What a doing, gulf in class clear but all in all no shame in it. Business model remains sound and as long as we're participating in Champions League football we'll have a roller coaster existence. Last season was exceptional, this season a reality check but each season brings something new and many millions with it. Expect to see another strong performance off the field in 2013/14 and hopefully another domestic double on it.
Sorry Bluey, had a long night playing Decathlon on the Atari, just out of bed but ready to re-engage. Oh, by the way, in answer to your first question, 'Owned has now spread beyond computer and gaming contexts and become part of standard slang, and typically follows severe defeat or humiliation, usually in an amusing way or through the dominance of an opposing party', it's good to keep on trend pal and i certainly hope that clears the issue up for you. Now you have a tendency to run and hide after making a fool of yourself so try to take the rough with the smooth. I explained in an earlier post that the matter and the clowns associated with it would be dealt with and that's exactly what's happening. Recent events have been disappointing because the reputation of the Celtic support across the globe is fantastic. I'm proud that my club is taking quick action to address the matter, I'm proud of the prudent financial management they've demonstrated over the past 20 years which has placed us at the top of the tree domestically whilst other clubs have gone into administration or worse still LIQUIDATION. I'm proud of the Celtic Family, it's Charitable roots and inclusive nature. I'm proud of what we've achieved and of what is still to come, and I'm proud that Glasgow is Green and White!!
I'm glad you've stuck your head above the parapet on this BB, it will give me the opportunity to own you on here as well. You should by now recognise the hazards of auto spell on iPhone, after all you've 'praqcticed' misspelling often enough on the RIFC site. Perhaps you intentionally wrote 'But I will ASKED the mods to check...' perhaps it was a mistake, but it would be childish to pick up on it. You have listed a number of issues, most of which have no basis in fact. What is without question is that whilst these alleged misgivings have been taking place this CLUB's SP has risen by 100%. Now go back to the RIFC board and hide under your wee ignore banner. The board won't last long the way things are going so get as many posts in as you can before the newco is delisted. Owned!
You're command of the English language isn't the greatest, is it Try discussing the SP then and don't try to sour this board with school boy nonsense. What are your thoughts on the current SP, the fantastic financials and the clubs remarkable business strategy that has generated millions of pounds in profit each year? What about the record sponsorship deals, the European success, the expanding global fan base, the upcoming Commonwealth Games and the major investment in the club infrastructure. Go on, give it a go.
:) if only it were possible. I think fair value is in the high 70's to mid 80's,given the constraints of the market we are forced to operate in. What's not in doubt is that their is only one show in town and it's a green and white extravaganza.
... in the last week have pushed this up almost 20%. Good to see the SP reflecting the strong performance of the club both on and off the pitch. Some shrewd transfer dealings in the next 2 transfer windows could lead to a further decade of dominance and a seat at Europe's top table into the 2020's. Hail Hail!
The £0.7m debt will have been obliterated Duke ma boy, now go produce the evidence to support your claims that this 125 year old institution has £37m worth of debt hidden off the books. You really must try harder.
The business model is working like a well oiled machine. Ki and Wanyama brought on for £2.5m and sold on for £18m. McGeady brought through the ranks and sold on for £10m. England international keeper brought in for £2m, now worth £5-6m, Gary Hooper likely to move back to England with another £3m in profit banked, and all done whilst negotiating a path through Europe's elite competition and banking a further £25m. Expect a tough start to the season as we rebuild, but the money men, the scouts and the management team have an excellent track record so the future looks rosy.
Sorry I'm posting this so late in the evening, hopefully you'll pick it up on your way to school tomorrow. Referencing child abuse in a share discussion forum is shameful, but not surprising. You're the sort of 'fan' that tarnished the name of the now liquidated Rangers Football Club and no doubt will carry your infantile behaviour on to Scotland's newest club. Your parents will be so proud of you. Good luck with your GCSE's.
£25m banked from CL, £12m from Wanyama, 44k ST sold, 8 figure deals with Nike and Magners and European football almost guaranteed for the rest of the decade. Let's compare this to Scotland's newest club. £0 income from Europe (and a further 3 years in the wilderness), £800 from the pawnbrokers cup, 6 figure sponsorship deal with Blackthorn's (no s******ing at the back), 'technical partnership with a kit manufacturer (no not Adidas, that was just another of the former CEO's porkies), losing £1m a month, Chairman ousted and warning the fans of cash burn and ST sales falling 10k short of last season despite being on average 50% cheaper than this great club's..... Yip, it's a worrying time for Celtic supporters :))))))
Fee agreed for Wanyama. 2 new recruits brought in for £5m. Looks as though the money men will be in a position to bank the £25m Champions League money and trade on the strength of one transfer. This is the strongest position any Scottish club has found itself in. With a bit of luck the club will have another crack at the CL and further bolster the balance sheet.
English media heavily linking Arsenal with Victor Wanyama. £12m mooted, though half that would represent a magnificent return on the £900k outlay. A fabulous job being done by the board, the scouting staff and the football management.
What price did you buy in at and how many do you hold?
I understand your concerns re alcohol but as we've seen in England, with the proper restrictions, fans can enjoy a couple of pints and behave themselves. Stop selling at 2:30, open for an hour after the game. This would encourage fans in to the stadium in time for the ko and allow others to stay behind for a jar until the traffic clears. Don't forget the local boozers are packed beforehand so drink is readily available. This would simply allow Celtic to capitalise on part of that market. I also note the club will be offering free entry to the bars pre match, though this will be restricted to 800 punters. If it's good enough for 800 it should be good enough for the rest of us. Here's to further success on 26th May.
The reduction in ST prices is a fantastic gesture which could see the club maintain its ST base of 42k. Going forward however the club will have to lead an agenda for change in the domestic game in an attempt to increase revenues. The death of Rangers Football Club impacted severely on it's tribute acts attempt to secure sponsorship (a quick look at the trackside hoardings says it all), but we are not immune from the impact. We are by far and away the biggest club in Scotland but are left without a realistic challenger. It will take 5-6, maybe 7 years before anyone steps up (be it Sevco, Sevco MkIII or some other reincarnation), so what can we do to boost revenues domestically. Alcohol in the stadium would generate cash without question. Summer football is another option which could increase match day sales. League reconstruction WOULD have generated more cash for the other clubs but their narrow inward thought process prevented that from happening. Thankfully we have a guaranteed spot in Europe and a fantastic scouting network. We're doing our bit for the game and the coefficient, now it's time for others to step up. Fantastic uplift in SP this year which we can hopefully sustain (unless Sevco go under, AGAIN).
the 'I know, I've been 3 times' patter. I'm there every game and your 25-28k is complete nonsense. Now, accept the facts, the attendances at Celtic Park remain OFFICIALLY in the top 6 in the UK. Unless you've been to all the other clubs and can confirm the ACTUAL bums on seats, I'm afraid the facts will have to do. You throw Sevco in (mmmm interesting), however, to mention them in the same breath is laughable. Firstly there have been more bums on seats in CP this season than over at the Sports Direct Arena, the CL sell outs made sure of that, secondly, the 172 additional average punters are paying half the price for their ticket. Finally, collusion, I'm not sure that I agree. The club has a responsibility to all supporters and share holders, in addition they are bound by the laws of the land and if this means assisting the police with enquiries then I'm afraid it's a price we have to pay. The GB bring some great colour and atmosphere, but I'm afraid their are some within their number that see themselves as more important than the club itself. Perhaps they should focus their attention on supporting the players on the pitch and ditch the political protests.
Name the 15?
As a 43 year old Celtic supporter you should be only too familiar with the average attendances at CP pre the return to CP. The core support has always been in the 30k's, the fact that the core now sits at 42k remains impressive. You continue to ignore the fact that Celtic will always remain a draw to promising young talent not quite ready for the EPL. That is the business model, so any notion of luring top drawer internationals is a pipe dream and in all honesty totally unnecessary. Celtic are GUARANTEED European football for the next 3-4 seasons, it could very easily be the CL each season. The crowds will turn up for these big games and by then we may have another challenger in the SPL bringing a new brand of sectarian baggage to the top flight of Scottish football which will in turn bring additional revenues. I say well done to the 42k who paid top dollar for their domestic and European tickets. The additional 18k who forked out premium prices for their Euro tickets, and the huge numbers who swell the clubs coffers buying merchandise. Finally I pay tribute to the management and scouting team for scouring the 4 corners of the globe to unearth promsising young talent like Ki, Wanyama, Izzaguirre, Forster, Hooper, Kayal, Matthews, Rogic etc, all of whom will produce a return and all of whom can be replaced on a relatively small budget as long as we keep the current scouting system in place. Glasgow's Green & White!!!!
I smell a rat with you. Outside the top 30 in Britain lol, show me the evidence. 42k ST sold, that's the bottom line. Bums are on seats for the big games, that's the norm. Reading your ramblings I assume you are in your in your late teens early 20's (or trolling on behalf of another cause). The core support has always been in 30k's, through the 70's, 80's and 90's. The 60k days were the exception, reserved for Euro nights, league deciders or games against Rangers (RIP). Next season ST sales may slide a little, 38-39k would be my guess and I'm entirely comfortable with that. Our signing policy is based on identifying promising young talent playing with smaller clubs then moving them on for a profit. Our continued presence in European football and our gateway to the EPL will always make us an attractive proposition for such players.
Volume, my kingdom for some volume. In total agreement with Sage on this one. The shortage of shares should send this rocketing up once the volume picks up. Hopefully some more news in the very near future to send us past 5p back to double figs by year end max.