Just two years after winning their first trophy, FC Nordsjælland from Denmark qualified for last season’s Champions League group stage. They drew one and lost five of their games and were on the receiving end of one of the Champions League’s worst ever piece of sporting behaviour, by a Shakhtar Donetsk player. Cash wise, they did all right.
They received €8.6m for reaching the group stage and €500k performance bonus but they also received 11.3m euro from the market pool. By comparison, Benfica received €2.3m, while Porto and Anderlecht each received 3.2m. Nordsjælland’s opponents in next week’s third qualifying round, Zenit, received €6m from the market pool, while Celtic received €8m.
Celtic, Nordsjælland and Ajax (€9.8m) benefited from being their country’s only participate in the group stage, and from having television deals which are comparatively better than their east European competitors (Bate Borisov earned €290k).
Juventus and Milan, being Italy’s only two representatives, cleaned up, earning €44.8m and €36.2m respectively from the market pool. By comparison, Arsenal, one of four from England, earned a more modest €15.8m.
In short, the lesson is, if you come from an small west-European league and want to earn money from the Champions League, it’s far better to be the only competitor from your territory. We shouldn’t forget this among all the complaints about having to play three qualifying rounds due to the lack of success in Europe by other Scottish clubs.
On the subject of which, good luck to St Johnstone tonight.
Gary Hooper wanted to go to Norwich City in January but the club, knowing his desire to leave Glasgow, offered a little over £2m for his services. In stepped the unintended stalking-horse, QPR boss, Harry Redknapp, who met Celtic’s valuation and forced Norwich City’s hand. City have returned to the table with an acceptable bid.
One rash club can cause havoc in the transfer market, even when they don’t buy a player.
Training for 1254125 10k is now underway. See yesterday’s article for sign-up details.
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FFM –
If I ever come on to CQN and label someone I don’t know as “evil” I would certainly feel obliged to back up that view.
I haven’t, so the onus is not on me to give my view.
GCT,
Apols, labouring the point, from the point of view of an agnostic.
In Omen III, Final Conflict, there is a particular emphasis on the issue of famine in Africa, and how to make money from it by the character Paul Buher. Sergeant Neff is the character representing war and its profit.
The words created by the author of said book for these characters, and Bill Gates and politicians 30 years later, are so close it scares the feck out of me. And the proof is there – the problems get worse, when they could have been eradicated within the last 30 years.
But I’m just a paranoid moonhowler, and as we all know, paranoia is just part of being a Celtic Supporter, as we have absolutely nothing to be paranoid about. The meeja, rozzers and country we play in, all love us.
GCT @ 04:05,
I understand that point.
Would you feel the same way if you were trying to raise a family in West Africa, and found out that the one of the richest men in the world was preaching to the world about how the death of your family was necessary for population control? While you had no facility to counter his argument which is heavily funded for some reason?
You might not call the man evil. Based on that, I do. Would you have called Hitler evil or would you have to wait to see the consequences of his actions years after the event before you could do so?
Just been checking the Setanta schedule for the big kick-off.
Sunday 11th August
Rangers v Brechin
Round 1. Watch the key games from the Scottish League One (sic) as Rangers continue their journey back to the SPL after their controversial demotion in 2012.
Looks like I won’t be re-subscribing to the service any time soon.
FFM –
I am not an advocate of population control, but I am aware that it does not equate to killing families in West Africa. It’s about contraception and education. It is not and never has been about exterminating living people. Where are you getting that from?
According to the Scottish Daily Express, Gary Hooper knocked back a higher salary with QPR to sign for Norwich.
GCT,
Likewise, I didn’t use the word extermination, nor did Bill Gates funnily enough.
Things would all be dandy in the States if they all just died off. That’s his argument.
For official govt policy on this issue, consult an Oxfam blog to see the difficulties faced by those who disagree with Gates.
I understand why folk close their eyes to these issues when all is well with their own family, but get concerned when they deny them on the internet.
FFM –
Things would all be dandy in the States if they all just died off. That’s his argument.
No it isn’t.
Look, all I asked was that if someone comes on and calls someone evil, they should back it up. Petec has hitherto failed to do so. Twice. You have attempted to do so on his behalf, and all I have found out is that Bill Gates is evil because . . . he was characterised in a movie called “The Omen” which came out at a time when he was a little boy playing with transistor radios.
What film was Harry Redknapp in . . . The 39 Steps?
Fortunes Favour Mibbes
02:41 on
26 July, 2013
Absolutely agree.
We give the M.S.M. the ammo
They fire it.
Don`t give a proverbial about the Scottish scandal sheets.
Do care about the English opinion of the team we all love.
Do care about our hosts at Brentford who may well think twice about extending a future invitation.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
02:52 on
26 July, 2013
macjay1 at 02:35
………………………………….
What relevance does your post at 02.35 have to the link you posted with it?
That post was utterly unconvincing but keep trying to slur Celtic as often as you can.
Hang your head in shame for that post Macjay1
It`s regrettable to me that you don`t see the link.
No matter.
I made no comment about Celtic.
I criticised the supporters who abused the hospitality extended by Brentford and compared their behaviour re. flares, with bangers set off in the second game against Cliftonville which may well result in U.E.F.A. sanctions.
If that represents a “slur”,then give me excess of it,that,surfeiting,the appetite may sicken…….etc….etc.
Hail Hail to yourself,my fellow Tim.
Also in the Express . . .
Celtic, meanwhile, have beaten off competition from England and Holland to sign Slovakian teenager Samuel Mraz.
The tall 16-year-old striker has been signed on a permanent deal from FC Senica.
Headline from yesterday’s Hounslow chronicle:
“Police deny Celtic fans sang Lee Rigby songs”
Good thing the journalist involved in that headline isn’t working for the Scottish press, because …………then……he wouldn’t ……..be working………..for long!
twists n turns
06:22 on
26 July, 2013
Well,that`s something.
But the fact that the issue is even discussed in the English press is,in itself unfortunate.
Your cynical view of the Scottish “lepers of the press” is,I`m sure,shared by most Tims.
Macjay
The paper say they were taking calls from people “claiming” to be celtic fans disgusted by their fellow fans. The emphasis being very much on the word ” claiming”. Ha..nice try
Twisty
I read that article on newsnow last night
Posted it on my facebook saying … the people who make these scurrilous accusations only upset and harm the family of lee rigby. .. shows how much they really care about him or the British army.
How typical of them to invent such a story to try to damage our reputation and not care a jot about the collateral damage they cause.
tnt
As you probably gather,I`m super sensitive to the reputation of Celtic.
Aggressively defensive ,you might say.
:-)
Good to get feedback about local opinion.
Tbj
I was browsing FF a few days ago and they were encouraging their fellow currants to get on to the fans forums of English clubs to tell them about celtic fans’ behaviour re the Rigby chanting. It’s utter desperation.
Macjay
Nothing wrong with defending our reputation and use as much aggression as you feel necessary to do so. Admirable.
Just reading on facebook … terrible news that two kids who visited us from thailand have been involved in a tragic motorcycle accident.
Ton lost his life and Non is in a coma….perspective .
God bless them
Signed anybody yet
more importantly
Sold anybody else …
The Huns are desperate , to the point of mendacity, to hold onto their history
When we overhaul oldco’s collection of ill gotten , stolen , defrauded and cheated for trophies …will that silence them
Or are we destined to listen to this bollox for ever ….Newco number 5 …still the same Rangers ..
Good morning Champions,
Having read the official club statement regarding safety within Paradise, I cannot see anything wrong with it.
It is reasonable and measured.
Indeed IMO, anyone who finds some sort of offence with the wording or reasoning of the statement is in serious need of considering their own, not CFC’s, motivation.
EC67
PF
After 2 hours of frantic searching I can exclusively reveal the answer is naw..and naw. Apparently we have until Tuesday to register a wild card!
The Boy Jinky
07:03 on
26 July, 2013
Tragic right enough.There but for the grace of god………..
My son was nearly wiped out riding one of those deathtraps in Thailand.
Hair raising story.
Wild West road rules.
Tom McLaughlin
totally agree regrading Setanta Australia. I phoned to cancel last year as there were more SEVCO games on than Celtic at the latter end of the year. They reduced my subscription to $5.
I got a letter from the m last month telling me how lucky I was with the new Setanta initiative et al and I was now going to be billed $19now without a choice to upgrade.
I phoned to cancel: asked why: reply :” I want to watch a fair share of Glasgow Celtic Games:’ Glasgow Celtic who?’ Indian accent: subscription cancelled.
I will stick to Celtic TV drom now on with my WIFI and HDMI connection get nearly all Celtic Games in HD on big screen.
Hail! Hail!
“tom mclaughlin
04:20 on 26 July, 2013
Just been checking the Setanta schedule for the big kick-off.
Sunday 11th August
Rangers v Brechin
Round 1. Watch the key games from the Scottish League One (sic) as Rangers continue their journey back to the SPL after their controversial demotion in 2012.
Looks like I won’t be re-subscribing to the service any time soon.”
Tom, so well put that I took the liberty of cutting and pasting it into the Setanta Oz complaints/comments system.
My credit card expired and I declined to provide them with my new details weeks ago. So far, Celtic TV is catering for my needs.
Betting 2013/14
Van Persie 4/1 to top the scoring charts? Seems not a bad price. Aston villa at 8/5 to be top midlands club. Hull city to finish bottom at 3/1. Charlie Austin to top championship scoring charts at 14/1. That’s my ante post Yankee. Should bring me in a right few quid:-)
Magnus and Werribeepat
Lads
My experience with Celtic T.V.,admittedly a few years back,was one of ongoing and frustrating buffering.Not related to my internet supply.
Setanta $4 per week up and running.Perfectly satisfactorily.Can keep the enemy close.:-)
Thoroughly enjoyed their embarrassing losses and visits to remote stadia in rural Scotland.
Expect in addition to re-engage Celtic T.V. this season for other reasons.
Fallback option.
“macjay1 for neil lennon
07:36 on 26 July, 2013
Magnus and Werribeepat
Lads
My experience with Celtic T.V.,admittedly a few years back,was one of ongoing and frustrating buffering.Not related to my internet supply.”
Similar to my own previous experience but current experience has been miles better I am happy to say. Good luck.
M
Just built Ma 1st Snowman in the snow in Australia He is not very mobile doesn’t score goals and is cheap
Peter Lawell might sign him :(
Magnus
We`ll compare notes later.
Obviously “chipping in” to Celtic T.V. is always going to be the preferred option.
Cheers.
Macjay I tried Celtic TV last year. Gave up as broadband here is mince
I stopped Setanta a few months ago as they seem to put Celtic games 2nd fiddle to anything
Twisty
What you think of the betting on the SPL ..without CFC …
Decent prices …not sure Hibs are a good price at 8/1:-))
Good morning from a hot Nordrhein Westfalen, a bit uncomfortable but nonetheless better than the weather for most of this year.
Good luck to Gary Hooper, thanks for the goals especially the ones against the huns, I hope you succeed as you follow your dream.
I can’t understand some of the comments on this forum directed towards Hooper. Both he and Wanyama have left Celtic to follow their dream of playing in the EPL (why?) but Hooper gets slaughtered on here for being disinterested, etc but nary a word directed against VW. Well both were very good players in their own right but I didn’t see Gary Hooper collecting yellow cards and getting suspended from important games, just my opinion.
Replacing Hooper with a like for like player will be very difficult, for one they don’t come cheap, for another they don’t want to come to Scotland when they can be paid a lot more in other leagues.
I’m afraid Celtic are caught between a rock and a hard place, the need to stay solvent in a league that does not attract a lot of money is important. It must be very difficult trying to balance what is realistic against the fans’ expectations. It took me many of my almost 6 decades on this planet to finally accept that outside of Divine intervention we will not win the European cup again, but sometimes miracles do happen.
Finally, if they are going to ban bangers does that mean that one or two posters on this blog will no longer be posting? BTW I include myself in that category ;-)!
A big Hail! Hail! to everyone and have a great weekend.
Where’s Summa?
Away lot sledging?
Away oot, oot, oot,ah forget it
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
06:30 on
26 July, 2013
twists n turns
06:22 on
26 July, 2013
Hardly a cynical view.
Can’t say it often enough. Hit them in the pocket.
UTT decision shirly must be close
Embdy think our ref was under special instruction from a specific sectarian UEFA refs monitor ?