Norgethistle

In the oil fund it has, but that doesn’t get touched, and Norwegian Storting (Parliament) doesn’t bank roll the football, it’s cut significantly it’s money to grass roots sport (as it has to Police, Schools, & Healthcare) over last decade.

Yes 45 years ago

It’s apps not, it’s to 32 teams plus grass roots

Exactly this. Invested in youth, created pitches (mostly 4g and 5g), kept them open, and allowed kids (boys and girls) to play football from a young age without over coaching, and a with bigger leagues an opportunity to bring youngsters into first team. Yes the TV deal is worth more, but that covers both top 2 leagues and National team. Admission price is lower than Scotland (I’m 995kr / £75 for a Season ticket at championship level Bryne, versus £340 at Firhill also championship level), this is offset by getting sponsorship for absolutely everything, but there’s a big investment in grassroots football from NFF (Norways SFA), that’s paying off now. Within a 1km radius of my house I have 5 outdoor full size 5g parks (with floodlights) that are never locked, and always used. Either by the local clubs or by kids on their own with mates. Compare this now to Maryhill with a greater population 52,000 than Madla 22,000where I stay. Bryne population of 12,000 has 6 full-size 5g parks, with one of these indoor (and always open, 24/7). There’s 10 of that squad 25 or under, and only 4 that are aged 30 or over including the keeper (3 are actually only 30). So this is a team that’s not yet in its prime. The Euros was likely a year too early for this squad. Their U21 is topping their group for Euro qualifiers, Scotland failed to qualify. So the next generation are coming through too. Proper investing in youth, making decent facilities available for ALL kids for free, bigger leagues and fairer distribution of money, and having a long term plan is where Norway differs from Scotland

They’ve got a squad of players playing at top teams, only 1 of that starting 11 plays for a Norwegian team, a team that made the champions league final, Bode Glimt. That comes down to youth set up, parks available, and better distribution of money to grass roots level than Scotland has, I’d also say larger leagues aids it too.

If SFA want to improve Scotland send a party across to Norway

Depends on a few things - Has it been agreed or signed. Has the player agreed a PCA or signed a PCA? - Terms within it to satisfy “contract status” - Get out clauses for both parties (promotion / relegation/ change of manager / better offer etc)

No his contract with Celtic ended that day, allowing him to sign for whoever he wishes under freedom of movement, we believed that would be us as he’d agreed a pre contract agreement with us, but that’s only an intent and both parties can renege prior to actual contract being signed

Norways TV money is split between 16 top teams versus Scotlands 12, but Norway top teams only play 30 league games vs 36 for premiership in Scotland. The biggest difference though is availability of open football pitches to a good standard for kids to use, there’s 100’s in Stavanger region alone, that have better surfaces than likes of Accies

400 entries would have seen a winner in last 23 months unless multiple entries are same number, and / or the same 3 numbers have been drawn multiple times

So if 700 people are in it, it’ll take just over 10 months for a win, if 200 it’ll be 35 months (assuming every ticket is unique and the same set of numbers aren’t drawn twice) As we are now 23 months or draws since a winner there can’t be more than 310 in it or it would be won now (if no duplicate tickets), but statistically it’s likely less (as you get closer the odds on a correct ticket get higher).

Roll over again, £12,500 next month

Both monies go to the club less deductions (VAT & Card charges for club) (Charges for TJF) whilst the ST money goes in upfront, the TJF money is part of a budgeted and guaranteed payment to club (subject to AGM next week) which allows club to budget throughout the year, the £12,500 monthly payment to club helps aid cash flow between start of season (ST sales & sponsorship) and end of season (prize money), both ST money and TJF money are important to club. TJF membership also gives you a voice, a vote and allows you to help shape the future of club via its fan ownership model. I’d encourage you to stay even if dropping your input to buy a ST. Also club are offering payment plans via Klarna if that helps

Both are just rumors till any are signed

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