days, we went up on 2nd Jan to see it, not up yet.
She enquired at the Superstore and was told it could take 10 weeks.
Access is available on non match days to see your brick.
Hope this helps.
WELLBHOY
Welcome aboard. Hope you get a chance to see it in all its finery
One of my mates back home purchased one at The Crumbledome. He was none-too-pleased when I told him he should wait till it’s demolished. He can have as many as he likes then for eff all.
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