Scottish Fitba'

[KenL]

Desmond has never pumped money into Celtic, he bought shares that he gets dividends on every year. My suspicion with him was that he invested in the hope that Celtic would gain access to the EPL which would have seen his investment rocket.
The reason why we have dominated is simple, McCann built a bigger stadium than Rangers that gave Celtic a financial advantage that ultimately proved decisive.
I don't disagree that certain things we do we do well. The mistakes we keep making are terrible and seem to be constantly repeated. Too many people have been in place too long and the hole place is crying out for fresh eyes on the problems.

Celtic have only dominated because Rangers imploded.

 

[chico]

Celtic have only dominated because Rangers imploded.

Rangers imploded because McCann built a bigger stadium that gave Celtic an inbuilt financial advantage, an extra 10,000 paying customers every game.

 

[kp17]

The success Celtic have had from the bank balance to trophies won is down to huge investment year after year from the support, not McCann, not Desmond, not any individual. McCann and Desmond done a job, not this myth of personal wealth being pumped into the club, they invested money to acquire shares and control leading to big dividends year after year and huge profit when they eventually sell up. I’m not knocking that, they’re business men, especially McCann who did front the money to keep the doors open and was honest with what he was going to do from the outset.

But success in recent times has came from the hundreds of millions of pounds of backing from two share issues (majority of whom won’t sell for profit), merchandise sales, matchday corporate hospitality, 50thousand plus season ticket sales year after year more than any other club in UK.

All these CEO’s, chairmen, directors, owners should remember it’s because of these people their bank balances are the way they are, instead of trying to lecture them on how to support the club.

 

[C7usk]

Hearts v Rangers at Tynecastle tomorrow
Really looking forward to the game.
For a change Hearts seem to have the stronger squad.

Certainly a good start...

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Two stunning goals has Tynecastle rocking.
Brilliant first half, Rangers playing well but Hearts knocking the goals in

 

[KenL]

Two stunning goals has Tynecastle rocking.
Brilliant first half, Rangers playing well but Hearts knocking the goals in

Yes, Hearts are impressive.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Battle is on with six teams going for second place in the league
That has not happened for a long time.

 

[KenL]

Battle is on with six teams going for second place in the league
That has not happened for a long time.

Calm down, a l o n g way to go.

 

[ger147]

Feels like normal service resumed, Celtic back in the winner's circle and Rangers lose again.

What's the phrase? Ah yes, what a great day for Scottish football

 

[KenL]

Feels like normal service resumed, Celtic back in the winner's circle and Rangers lose again.

What's the phrase? Ah yes, what a great day for Scottish football

A convenient sending off to help Celtic?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Calm down, a l o n g way to go.

I am calm
Any of the current top six could finish second

 

[KenL]

I am calm
Any of the current top six could finish second

Including Hearts.

Here’s my prediction.
1. Celtic (cash spent in Jan)
2. Rangers (as above)
3. Hearts.