Glasgow Union

About the Club

Glasgow Union were founded in 1870, products of football's first great wave of expansion. Based in Glasgow, the club plays its home matches at The Clyde Ground, turning out in dark blue & green hoops. Glasgow Union are now among the country's elite, competing at the very top of the pyramid this season.

Club Facts

Founded1870

LocationGlasgow

Home GroundThe Clyde Ground

DivisionElite Division

Kit ColoursDark Blue & Green hoops

Financial Report

Revenue

£72,971,097

Expenditure

£104,509,180

Profit / Loss

-£31,538,082

Wage-to-Revenue

87.7% (cap: 80%)

Revenue

Broadcasting£32,065,296

Commercial & Sponsorship£27,600,822

Matchday£13,304,980

Total Revenue£72,971,097

Expenditure

Playing Staff (wages)£63,985,327

Management£2,977,080

Coaching Staff£2,674,085

Scouting Staff£1,401,113

Youth Setup Staff£1,373,313

Ground & Operations Staff£2,217,149

Administrative Staff£1,334,813

Support Staff£1,915,343

Ground & Facilities£5,640,521

Travel & Logistics£3,957,335

Food, Drink & Nutrition£2,153,461

Training£2,405,516

Transfers & Loans (net)£6,957,799

Fines & Penalties£319,253

Youth Development Investment£2,928,431

Cup & Competition Entry£287,951

Insurance & Contingency£1,980,691

Total Expenditure£104,509,180

⚠ Confirmed Enforcement Action

Wage-to-revenue cap breach · enforced by Elite Division · Confirmed -- applies from the start of the Final Season

Points Deduction

−8

Financial Penalty

£1,402,000

Transfer Window

BANNED

Glasgow Union's wage-to-revenue ratio (87.7%) exceeds the 80.0% cap for Elite Division. An 8-point deduction and a £1,402,000 fine have been confirmed by Elite Division, to be applied from the start of the Final Season. The club is barred from registering incoming transfers until the breach is resolved.

See all Enforcement Actions → Read: “The Bill Comes Due” → Read: “A Favour, Not a Story” →