I’ve avoided writing about the manager’s position until now. The Scottish Cup Final is a huge game for the club and as Ange made clear, our focus should be on nothing else. With the nation’s media now telling us Ange will become the next Tottenham manager, I think you and I can be forgiven for thinking we are not alone in losing focus before a cup final. That’s a pity.
Tottenham income to June 2022 was five times higher than Celtic’s. The Athletic reported Antonio Conte, their last permanent manager, earned £15m a year. In a season there, Ange would earn more money than he has in the rest of his career. Park all the ‘professional challenge’ guff, if he is wanted, there is no question of him taking the job, the money makes sure of that. Life in London is fabulous for someone earning millions a year, no matter what happens on a Saturday afternoon.
He is not away yet and it is not beyond Daniel Levy to make a mess of things, but if he goes, it would be a blow. Ange is likeable, does not play games with the board, delivers within budget and is successful. It would, however, not be a fatal blow.
We stand to lose Ange to one of the City Group’s former men. Tottenham appointed Scott Munn as chief football officer eight weeks ago. Munn knows Ange from their days in Australia, before he became City Group CEO in China, the nearest overseas territory when Ange was a City Group manager in Japan.
There is a bit of karma here, as it was another former City Group exec, Mark Lawwell, who recommended Ange to Celtic in the spring of 2021. Our incredibly rapid rebuild in 2021, from the appointment of Ange Postecoglou forward, benefited enormously from City Group’s research and processes.
In July 2022, after nine years, Mark left City Group to become Celtic’s Head of First Team Scouting and Recruitment. He understood that a little-known Australian working in Japan was perfect option for Celtic and I am sure he will have strong recommendations. The process that found one transformational manager can find another.
A decade ago, everyone wanted a piece of Barcelona. Now, City Group are the only show in town. We employ the same research and evaluation resources, look for the same indicators but work in a market that is not competitive with City Group’s jewel. We have achieved a huge amount of development in the football department in two years. All that remains in place, irrespective of the manager
If Celtic continue to be as successful as they are, we will lose managers and important players on a regular basis. Bringing in replacements is just part of the process. Trust that process.
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In terms of the line up on Saturday, i think the only questions are:-
Iwata or Kobayashi
Abada or Maeda
I think it will be Iwata as he played last weekend and probably Maeda comes back as he is usually favoured
I am 100/5 sure Kyogo and Johnston are fine. Kyogo was walking freely as he came off, just a dull yin i think.
Johnston was clearly taking no chances when he went off as he felt something but again looked mobile
Is Mark McGhee available – kev j favourite if my memory serves me
If Ange leaves so be it ,as far as Davey Moyes being mentioned,,not for me ,
https://twitter.com/clydessb/status/1664252857334333446?s=48&t=7G36a4CF2aWIWdlbf3Vm2Q
Gene- I think there’s been interest in Ange from a few EPL clubs ,enough to give him leverage in a new deal,he’s earned that….
If Ange goes then we can expect the usual names to pop up in the bookies lists including Steve Clarke, Roy Keane, Davie Moyes and Henrik.
John Kennedy Will have backers. People will also look at Kevin Muscat who has successfully managed both Ange’s previous clubs.
Last time round there was also backing for Jessie Marsch, Jack Ross and Lucien Favre though Howe was clearly the favourite up until he said no.
Anyone got a stand out candidate?
It’s fairly simple. Kill all of the speculation now eclipsing the preparation for the final. Just say you are staying. Not rocket science….
Coneybhoy,
Kyogo hasn’t trained all week. Oh will start unless there’s a massive turnaround tomorrow.
AJ fine and Maeda back (lthough liked what Abada did lst week)
HH
Big Wavy
Interesting, i really thought he looked OK on Sat. He has done this a few times in terms of turnaround. Either he has great powers of recovery or makes more of small injuries than he needs to.
I’m sticking a fiver on him starting😎
Anyone know a Celtic pub in Newquay for the game?
Nothing on Celtic Bars and only one Irish bar on Google
DENIABHOY
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan who?
Levy will opt for a well known, top tier coach. Ange is not in that bracket, so he’s not going there in my opinion.
St Tams – how did I forget? Straight to the top.
I note NL has already ruled himself out.
What daft bastard has come up with Davies Moyes?
I like Ange and he has done well and hopefully will complete the Treble.
He is however playing us like a fiddle with his no comment which effectively undermines the confidence of both fans and players alike,and that is not on.
If he does not understand this, then he is not as astute as I thought,you do not do breast beating from Dundee to Dingwall,engage total support then abandon it without a thought,not to mention several.players,and backroom staff from the other side of the world.
He of course could be bait as Spurs look at Enrique and Marco Silva,and he could find himself staying where he is but with a level of trust in his longevity eroded.
When Pat Crerand left I swore never again to get upset,not that it was his fault,however in this case I feel dis-appointed as a stepping stone,whether it happens or not.
As stated. Just say his long term future is with us. His silence is not helping.
BIG JIMMY @ 12:29 PM,
Very moving and human story Jimmy.
Worth a read back for anyone that hasn’t done it.
Thanks for sharing big fella.
I’m not sure what he can say ….he’s obviously interested….it would be absolutely mad not to be !
So he’s not going to day he’s interested 2 days before a cup final…what sort of madness would that be ??!!!……he’s playing it with a straight bat as he should
The MSM are giving Huns a wet dream of a week.
We are on the brink of yet another treble, and the distraction is not of who is fit or better on the wing or at CH, but of Ange’s impending departure.
Meanwhile their massive spending spree is continuing in the bargain basement store.
Cast offs, out of fashion, worn out bargains.
Poor Huns will wake up and find they are worse off than last season.
TEXAS TIM and many others.
Cheers Mate. I am feeling quite knackered Today as that wee Trip to the Hospital took it out of me, even though I didnt need to walk very far from the car to the Front door etc.
Maybe, I am feeling a wee bit of Stress also at the moment ?
I need to MAN UP !
LOL
HH
EXCATH
You and I alike. I was so hacked of when Crerand left, just loved the guy and his tenacity
KINGLuBO
The Season Ticket renewal deadline ended at 5pm yesterday.
Job done.
ITK…..
“He’s already been offered our ‘counter’ and we were told thanks but no thanks.
There’s no further negotiations to go.
Ange wants the job, spurs wouldn’t be making a formal approach at 8pm on Saturday night if they didn’t know that already.
As a club we have accepted this and have been preparing for it. Discussions are happening right now about where we go next.
The players and coaching staff might be fully focused on Saturday but Ange and the executive management team aren’t.”
HH
London Evening Standard reports that Betfair has now suspended taking bets with Ange at 1/2.
‘GG on 1ST JUNE 2023 3:44 PM
The MSM are giving Huns a wet dream of a week. We are on the brink of yet another treble, and the distraction is not of who is fit or better on the wing or at CH, but of Ange’s impending departure.
*Plus thee is the non story on the BBC Scotland page of an ex Celt being found guilty of se*ual assault in a North of Ireland court, not so much what has this to do with us Celts but us Scots.
Poor Huns will wake up and find they are worse off than last season.
*and that’s the fact of the matter
Looked in on the spurs forum – the fighting cock- won’t post a link – language violation
Might yet be a fly in the ointment, Tuchel is rumoured to be considering walking out on Bayern.
Apparently not happy that Bayern sacked CEO Oliver Khan and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic in the hours before their final-day win.
Lawwell in Tennent’s Bar if Ange leaves https://t.co/YXZWHU9Aza
Bada
😁 Hope he doesn’t find him
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 1ST JUNE 2023 1:53 PM
Congrats on your reunion with your Da, Jimmy.
It is a blessing for both of you
That original post where Jimmy sketched out his early life experiences was way beyond sad. A child made to feel like a stranger and an intruder in his own home – it’s like something out of Dickens. But it happened to Jimmy and others, too, had misery inflicted on them in childhood. An unhappy home leaves no-one unscathed. I don’t know Jimmy but he appears to have triumphed over crippling adversity.
Ange can’t say anything until a stock market announcement
The Celtic share price isn’t moving much
Good afternoon all from the International Bar. Me and Brian M having a few beers as you do. It’s a hard life. 🍻
Alistair Johnston media conference. A wee breath of fresh air.
https://youtu.be/gNrRbhxiE0c
GG
Love that guy. He’s like a character in a Pixar animated film; all smiles and positivity
AJ pointed out he’s up for his 3rd trophy in 6 months.
A record Tavpen and his colleagues must envy.
Oul Fhart being positive CSC
Incoming. One straw from BBC Scotland
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says reported interest from Tottenham “doesn’t register” with him as he prepares for the Scottish Cup final.
Some media outlets say Spurs are preparing to move for the Australian after Celtic’s meeting with Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday.
Postecoglou insisted the latest reports have not changed his thinking.
“Somebody else was favourite last week, weren’t they? So no, it doesn’t register,” he said.