Nomme Kalju slash ticket prices for Celtic return

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The Nomme Kalju second leg next week is the biggest mismatch in the Champions League second qualifying round.

Celtic overwhelmed the Estonians 5-0 at Celtic Park in a real European mauling. Kalju just had no way to hurt the Hoops going forward. Celtic, meanwhile, could’ve scored eight or nine on another night, with so many shots peppering the opposition’s goal throughout the evening.

And it appears as though Kalju are feeling for the small band of fans who traveled over to see them as well as their supporters back home. According to the Scottish Sun, the Estonian champions are halving ticket prices for local residents for £10 at a reduced rate. The original fee for the second leg was £20.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t stretch to the away supporters. Celtic have already had to ship out £28 to watch the game in Tallinn. The match will take place at the Le Coq Arena, which is the official stadium of the Estonian national side.

Nomme Kalju second leg won’t be worth the money for locals

Locals in Estonia have two days to snap up the deal, before the prices go back to their original fee. And you can see why Kalju will be desperate to try and get some fans in.

This isn’t a second leg that will be enjoyable for their own supporters. Watching Celtic strut about their national stadium playing keep-ball and looking to bag a few goals may not sound appealing to them.

Even at £10, you wonder just how many locals will seriously be interested in snapping up the tickets. It’s a good, well-meaning gesture from our rivals, but they’ll do well to bring a crowd.

There’s no denying that Kalju will put up more of a fight in their own country. Celtic will have to be wary of them coming out the traps and trying to make an impression. But if all things work out how they should, it still should be an easy night for the Scottish champions.

Perhaps Celtic could take a leaf out of Kalju’s book for certain prices and reduce their own costs. Celtic supporters weren’t happy at the pricing to go and see their club face the Estonians last night. 

In the end, however, everyone did go home happy after a stunning European result for the Bhoys. Just don’t expect any reduced ticket prices from Parkhead beaks any time soon.