Scottish Football 25/26

1 hour ago, Greenowl said:

Proud to be British Celtic fan here. It’s complex. Anyway - I honestly reckon if the old firm were allowed in the PL the Celts would become English champions within a decade. 

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Add them both into the English Premier League, with access to the same revenue streams etc, and it wouldn’t take long before they became a force.

The value of each club would sky rocket and based on fan base, history and global appeal, would attract interest from some of the richest investers on the planet.

American investment is huge right now, so let’s take the Irish American side of things..

Celtic have a huge fan base in the states, now if the club were suddenly shopping in the same market as half of the Premier League, the level of interest would only grow and commercial opportunities would explode.

The politics, religion and the like are one side of the story, but in terms of stature, how many English clubs have a real legacy status that’s higher right now?

Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal perhaps?

Ask yourself this question.. If Celtic and Rangers played in England, on a level playing field with the same money from TV, would they have a realistic chance of competing with the likes of Spurs, Villa and Newcastle?
 

It would take time of course but in the long run the answer has to be yes.

Which is why the big six clubs down here would never let them into the Premier league, it will never happen 

2 hours ago, g-owls said:

Add them both into the English Premier League, with access to the same revenue streams etc, and it wouldn’t take long before they became a force.

 

The value of each club would sky rocket and based on fan base, history and global appeal, would attract interest from some of the richest investers on the planet.

American investment is huge right now, so let’s take the Irish American side of things..

 

Celtic have a huge fan base in the states, now if the club were suddenly shopping in the same market as half of the Premier League, the level of interest would only grow and commercial opportunities would explode.

 

The politics, religion and the like are one side of the story, but in terms of stature, how many English clubs have a real legacy status that’s higher right now?

 

Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal perhaps?

 

Ask yourself this question.. If Celtic and Rangers played in England, on a level playing field with the same money from TV, would they have a realistic chance of competing with the likes of Spurs, Villa and Newcastle?
 

It would take time of course but in the long run the answer has to be yes.

 

 

 

 

 

So would Wrexham

Have you seen the meltdown both of them have when they lose a game?

Röhl now turns em down, at this rate Frank Sidebottom might be next manager 

Managing either Celtic or Rangers is totally different to anything else in the UK at least.

Yes, it's a two team league, but that in itself heightens the level of scrutiny placed on them.

If you manage one of the Old Firm there isn't anything such as a 'good season' Finish second and you've failed, finish second and fail to win either of the cups and your public enemy number one.

Look at Arteta, he's not won anything barring an FA Cup early in his tenure. He's still given time though

Amorim's record at United is rubbish, do that with Rangers and he's out the door already.

Gordan Strachan once said that if you can handle the pressure in Glasgow, you can cope with anything.

There must be something up with Rangers' operations for Röhl and Gerrard to say no

26 minutes ago, edmontonowl said:

There must be something up with Rangers' operations for Röhl and Gerrard to say no

I think it’s a case of Röhl withdrawing and saving face as it looks as though Muscat will be appointed

He obviously wanted the job but he’s better than the SPL. You only have to look at the other managers in the league to realise that.

On 15/10/2025 at 22:48, Liam_Baggies said:

I think it’s a case of Röhl withdrawing and saving face as it looks as though Muscat will be appointed

Muscat. LOL!!!! Enjoy. 

YNWA UPC 

 By the way for my fellow Celts there is a spine tingling version of you’ll never walk alone on YouTube sang before a game against the great Barcelona. O’Neill was manager at the time and he must have felt electric. There is no grander team to play for….

Anyway more topical - I’d be delighted if hearts won the premiership. All this winning is getting up my nose. LOL!!!!! 

On 15/10/2025 at 21:05, helmut_rooster said:

Röhl now turns em down, at this rate Frank Sidebottom might be next manager 

Far too big headed for that club is Frank.