Uefa’s new funding distribution model, announced yesterday, is a bit of a mixed bag for Celtic. Payments for performance in the Champions League increase, which is a nod to clubs from the big leagues, who always perform better. This will be partly paid for by a reduction in distribution from the TV Pot, currently a significant source of our Champions League money.
On the plus side, income from qualification for the competition proper, which the Scottish Champions are guaranteed next season, will increase from £16.3m to £28.9m, offsetting loss of TV Pot money by a factor of eight.
Solidarity payments to clubs which do not participate in European competitions increase from 4% of the pot to 7%. In reality, due to the revamped Champions League from next season, this will see payments to the likes of Motherwell and St Mirren more than double.
European football faces an existential problem around its diminishing competitive edge. Clubs from Romania, Greece, Serbia and Scotland can no longer aspire to reach the Champions’ Final. Speaking at the European Club Association conference, vice-chairman of the Association and Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell said, “Celtic as the champions in Scotland receive just over £3 million; if you are relegated from the EPL [English Premier League] you get £140 million. The main factor is the domestic competitions.” The haves and have nots grow ever-farther apart.
The road ahead for Celtic is clear, remain in the Champions League proper and riches await. Achieving this, requires us to earn coefficient points at a higher rate than we currently achieve, or hoping to benefit from the performance of other Scottish clubs. If not, we take our chances through qualification.
An enormous leap in European performance is required.
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Just back from the hospital – consultant did his rounds at 9.30am said she’d be having an angiogram, nurse said she’d sort out a gown.
12 hours later still waiting – might happen tomorrow 🤭
Good news is it looks like Scotland should qualify
love you gene. hope she’s holding up
Jackiemac
She’s bored – just as well she’s got plenty of tech devices to keep her from going gaga
hahahaha. great sign
AT
I can assure that I faith and trust in Brendan.
It’s the people running our club that I don’t
DRAMBOWIECELT on 8TH SEPTEMBER 2023 8:34 PM
8 players involved in the Scots team tonight all with Celtic connections..
2 self confessed fans …
Apart from Andy Robertson who would get in our current team ( maybe Armstrong)
Would have thought Clarke would have made a couple of subs by now
Gene just catching up…When i pass st Joe’s tomorrow will light a wee candle….
Kieran ,robertson ,mctominay straight in to the team……lol
Wishful thinking..
H.H
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox on 8th September 2023 6:34 pm
Back from the Shipbank where I dazzled the assembled company with my wit and repartee………… Well, actually, I bought a round which had the same effect.
EVen met Petec.
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A Cracking dayoot.
I met many of the Bhoys frae the Olde Brigade. Superb company. Loads of laughs.
I had to go to play Aidan @ American Pool.
I got 6-0 up and blew it. We called it quits @ 6 each. As Aidan had a gig on @ McNeills on the Southside. King Billy’s (RIP) pub.
Looks like u bailed b4 I arrived Pete….soz I missed u mate….I coulda dazzled you with my ignorance ;-)) Great day oot wae BRRB, Big Jimmy, D66, CaltonTongues, Fred Colon ( good to meet you again for the 1st time ;-)) ) & briefly SFTB
Best Wishes to those in need
H.H.
Me and Big Jimmy were perspiring as we are of a larger build.
Lord Lucan forward to mair wee soirees wae the Olde Shipwreck possee.
You dinnae want to know my train adventures. :))
TLT
Next Time Bro.
@Pete…Sounds like you had a great day mate.among great tims……
Did you let your bhoy catch you at the pool??? lol..
H.H
Pete…if you’ve never pulled the emergency brake on a train…am not listening ;-))
H.H.
For those curious….pulling the brake only sends a signal to the driver….it’s then up to them to respond. No, I wasn’t charged….I fell asleep and was genuinely worried I recognised nothing oot the windae…just like my decision making ;-))
H.H.
Drambowiecelt on 8th September 2023 9:43 pm
@Pete…Sounds like you had a great day mate.among great tims……
Did you let your bhoy catch you at the pool??? lol..
H.H
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It was a Great dayoot, and I’d never Ever let anyone win.
Aidan puts the ball in the centre of the bigger US POOL pockets crazy style.
I cannae even blame the alcohol this time as he was DrInking the same as moi.
It was his Birthday so I had to leave the Bhoys of the olde Brigade.
I still got 6 frames in front.
+.CSC
Good win for Scotland. Good spirit about the team under Stevie.
Game against England a bogus money making exercise
Not to say the players wont want to play in it, they will.
TheLurkinTim on 8th September 2023 9:43 pm
Pete…if you’ve never pulled the emergency brake on a train…am not listening ;-))
H.H.
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I missed the Daniel Fergus McGrain frae Clydebank to Dumbarton by a minute.
I got a Taxi.
I huvnae ever done that Madman. :D why would you?
France start big. 29-13
First ever Pool defeat for New Zealand, amazing stat, which makes it a fantastic win for Les Bleus
What was that ‘travelling fans’ ship about ?
Good to see Scotland stride on
Even better that the huns get no cash for players attending the match
Cos there were none………….
GIRUY lurking huns
You will never get a better chance this season to take points from us lol
Great game of rugby tonight.
France making a statement.
All eyes on Argentina tomorrow?
🤞
Couldn’t give a f*ck about the SFA National team…
8TH SEPTEMBER 2023 8:58 PM
Oops pished night all 💚
BRRB….r u time-travellin….
💚
TLT
I do care abot the Scotland team
Particularly as we are on a roll with no huns on board……
The Shipbank…….. it wis a wee bit of a Walk.LOL,
Miss Dynamite.
Celtic Let’s Go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btGjFzQ5_-A
Young1s.CSC
Mod….it’s not about the huns….it’s about the FTSFA….
Mod .. am with you
The older I get the more Scottish I find myself
Different sport from Celtic … but want Scotland to do well … by the way I didn’t want Steve Clarke as a manager but for some who want “pragmatism” in Europe … he might have been your man … am happy with Brendan
Hope the Shipbankers enjoyed their day 🍀
I had to ask for directions (Argyle Street)
There are cracpot stories incoming.
crackpot – not cracpot stiories. :)
Gerry, see you Jam & Spoon.
Great Vibe.
Well glasgow, you never disappoint, despite being born and bred in the Lothians, Glasgow knocks Edinburgh into a cocked hat each and every time, this guy has ran out of steam tonight though
GFTB…. yer sounding like an SFA apologist
moderator1888
Shouldn’t you be issuing a naughty bhoy alert?