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07 Oct 2025 20:30:51
Hi all hope you are well.
Just a few thoughts on the outcome of the talks.
I'm not sure about the roles and functions of all the positions ón the board. Though I'm sure there are rules around what a chairman can and can't do. If PL is interfering here then what is the outcome of that in terms of stock exchange rules?
It also looks as though the non exec directors are pulling the strings. So in some ways Nicholson is basically hamstrung by the non exec directors?
I would say too that the way the leak was managed, and Rodgers also saying the matter was resolved, means that Rodgers is away. Looks like non execs shut it down and there was nothing left to do.
If Rodgers is going well won't spend much at Christmas, as the new guy will need dough in summer.
There is no strategy here for upgrading facilities and stadium for fans. I'm gutted at this for everyone who travels far and wide to attend even at home. Musium, hotel, capacity, etc should all be in place. It's pathetic
I think if we want to protest it has to be financially. So no shopping at Celtic superstores at Christmas. Or functions etc no hospitality or yours at Celtic park. We should hit them where it truly hurts. They don't care about silent protests or late entries. We have to stop the money flow.
I understand now what Rodgers truly meant months ago when he said when supports team and board are united we are unstoppable. We are so far from that it's unreal.
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07 Oct 2025 21:09:54
Rogers Hannah needs to be called out to explain why he made that story up then.
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{Ed007's Note - 👍👍
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07 Oct 2025 19:27:29
For those who doubted and questioned PL's role on our transfer strategy, " the experience of long serving non executive directors" statement confirms he was/ is pulling rank regardless of his title. Time is up, he absolutely has to go. What true fan wanting the best for the club sits and checks his phone when we score an injury time winner? Only those who have some interest in a draw/ defeat, I. e to put pressure on the manager.
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07 Oct 2025 20:03:51
Yeah if Nicholson and co seem to have to inform and ask someone else for permission during transfer dealings then what’s the point, hopefully imminent retirement could quell some issues, with promise of we will do better by who’s left and any replacement, wholesale changes ain’t happening.
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07 Oct 2025 21:15:23
Get the puppet masters in next time, ir don't meet.
A complete boycott of the EL would be my wish. We are never progressing as we are piss poor.
No merch or food or drink bought at the stadium.
Constant demos before the home league games.
Anti Board Chants throughout game.
Or, bend over a desk. Then move along.
My fear is bending over a desk will win out.
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07 Oct 2025 21:19:06
It’s been mentioned that Nicholson left the room to ask permission to pay a £200k increase on a transfer deal.
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{Ed007's Note - I was more shocked that that story wasn't kept as an "exclusive".}
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07 Oct 2025 17:45:16
See if I worked for Celtic board I’d have this mess sorted - get the collective in, give them hunners a grub and wine n dine, let them into the secret we deliberately sat off transfers as we are undecided on manager next year wether it’s br or another, we are in process of building them implementing a 5 yr 10 in a row plan to deliver the fan what was previously failed, end of meeting wel tell more when we can later in season, wether true or not, problem solved (for now) collective buzzing for the ten, let’s face it football fan are that thickle.
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07 Oct 2025 14:38:56
I've opened a section where I will upload the latest info from the Celtic Fans Collective as I get it. You can see the tab at the top of the screen.
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07 Oct 2025 12:31:37
I’m not sure how it works, but let’s say dd couldn’t be arsed with us anymore, is he entitled to take his share of profits into sunset and sell up as I’d assume the money in the bank would get added to club valuation.
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07 Oct 2025 12:55:08
No, money in bank belongs to company. DD would have to sell his shares and simply pocket whatever he can get for them, less any capital gains tax of course.
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07 Oct 2025 11:39:56
Early reports from meeting is that it was a party political broadcast on behalf of the Celtic party. They are perfect and nothing needs to change.
Also they asked every board member if they were responsible for the press backstabbing, all denied it was them so that's put that to bed.
They did admit communication could be better and will look into that in the next 100 years when most of the whiny fans have died.
Protests need to ramp up against these arrogant clowns before apathy takes this club even further backwards.
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07 Oct 2025 12:40:01
I'm honestly not sure what anybody was expecting apart from a bit of lip service and a regurgitated statement.
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07 Oct 2025 13:00:42
We expected to find out what the attitude of this board was to the recent unrest. We now know, it’s arrogance, ignorance and contempt. They think they can wait this out. Let’s prove them wrong or we will be left with mediocrity for the foreseeable future.
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07 Oct 2025 14:12:22
We already know the attitude of the board. This business plan of theirs, constantly making profits in transfer windows at the expence of real progression has been going on a fair bit longer than since the summer. Mismanagement in key appointments like DoF or Head of Recruitment have been a constant. The poor communication and being unable to read the room are an everpresent. Nobody needed them to tell us any of this.
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07 Oct 2025 15:38:00
It was always going to be a 'party political broadcast' of closed ranks with no admittance or acknowledgement of wrong-doing.
The bad feeling will only brew and boil over against these tyrants. Unfortunately it will prove to be a huge distraction and hinderance to the season on the field and when it all goes tits-up the blame will all be deflected back to the support. Catch 22.
Unless, maybe protests and reaction is staged outside the stadium?
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07 Oct 2025 15:46:49
The transfer window was a shambles surely they took responsibility for that and the stadium definitely needs improved.
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07 Oct 2025 16:17:52
Maybe it was just a chance for them to repent before all out war. They appear to blown it.
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07 Oct 2025 11:02:33
There is something that is really bothering me about Celtics "Financial Information" this year. I am not a massive board sceptic, nor am I a big fan of the board. I don't think they do as bad a job as people think but I also think they have made an absolute rip roaring mess of this summer.
However, this year they have sent out the Annual Report but haven't actually sent our an annual report. They have submitted a brief and basic final report as a stock market notification as opposed to the 30-40 page annual report. As such there is no annual report on the CFC website just a stock notification in the relevant page.
Makes no sense to me as if there is some key information being withheld by just putting some basic info out before or rather than the main report.
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07 Oct 2025 12:57:26
Could be an interim report before full report issued in due course?
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07 Oct 2025 14:25:54
Yes but the full report always comes out in September seems strange and out of normal practise to have an interim report.
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07 Oct 2025 10:35:59
Always wondered why W Haughey never had more involvement in our club, he has the dosh.
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07 Oct 2025 11:10:54
I don't think you need personal wealth to be involved, Celtic does not rely on the generosity of well heeled fans in the manner of previous Sevco owners. They sold out because of the drain on their personal resources. Haughey would need to bring something to the business that DD felt was currently lacking. (assuming he wanted to be involved)
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07 Oct 2025 12:10:00
I could be way off the mark here, so please correct me if I'm wrong. But when Fergus was in charge did Haughey not leak stories to the press - I seem to remember Fergus setting him up or something by only telling him to see if it would appear in the papers.
But maybe I made all that up?
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07 Oct 2025 12:39:05
I like Willie Haughey.
You’re right Henrik about Fergus and Haughey having issues.
Haughey was a Director after investing in the club when Fergus took over.
Haughey did resign after a fallout with Fergus when he was sticking up for Celtic Manager Tommy Burns through the media.
Fergus and Tommy had a strained relationship at that time.
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07 Oct 2025 14:11:52
We need Brian Dempsey back.
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06 Oct 2025 17:05:11
Right now imo iheanacho looks our best signing and cost nowt, the rest I would say saratchi looks good the rest the jury's out including kt, at least 5 of them was a waste of time, maybe something to bring up at the meeting as mn was banging on about signing 11 players.
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06 Oct 2025 17:37:48
Saratchi got caught out a couple of times yesterday for pace and position, but he has impressed overall. I also think if Nygren is played on the right more often, he will make things happen.
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06 Oct 2025 18:28:21
Sarrachi is like Ralston . all heart and effort but very rash at times and always a booking waiting to happen .
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06 Oct 2025 18:50:39
I loved Iheanacho’s passion yesterday.
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06 Oct 2025 16:10:32
This meeting today with Nicholson I just hope all the fan groups remain respectful, no name calling just yet anyway.
Be business like and ask proper questions like does the Board do due diligence on prospective signings including their lifestyle, attitude etc
Who does the negotiations and are they a) competent and b) trained in negotiations
What amount of budget does club set aside each year for signing new players and is it dependent on club selling anyone before we make bids
Who decides the actual amount club is willing to pay for a player
I am sure most on here have other pertinent questions to ask also.
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06 Oct 2025 17:00:36
As long as we get our points across and don't cave because we're up close and personal.
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06 Oct 2025 18:05:42
We're still waiting on the 7 questions from last year will be straight of the bat. Lots of intelligent coherent calm fan club members will be in attendance this evening who won't turn it into a shout fest.
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06 Oct 2025 18:10:33
I'd be asking why a World respected club, being as successful in our league and getting the riches of being so year after year find ourselves in the position we are just now.
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06 Oct 2025 18:37:20
There shouldn't be questions asked but demands put forward.
These 2 demands must be met or we take the boycotts/ protests to the next stage.
. A significant increase in investment in the squad.
. A major overhaul of our recruitment policy.
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07 Oct 2025 09:18:49
The meeting was a disaster. They are sticking to their guns. Who knew?
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