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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this was the reply ……………..
We do take these sensitivities into account but I don’t think you can compare the two words. One is inextricably linked with slavery, the other is a disrespectful term. One is vastly more toxic than the other.
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it is not often Braw is at a loss for words …..
sad world ….
Ruggyman,
Aye that’s better. Didny like yer team yesterday.
Well done Celtic , step in the right direction making the minimum wage the same as the liveable wage. Next step will be to make this happen for all staff about 21 years of age regardless of employment status. Credt where due. Hail Hail.
Bundoran Bhoy – TEAM OSCAR FOREVER at 19:00 on 21 November, 2014
Great stuff my friend.
Hands up from me…i stated on here that i thought PL wanted thems back at any price…..heard him on tv saying that Celtic couldnt go along with strachans manipulation.statement….i then posted well done CELTIC…im was wrong and im really glad i was…
Quiet on here tonight. All the auld yins must’ve exhausted themselves arguing earlier :-)
Is Forrest injured again. He seems to be missing from the squad list for tomorrow
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
Don’t worry it’ll be zimmer frames at dawn again the morra:))
Aint the “since we came outa admin” a correct statement…since i think liquidation aint been finalised yet…correct me if im wrong….
Geordie Munro
Had a wee word with Ronny….we changed it just for you.
starry plough
20:00 on
21 November, 2014
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
Don’t worry it’ll be zimmer frames at dawn again the morra:))
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Surely be up a few times during the night too…no? :-)
the resolution 12 statement is appalling. No matter the involvement or distance of any Celtic fan the statement is let’s wait ad see what happens with the big tax case appeal.
That appeal should have no bearing on resolution 12 as there has already been an admittance of guilt on the part of MIH and by extension Rangers.
Unless the Celtic board believe the big tax case appeal out come will result in the ability to review the wee tax case and the LNS outcome we are treading water.
This in no way disparages the hard work and diligence of those involved in pressing the club nor is it an appeal for inside information.i I’m looking for justice to be served and that statement suggests acquiescence.
NatKnow
CQN Grey Brigade up furra a slash and a barney:))
lennon’s passion
18:59 on 21 November, 2014
Not a chance they’ll let 60,000+ of us and them travel through to Edinburgh, if Hampden isint ready it will be toss of a coin for Celtic park or the scrappy with a 50/50 split HH
jobo mobo baldie
19:58 on 21 November, 2014
Cheers buddy. Good luck on yours too
big-cup-winners
19:17 on 21 November, 2014
Lennons passion:
If that comes to pass, I’d like the game played on a home and away basis with only Home fans allowed.
Murrayfield is a non starter.
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As someone posted before, can’t remember who…we got drawn out first, so in the event of the game having to be played in a safe stadium, travelling wise, we should have first option…simples…then again!
Barcabhoy
Where u seeing that…. The sky sports preview, only lists brown and Lustig as absentee’s …it also states that Commons is back in the squad. Forrest isn’t mentioned, so I was assuming he’s o.k…..
Is the game on TV tomorrow
BGX
Aint the “since we came outa admin” a correct statement…since i think liquidation aint been finalised yet…correct me if im wrong….
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Sevco have never been in admin so can’t come out of it
starry plough
20:06 on
21 November, 2014
NatKnow
CQN Grey Brigade up furra a slash and a barney:))
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‘Zacktly!
Back in jockland after a great day in Cookstown. Kinda screwed up my Friday night however.
Enjoy Greenock those who are there (a phrase I never thought I’d utter)
Others, enjoy your cakes de poisson – you know who you are!
Tonight is the first night when my nae in house bevvy till Christmas undertaking has seemed like sheer blinkin lunacy.
Gagging4aBeerCSC
HH jamesgang
I just read that Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her new cabinet
Half women half males for equality.
What utter nonsense give jobs to best person for the job
Equality shouldn’t be about numbers.
If Celtic are serious about resolution 12 their statements should start… Celtic football club will do everything in its power to protect the interests of Celtic, it’s supporters and shareholders.
The statement does not look serious.
hun skelper
20:07 on
21 November, 2014
lennon’s passion
18:59 on 21 November, 2014
Not a chance they’ll let 60,000+ of us and them travel through to Edinburgh, if Hampden isint ready it will be toss of a coin for Celtic park or the scrappy with a 50/50 split HH
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Tend to agree. Can’t see it happening at Murrayfield.
bundoran bhoy – team oscar forever
20:07 on 21 November, 2014
jobo mobo baldie
19:58 on 21 November, 2014
Cheers buddy. Good luck on yours too
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So we’re now wishing Jobo good luck with his fish cakes?!?
;-)
MollycoddledCSC
HH jamesgang
The huddle….granted….was just saying it as mc coist ment it….
Who are we kidding regards the venue for the cup semi, if Hamdump is out of action, whether it needs to be or not, we will be playing the McGills Buses works team at their own dump. The SFA know that they need the money.
BGX –
No it isn’t correct in any shape or form.
My understanding is as follows (and thi applies to any business) –
> Business plods along and manages to pay all its bills
> Business starts to hit on hard times and delays start to creep in with bills taking longer to pay
> Situation worsens and it becomes much more serious in that there are severe doubts that bills can be paid and these are mounting up (to, let’s say, £150M+)
> So the principle here is that the people in charge of their business are no longer capable of running it and so they call in Administrators to take over
> Administrators are there to try to save the business. To save the business they have to get all of the creditors (those who are owed money) to accept a little bit less than they’re actually owed. In simple terms the Administrators should try to sell of various assets, get together a pot of money and then go to all of the creditors and say “Together, you’re all owed £150M. In total we can scramble together £50M. Are you all prepared to take one-third of what you’re owed….?)
> If the creditors agree, they take their share, write off their losses but the business moves on.
> If the creditors reject the offer (as happened in 2012) then none of them get anything and instead the company heads towards liquidation (often referred to as death!)
> From this you will hopefully see that a company can come out of Administration (if it does a deal with creditors) but cannot ever, ever “come out of” liquidation. Except for Lazarus Ltd.
If a company is liquidated it is beyond saving. It is dead. Itr cannot re-appear. It’s gone.
The “famous” blue gates at Ibrox read “Rangers Football Club Ltd”. The club is/was the company.
The club/company is dead.
Dinner time….
Jamesgang,
Still off the bevy, well done to you big chap, try a wee bottle of night nurse that will see you through :))
Stairheedrammy
20:17 on
21 November, 2014
Who are we kidding regards the venue for the cup semi, if Hamdump is out of action, whether it needs to be or not, we will be playing the McGills Buses works team at their own dump. The SFA know that they need the money.
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Tend to agree with that too. Am I cynical? You betcha…
Anyone want to give me odds on the venues being.
Celtic v sevco at ibrox.
Sheep v Arabs at Celtic park.
Jobo mobo …is the liquidation of the old company ( as they see it) ..finalised yet….? .yes or no…
Been away working for a while, what’s on in Greenock?
Jimmynotpaul
20:22 on
Tom Mc was saying his son heard that last week.
natknow
20:20 on 21 November, 2014
Stairheedrammy
20:17 on
21 November, 2014
Who are we kidding regards the venue for the cup semi, if Hamdump is out of action, whether it needs to be or not, we will be playing the McGills Buses works team at their own dump. The SFA know that they need the money.
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Tend to agree with that too. Am I cynical? You betcha…
While tending to share your cynicism, they would get a share of a bigger crowd if held at Celtic Park or Murrayfield
stairheedrammy,
Do you think if Hamden is unplayable, a bookie will give you a bet on the game being played at ipox?
I know, stupid question.
Anyone interested in a post match drink tomorrow I’m meeting CRC and more at wee Oscar’s memorial after the game !
Sips
I’m cheating a wee bit with a quick pint in a non domestic environment while waiting for the 8.43!
Might sneak a 2nd!
First drink since blane valley on day of Scotland v Ireland game. Not that I’m counting!!!
Eddie
Missed you mhate. CQN do in Greenock supporters club.
HH jamesgang