Celtic secured a successful start to Scotland’s exciting Premiership campaign with a crushing 4-0 win over Kilmarnock last weekend.
Cheered on by a packed crowd, the Bhoys got a glimpse of what they have to offer this season and sent the house with a fireplace lit to see more of their heroes in action this season.
The demand to see Celtic has never been greater. Subscriptions were completely sold out on June 27. Meanwhile, the waiting list for the sought-after souvenirs is in the thousands [Celtic FC].
Traveling from far and wide, enthusiasts from all walks of life combine to cheer on the Bhoys. Personally, I live within walking distance of Parkhead. No I can speak to the sacrifice some make by following their team around the country as cardholders.
However, in the current social climate, accessing games is quite expensive. This is not just the case with Celtic; It is very widespread. On the subject, there are some verbal exchange issues worth airing.
I will not lie; One of those issues caught my attention when news of Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup pricing design compared to the Hibernian was announced later this month.
Cup tickets are available to adult season ticket holders at £25, £17 for concessions and £12 for under 13s [Celtic FC]. The entry price formula for the House Cup will be operational starting this Friday. for this match.
When reading the comments across social media, it is intriguing to see some observations related to this evolution.
There have been plenty of events over the years where the first Scottish League Cup draw or the first Champions League pre-season friendly, quite a bit, but that’s not the case this time. It is a feeling that increased.
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Ultimately, it is the prerogative of whoever is guilty of it, which got me thinking about the broader dynamics of the situation.
Season ticket holders are entitled to 19 Scottish Premiership matches (voluntary registration unlike Rangers), as well as a maximum of 3 Scottish Cup home games and two Premier Sports Cup matches that they can purchase or cash out as part of the HCTS. . . Everything would have to be done at home for this point to be maintained.
Of course, it is also possible to purchase Champions League packages, which are expected to be more expensive than in previous years due to the minimum of 4 home games provided for in the new format. This could increase if Celtic progress.
With a very long waiting list and a giant portion of fans giving up their season tickets, where does that leave the fans?Taking pre-season as an example, you would have had to pay £50 to watch all the Bhoys’ friendly matches, unless you travelled to the United States [Celtic TV].
Other clubs across the United Kingdom have established tactics to watch pre-season matches included in a season ticket, if those games are away from home; I know this for a fact and many even do it through club programs.
Celtic looked at members’ perspectives in their recent fan survey, as well as a number of other potential developments, which can be read here.
The best part of all this is that Celtic fans will have to subscribe to three other broadcasters to watch league, cup and European matches on television.
Could the club itself do more to offer more support?
As the move window progresses, fans have a lot to think about, especially those who recognize that the club’s purchasing power is largely funded through fans and that fans need to see the most productive team imaginable in the park.