Soon you’ll read Crystal Palace earn more than Inter

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The biggest story in the Deloitte money league table, out this morning, is that of Milan and Inter, 14th and 19th place respectively. Inter are stuck between Everton (pining for a new stadium to remove the biggest inhibitor on revenue) and West Ham (soon moving to a new stadium).

Juventus are 10th and Roma 16th but that’s it for Italian clubs, who were able to attract the top talent from Law to Ronaldo and all generations in between. The fabled ‘lure of the lira’ wasn’t replaced by the lure of Italian stocked euros. Football in Italy is still a huge business, but the TV market is not as generous as the deal in the confederated league in England and Wales.

It’s not so long since Celtic regularly featured in Deloitte’s report but our TV revenues have stagnated while those elsewhere have grown considerably. We’ve recognised our place in the food chain, but next to slip off the list when the new English TV deal kicks in will be the big Milanese clubs. Good.

Celtic were first to suffer the consequences of the TV and football markets cartels. There’s little we can do about it alone, we need big clubs in big countries to also be unhappy at being pushed out of the tent.

We’ll soon read that Crystal Palace earn more money than Inter Milan. Experience suggests that football clubs, once disenfranchised in this manner, become advocates for change. Even those near the top, like Karl-Heinz Rummenigge’s Bayern Munich, are talking about a European league, as their domestic TV deal is holding them back.

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  1. GORDYBHOY64 on 21ST JANUARY 2016 11:11 PM

     

    i would have thought with the Bhoys putting together some decent performances lately

     

     

     

     

    there would have been a bit of harmony on the blog,unfortunately its worse than ever,

     

     

     

     

    God knows the carnage had we lost one of the recent games

     

     

    – See more at: http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/soon-youll-read-crystal-palace-earn-more-than-inter/comment-page-9/#comment-2758985

     

     

    Show me one post of Neganon praising the win.Please.

  2. TURKEYBHOY

     

     

    your not supposed to stand up to them, they don’t like that, they be running to the teacher, lol, the new cry they have i have noticed the last 24 hrs. Is let’s get the blog back, hahahaha, so childish, it’s as if someone stole wood from there bonfire , it’s so juvenile , but keep it up Turkeybhoy then they put you on there list, I’m on it and it’s great , not one peep from them all day, :)

  3. Turkeybhoy.

     

     

    No it doesn’t.

     

     

    Your howling. And there’s not even a moon.

     

     

    I don’t share much of neganons views. But I won’t be bothered ranting to him anymore.

  4. EC67

     

    It’s all about the context I suppose.

     

    Na2 has been on a crusade for a while, since the indy ref I reckon, and he has been ott on many occasions, imo, I had a few set 2s with him at the time, we slagged each other to beat the band, but then we didn’t.

     

    But he is what he is and I just let him get on with it.

     

    Just tonight we have had Turkey telling us that he will attack posters he doesn’t agree with, no reasoned argument against what is posted, just attack the poster, that is hunnish, straight from the horses mouth, he will attack the posters for his beliefs.

     

    TD is another who does exactly the same, no reasoned debate, when asked anything he canny handle, he throws the toys out of the pram and disny play, his words, this is what the biggest problem is on the blog, good posters leaving cos of the pish.

     

    Yer man gets a yellow card and tells the blog he has moved on, aye right, moved on so much he gets his account pulled, then gets a reprieve and carry’s on regardless cos he knows that he can, again hunnish.

     

    The debate has gone, as Canman said to me earlier, it’s no like they are gonna say anything that will make you go, wow, they are here to destroy what was once good.

     

    As for Na2, ignore him.

     

    HH

  5. The Battered Bunnet on

    The blog? We’ve lost our sense of humour, and replaced it with the litter mentality. Tonnes of crap dumped on the blog every day and left there in plain sight.

     

     

    Some folk are all volume, but have nothing to say. Nothing at all.

  6. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    GORDYBHOY

     

     

    Nice to see you back on,mate. All well on the home front?

     

     

    Are you heading out wi the good guys on Saturday?

  7. BMCUW,

     

    Alright mucker,hope you are well,got your mail,

     

    totally agree,not going to make Dublin,too much on this year,

     

    but hope to catch you for a beer next time you are up

  8. BMCUW – totally agree and I dont really care who anyone votes for – I joke with people who vote for all the other parties and they joke with me (usually involving some colourful words!)

     

     

    If only everyone had this attitude……

     

     

    Opinions make this blog – the suppression of thise opinions will kill it.

     

     

    ….Celtic FC opinions preferred but hey – I’ve learned a hell of a lot about all sorts of stuff here!!

     

     

    TB

  9. eddieinkirkmichael on

    Did a wee job for someone today, fixed their broken sewer pipe, not a big deal as I have all the bits and bobs in my shed as I have worked in the water industry for over 20yrs.

     

    Anyway, I was given a bottle of Grouse as payment. Then tonight I was at a meeting in St Roch’s for a charity I’m involved in, just a bunch of Celtic fans doing our bit, not much really but in some way hopefully making a small difference to some peoples lives. We had a break half way through the meeting for a cuppa and someone handed me a wee parcel. I was unable to go on the Christmas night out and had missed out on my secret Santa from the group. You’ll never believe it was a Famous Grouse Beanie hat, what are the chances lol.

     

     

    The reason I shared this story is that if it wasn’t for this blog I would never have been at St Roch’s tonight with all those great Celtic people, this place is special, believe me. I was in a bad place for a long time. I came across this site by pure accident, I lurked for a couple of years and then built up the courage to post. I’m so glad I did, I’ve met so many great people through this blog. I don’t agree with everyone’s points of view as Cowiebhoy and PFAyr amonst others will testify, but you know what we may not agree but we respect each other. I ran into PFAyr a couple of months ago in the Blane Valley and at first it was a bit uncomfortable as we both knew we had had a bit of a spat on here. We did end up talking although we avoided any controversial subjects that we had disagreed with on here. That’s what this place is all about, get your opinion out there, fight your corner but do it in a respectful manner and don’t take it personally when others have a different perspective on any given subject.

     

     

    Remember, at the end of the day we all want the same thing, Celtic to be successful, how that comes about is the conundrum for us as fans. Keep the faith guys and gals and remember they died and how good is that?

  10. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    SAINT STIVS

     

     

    It’s a point I’ve mentioned in the past,that the Loyalist accent is so much harsher than the Nationalist one.

     

     

    We decided it was down to learning the Gaelic.

  11. Googybhoy

     

    I have no idea if it was aimed at you or me, but whoever he aimed it at, it’s him who is half pissed, cos neither of us mentioned avoiding anyone’s posts.

     

    HH

     

    And as if by magic the top troll is back, disruption is the game.

  12. Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way on

    TBB

     

     

    Never a truer word said. Was thinking the same earlier . The number of footprints that stains this blog.

     

     

    I should add gloating to my previous list

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  13. SAINT STIVS on 21ST JANUARY 2016 11:13 PM

     

     

    Serious question.

     

     

    For our Irish viewers

     

     

    Do ulster unionists politicians have a unique vocal range. Vocabulary. And accent from anyone else in the north points of the island.

     

     

    The guy on question time sounds like a character from the Simpsons.

     

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    Not unique, no. Often out-done by the hi-pitched squeals of CQN hypocrites desperately trying to claim the blog as their own and deny others a voice.

     

     

    Serious answer.

  14. TD is another who does exactly the same, no reasoned debate, when asked anything he canny handle, he throws the toys out of the pram and disny play, his words, this is what the biggest problem is on the blog, good posters leaving cos of the pish. – See more at: http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/soon-youll-read-crystal-palace-earn-more-than-inter/comment-page-9/#comment-2758999

     

     

    Lol, aye right, I’v told you it’s pointless debating with malcontents , anyway, every time I do, they can’t handle and run to the teacher, lol so funny.

  15. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    GORDYBHOY

     

     

    My mail only got as far as A-D on RebelYell.com

     

     

    I’m hoping to forward it to the rest early this morning. A long shot,but worth a try.

     

     

    Pity you’ll miss Dublin-and the Irish Grand National-but grandkids are a fantastic excuse for that. You’ll bloody ruin them,mind!

  16. Natknow.

     

     

    Does cqn have sound for posters.

     

     

    Where’s the app ?

     

     

    I typed that in a pirate accent.

     

     

    On arrr

     

     

    Up the

     

     

    Mainstay

  17. The Battered Bunnet

     

     

    How bout instead of safe standing, we ask for Fireman poles to get faster egress from the Upper Tier on match day.

     

     

    This would be a great boost for EuroChamps67, ( my lift ) and other classic car owners briskness going back up yon big brae.

  18. thomthethim for Oscar OK on

    Travelerbhoy,

     

     

    I wish I had your eloquence displayed above re the state of the blog and the mind set of many contributors.

     

     

    The complete lack of self awareness and the “it’s not me, it’s him” attitude is truly astonishing.

     

     

    Unfortunately, people who should know better are getting sucked in, as the worst culprits seek support for their entrenched views.

  19. Paul

     

    It’s been a gas, was the best blog on the planet, but you made the biggest mistake the other day.

     

    Trolls are now destroying the blog, and if you canny see it.

     

    HH

     

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    TD

     

    You are worse than a hun, your gloating is vomit inducing.

  20. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    EDDIEINKIRKMICHAEL

     

     

    Eff off,ya happyclapping bassa!

     

     

    Enjoy yer Grouse,you deserve it. I refuse to work wi water or gas as 99% isnae good enough.

     

     

    You came to the right place for that Grouse,btw…

  21. thomthethim for Oscar OK on

    Travelbhoy,

     

     

    Sincere apologies for the extra er in your name.

     

     

    Not sure if I can blame the unpredictable predictive text!

  22. As someone posted its the word Celtic that makes come here, IMO others are in here to be anti Celtic, and that’s when it hears up, as it should, as long as it’s not personal, so that’s the way I’m going, backing my club, oh and don’t give me the plc crap, that’s Hunnish , I’m a Celtic supporter, not a plc supporter, what’s next, club or company? Gimmi a break.

  23. SAINT STIVS on 21ST JANUARY 2016 11:27 PM

     

     

    Natknow.

     

     

    Does cqn have sound for posters.

     

     

    Where’s the app ?

     

     

    I typed that in a pirate accent.

     

     

    On arrr

     

     

    Up the

     

     

    Mainstay

     

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    You mean you don’t apply accents when reading other people’s posts? I always read yours with a Bristol accent in mind…. :-))))

     

     

    Some suit Gibberish – in which case I don’t have to apply any kind of – ahem! – filter…

  24. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    THE EXILED TIM

     

     

    I think you need someone to reinstall Chrome for you!

     

     

    How’s the Orange-squeezing coming along? You must have a swimming pool full of the stuff by now,and glowing like a second sun…

  25. Turkeybhoy,

     

    not getting involved in your spat,i was only making an observation.

     

     

    WITS,

     

    Respect?,

     

    I will show you some when you give me 4 winners for a lucky15 :-)))

  26. SAINT STIVS on 21ST JANUARY 2016 11:17 PM

     

     

    You dont have to worry,I will rant at him on your behalf,when it suits me.

     

    He is a trumpet,thats it.No apologies.

  27. Cosy Corner Bhoy on

    I would have thought Neganon’s position on all things Celtic were well-known by now. If anyone is ‘for’ it he is ‘against’ it and no amount of factual evidence will persuade him differently. Everyone knows such people.Why get upset because he can’t see what you see or vice versa? Don’t respond if you think he is ‘talking mince’ ,it is probably his adrenalin supply. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion but not to opinionate.