The Official Scottish Football Thread

[Helicopter123]

Granfondo said:

Ructions said:

simoid said:

Quiet in here bearing in mind one of the most successful British players of recent times has just joined the world’s most successful club...

It's a strange one alright. Don't really see what Stevie G brings to the table, it's a lose, lose situation for him. They are just too far behind Celtic and the fans will be baying for blood before Christmas.
Speaking of the fans I see they were their usual classy selves outside the stadium singing their lovely little tune.

Strange when StevieG is a Celtic supporter!

And a practising Roman Catholic so interesting to see how this plays out. Maybe his appointment will help diffuse some of the sectarian tensions in Scottish football?

[Ructions]

Helicopter123 said:

Granfondo said:

Ructions said:

simoid said:

Quiet in here bearing in mind one of the most successful British players of recent times has just joined the world’s most successful club...

It's a strange one alright. Don't really see what Stevie G brings to the table, it's a lose, lose situation for him. They are just too far behind Celtic and the fans will be baying for blood before Christmas.
Speaking of the fans I see they were their usual classy selves outside the stadium singing their lovely little tune.

Strange when StevieG is a Celtic supporter!

And a practising Roman Catholic so interesting to see how this plays out. Maybe his appointment will help diffuse some of the sectarian tensions in Scottish football?

Mo Johnston really worked wonders on the sectarian front.

[MrBarrySir]

Helicopter123 said:

And a practising Roman Catholic so interesting to see how this plays out. Maybe his appointment will help diffuse some of the sectarian tensions in Scottish football?

There are no sectarian tensions in Scottish football, only Glasgow.

[Terzo123]

MrBarrySir said:

There are no sectarian tensions in Scottish football, only Glasgow.

Some first post.

[mike13]

MrBarrySir said:

Helicopter123 said:

And a practising Roman Catholic so interesting to see how this plays out. Maybe his appointment will help diffuse some of the sectarian tensions in Scottish football?

There are no sectarian tensions in Scottish football, only Glasgow.

Living in some twilight zone, are we, i was working at Tynecastle today and heard vile chants throughout the game!

[FN2TypeR]

Helicopter123 said:

And a practising Roman Catholic so interesting to see how this plays out. Maybe his appointment will help diffuse some of the sectarian tensions in Scottish football?

How did Poundland Pedro help on that front?

[cuprabob]

I do love the banter and it's good to see it back

[JuniorD]

One thing is for sure, no one is going to argue with with Gerrard over what music is played on the team bus.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jul/21/s...

Role model and legend

[Terzo123]

More waffle from the lying king today.

Potential 6 million quid share scheme. No outside investment.

They're currently running at a 6 million quid loss per year.

Stevie G must be wondering what has signed up for.

[JuniorD]

I can't look at Dave King without thinking of Ike Broflovski

[simoid]

Granfondo said:

If Motherwell won the cup would 3rd get a euro place?

2&3 get Europa (2nd round quali or something) and 4 enters the 1st round with the likes of Niederkorn IF Celtic win the cup AIUI.

[Driver101]

It is a good end to the season this year with some teams having something to play for. The 2nd place battle is tight.

I also didn't expect Dundee Utd to lose to Livingston last night.

What is Livingston's financial position these days? They've been in lots of financial trouble before and entered administration at least twice.

How are they surviving when their average crowd is only around 800-900?

[JuniorD]

Dave King reckons if Celtic lose the SPL title to Rangers just once, that's them fked 'cos they are so reliant on Champions League money.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16209872.Dave_K...Celtic_s_domestic_dominance_is_like_a__pack_of_cards-_one_Scottish_title_win_is_all_Rangers_need/

What is this guy on?

[simoid]

JuniorD said:

Dave King reckons if Celtic lose the SPL title to Rangers just once, that's them fked 'cos they are so reliant on Champions League money.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16209872.Dave_K...Celtic_s_domestic_dominance_is_like_a__pack_of_cards-_one_Scottish_title_win_is_all_Rangers_need/

What is this guy on?

Not sure. What’s Celtic’s CL revenue as a percentage of turnover/expenditure?

[Terzo123]

Here's some figures to December 2017

http://www.celticfc.net/news/13937

I don't think they plan for CL money. It would be stupid to base your business model around funds which aren't guaranteed.

[Helicopter123]

Terzo123 said:

Here's some figures to December 2017

http://www.celticfc.net/news/13937

I don't think they plan for CL money. It would be stupid to base your business model around funds which aren't guaranteed.

Celtic turnover c. £71.5m of which c. £28.3m comes from Champions League.

Presume Celtic holding cash on the balance sheet as well so a war chest if ever needed?

[JuniorD]

Arrrgh what is it with Aberdeen, dicks always seem to bottle it? Never have I wanted Hibs to win more than tomorrow! And next weekend too!

[Terzo123]

I'm not a fan of the split, however the chase for second is producing some exciting games.

[simoid]

Terzo123 said:

I'm not a fan of the split, however the chase for second is producing some exciting games.

Seen the Belgian split? I think the points get halved after the split, meaning the final round of games are worth more points effectively. So also, Celtic’s 8 point lead (or whatever it was) would’ve became 4.

[Terzo123]

simoid said:

Seen the Belgian split? I think the points get halved after the split, meaning the final round of games are worth more points effectively. So also, Celtic’s 8 point lead (or whatever it was) would’ve became 4.

I wasn't aware of that.