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Just wanted to get involved a little bit more. But if there was an existing thread then it's my fault. Should've checked first.

Celtic are alright financially. If Dermot Desmond had any idea that Celtic would be in danger of going under if we joined the English Leagues then he wouldn't be so persistent in joining. He would be the one losing money, after all. hahaha, fair does. But then you surely are against Cardiff and Swansea playing in England?

I actually think starting from the bottom is the fairest option.

You seem to know a lot about Celtic's finances ... This isn't true. We are one of only 2 clubs in the whole of the United Kingdom with a BILLIONAIRE on our board.

This might be controversial, but it's only my opinion, rightly or wrongly informed. Glasgow teams have taken the spoils from Scottish football, and with little resistance from other clubs, have accumulated wealth, so it strikes me as unfair, that you should be allowed to join the lower ranks of the English leagues, and compete against teams that have no wealth. Firstly, would it be economical for those fans and smaller clubs to have to travel enormous distances to watch their teams play in Glasgow? Portsmouth fans for example, would have a round trip of just under 900 miles. If a fan from Portsmouth is willing to travel to Newcastle, why not Glasgow? What about in Spain where fans from Malaga have to travel to Deportivo. It's virtually the same. You also fail to take into account the massive payout these clubs would receive when we play them away. We would almost certainly fill out our allocation and then some. Secondly, should they have their own chances of promotion hindered, by allowing a much bigger team to play in their division? There are 24 clubs in our 2nd division. 4 are relegated, and 2 are promoted, so should we relegate an extra 2 clubs to accomodate you? I agree. But for progression to happen, someone has to lose out. That just happens, unfortunately. Celtic as a business would also suffer, not to mention the loss of income for the Scottish FA. Short term, of course. Long term, no chance. You would lose the revenue you get from tv coverage, sponsorship, European football, not to mention the earnings via Scottish titles etc, and your players would all leave, as contracts would become void. Your club would enter administration. Nope. We are Celtic. Where-ever we play there will be a TV crew. Do you not think that stations would not want to capitalise on a club virtually starting over again? It would be a big deal and it would be shown on TV. Sponsorship most likely would not be affected as every second week your product would be exposed to 50,000+ fans. Actually, you get more money from finishing 20th in the Premier League than you do for finishing first in the SPL. No loss. Of course we would lose some players. However, I would like to think that some of our homegrown talent would like to experience the massive journey and be a part of history. Our club right now is in the best financial position in years. You clearly do not know about Celtic's finances. You are in no position to make such a ridiculous claim. Celtic will never go into Administration. We can go on, and on, but the simple matter of fact, is that no amicable solution would be possible, and as such, it will never happen. I agree. Scotland is another country, and a totally seperate entity regarding football, and the solution long term is not to take the good teams out of Scotland, but to make the Scottish league better. You may say that this will never happen, and it probably won't to the degree of the Premier League, but everybody in the world wants what everybody else has, and it isn't possible. Yup, Scotland is a different country. It has a totally seperate entity regarding football. But so does Wales. Swansea, a WELSH club playing in the top flight of England. Your fans, in their present position, already have more than most fans do, but your clubs have no more right of passage into the English leagues as Barcelona do, or Club Brugge, and we both know it won't happen, as there is no benefit what so ever for any English clubs to be had, other than an already small piece of the cake getting smaller. It isn't an impossibility but I don't think it'll happen in the future. We have just as much right to be there than Swansea. Cardiff and Wrexham. There has been talk of a European league for the top clubs, but once again, that is simply a case of the big clubs wanting everything for themselves, and balls to everybody else (similar to the birth of the Prem) but it wouldn't work outside of the current European competitions, as how could fans possibly afford to travel abroad every other week. Isn't football already expensive enough? Agreed. There is nothing to stop Scottish fans from supporting English clubs, but as far as becoming part of the English set up, it won't happen. I know plenty of people that support the Man Uniteds, Chelseas and Citys. I call them glory hunters A Scottish v English cup is the best you could hope for. Probably.

What are those little things in life that make you smile? New bed sheets A cold can of Irn Bru after a heavy night out (You guys won't appreciate that ) Driving into Uni late to discover one free parking space

Celtic is a Scottish club with proud Irish roots and heritage. I support the Scottish national team. I am a Scot and my team is Scottish. For someone who does not have much time for "Glasgow soccer" you seem very quick to brand my club and fellow supporters as sectarian. As someone who attends Celtic games almost every week I can safely say that there is little to no sectarian element inside Celtic Park. I am not saying my support is angelic. Our support is infamously renown for their continuous support to links in Ireland and the IRA. I will not get into my own view about this, as I do not believe this is the sort of forum where it should be discussed. (Football is football, Politics is politics.). However, I would not condemn any supporter if I were to hear them singing an IRA song at Celtic Park. Growing up in the West of Scotland I have experienced some hatred from Rangers fans that I don't even know. It's amazing how in your own city someone can hate you because of the school you go to or the church you attend. I am not a religious man but many a time have I heard the slurs "Taig bastard" "Fenian cunt" not to mention the numerous "Fuck the Pope" chants I have heard throughout my very short 18 years on this planet. Not ONCE have I EVER heard a fellow supporter of mine use any such slanderous language regarding Protestants or any other religious group at Celtic Park. However, the media like to portray us as the "same" under the banner "sectarian" We are not the same. So, as someone who has spent his full life dealing with such problems, I would appreciate it if you researched a little before making such an outrageous comment about something you clearly know little about. Of course, I would like to see Celtic in the Premier League one day. But it won't happen. I certainly don't expect us to be granted permission to join straight into your top flight. No chance! A Conference or League 2 spot would be a fair. I honestly think that after maybe 5 consecutive years of Celtic in the Premier League, we would be a top 6 side. When you look at our finances, squad and our progression in Europe it makes you think what would happen if Celtic were fortunate enough to tap into the mega-bucks Sky pours into your league. Celtic's fanbase is global. I would say that after Man United and L****pool we have the largest global fanbase. If we had the money, the attraction of premier league football and the fanbase we could attract top, top players. But, of course, that is a discussion best saved for another topic.

I certainly hope not, haha! Nah, Jelavic and Naismith are both quality players. Can't deny that even when they were at Rangers. And, I don't mind. I'll be sure to chip in with the casual racism!

I think it's fitting that my first post on this forum is Hello! First and foremost, I am a Celtic fan. They are my team. But, for some reason, and I don't know why, I have always had a likening towards the Toffees. I thought it was about time I started to mingle amongst the Blue half of Merseyside (I sure as hell ain't mingling with the Blue side of my own city! ) and hopefully my love for Everton will grow.