SPL champions thank fans with ÂŁ100 season book reward
AFTER a magnificent season of success at home and abroad, Celtic announced today that it is to make a sincere thank you to supporters for their wonderful commitment, by giving a one-off reward of ÂŁ100 off the cost of a standard adult season book for next season.
The overwhelming success of the club’s 125th anniversary season means that the club is in a position to make this significant one-off gesture.
The club will also be introducing a range of fresh new season book prices for kids and a new family layout within the stadium:
* U-13 years - ÂŁ50: Just ÂŁ2.38 per match
* 13-16 years - ÂŁ105: Just ÂŁ5 per match
* 17-18 years - ÂŁ186: Just ÂŁ8.86 per match
* Purchasing one adult and two child (U13) season tickets means all three can attend a 2013/14 match at Celtic Park for the equivalent total of ÂŁ22.19 per game.
Current Season Ticket Holders can renew their Season Tickets for the 2013/14 season exclusively online from tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 24 at 9.30am HERE
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “Celtic has enjoyed a wonderful title-winning 125th birthday season and I congratulate Neil and the players for all they have done.”
“We have now won back to back SPL titles, secured a Scottish Cup final place and have put Scottish football back on the map at the highest level, as one of the top 16 clubs in European football”.
“Such a run of success has led to a very positive year off the field for the club and we wanted to make sure that our fans share in this success.”
“The backing of our fans has, as ever, been crucial. Domestically and in Europe they have once again been right with us and we felt it important that we rewarded their commitment by making this gesture.”
“As we saw from Sunday’s match, there is also a huge appetite from the next generation of supporters to be part of Celtic and that is why we have also made a strong commitment to younger fans and families.”
“Our foundations are strong, we have real stability and we look ahead to a bright future for the club with absolute confidence.
“We will be aiming for three SPL titles in a row and we will endeavour to make an impact on the UEFA Champions League, a place where we have enjoyed some fantastic nights this season”.
“All of our fans have played their part in our season and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters’ groups for their commitment to the club.
“Joe O’rourke and John Andrews at the CSA, Alan Horne and Anne McElhinney at the Affiliation and indeed other supporters have all assisted the club directly with our plans for next season.
“I thank them for all their hard work on behalf of the club.”
Celtic manager Neil Lennon, who addressed the Celtic support on Sunday after clinching his second SPL title added: “Once again this season our fans have been absolutely magnificent, coming in huge numbers and giving us the drive we need to keep on winning.
“Sunday was a great example of this as it was a day which celebrated the hard work and commitment of players, staff and fans together.”
“We fully appreciate the contribution our fans make to our success and it is great that we are able to thank our supporters in this way through their season tickets.”
“This has been a special year, celebrating our 125th anniversary, enjoying such a great Champions League journey and now lifting the SPL title.
“We are now fully focussed on trying to secure a league and cup double for our fans.”
“As we look ahead to next season, we will need our fans behind us again – it will be the aim of myself and my players to repay our supporters as we always try to do – by bringing good, entertaining, winning football and of course even more silverware to Celtic Park.”
Clearly Celtic has made a tremendous impression on Europe this year and we will be aiming to do the same next season.
As we saw last year there was huge demand for the UEFA Champions League experience at Celtic Park and the only way fans can guarantee access to these matches is by having a season ticket.
During the course of this season, Celtic has also taken the opportunity to carry out an extensive survey of its supporters in order to ensure that we continue to respond to our fans’ needs.
Thousands of fans took part in our season book holder survey and the club is acting on our supporters’ feedback.
This means that in addition to our season ticket rewards, we are delighted to announce a range of additional new features for our supporters at Celtic Park next season.
These improvements will include:
* A new matchday experience and entertainment
* Improved family stand area
* Brand new disabled supporters´ facility and viewing area.
* Upgraded hospitality suites
Celtic Football Club is delighted once again to be SPL Champions. We sincerely thank our fans for all they have done for the club and we are delighted to reward them in this way.
We look forward to welcoming our supporters back to Celtic Park next season as we unfurl the Scottish Premier League flag.
von Lubo » Sa 2. Mär 2013, 11:53 
