16-08-2018, 17:22
It`s definitely run as a sustainable business and to be honest quite rightly even back in Lennon`s day the plan was to buy and develop inexpensive players and sell on at a profit (Forster, Ki, Van Dijk,Wanayama etc)
Forever hearing it from Dons fans about how Donald is one of the richest men in Scotland yet rarely puts his hand in his pocket, however he`s made the club absolutely debt free, improved facilities and the academy whilst turning a small profit, how many clubs can say that?
"If I go and spend a million ponds on a player, every single person I employ will think I have extra money and demand a pay rise", he had a point, Dons cant afford mega wages or million pound players but are sustainable and I appreciate the work that`s been done to make this happen
Plain and simple Celtic cant afford CL standard centre backs to strengthen that squad probably couldn't even afford say Mangala on loan so they go for bargains in the Swedish leagues or journeymen. The last Scots pairing at centre back they had were Gary Caldwell and Stephen McManus , sadly that`s a huge drop in quality from Miller/McLeish, Dawson/McPherson, McQueen/Buchan, Narey/Malpas, Kenny Burns, Alan Hansen et al
Each time I see the Scots leagues getting stronger and young players coming through I also see many leaving not just to clubs in England either, now Ive nothing against a player going to broaden and better by playing in Germany or Holland but leaving for Iran, South Africa or the Azerbaijan leagues ? Yes, it needs a serious shake up and currently they have no idea how to do it. For me every club would be a lot closer to their community we have lost touch, look how all the village pubs are closing or becoming food based chain pubs with no atmosphere (Sky sports /John Smiths/Carling) . Families and real football fans need to feel safe in a good atmosphere, clubs need to get behind charities and local causes, speak in schools, if Scotland hasnt the coaches to teach good football then import some from Holland or something(I keep referring to the Netherlands because what they do is enviable and sustainable). Going to Football should be a memorable experience win, lose or draw for the right reasons- good pie, nice clean toilets, encouraging atmosphere, alongside like-minded fans,no trouble inside or outside the ground, safe to bring the bairns, disabilities catered for, stewards helpful, every club should audit their process regularly and improve each and every time, I feel many dont
Forever hearing it from Dons fans about how Donald is one of the richest men in Scotland yet rarely puts his hand in his pocket, however he`s made the club absolutely debt free, improved facilities and the academy whilst turning a small profit, how many clubs can say that?
"If I go and spend a million ponds on a player, every single person I employ will think I have extra money and demand a pay rise", he had a point, Dons cant afford mega wages or million pound players but are sustainable and I appreciate the work that`s been done to make this happen
Plain and simple Celtic cant afford CL standard centre backs to strengthen that squad probably couldn't even afford say Mangala on loan so they go for bargains in the Swedish leagues or journeymen. The last Scots pairing at centre back they had were Gary Caldwell and Stephen McManus , sadly that`s a huge drop in quality from Miller/McLeish, Dawson/McPherson, McQueen/Buchan, Narey/Malpas, Kenny Burns, Alan Hansen et al
Each time I see the Scots leagues getting stronger and young players coming through I also see many leaving not just to clubs in England either, now Ive nothing against a player going to broaden and better by playing in Germany or Holland but leaving for Iran, South Africa or the Azerbaijan leagues ? Yes, it needs a serious shake up and currently they have no idea how to do it. For me every club would be a lot closer to their community we have lost touch, look how all the village pubs are closing or becoming food based chain pubs with no atmosphere (Sky sports /John Smiths/Carling) . Families and real football fans need to feel safe in a good atmosphere, clubs need to get behind charities and local causes, speak in schools, if Scotland hasnt the coaches to teach good football then import some from Holland or something(I keep referring to the Netherlands because what they do is enviable and sustainable). Going to Football should be a memorable experience win, lose or draw for the right reasons- good pie, nice clean toilets, encouraging atmosphere, alongside like-minded fans,no trouble inside or outside the ground, safe to bring the bairns, disabilities catered for, stewards helpful, every club should audit their process regularly and improve each and every time, I feel many dont