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Celtic Statement

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Celtic_Daft1888, Sep 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM.

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  1. Mystic Penguin

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    They even got their wee snide dig at the huns in to try and appease. :56: They think we're all brain dead.
     
  2. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    They Shouldn't have bothered releasing that.

    Genuinely made me angrier. Can just imagine Nicholson patting himself on the back as well thinking "well, that should do it".

    * me. They're deluded.
     
  3. Dazza

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    Tldr = We're right, you're wrong. We know everything, you're stupid. Nothing is going to change.
     
  4. McChiellini..

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    Aye there was guys saying before about how much they hate the abuse and can't take it..

    Tannoys going up full pelt at chants and fan media guys getting banned from attending pressers..

    You're spot on though. That statement was worse than saying nothing for me. They take us for mugs and treat us like absolute thickos..

    It's 100% made it even worse for me and I'm sure the support will let them know that as well..
     
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  5. Skelleto

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    Its a big win for supporters. They obviously * their pants at how fast every single supporter went against them

    This is only the beginning and we all will be successful in forcing change.



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  6. Celticbhoy97

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    Just ran it through an AI text assessor and it’s came back 81% likely to be an AI response
     
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  7. Sgt Neppers*

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    887 replies in the 22 mins since its been released on Twiiter. All scathing.

    A rebellion is coming for these *.
     
  8. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Good wee dig at rangers though


    It is clear, from our meetings with supporters’ representatives and from feedback from supporters in recent weeks, that supporters seek clarity. We would, therefore, like to address several key points directly.

    Like every supporter, we are ambitious for Celtic. Our shared objective is football success - to succeed in Scotland and to compete in the Champions League. We are disappointed, this season, not to compete in the Champions League, but we are determined to succeed both domestically and in Europe.

    However, the Club must adhere to our self-sustaining model: to protect the present and secure the future, ensuring Celtic remains strong for generations to come. The Club’s model has been developed and applied over many years, and during that period the Club has enjoyed a sustained period of success and growth.

    Further, the Club’s model is not optional – it is now essential as a consequence of the UEFA Sustainability Regulations, with which the Club must comply. Wages and transfer spending are strictly governed by UEFA’s regulations, which effectively cap wages and transfer spending as a proportion of our revenues. Importantly, the Club’s cash reserves are not relevant to the assessment of this de facto spending cap for the purposes of the UEFA regulations.

    Therefore, all investment decisions must be, and are, guided by responsible forecasts of future revenues and cash flow, which by their nature are volatile. We can never compromise the financial integrity of the Club. In short, throwing money at transfers and contracts is not a sustainable route to success, as many other clubs have found to the detriment of their supporters.

    Over many years, careful management of the Club’s model has allowed the Club to remain debt-free and to build strong cash reserves. It is important to remain disciplined in our approach. The cash reserves reflected in our accounts exist for the continuous improvement of Celtic Football Club and to manage the inherent volatility within football. These funds are used in a measured fashion for investment in recruitment, infrastructure, and long-term development. We will always listen to our supporters, who have the Club’s interests at heart, in how we can continue to develop the Club within these parameters.

    The Club plans our recruitment and player trading strategy responsibly and consistently, ensuring the squad can be strengthened for the short, medium and long term, while also seeking to ensure the development and progression of our Academy players. Our objective is to create Champions League players.

    The recruitment process includes the identification of players, and the conclusion of the transfer. Ultimately, once a player has been identified, confirmed by the football manager and it is then supported by the Board in line with the Club’s financial model, the Club will pursue that target to seek to conclude the transfer within our agreed parameters.

    Importantly, our ability to progress transfers is not conditional on Champions League qualification. We recognise the importance of timing. Our clear goal is to secure new signings as early in each transfer window as possible, so that players can integrate quickly and contribute from the outset of the season.

    Unfortunately, it is not always possible to conclude transfers, either within the timescales that we target, or at all. There are many factors and challenges at play in the global transfer market, many of which are outwith the Club’s control, including selling clubs seeking fees beyond our valuation or waiting until the end of the transfer window to seek the maximum price, and players choosing to join another club or requesting contractual terms we cannot responsibly meet within our financial model.

    It is not always possible to achieve all of the objectives set within a transfer window, and that is regrettable. We share our supporters’ disappointment, and we will always continue to review and seek to improve our strategy and execution.

    Successful transfers can only be negotiated privately. It would be impossible to secure players if every stage were conducted in public. From time to time, other parties may also seek to create pressure by leaking information to the media. The Club’s position is clear: transfer business will remain confidential until agreements are concluded and announced by the club.

    It follows, therefore, that much of what is written in the media or online about our transfer dealings is inaccurate. We also understand that this leads to frustration among supporters. While we cannot comment during ongoing negotiations, we are exploring ways to seek to address the gap between speculation and reality once each transfer window closes, in order to improve clarity for our supporters
     
  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Actually angrier reading that..

    Zero accountability taken..

    Nothing will change.
     
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    Trying their best to pull a rabbit from the hat.

    Not a fuking chance.
     
  11. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    Not surprised at all
     
  12. Celticbhoy97

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    Very interesting timing for a club statement Saturday at 9PM hoping most supporters will be too busy to see it
     
  13. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    It's completely defensive, patronising and lacks any accountability whatsoever.

    The same bollocks about us as a fanbase etc.

    Honestly if anyone buys a europa ticket they're off their heid.
     
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    I didn’t expect Rugby park to be that vitriolic due to it being a tough away game and folk wanting to back the team and leave any protests til our next home game, I think that statement tonight will have changed things and rightfully so.
     
  15. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    * off. Sustainable.. eufa stop us...thats why we can't spend reserves... all while we just watched a skint club spend about £30m and have about 50 players on the wage bill and still allowed to compete. Explain that you lying * peice of *. Get tae *.

    And btw, we dont want you blowing cash reserves, but spending more than Aberdeen and hibs would be nice.

    SACK THE BOARD.
     
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  16. Sgt Neppers*

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    Financial stability was never in question....

    Why the need to hoard £100m??????
     
  17. Bratfurdbhoy1

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    At least find decent players we can buy . We are not out for World Beaters. They think we are all thick ??
     
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  18. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    We better score 7 in the first half so we've no got time to really get the chants going.
     
  19. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    Basically this
     
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  20. celtic20

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    Biggest load of waffling * I've ever read. I'll spare others the pain and sum up what was said below:

    "TRANSFERS ARE PURE DEAD HARD SO THEY UR"