article_snippet.sent: But there are now 16million reasons for the Norwegian to take Celtic there by leading the team to a fourth successive title.
article_snippet.sent: The last time Celtic reached the Champions League group stage, in 2013-14 when Celtic faced AC Milan, Ajax and Barcelona, Celtic won one match and earned £12.6m.
article_snippet.sent: To the rest of Scottish football, the prospect of Celtic making more money is damaging to any hopes of increased competition.
article_snippet.sent: If Celtic participate in the group stages of the premier competition, sell-out crowds of 60,000 – something of a rarity these days – are guaranteed.
article_snippet.sent: The days of Celtic jetting to the east coast of Australia and back to play friendlies appear to have gone.
article_snippet.sent: The most important games of a Celtic season now take place in mid-July, before they have kicked a ball in domestic competition.
article_snippet.sent: Scotland play the Republic of Ireland in a vital European qualifier in Dublin on June 13, when more than a few Celtic stars are likely to be involved, while the likes of full-back Emilio Izaguirre will also be playing for more than a few Celtic stars countries through the summer.
article_snippet.sent: By this time last year, Celtic had won the Scottish title at a canter - allowing former manager Neil Lennon to grant key players early rest prior to the Euro challenge ahead.
highlights_snippet.sent: Celtic could earn £16million just from competing in the group stages .
  