SPFL posts

28 Apr 2025 16:53:06
If this American investment does take place . Will it be well - heeled individuals trying to have influence in Scottish Football by investing in Scotland's Establishment club and thus have a say in referee appointments, VAR officials and control of media?

Will it be a complete takeover where San Francisco 49 ers take complete control of the club? Immediately change name of club to something like "Blue Bears" playing in the "Bears Arena".

The Blue Bears will scout all over Scotland and Demi - Province to sign up all cubs they can.

28 Apr 2025 21:05:59
A don’t know if true but av heard the 49rs are owned by 1 of the biggest Catholic families in SF, if true surely they have done there
homework and found out that they are the most bigoted club in world football 🤷‍♂️.

28 Apr 2025 13:48:21
Things got UGLY on Sunday

A number of parents have criticised the Orange Order for not displaying warning signs saying that an Orange march in Glasgow was predominatly female

A spokeperson for the mums said "all the children were really frightened by the sight of so many ugly women in the same place, and we could not pacify the babies and toddlers".

28 Apr 2025 14:13:00
Have you heard of "Diamond Dan The Orange Man"?

He us a cartoon character created by the LOL in the hope that they can get more kids involved.

27 Apr 2025 19:02:52
How long has Ange got at Spurs?

27 Apr 2025 19:13:55
Ange will leave once he wins Spurs the Europa league because he always wins a trophy in his 2nd season.

28 Apr 2025 09:39:41
I'm sure his possible successor (s) was identified a few months ago. Injuries did ravage their season but they have leaked far too many goals and he has looked a dejected and defeated man for a long time.

28 Apr 2025 15:59:58
I hope that Ange bounces back in his next role.

He was as good for us as Celtic were for him.

27 Apr 2025 18:50:27
Ange days are numbered now, just a matter of time. His only benefit is a hansom settlement pay off 💰💶 far away hills are always greener comes to mind!

27 Apr 2025 18:27:02
John Higgins tells it as it is.
Old Co was thoroughly Liquidised in the blender and the mess that oozed out was named Sevco.
This goo called Sevco wore the same colours as Old Co and played in the same rusty midden and pretended to be the same club as Old Co.
We, the Celtic Bhoys, know the truth and the deniers are liars.

27 Apr 2025 19:15:13
John was only telling the truth that Celtic are 54 titles AHEAD.

27 Apr 2025 08:46:54
AS I write this over in Brazil the world famous Maracana Stadium is being dismantled to ship to Glasgow in the first phase of the takeover, it will be reassembled in Govan and expanded to make capacity 200,000
Phase 2 will involve Govan being dismantled and a Las Vegas style super casino will be built
The "tactical genius Ferguson" will be given a 10 year contract and £1BILLION transfer budget, although in trying to shore up his defensive, he is after two Defensive Linebackers sadly nobody told him they are from the WRONG type of football.

27 Apr 2025 16:26:26
Barry now has a 36% win record as the Sevco Manager.

27 Apr 2025 19:00:48
Will be down to 33% come Sunday.

25 Apr 2025 15:56:38
Over the past few weeks, various media outlets have reported that a takeover of Sevco by the 49ers Enterprises group is nearing completion. The story has gathered momentum, with some fans already speculating about big-money signings and a new era at Ibrox. But before anyone gets carried away, it's worth taking a step back.

Despite all the noise, there has been no official statement from the 49ers, no announcement from Sevco, and absolutely nothing filed through the Regulatory News Service (RNS) - which would usually be a legal requirement if there were any significant change in ownership or control at a club of this profile.

In genuine takeover situations, particularly those involving overseas investors and a majority stake, it's standard practice to make formal announcements through official channels. The complete silence from all involved parties suggests that, at best, any discussions are informal and exploratory. This is a far cry from the "deal is done" tone being pushed by some media outlets.

Also, it's hard to ignore the timing. These reports have surfaced just as Sevco prepares to roll out its season ticket renewals - a crucial period for the club's finances. Creating a sense of hope or momentum around a supposed takeover could help drive renewals and boost cash flow. The prospect of new ownership, fresh investment, and change at the top can all serve to generate enthusiasm - whether or not anything is actually signed or agreed.

Let's also not forget that the 49ers Enterprises group has a track record of being transparent and methodical with its business dealings. A good example of this is their approach to the San Francisco 49ers' stake in Leeds United. When they acquired a significant shareholding in the English club, they were quick to announce their intentions and future plans through official channels. They didn't leave the fans or public guessing. If the 49ers were truly involved in a formal agreement with Sevco, it's highly likely they'd have made a similar public disclosure by now.

Supporters are right to hope for progress and improvement, but they should be wary of taking speculation at face value. Until there's concrete confirmation from Sevco, the 49ers, or a regulatory body, this story remains just that - a story.

No RNS. No statement. No confirmation. Treat it accordingly.

25 Apr 2025 17:33:52
Remember the hysteria when Gazzillionaire Craig Whyte rode in sorry slithered in🙄.

25 Apr 2025 21:48:26
Top Man Craig White 😁.

25 Apr 2025 22:45:03
Weejoe, am sure any1 that takes over a football club in Engerlund has to go thru stringent examination of there finances and credentials it that the same up in Scotland mate.

26 Apr 2025 06:26:25
I know the sfa carry out checks to ensure directors are fit and proper persons.

However, it is merely a sham when it comes to Sevco as they said Dave king was a fit and proper person, despite being called a glib and shameless liar by the courts and being convicted of tax fraud.

I don't think they are able to stop anyone buying shares and I don't think there are checks in place for it either.

26 Apr 2025 08:47:07
Thanks 👍.

24 Apr 2025 09:10:57
So the new DoF for sevco is from Everton, they were doing well until Moyes arrived Not. They seem to think they will have unlimited funds available to spend once the takeover Complete, some amount of debt to be paid off. Then they need manager I personnel's hope for Morhinou as he would be comedy gold once results were not going his way, and they turned on him.

23 Apr 2025 23:21:27
So the takeover is gathering pace, new in coming manager, new sporting director, probably more funding for the transfer window.

Now I don't know how this takeover is going to work with investing money wise, but the 49ers aren't coming here to play 2nd fiddle.

Maybe not next season but I think we need to acknowledge the fact that Rangers will be stronger going forward. To just dismiss it would be silly.

Yes we have money in the bank, but needs spending better. Spending 20m on 2 players, who in my opinion haven't made a great difference is not great.

To say the takeover won't make a difference to how we act, I have my doubts.

But then again maybe the 49ers won't invest as much as the fans hope.

24 Apr 2025 09:20:56
The Fakeover will end in my torture for the Ibrox fans.
Karma will only be twisting the knife to all those supporters that still deny the Rangers Cheating Years.

24 Apr 2025 11:03:07
Do you still think the take over will fall thru Buzz.

24 Apr 2025 13:34:43
We have taken over as the most successful Scottish club!

24 Apr 2025 19:18:48
It's always a case of ensuring to spend wisely regardless how much money we or Sevco hope to have. Folks on here were demanding we spend in the £10-15m bracket for oven ready CL players. We did and it turns out we poured £11m down the drain for Engles! Good scouts are essential not loads of money!

{Ed007's Note - I often wonder if people who say Engels is a waste of money actually watch the games, especially the ones who can't spell his name 😉

24 Apr 2025 20:18:57
I still don’t think it makes any business sense Troy, so yes.

24 Apr 2025 21:47:15
Ed you telling me from what we have seen from Engels it's £11m well spent? Off the top of my head Engels hasn't been a standout in any game. For £11m I'd have expected a lot more from what we have seen from him. Hope he proves me wrong and kicks on next season but at that price tag he should be tearing it up from the get go.

{Ed007's Note - Engels is a young lad in a new country, at a new club, learning to play in a new position & system, he's been an integral part of a team that is about to win a domestic treble & helped us get some pride back in Europe - he'll also probably win YPOTY. I'm more than happy with Engels this season and I expect him to kick-on and properly show his worth next season.
What's he not done that you expected him to do? 10 goals & 12 assists (1 & 3 in the CL) from midfield in his debut season at 20/21 years of age is fine with me.}

25 Apr 2025 11:43:54
I am with you Ed on Engels.

While I don't think he has been as good as I had hoped this season, he has had spells that he has played very well and his numbers are decent, albeit with the help of penalties and set pieces.

All that being said, I do expect him to be even better next season and the one after that. Rodgers has a good track record of developing young players, especially midfielders and forwards and I expect him to do so with Arnie Engels. Look at how good O'Riley became under Rodgers tutelage.

{Ed007's Note - Fans moan that the board don't back Rodgers & don't spend enough, then when they do back Rodgers and spend circa £20m on two players - which isn't the players fault btw - that he wants then it becomes the players aren't good enough or they cost too much. Did any of our midfielders consistently shine out this season, even CalMac has had an up & down season?
So many Celtic fans need to find a negative in everything just to give them something to moan about, the good thing is most of the time they end up being.} proven wrong

25 Apr 2025 12:26:10
He's a top player who's only going to get better especially his 2nd season.

{Ed007's Note - And we'll either have a cracking player on our hands for years to come or we have a cracking player for a few years and sell him for yet another Scottish record fee.}

25 Apr 2025 15:25:55
I rarely moan about the team but can't say the same about the board. :D.

{Ed007's Note - The board do get more right than wrong and it's gotten better since Rodgers came back but it's a massive window coming up for the scouting department & Dr Football - him & Rodgers will get the praise if it's a success and the board will get the blame if it's a failure.}

25 Apr 2025 15:48:59
I like Engels and he will only get better.
My Son voted for him to be the Celtic YPOTY and I can’t disagree.

25 Apr 2025 17:07:40
I agree with you, Buzz. I don’t see how this has any real commercial value for them.

The buyout of current shareholders is going to be expensive, and they’ll likely need to offer more than the 1p per share currently on the table.

Their stadium requires millions of pounds in renovations.

There's also an ongoing court case that could lead to a hefty payout.

Additionally, there’s the potential for another legal issue involving a questionable tax scheme they were running.

They’re a money-losing operation, with last year’s loss exceeding £17 million.

To turn a profit, they’ll have to make significant cuts, with wages being the most obvious target. This won’t be easy, especially given their fans’ high expectations for immediate success.

The new owners would also need to invest millions into infrastructure if they want to make the club competitive.

So, how are they going to see a return on that investment? It certainly won’t be quick. The only way I can see them getting a return is if Sevco were to switch leagues, but that’s speculative at best.

27 Apr 2025 12:43:14
Ed 👍

☘️ ☘️ ☘️.

{Ed007's Note - 👍🏼🍀

23 Apr 2025 20:04:35
Seems the takeover is gathering pace let's hope we are watching and react accordingly.

23 Apr 2025 22:30:32
React in what way exactly? The takeover if it happens or not doesn't impact us in the slightest.

24 Apr 2025 08:43:44
If sevco get better would that not impact us.

24 Apr 2025 09:44:53
No because we continue to improve and who is to say they would get better? So again I ask react in what way?

24 Apr 2025 10:07:23
Well generally access to more money usually means better quality of player which leads to them being more competitive, hopefully we spend the money and improve further that's the reaction iam talking about.

24 Apr 2025 11:02:10
Mally I agree, this can't be just dismissed. I'm no financial wizard, but like you say more money means better manager, better players and more competition for us.

Yes they will obviously have to make the right choices in the transfer market and management choice.

Now this may turn out to be another false dawn (not as if the Americans have been good for Man Utd) but yes we have to be more than ready.

24 Apr 2025 12:10:35
They mean nothing to us. Nothing they do or don't do will impact any of our plans. Fans need to stop comparing our great club to sevco. They are and always will be a complete irrelevance.

24 Apr 2025 12:42:23
Who's comparing your missing the point they are our biggest threat of that there is no doubt to dismiss them would be plain stupid, let's not fall asleep at the wheel Al leave it there 👍.

{Ed007's Note - What do you expect to happen, Mally? Set aside the legal hurdles of investing & the structure of the finances, under UEFA Regs clubs can only spend 70% of their total revenue on player & management/coach wages, transfers fees, and agent fees. According to their last accounts TRIFC lost £17.2m and had a revenue of £88.3m with an overall wage bill of £61.1m - 70% of £88.3m is £61.8m so that doesn't leave much wiggle room for a transfer war chest does it?
TRIFC next accounts will probably be an even bigger car crash than the last ones where they lost £17.2 million although their revenue will rise slightly with the Euro run they will need to cut costs to stay withing UEFA's regs, just as their new CEO said they need to cut their wage bill.
Celtic's last accounts show a revenue of £124.4 million, a profit of £13.4m and a wage bill of £65.6m (52%).
The days of a sugar daddy or a mega-rich Sheikh coming in and bankrolling clubs are over - just look at Man Utd & Newcastle recent examples - as clubs can only spend money that they make.}

24 Apr 2025 13:00:07
The fact is they cannot spend as much as us, as FFP does apply to them, contrary to their usual rule following.

They have yet to announce that they have achieved 51% but even then they will not have full control.

I am not convinced that watering down their shares again will encourage full support for the fakeover. This will make money shareholder share totally worthless.

TmIf it does go ahead they will not throw huge funds at this because the rewards will not justify that.

Sevco are a huge money losing organisation and throwing money at it will not improve how its business model works. It needs change top to bottom and that takes lots of time.

If not done stringently the losses will continue and profits will not be realised and no business is going to continue the way they are run.

It will be belt tightening and a squeeze on spending until they can get that sinking ship on an even keel.

It cannot be viewed as per Leeds because the pot of gold for them was the Pub League and its riches, they do not have that with sevco.

With sevco they have potential CL participation but spending big to achieve that is a risk but its a risk they cannot take because of FFP.

We do not need to look over our shoulder at them, we have a well run club with money and we will spend to improve. We have money incomes at levels way above them which will ensure we can stay ahead of them.

Those taking over that dinosaur have a massive job turning it around, with their backward looking infrastructure and fanbase.

24 Apr 2025 13:27:00
Good post mate, and seen the 70% of revenue mentioned can they clear their debt that's crippling them that would definitely help, my only point is we should be ready for any improvement if any, we need at least 3 or 4 quality players to improve on what we have,

{Ed007's Note - They need to concentrate on themselves rather than trying to do what we do, they simply can't compete with us financially and that's not going to change in the short term. There is no quick fix to the craziness of their 13-year existence. You mention clearing their debt, it's more likely their debt will increase like the Glazers deal to take over Man Utd, Leeds are circa £200m in debt and they're in no rush to clear that.
I doubt anyone at Celtic is losing a wink of sleep about what's going on at Ibrox, it's taken us years to get where we are and as long as we continue to back Rodgers (I don't see why he won't extend his deal if we do) and just continue to concentrate on improving Celtic we'll be fine.
Every takeover, every investor, every manager, every superstar signing, every single year of The Rangers are coming and yet here we are with another treble on the horizon. Just bide your time, the laughs & banter years aren't over yet.}

24 Apr 2025 14:54:04
I am dismissing them and I will continue to do so. We need to be proactive and not reactive to what sevco do.

The amount of panty wetting going on over this is hilarious. It's the mentality of fans who are just happy to be better than sevco that want us to be reactive.

{Ed007's Note - Spot on, DC 👌👍

24 Apr 2025 16:02:52
No panty wetting from me am too old in the tooth for that, yes I want to be better than sevco don't you, but wouldn't mind us competing in cl bit like this year hopefully we back the manager.

24 Apr 2025 17:33:34
A rhetorical question. Name me 1 club that has taken off on and off the field following an American takeover? I'm not getting stressed about all the noise. They will stay in our shadow.

24 Apr 2025 19:09:53
We are better than them already so it's a mute point.

24 Apr 2025 22:12:04
Every window poses the same problem and that is how we can improve the areas of the team that our football experts reckon needs to be improved. If we continue to do our job. Of building team correctly, we don’t have to take unplanned unfinanced decisions that will continue to destroy Sevco rather than save them . The most important thing to remember about the take over if it does happen is those who take over Rangers2012main objective is not to win SPL titles but to make money on their investments.

25 Apr 2025 12:51:10
Wrexham 9iar. But look at the likes of Chelsea who got new owners and have won feck all after spending around 1 billion so far!

{Ed007's Note - Ryan Reynolds is Canadian.}

26 Apr 2025 01:32:25
Ooooooo😂Aye jokes about it in Deadpool.

{Ed007's Note - 😁👍🏼