After winning their four League Cup group games, Partick Thistle were battered on the opening day of the Championship at St Johnstone. A draw followed against Morton, but since then they won their three games against Ayr United, Ross County and Raith Rovers. St Johnstone look to be in a league of their own this season, but if Thistle win their game in hand, they will move three points clear of the pack in second place.
That means they are in form and will relish the chance of a home cup tie against League Cup holders and Scottish champions, Celtic. The wild weather due in Glasgow over the weekend will also give encouragement to the home side.
On paper, Thistle should not offer much resistance to Celtic. They don’t have the kind of money that even the likes of Kairat possess; I looked back a decade in Transfermarkt but there was not a single paid incomer in that period. You will recognise one of the frees they brought this summer – Tony Watt. 13 years after that goal, Tony signed for Thistle, the 14th senior club he has appeared for, which is quite a stat for a player who is still only 31.
Whatever ails Tony, he is a player who has talent which is greater than his messy CV suggests. He is good on the ball, can roll a defender and knows how to make the most of a big stage.
You and me might go on about 1967, but when Thistle fans indulge in history, it’s a League Cup game against Celtic they talk about. Celtic were red hot favourites that day but went down to a record final defeat. Learn from history and book a place in the semis, Celtic.
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Celtic supporters calling the club a disgrace because they didn’t include income received AFTER 30th June in their annual accounts to 30th June, compiled by independent auditors.
I’ll never laugh at FollowFollow again.
No they arent on the park and never will be under this plc board, they’d rather create massive profit and give it to the Treasury, och well parade the balance sheet so everyone can cheer it.
I doubt we’ll be having the same “conversation” about corporation tax this time next year
If we cant make the connection between a record spend in the transfer windows and the absolute garbage we watched against Kairat then we’ll never learn.
We’re still talking about the spend though
5. TAX ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
The current year tax charge was £11.8m (2024: £4.4m) and total tax payments in the year were £12.4m (2024:
£7.0m). The available capital allowances pool is approximately £14.1m (2024: £8.5m). These estimates are subject
to the agreement of the current year’s corporation tax computations with H M Revenue and Customs.
The standard rate of corporation tax for the year in the United Kingdom is currently 25% (2024: 25%).
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£14m paid previously in tax, that can be offset against Capital Projects.
or the cost of Barrowfield investments.
Use it in 2025/26 financial year, we will be in profit again.
A confidence trick?
celtic40me on 19th September 2025 8:21 pm
I doubt we’ll be having the same “conversation” about corporation tax this time next year
If we are not paying some form of CT then we are recording a financial loss, is that what you are predicting for next year’s accounts , or are you suggesting our income will fall off the cliff resulting in a insignificant CT?
celtic40me on 19th September 2025 8:02 pm
In total and including committed agent fees, £42.6m was invested in player acquisitions during the year, more than doubling the prior year spend, marking the highest single-season investment in the Club’s history including twice breaking the Club transfer record
thats pretty sobering.
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FSR for Dummies. If Total income is all football earnings at £143m then Celtic can spend up to 80% of that on playing squad costs. i.e £114.4m
If the £77.5m quoted equals squad costs then the question is how was what was not spent on playing squad i.e £36.9m spent?
Projecting that forward two years and with £100m as starting point and 70% the cap there is £70m to spend on Playing squad.
IF the playing squad costs remain the same Celtic will be in breach of FSR by £7.5m.
That is drawn from the headline figures in statement ,although delving into the accounts themselves might produce a different picture.
No problem this year but in two years it would require football income to rise buy selling players at high price to reduce playing squad costs at same time. Sound familiar?
Where ignorance (of FSR ) is bliss it sure is folly to be wise.
PRESTONPANS BHOYS on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 8:30 PM
I dont know, but I think if we make any our profits will be down to a level that will mean the corporation tax nutters are a bit less angry.
Auldheid
Why was it necessary for the figure to be 70% by yr3 and not 90%, surely if you aren’t insolvent what’s the problem, being within 10% of income to outgoings is fine to me or what am I not aware of.
“Our objective each year is to compete in the Champions League. Unfortunately this season, we suffered a loss on penaltiesin the tie against Kairat Almaty, which resulted in Europa League entry instead. As a Board, we take responsibility for thefailure to achieve that key objective and commit to improving going forward
Micheal Nicholson CEO
The closest thing I have ever seen to a mea culpa from this Celtic Board.
Hopefully that means that commitment to improve is serious and will begin immediately.
Hail Hail
Strelec put Middlesbrough 1 up…
Easy to convince players to relocate to Glasgow right. You did in in one short snipe Turkeybhoy. Done. Easy peasy. Those players and their agents were desperate to move to the east end. Knocking down doors. Not every transfer window works out, not every player works out, we don’t always win every cup game. Nit me that’s having fantasy football.
Ffs, I’ll be so glad to see the mighty Glasgow Celtic on Sunday at 3.30pm. Firhill for thrills!
AULDHEID on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 8:32 PM
My comment was more about how much we’ve spent on players who’ve had so little impact.
I remember talking to you about it a while ago but I’ve forgotten the finer detail of the regs and how it relates to our figures. I had always thought that a sensible player trading model would guarantee enough income to make sure that we were never in danger of being in breach. Perhaps a year or two of the sort of irresponsible thinking that we’re seeing now could be mitigated by the sensible heads guaranteeing we’re still sticking to the model enough to stay safe, coupled with the increase in European revenue the new format brings, but if what you’re saying is that we’re in a bit of trouble I will try and make more sense of it all.
If you aren’t I apologise but I’ll still try and get my head around it.
Of course getting to a really accurate ratio will be difficult seeing as we’ve got limited access to all the figures
“Chairbhoy on 19th September 2025 8:44 pm
` As a Board, we take responsibility for thefailure to achieve that key objective and commit to improving going forward`
The closest thing I have ever seen to a mea culpa from this Celtic Board.”
I would say that IS a `mea culpa ` rather than just a `closest thing`,
West Brom centre back passes through the Middlesbrough forwards and midfield to his attacking midfielder on the D….what does he do?..turn and run at the defence?……pass to either wing?…pass to a forward?…..none of the above….sends it straight back to the centre back in his own half….
CHAIRBHOY on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 8:44 PM
An acknowledgement from everyone would be welcome, including Brendan “no excuses” Rodgers.
Although an apology is only meaningful with the commitment to do better that you talk about.
The results last year were released on a Monday
Wonder why a Friday this year
I must say, I’ve always thought that Celtic should be giving discounted season tickets for supporters with a certain level of continued custom/support….so if you had your ticket for 10 years you should get a 5pc discount then after 15 years a 10pc discount etc etc.
Loved Brendan absolutely nailing McCann and Dodds today.
Absolutely disgraceful the way the EBT crew are allowed to slag Russell Martin.
He’s been given a squad at Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs levels and he’s expected to turn them into the best team in Scotland.
They are in massive trouble on and off the park and sacking the manager will make it worse.
In years to come (not many) you’ll have huns in the pub reminiscing about the days they were always best of the rest and played European league football every season.
Auldheid @ 8:32 pm,
“If the £77.5m quoted equals squad costs then the question is how was what was not spent on playing squad i.e £36.9m spent?:
No, it’s not squad costs…
“Over the past three years to 30 June 2025, total investment in player registrations including committed agent fees has totalled £77.5m.
It’s a kinda random* figure that the Chairman is using to counter the current supporters disquiet with the money being invested in the squad.
It is a fair point insofar as the money spent on players and agents since June 2022 is substantial, it doesn’t have anything to do with FSR in and of itself.
*It is the money spent on player registrations and agents since Brendan Rodgers returned – a bit disingenuous not to mention the figure for player registrations sold over the same period which would be circa 25% higher.
Hail Hail
Rodgers is the leaker – prove me wrong.
Remember the 18 yard offside line that ran across the park in the old Dryburgh Cup? Designed to produce more goals in a game….if I remember correctly it worked….
I’d have a different rule…one that could be tried in say the League Cup.
In regulation time…a total of 3 only pass backs in any passage of play/possession…a fourth pass backs in results in a free kick to the opposition. A ball moving only one inch towards your own goal during a sideways pass considered a back pass. This would encourage more forward play and maybe even some DRIBBLING…remember that skill?
Extra time 1st 15 mins reduced to two back passes….2nd 15 minutes reduced to 1 back pass….
It would certainly make it more entertaining….
Hot Smoked @ 8:54 pm,
Yes, it is actually quite a fulsome mea culpa and a commitment to improve.
Do fair play.
Celtic40Me @ 8:56 pm,
Thought you suggested earlier BR talked to much:))
Hail Hail
The Board acolytes showing staunchness again…..
Res12/FSR/Punch&Judy = borefest.
CHAIRBHOY on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 9:09 PM
“Thought you suggested earlier BR talked to much:))”
A bit of contrition would save us all a lot of time.
Who knows, this might be the start of something beautiful :)
Rodgers failed vs Aberdeen in SCF = Treble doon the swanny.
Rodgers failed vs Barry Ferguson ex Alloa Manager 2twice.
Rodgers failed vs Kiarat pub team from nearly China 2twice.
Rodgers failed vs Russell Martin laughing stock huns £56 tae.
Blame the board.
That £77m might be a 3 year figure so redo sums based on the wages published in the accounts.
And who is going to make sure these improvements happen,surely not the same ones who have caused the issues .
DESSYBHOY on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 9:18 PM
SAY SORRY YOU COWARDS
“Sorry, we’ll do better”
NOT GOOD ENOUGH, WE WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO DO BETTER, NOT YOU.
Evening all.
Boy’s still a banger
Nit y’all
It’s soo much easier to not buy identified players than buy them ….just offer 30-50% of value..there you are ..couldn’t get them.iver the line
Why dud chelsea give those young expensive players 8-10 year contracts again….oh yes ..to get round rules ….cost of contract spread over a longer period!!!…..
jojisa on 19th September 2025 9:10 pm
Res12/FSR/Punch&Judy = borefest.
you mean idiot proof.
Schools out late tonight..
Who is that quote from it isn’t mine.
Chairbhoy on 19th September 2025 9:06 pm
Auldheid @ 8:32 pm,
“If the £77.5m quoted equals squad costs then the question is how was what was not spent on playing squad i.e £36.9m spent?:
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Cheers that is why I suggested checking.