Earlier this summer (yes apparently all that wind and rain is called Summer) there was a huge amount of praise for Celtic's Chief Executive Peter Lawell.
Off the field, Celtic have never been in better financial health. Progressing into the Champions League knockout stages in consecutive years has boosted the clubs income, while the elimination of the dark side of the force by Kaunas resulted in a unexpected but gratefully received TV money bonus.
For the past few years we've grown accustomed to at least one big transfer at Celtic Park during the Summer Window. While, Juninho, Keane, Nakamura, Gravesen etc were undoubtedly a mixed bag of successes and failures it at least showed a sign of intent from the board that they were prepared to splash the cash.
But where was the big knockout transfer this year?
While Rangers seem desperate to sell anything of value (Hutton, Cuellar, Cousin, Merchandising Rights,) and Murray openly admits that the club is for sale this should be Celtics time to show which is the dominant side of the Old Firm.
But can we honestly say Celtic are stronger than last year?
Lawell should be rightly praised for increasing the clubs financial strength, but he has to take some of the criticism for not investing in a underperforming squad. We could be facing a very uncomfortable 2009 unless there is some significant transfers in January
The phrase 'biscuit tin' sends a shiver down the back of every Celtic fan, but it looks like it may be making a very unwelcome return.
BazCFC
http://alternativecelticblog.blogspot.com/
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