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Ange, Spurs, the process remains in place

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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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  5. An Tearmann on

    Fritzsong 4.23

     

     

    Fine post and observation

     

    As you say unhappy homes can inhibit a child’s future.Alas in this day and age more and more support is needed as society and family units dissipate.

     

     

    HH

  9. Tom McLaughlin on

    Ange wants another crack at the Champions League with Celtic. Yes, he’s ambitious but he is also honest and loyal. If he continues to be a big success with Celtic, there will surely be genuine job offers further down the years, be it the EPL or Europe.

     

     

    Ange will lead Celtic into the CL next season. Let’s win the Cup and enjoy the summer.

  12. David66 on

    Big Jimmy Hail Hail Amigo.

     

     

    I think Ange is going nowhere but what do I know.

     

     

    If he leaves he leaves.

     

     

    My nae our Celtic will still be here.

     

     

    Ps have we got a big game this week???

     

     

    D :)

  13. celtic40me on

    Say you’re staying.

     

     

    Then say it again and again and again every time you’re linked with a job in the rags

     

     

    Surely we can put up with a bit of uncertainty for a few days

  15. markiebhoy on

    If we get a few hidings in the Champions League Ange won’t be offered this level of job in the future. That’s the tightrope he has to walk. We need to understand our position in European football and it’s not that high. This is Anges last chance at the very top. I’ll be amazed if he doesn’t accept it if offered.

  16. Moderator1888 on

    MARKIEBHOY on 1ST JUNE 2023 8:34 PM

     

     

    If we get a few hidings in the Champions League Ange won’t be offered this level of job in the future. That’s the tightrope he has to walk. We need to understand our position in European football and it’s not that high. This is Anges last chance at the very top. I’ll be amazed if he doesn’t accept it if offered.

     

     

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    its the way of where we are in the pecking (£££££££££££) order of football

     

     

    The only thing that can tank the future is Levy

     

     

    Or Ange recognising that this is not his last offer

     

     

    1 good season in europe (and bar a few misses and a defensive midfielder – we would have that god season) will mean a bigger and better job and ££

     

     

    mysticmegcsc

  18. markiebhoy on

    MODERATOR1888

     

    Agree with all of that. I don’t want Ange to go but football is not the game we all grew up following. Words like loyalty sound like hitting a steel bath with a hammer.

  19. Philbhoy on

    Ange doesn’t comment on speculation.

     

     

    Any speculation.

     

     

    Unless Celtic supporters ask him too.

     

     

    FFS

     

     

    I am now convinced he is staying.

  20. markiebhoy on

    Ross County unable to handle Partick. One a football team the other Ross County

  21. adi_dassler not for 2nd best on

    Tom

     

     

    Good post.

     

    Agree. Ange is goin to take great delight in gazumpin the cvnts that try to do us down.

     

     

    I think a contract will be signed that protects CFC and him & if he goes next year the best wishes to him.

     

     

     

    Treble world record coming.

     

     

    HH

  25. glendalystonsils on

    BELMONTBRIAN on 1ST JUNE 2023 9:02 PM

     

     

    Correct BB . Ange doubters……..untwist yer knickers!

  27. Greenpinata on

    What does Mrs Ange think.

     

     

    The decision may be down to her

     

     

    Hail hail.

  29. Philbhoy on

    ‘GG on 1ST JUNE 2023 4:36 PM

     

     

    Alistair Johnston media conference. A wee breath of fresh air.

     

     

    https://youtu.be/gNrRbhxiE0c

     

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    Listen to this young fella!

     

     

    Superb!

  31. An Tearmann on

    GREENPINATA on 1ST JUNE 2023 9:29 PM

     

     

    What does Mrs Ange think.

     

     

    The decision may be down to her

     

     

    Hail hail.

     

     

    Agreed.and a pivotal variable it is too.

     

     

    HH

  32. Moderator1888 on

    Now it’s Marseille

     

     

    Cup final week(end) and the rags have nothing better to do with their time???

  34. Moderator1888 on

    The French publication understands Marseille are “heavily leaning” on the CAA Sports agency to hire their next manager, which happens to represent Postecoglou.

  35. Moderator1888 on

    Just thought I would prime the daily rectums night reporter for tomorrow mornings story

     

     

    Fact (fat) check it with the chinese morelos mole……

  37. Stephbhoy67 on

    I have long given up on anyone outside supporters showing true faith any loyalty. No amount of money would alter our position but managers, players, scouts etc will alway do what they think is best for them.

     

     

    If ange is to go, I thank him for doing a very good job and hope that the club appoint a good manager who plays a similar way and style so there is some continuity.

     

     

    Unlike some I do actually believe if ange goes the board will step up and get in a good quality manager

     

     

    HH

  38. excathedra44 on

    I have listened carefully to the press conference twice.

     

    I am now of the opinion,based on what I heard,he is going nowhere.

     

    No DR or Sun. Influence just what was said and what came across as sincerity.

  40. corkcelt on

    I feel the same ExCathedra, i have been assured by ghuys , I respect and who are much closer to the action than me, that he is staying.

     

    By the same token I have been told by other good ghuys that he is going.

     

    There is also a pic doing the rounds purporting to show Brendan Rodgers arriving by Private Jet to Glasgow Airport today,

     

     

    It would absolutely fry your brains if you let it.

     

     

    Like yourself from Press Conference I got the gut feeling he will stay and that’s all I’m going with.

  41. An Dún on

    If the offer comes in, Ange is gone. I think he’s more likely to go now. Its been a huge distraction in the run up to a big weekend for the club, hopefully this gets sorted Saturday night and we can celebrate and look forward.

     

     

    Ange done brilliantly for us but did make the worst start for a couple of decades for any Celtic side. A relatively similar start with Spurs and he’s out of work.

  42. TinyTim on

    AnDun

     

     

    11.09

     

     

    The guy in charge of the football department at Spurs is Munn.

     

    Levy will not directly deal with their new manager or call the shot on who they appoint .

     

     

    Mum is a pal of Ange.

     

    He is behind the pursuit of the new manager .

     

     

    The new manager will be given time.

     

     

    TT

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