You win five-in-a-row and go 24 points clear but it’s not until you propose to build an architecturally pleasing hotel and museum that the penny begins to drop with some that you are, in fact, an exceptionally well run football club.
I loved reading how we are interpreted on the other side of the city in yesterday’s CQN Magazine article, Simply Depressed:
“Commercially trolling us now. Light years ahead in income plans.
“It’s a source of revenue (and a fantastic bit of PR)….. It can pull an entire local community together and actually create new followers.
“If we ever get our act together, it will take years if at all to get anywhere near them financially, we can slaughter Lhiewell (sic.) all we want, but the bottom line is he is delivering for them.
“It’s a good initiative, having a hotel allows you to have certain events that were not previously possible. Media and corporate sponsorship will increase, new hospitality packages will be created, money from concerts will increase, supporters will hire function rooms and stay the nights more often.
“Just feel we are getting left behind commercially and will be seen as the poor football relation in Glasgow…this one highlights the growing gap between us and them it’s depressing.”
Pulling this together has taken years. Internal voices have dampened expectations during this period, a few times over the years I’ve heard: “There’s a long way to go, remember “floating pitches and super-casinos”” – a valuable lesson, thanks, Sir David. Celtic didn’t want to break ranks on this until the necessary money and commercial partnerships were lined up.
Don’t think this will see The Celtic Triangle finished, either, this is just the next step. The club have learned lessons from every noteworthy stadium of every sport in the world. European club football facilities miles behind where top US sports are at present.
We’re not there yet, but we’re on the road, and this is one journey that’s very enjoyable.
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Sue PerkinsVerified account@sueperkins 5h5 hours ago
Whatever happens today, Paul Nuttall will be able to look back in twenty eight years and recall being elected MP for Stoke.
MWD
Imagine what an education RD would have received had been appointed no2 to the present incumbent.
Celtic is the place to be right now.
And it will get still better imho.
HH jamesgang
There will be 80 jobs going at the BBC for the new BBC Scotland channel, I’m sure many of these churnalists will be accomodated there in the not so distant future.
MWD
Re Ronny being assistant to Lenny.
Where is that recorded ?.
I heard rumours but didnt see the actual fact.
HH
Ernie
Given the weather here in Stoke today I wouldn’t expect much of a turnout in what is normally a low turnout area – so anybodies guess
Celtic Mac on 23rd February 2017 7:22 pm
Paul67 et al
Does anyone on here know of someone with a Scottish background, who knows a bit about building Hotels?
If so we should get him on board.
I am assuming you are not being serious?? If so it might be wise to check the background of some of our largest shareholders
Legia still in this 5mins to go
MAGNIFICENTSEVEN on 23RD FEBRUARY 2017 7:42 PM
I think he might have someone else in mind.
magnificentseven
On board, not on the Board.
GENE on 23RD FEBRUARY 2017 7:44 PM
Legia still in this 5mins to go
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Any subs left?
Celtic Mac on 23rd February 2017 7:48 pm
magnificentseven
On board, not on the Board.
Ok, got the message from you and Ernie, who do you have in mind
Ranieri bagged by Leicester
Incidentally, I would be surprised if something is not already in place
Ajax through
!!Bada Bing!! on 23rd February 2017 7:51 pm
Ranieri bagged by Leicester
All that is wrong with the EPL, madness
johnjames
blog tonight, read it before he disappears.
big wink, taps side of nose
So according to mark wilson Port Vale are from birmingham – what a plonker
Sandman on 23rd February 2017 12:21 pm
And petec’s head explodes…
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
No, Not at all.
I just don’t like Triangles… I never was Good at Maths.
One can Look at the Design, now there is a Word, is it Earthly Power structures?
I know Nothing, I’d much rather it was called/Titled something Different. I’ve moaned about it often enough, already.
Architecture is a Language in itself, well, to those that know.
I guess the old School had to Go.
I Disagree with the Titled plans.
I’m @ Celtic because my Son is desperate to see CELTIC.
Gene- he is embarassingly thick
!!BADA BING!! on 23RD FEBRUARY 2017 7:51 PM
Ranieri bagged by Leicester
Hope they get relegated
Saint Sivs
Before HE disappears!
HH jamesgang
Rami Gershon playing for Genk v Spurs
Claudio, what have you done for us lately?
G67- ridiculous decision.
Saint Stivs
He is just rehashing stuff that has been out there for yonks.
I well remember the night she was murdered, don’t often remember specific days but that one I do, our dog was killed that night, ironicly about the very same and he was run over when it could have been avoided, Mrs TET was distraught.
HH
Ranieri resigned !!!
On his way to Glasgow for Pizza with Glib and Shameless
ernie lynch/magnificentseven
There are times when I think I’m wasted on here…
And then there are other times….
All that is wrong with modern day football and the EPL has just been captured by Leicester City. I hope the EPL eats itself whole then flushes itself down the toilet.
Warbiola?….:))
Surely Ranieri resigned last Monday?
Oh and good evening, friends ;-)
Claudio is Top Quality.
I can imagine too many of the Leicester players weren’t up to going FULL ON again….. They All get paid obscene Money.
When you are Champions – the Others make it Their Cup Final.
Everything is Relative.
Ronny D wanted that, he wasn’t afforded the respect from a Well Paid Dressing Room, I’m sure players paid More than Him?
The loaf, third favourite to replace Claudio Ranieri. What a joke.
Absolutely disgusting panic decision by a brave or stupid board.
HH.
TET
All stories about murder and collusion by Britain are pure rubbish anyway.
I know. Cos the BBC told me. And it’s the most trusted and respected news organisation anywhere in the world (according to the BBC)
Good evening Jobo. I see what you did there!
HH jamesgang
Self Centred players – see ya.
Having won the league, Leicester failed to build from a position of strength. Celtic have historically been guilty of doing the same. In neither instance should the blame be laid at the door of the manager.
This is not an attack on our current board BTW.
Paul67 et al
Strange that both Owen Coyle and Claudio got sacked after half decent performances against both Manchester United and Seville.
Claudio Ranieri sacked by a chairman who was going to build a statue of him 6 months ago, that’s your money infested EPL for you.
I have no dislike of Leicester FC or the town but now I actually want them to be relegated . Not nice, but there you are.