Our Annual General Meeting, held at Celtic Park this morning, was a more prosaic affair than last year’s. Chief executive, Peter Lawwell, told the meeting last season’s on-field and financial results were “fantastic” in difficult circumstances.
He repeatedly referred to the “balance” required between immediate expenditure policies and judging the long-term requirements of the club, adding that in recent years, “Rangers went bust, Hearts went bust, and Hibs were relegated.”
For the first time the AGM heard from the Celtic FC Foundation chief executive. Tony Hamilton was given a video slot alongside the chairman, chief exec and the manager and he spoke about how the Foundation was interwoven into the fabric of the club, from the top to bottom, and of our history.
The alleviation of poverty is a major target for 2015, building on work the Foundation carried out this year in north and east Glasgow, Inverclyde and North Lanarkshire. Tony added, “If things weren’t tough we wouldn’t need a charity – but they are.
“We’re deadly serious about making a difference.” I’ll try to get the video, it’s worth watching.
Ronny Deila laid out his objectives for this season: qualification for the Champions League, win the treble, develop players and play attacking, attractive, football. Peter Lawwell didn’t want to use the managerial transition over the summer as an excuse for failing to reach the Champions League, but suggested it was grounds for mitigation.
The chairman, chief executive and manager all liberally infused their comments with transformational effect Champions League qualification would have on the club next season.
The Celtic Trust proposed two resolutions, the first of which, concerning club-fan interaction, they agreed to adjourn. In his video message, chairman Ian Bankier informed the meeting that the directors would oppose the Living Wage resolution, but that they had entered into discussions with the staff on the matter, proposing that the starting pay for permanent staff is set at £7.85 per hour, which just happens to be equal to the Living Wage.
In response to this Jeanette Findlay, proposing the resolution on behalf of the Trust, reached the microphone and tore up her prepared speech. She did, however, urge the club to go the final mile and become an accredited Living Wage employer.
Peter Lawwell informed the meeting that he would be meeting John Guidetti’s agent within the next two weeks and that he is waiting to hear back from Kris Commons representatives on his latest offer.
Ronny Deila added that it was important for the club to retain its top players, giving Guidetti and Justin Denayer special mention, but insisted it was wrong to give into demands from any one player three times the going rate for other senior players.
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Frantic07
09:35 on
22 November, 2014
Once again I would like to say thank you to my fellow posters for all your best wishes. In a week of darkness, some good news. My daughter Louise gave birth late last night to a little angel named Lucy Michele. Bless her.
Frantic07
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Big congrats to Papa Frantic07
Hope mother and baby are well?
Hoop….Hoop………
HH
CRC
So Broonie wants to be a one club player like Paul McStay.Eh what about you playing for Hibs Scott ? I love Broonie but hes not the brightest LOL. H.H.
Frantic07. Congratulations fella and mayGod Bless you all mind you he already has. H.H.
Frantic07
great news on the birth of your grandaughter..
Frantic 07
Congratulations , mixed emotions for you but keep up the fight . HH
BT –
not only the extra drag but also the fact that much less oxygen getting up through the ole nostrils. The CQN Cornereers could be in for a treat ;-)
HT
Just read back I see you have learned to do links on your phone , gies a shout when you master the skwerr and i,ll bring the Mortons rolls .
HH
Ah Horrid Henry I remember the last time those who ran celtic called supporters malcontents………getting all misty eyed here.
Wonder what happenned to them?
Frantic07
Congrats on your families new arrival buddy.
Best wishes with your upcoming treatment.
MWD said AYE
NegAnon2
Wonder what happenned to them?
You just got older like the rest of us.
lionroars67
10:32 on
22 November, 2014
It was a fine night. I even made 5s this morning and scored. Must drink more often :-)
I see you have a famous forehead now. Front page of The Winner with big JVoH:-)
HH
CRC
Whilst debate on matters like the LW or Res12 are the stuff of CQN, a step back to look at how Celtic as a whole go about their business might actually produce something that creates more light than heat and, even better, might actually lead to a more successful outcome than happens under current arrangements.
Last year following representations by shareholders Celtic were persuaded not to vote against Res12 to allow shareholders points to be addressed fully.
This year there was another adjournment on a CST resolution that replaced the old “fan on the board one”, which has been modified since it originally was placed, relating to relationship and communication within the SLO remit.
One must assume that this adjournment was agreed between club and those making the resolution so that Celtic did not vote against it whilst still recognising and presumably agreeing with the spirit behind it if not the method.
It might even be argued that Celtic’s approach to the living wage is better than last and goes some way to acknowledging the charitable spirit that gives the resolution it’s emotional drive.
So are we moving to a less confrontational means of resolving issues and does it have to take a Resolution to reach the AGM before it gets the attention that leads to a solution rather than confrontation?
Sometimes we need to step back to see the bigger picture.
Adjournments are better than an issue being voted down when the case has some merit but why let it get to that stage?
The 4 guys involved in trying to push through last year’s Res12 have, without knowing what we were getting into, been pioneers doing a lot in their own time where other demands took place. In that respect there have been mistakes along the way because a) it’s been something new and b) it has all been informal and consensus driven over 3 different countries at times.
Regardless of outcome of Res12 there has to be a better way than how Celtic and the support go about their business and the Review that Celtic are undertaking led by the SLO, which led to adjournment of CST resolution, can play a huge part in redefining the future relationship within the club as a whole.
Jobo Mobo Baldie
10:54 on 22 November, 2014
22″01′
Grrrrrrr
Hard luck -Id be really gutted if I had missed my life long running target by one second!
Frantic07
Congratulations on the arrival of your newborn granddaughter.And keep strong on your upcoming treatment.HH
CQN is like a blizzard
Thousands of snowflakes of posts, each flake giving a momentary insight into the thoughts and lives of others.
Most Is mundane. Much of it’s bollox!
Some of it’s profound.
So here I am walking the dog feeling PO’d about the wee Mhan’s footie and knowing the happiness of going to paradise will get me earache later.
And then I read frantic07’s latest post and perspective returns. For a wee while!
God bless the latest angel in your family. When it comes to ups and downs this week, nae half measures for you Fhriend!
HH jamesgang
Auldheid
Hello pal.
I think I know the answer to this, but you are obviously in the know … Who are the 4 to whom you are referring. Want to make sure that I take a minute to recognize and thank each of them individually for all they have done. It’s only a post, but I really would like to be able to properly say thanks.
Hail hail
Lionsroarlionroars67
10:32 on 22 November, 2014
Good morning CQN, enjoyable day yesterday in the company of some fine CQN’S with an evening in Greenock, which the Inverclyde foodbank benefitted from congrats to all
working today will miss match today
COYBIG 3pts please
Excerpt below from E-tims, correctly lambasting a rag with a headline and photo deliberately targeted at the deranged, angry and full of hatred fans of a deceased club, the consequences of this kind of reporting are now well documented, unfortunately we have no regulation on such irresponsible gutter reporting
Lionsroar
We can regulate. WITHDRAW THEIR PRESS ACCREDITATION .Like your good self I am sick of our club being the target for their bile. As stated ,on numerous occasions in the past, I cannot understand Celtic supporters purchasing a rag so intent on undermining our club at every opportunity. They have nailed their colours to the mast many, many times. Their team is dead so they continue to pander to their demographic by scattergun attacks on Celtic which are completely without foundation.
BSR posted not so long ago their circulation is now below 200k. Let us hasten their demise by refusing to purchase the comic.
Frantic07
Congrats on the latest addition to the Celtic family. Be well friend.
Bobbio
You’re in for a shock when you next see Weefra.
All his ciggy money is now going on buying new, longer…much longer breeks. Soon he’ll be ready to be an tearmann’s stunt double in jack and the beanstalk at the kings.
HH jamesgang
Rangers boss Ally McCoist says the Ibrox side owe it to the 10 staff made redundant at the club this week to beat Hearts today.
The Light Blues travel to Tynecastle for a crucial match which McCoist claims is their biggest since being liquidated in the summer of 2012, as the two Scottish Championship title rivals go head to head.
But the manager admits a cloud has hung over the League One champions since it was reported on Wednesday that around 10 employees had left the club following job cuts.
Yep I bet the staff bumped 5 weeks before Xmas,will be over the moon to hear about Sleekits anguish.
Sometimes you think the MSM could not get any worse.
But they do.
Had a wee look at the DR on line this morning, certainly sobered me up when I seen some CQN faces staring right back at me not a pretty sight 1st thing -))
What’s Sutton on about?
The authorities have done all they can to kill the game here as a spectator sport. Dont stand, dont drink, watch what you sing, watch your banners. Just sit in mid winter on a wet plastic seat where the nearest fan is six rows back, and pay £28 for the privilege.
And whatever you do, dont show emotion even if your team grabs a 92nd minute winner.
The Germans are obviously getting it wrong.
Full houses everywhere, and they operate their national sport in the complete opposite fashion to us.
At the end of every Bundesliga match the winning team and often the manager too, goes to their support for a show of unity with a quick singsong and dance.
It works Chris, or do you prefer the game here to continue as the dour overpriced affair so hated by the lifeblood fans?
Auldheid I appreciate your view but when you step back and look at the way in which those who run celtic have treated the support it paints an awful picture and celtic have done next to nothing to address it.
Even res 12 was forced upon them by the support.
No credit is deserved.
Auldheid
Thank you for your concerted efforts on this issue.
Frantic 07 Happy Grandading!!
quantum at 11:19 on 22 November, 2014
Hard luck -Id be really gutted if I had missed my life long running target by one second!
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Actually, I’ve often ran quicker than that and my PB is 20.14. But once I had turned 50 and various injuries kicked in those days are long gone. My 22 min aim was just for 2014. Still another 3 or 4 runs to try to beat it though ;-)
Fantastic response, cheers.
Thunder Road, wee Lucy is number 6. Reading all the post re my illness. I hope you all realise how wonderful it is to “feel the love” from the blog. Hail Hail.
Gearoid.
Well said. I am sick to the stomach of my club being a punchbag for the smsm, especially the DAILY RECORD.
And all to ease the pain of the hun.
Dont buy it!
Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way
11:07 on
22 November, 2014
HT will be wondering why his agent never got him that gig……plus it was free booze and food
PS dont tell Chris Sutton Celtic supporters cheering looking happy………….he doesn’t approve
Sorry Martybhoy………….cheeky bugger remind me to do something to your drink next time we meet
One of the huns bagged was Andrew Dickson,media guy,no need to feel sorry for him.
Frantic07
11:34 on 22 November, 2014
Fantastic response, cheers.
Thunder Road, wee Lucy is number 6. Reading all the post re my illness. I hope you all realise how wonderful it is to “feel the love” from the blog. Hail Hail.
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Aye, there’s nothing to beat it:)
Nah, seriously…..enjoy the love of the blog and, all the very best of luck with the wee new Lhassie, and all the best with yer battle with the demons – Hail Hail.
Frantic
I felt a bit down when I read your bhoy’s post last night. You have made my day with news of your new granddaughter. Welcome to the 6 grandweans club.
Wonder how many admin workers jobs would have been saved if Fat Salary had taken a wage cut?
Lionroars67
Aye make it a double
Frantic
Lovely news.
Marrakesh Express
11:34 on 22 November, 2014
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Would it not be more simple if the ‘bored’ had the cajones to ban the DR?
Powder-puff punch-bags FC.
BSR
Only problem would be the local catering economy would suffer job losses
cojones even
only we have a better record than Dundee over the last 4 games – should be a good one, hope the team had a turning point against Aberdeen.
Marrakesh Express
11:25 on 22 November, 2014
‘The Germans are obviously getting it wrong.
Full houses everywhere, and they operate their national sport in the complete opposite fashion to us.’
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They also have female referees.
Can’t see that working over here. Wimmin aren’t allowed in the ludge.