Keith Wyness, the former chief of Aberdeen, believes that Rangers surpassing Celtic in gate receipts should not cause major worry for the Hoops. In an interview on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the experienced football executive highlighted that Celtic’s financial position is stronger overall.
According to the latest Uefa report on club finances, both Glasgow giants have performed well compared to clubs across Europe. Rangers recorded gate receipts of £41 million in the 2022-23 season, slightly edging out their rivals Celtic by £1 million. The report also revealed that Rangers generate £37 per fan attending home matches, while Celtic only make £33 per supporter.
Wyness stated, “The difference in gate receipts should not be a major concern for Celtic. It’s a relatively small amount in the grand scheme of things. Ultimately, Celtic’s financial stability is more important.”
He added, “Rangers may have some lingering difficulties from their time in the lower leagues, but I’m sure their fans will find any angle to claim superiority over Celtic. However, Celtic’s solid balance sheet should give them reassurance in this competition.”
