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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PF
Sorry, was busy.
SPL without celtic? Shocking value I think.
Aberdeen 9/4 fav? yer having a laugh paddy
Motherwell at 11/4 would be my choice. Have brought in Sutton, McFadden, McManus Kerr and neilsson.
Hibs and Dundee utd don’t interest me, especially hibs after last night.
In the handicap betting, 9/1 the field, Johnstone with a 43 point start would be my choice.
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EC67..
Pappouli..;-))))))))
Summa
Ps..I made Tzatziki last Night with Red Capsicum..Yumm
Whither the cash strapped scrofulous hillbillies the day?
Great result for St Johnstone last night, terrific to see them through against a tough opponent.
Not so good for Hibs though. Think they removed the former club’s record for worst ever European defeat,
The GB have a responsibility to ensure ‘incidents’ don’t take place in their section …… and they need to point out those (infiltrators) who are intent on ‘breaking the stadium rules’ to the stewards…..on the other hand, if Mr Bankier is stating that Celtic know who the trouble-makers are, then they need to ensure they don’t get into the stadium…
Generally, a lot of CQNers must be bored pre-season, since some of the debates are strange, to say the least, at the moment….probably zombie lurkers
FFM
I dont give two tuppeny Fukks about the GB or Celtic casualsor rebe lsongs lateral movement , pissing in cans or wheres your Bobby gone he’s left his engine on
Or hooper , wanyama,Murdoch, gemmel, dalglish, mc clair,hooidjonk, collins,boruc leaving Celtic
Thats stuff is for the dim witted cheer
leading fools
I do care far more,about what we no longer dare talk about any more on CQN
If you read the blog you would know what I am on about.
These things historically come andgo.
The story so far ofthe SPFL and Celtic secretly brokering the 5 way agreement is far more important …if your not a fun loving catholic bigot as Fergus was prone to say.
No wonder he fkdoff. He was a decent guy.
How long can you live with yourself when Taking candy from a baby ?
Especially One that badly needs its nappy changed.
Forgive me if I dont hang around.
Gordon
Yep, hibs took over from the now defunct rangers fc who previously held the record with a 12 4 aggregate defeat.
67…,
“The GB have a responsibility to ensure ‘incidents’ don’t take place in their section …”
That’s just utter nonsense and you know it.
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All You KerrangCSC Musos et al..
Please take a Wee Minute to Vote for The HebCelt Fest (Hebridean Celtic Festival) for a Golden Welly in the Best Independent Festival..
Come on You know it makes Sense..
Makes Sense to Mo and HebCelt..
Summa
Udinese fine was over anti -UEFA banner [I think].
And I also think the Board’s statement on Tuesday night’s sect 111 escapade was spot-on.
The behaviour was completely irresponsible and self- indulgent.
Those responsible should have their tickets taken off them and given to someone who will put supporting the Club before their own adolescent self-gratification.
Dbbia,
I’m inclined to agree, section 111 has far too many police pretending to be supporters
Friday I’m in love.
sannabhoy
13:41 on 25 July, 2013
Bhoys and Ghirls ,
Begging bowl time – not for money but an hour of your time .
We’re looking for volunteers to help with a Bucket Collection before the first league game of the season on Saturday 3rd august against Ross county .
As you know this is a 5:15 ko so it causes us (the fans) some issues but also gives us the chance to collect some well-needed funds to help us keep bringing kids along to Celtic Park.
So , if you’re interested AND can spare an hour or so pre-Match , can you drop me a line to contactus@thekanofoundation.com ?
Also, could someone do me a favour and re-post this every 4-6 hours or so if I don’t get to it myself ?
Hail Hail
Sanna
DBBIA
Ever closer to the big fire
67heaven … i am neil lennon..!!.. ibrox belongs to the creditors
09:20 on 26 July, 2013
pogmathonyahun aka laird of the smiles
09:14 on 26 July, 2013
I sometimes find the volume is very low on some of the replays……I have my ipad volume at max……any ideas ?
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Are you playing it through the telly?
But if they are irresponsible then you can’t take their ticket is that what your saying, awe now I’m all confused again
Oh right, only those who acted responsibly should have their ticket taken off them eh
Hibs were Scottish, and British pioneers in Europe.
Last night’s result was a poor way to mark the passing of Laurie Reilly.
From @AngelaHaggerty.
Last bump for this story on Charlotte Fakes http://t.co/4aLeMUqIWN #Rangers
twists n turns,
That’s what I thought. Another mention of them removed …
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Udinese..
Banner was UEFA GTF or Similar..
Summa
Italian news ——
Oot n aboot early this am / get things done before it gets too hot. Met a Juve supporter [ there are many ] . He delightedly told me that it looks like Juve have managed to sell the much disliked Quagliarella . Who to ?— I-asked . Norwich ! . He said he knew zilch re Norwich so I told him what I knew and got this in response ——–
” Perfect — Agricultural ! —- That cart horse will fit in nicely ! ”
Everton hoping to buy Juve’s Matri ..
Napoli hoping to sign Verratti from PSG for 20 million euros..
Indonesian business man , Erick Thohir looks set to buy 75.67 % of Inter for 346 million euros . Seems excessive when you can buy the famous Glasgow Rangers for £ 1..
Off on holiday tomorrow . 4 weeks of delight . 30 C 90s worth of choons ready for playing in the car ..
Scorchio -way down south.
SofTunis- yesterday I bought first Taj Mahal album [with Ry Cooder and Jesse Ed Davis] , Neil Young/Crazy Horse live at the Fillmore in 1970 [Danny Whitten still alive] , new Guy Clark AND ‘Cricklewood Green’ by Ten years After.
..and I still had change from £800.
Woody Lee- Salsburgh has many attractions.
SOT, good morning, do you anticipate Juventus cheats winning the next league? I appreciate more transfers may occur but would appreciate your thoughts.
Eurochamps/Goldstar, @ 0917
whits this?? My “good” name being taken in vain??
And i see something about the doubles draw and BK’s name also being taken in vain (note i didnt say anything about his “good” name!).
Has the draw been made then? Not received any email to that effect.
Incidentally, my ahem, “playing” partner sent me a text when BK’s initial email came out a few weeks back, saying: “whats all this about a doubles competition?”
Big Sanna enjoyed the vin rouge at Aberdour just a tad too much methinks :-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
DBBIA @ 9.58 .
Mmm ——
Only Taj Mahal I have was a thrift store purchase —-
Rising Sons —– Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder .
An early 90s compilation of choons from the mid 60s . I give it an occasional twirl .
Pal will send me a recording of the new Guy Clark…[ I can’t afford to buy everything I want ]
I couldn’t listen to Ten Years After..—-way too hairy and noisy , way too rawk n roll .
I paid for this yesterday [ it will be delivered after I return from holiday ] ——
7 ” —– Destroyers —– The Good You Do .
A Coxsone Dodd gem from 1969 . It wasn’t cheap .
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
09:13 on
26 July, 2013
I made no assumptions based on anything the mainstream media printed.
I used the evidence of the photographs taken at the ground and of local ie. English, television coverage of the incidents which was provided by A.Stor.
This included vision of a Celtic supporter taking a bye kick for Zaluska.
I read a local scathing newspaper account of the incidents which was kindly provided by Derbyshire.
I read on C.Q.N.differing attitudes from different supporters who had points of view they wished to express.
I based my opinion on facts.
I suggested at the time that the bad behaviour of supporters at Brentford in,amongst other acts,setting off flares ,had set a precedent.That opinion was confirmed by the setting off of bangers at the second Cliftonville game.
The fact that Uefa are apparently,and understandably, looking into this,according to the article is the only salient fact of relevance.
That was the point of the link.
The reference to the Udinese game is irrelevant.Can`t imagine why you thought otherwise.
Hope that clears up any misunderstanding.
Hail Hail to you too,mano.
Maybe the zombies should sign:
One of these.
Ideal for a bunch of fannies!
I’ll get my coat, off oot.
John O Neil .@ 10 12 .
Juve are the favorites [ probably rightly ] Excellent Manager , a strengthened squad and a likely helping hand or two…
Napoli [ despite losing Cavani ] will give it a go ..
Milan and Inter should be able to put up more of a challenge this year..
Fiorentina have a truly excellent Manager [ Montella ] and have spent big . It will be interesting to see how they do without the fabulous Jovetic..
I will have my annual punt on Napoli . I have no great hope but we’ll see.
SofTunis – ole Taj sings about ‘goin’ down to Memphis to get ma hambone boiled’
– I take it this is an euphemism for houghmagandie of some sort.
– According to the sleeve on the same bill as Neil Young/Crazy Horse were Steve Miller and the Miles Davis Quintet!
-TYA reminds me of my own hairier , rawkier days.
DBBIA 10.06
Was it an omen? Was it a metaphor? As Mrs Merton would say ‘Let’s have a heated debate’
Heated debaters laters- off oot.
South of Tunis,
Looking forward to seies a this year.
Fiorentina who have they brought in?
South of Tunis,
Napoli under Rafa not sure they will be the same.
Think Inter might suprize with Mazaani at the helm.
Agree about Montella
TTT –
Sannabhoy wasn’t the only one who knew nuttin’ about volunteering for golf duties. I was astounded of forehead when BK’s e-mail came in!!!
Must have been thon gless o’ watter that wan o’ the barmaids gave me? Or else wan o’ the 8 whiskies I had back in The Cedar Inn?
Luyrc
Cheers South. Listening to Chambers Brothers. Some fine music. Did you work in the USA in the the sixties? If so, any encounters with Mr Beefheart? Now that is a mighty fine name to drop!
Think it’s time for Celtic to invest in a couple of players from Japan and/or South Korea again.
Lots of new kit to be shifted.
Magners looking to expand into the Far East market – if they aren’t there already?
:-))
HH!!