Shareholder focus at yesterday’s AGM, the first in a decade without the Premiership trophy, concentrated less on the football situation than how the board were connecting with the wider support.
Brian Wilson, former MP and Celtic historian, was called to account for writing in an obituary that Rangers were “demoted” to the fourth tier of Scottish football. Such a demotion is not possible within the rules. He should, perhaps, have known Rangers were liquidated.
This mattered little to his Scotsman reading audience, but if you were a Celtic fan throughout the last 30 years, it counts. Despite some historic success, Celtic were often subjugated during the 90s and first 11 years of this century by an opponent that care little for the rules of the game or our tax laws. It is inconceivable I would write that word in this context, Brian needs to reconnect.
A perennial AGM favourite, the role of the non-executive directors (NEDs) was raised. NEDs are important to a business, they ensure the interests of all stakeholders are heard, not just major shareholders. There is a wealth of talent within our community, some global leaders in their industry. This is a reasonable expectation from small shareholders.
If after Ian Livingston’s experience any of them were mad brave enough to take the task on, I have no doubt Celtic would benefit from fresh NED eyes.
As you would expect, the board were unable to comment on speculation they were considering employing Police Scotland chief, Bernard Higgins, who appears to have worked closely with the Scottish Government on their incredible treatment of Celtic. I have no information on this, but the speculation, together with Brian Wilson’s obit piece, had many in the room perceiving a gap where none should exist. Some retro work here, please, Celtic.
Financial director, Chris McKay, and chairman, Ian Bankier, both informed the room that Celtic were one of 10 clubs working with Uefa to implement improved Financial Fair Play regulations. Let’s hope that is fruitful.
The away ticket allocation issue was brought up. In short, most of us do not get a sniff of a ticket, unless we pick up one of the many never used by an exec holder with rights. This is how getting a ticket for an away game works at Celtic, it is not satisfactory or good for the club.
Interim chief exec, Michael Nicolson, received a comparatively supportive reception, although no questioner asked about the board’s long-term plans for this role. Michael informed the room they were working with Ange Postecoglou on building up the football department, including potentially appointing a director of football.
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Odetta Live at The Bitter End
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Good morning all from Govanhill.
Mornin Celts.
HH
Prestonpanbhoy @ 12:23 am
I am no fan of Provan but this is what he said:
“I know they( Celtic) lost a lot of money, more money than any other club in the country during COVID.”
I took that to mean money lost directly as a consequence of Covid and, as the biggest Club in Scotland, that may well be true.
Anyway, golf beckons so
cheerio for now.
HOT SMOKED on 19TH NOVEMBER 2021 8:19 AM
TBH didn’t even bother reading his article, like some bhoys on here you see the name and scroll bye, not referring to you of course😂
However I suppose he’s like a broken clock and is correct twice a day😵
The biggest noticeable difference for me is that the sevco board will do anything for the betterment of the club. No matter how financially reckless, legally questionable or morally repugnant. They will stretch the rules at every turn.
The Celtic board, on the other hand, will do next to nothing.
Everything currently hinges on one man. God, I hope he’s enough.
A Hearts pal told me last night, we have been watching Souttar for months…..
An Tearmann,
that was a great read, ta for the link.
SAINT STIVS
Reading back over last night and saw your ‘photo’ @ 11.21of Broonie and El Diouf. Just loved that at the time and never tire of seeing it. The thug actually got upset about Broonie standing in front of him and complained to the ref who then booked Broonie! This was the same ref who would be assualted by Rangers’ players during the ‘Shame Game’ replay and then go on to claim, at the SFA clearance court, that he never felt under threat at any time.
EB,
its a seminal moment in our history.
For me , its Broony summed up in a single image.
another mess from last season, he should still be here in some capacity.
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UNCLE JIMMY on 19TH NOVEMBER 2021 8:55 AM
The biggest noticeable difference for me is that the sevco board will do anything for the betterment of the club. No matter how financially reckless, legally questionable or morally repugnant. They will stretch the rules at every turn.
The Celtic board, on the other hand, will do next to nothing.
Everything currently hinges on one man. God, I hope he’s enough
I think the signings of Kyogo,Abada,Starfelt,Jota,Juranovic,and 3 projects,is a damn sight more than doing nothing.Ange also will bring in more in January.
Don’t let facts get in the way of whatever you are trying to get across.If you think running up debts of over 100 million pounds over 10 years,to win one title,is a, to be admired way to run a football club,then I think you are very,very wrong.
St Stivs,
I agree Broony should still be with us,but that was not a popular theme on this blog last season.Last season,I personally though Broony to be one of our best players.He will be back,but should have been playing this year.
God bless Squire Danaher and his memory.
Interred this morning
Players in support of his family and friends
Hail Hail Squire
A Celt
HH
BADA BING!! on 19TH NOVEMBER 2021 9:33 AM
A Hearts pal told me last night, we have been watching Souttar for months…..
Should be 1st name on the to buy list.If we don’t,then the Huns will,and we will regret it.A bargain.If the boy had not suffered the injuries,he would be playing in the EPL.Top class.
My thoughts and prayers are with Squire Danaher’s family and friends.
What a wonderful, thoughtful contributor he was.
May he R. I. P.
HAIL HAIL
Turkeybhoy
I don’t believe only the 2 extreme options are available. There is an entire spectrum of activity which football boards can undertake.
I give huge credit to Ange for many of our signings. I certainly hope they weren’t signed by the board. Unless we have CEOs who are acting beyond their remit. Playing out a role of DoF (a position we don’t currently have)
In my opinion, our board have let the club down, certainly going back to Neil’s recruitment. More recently, the lack of any urgency after Neil left was shocking. I don’t believe the board have performed well over the past 24 months or so.
I appreciate others will have contradictory opinions.
UNCLE JIMMY
And how did that work out for Rainjurz?
Joe ordinary, good highlighting there fella !! but the nats will attack soon enough, in saying that you n Ernie usually are suberb against them !! you will soon get the chanty n dangle berry nat on !!
Bourne
As I say, I don’t believe only the 2 extreme positions are available (do anything or do next to nothing)
I feel the board could and should be doing more.
Appreciate many will be happy with our direction of travel since around the time Brendan left
UNCLE JIMMY @ 11:38 AM,
The Buddha recommended the middle way.
You are obviously a man of wisdom:)
Hail Hail
BSR and Turkey Hoyt
Compare and contrast the efforts from Ibrox to defend their fans caught giving Nazi salutes in Israel to the Celtic board in relation to fans displaying a banner saying F#$@ UEFA
Sorry Turkeybhoy
TURKEYBHOY on 19TH NOVEMBER 2021 11:19 AM
I agree Broony should still be with us,but that was not a popular theme on this blog last season.Last season,I personally though Broony to be one of our best players.He will be back,but should have been playing this year.
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Hi TurkeyBhoy / SaintStivs
Loved Broonie, but I did feel the time was right for him to move on – particularly for his own ambitions in relation to development into coaching.
On a playing front, I think he may have struggled to get significant playing time given the way Ange is trying to develop a really high-tempo game. I think it is probably inevitable that the pace would catch up with him, so for him personally – in terms of game time – he’s probably a better fit at Aberdeen. I know this is hindsight given that Broonie was away before Ange arrived; nevertheless, I do think it’s right.
I know some don’t rate him – I have no idea why – but Broonie’s presence may also have curtailed Calum’s development into a good club captain. One thing I’ve really liked is hearing Calum’s intelligent assessments of games, Ange’s approach, fellow players, etc.
I loved Broonie’s often ‘smart-ar5e’ responses and put-downs, don’t get me wrong, but there is a real synergy with how Calum and Ange both discuss the club, games, how things are progressing, etc., that – for me anyway – indicates a good focus on the job of developing the team.
HH
BGFC
UNCLE JIMMY
We need change at boardroom level there’s no question.
Perpetual non executive directors, and elected unopposed silent figureheads is coming to a natural end.
The pandemic year exposed them to the full, policy suggests they continue to try and make Celtic like any ordinary football club.
Joe ordinary, good highlighting there fella !! but the nats will attack soon enough, in saying that you n Ernie usually are suberb against them !! you will soon get the chanty n dangle berry nat on !!
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i bet you have “See, I told you” copied to your clipboard ready to hit Ctrl V
you must live a sad life
not the first time ive seen you try play that card
new article posted.
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