My inbox today was full of angst at the latest series of ‘favourites’ for the manager’s job. There are upwards of 20 journalists working on this story right now, each of whom need to push the story on every day.
No information? Tough, write something. Not found a single person Peter Lawwell has spoken to? Hard lines, get Ownie’s neighbour’s granny on again, she’ll be good for a word.
Who’s fault is this? The journos are just doing a job, the media have space to fill – and it will be filled with any type of speculation. We all know the rules so why take the bait?
By the time the news of Neil’s resignation leaked out on Thursday Celtic’s moves were already underway. Potential candidates jockeyed for position in the limelight for a couple of days, and for most cases they were disappointed the call didn’t arrive. Even Henrik was talking about returning to Celtic at one point, only to reaffirm his commitment to his current employers a couple of days later.
Agents will also be busy offering their clients, Celtic will respond respectfully, but just because an agent opens a one-sided dialogue doesn’t mean meaningful dialogue is taking place. Celtic will also speak to applicants out of courtesy. If a former player or prominent candidate asks to be considered, you can expect Celtic to meet them, whether they have a genuine interest or not.
>90% of this activity will be fruitless. Some of it will seep out into the public domain but it is vastly more likely that those wanting to raise their profile make the newspapers, as opposed to those Celtic have approached.
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GG,
Loved that stuff. Always wanted Ken Rosewall to win Wimbledon. He seemed to a very young me, to be the best player who never achieved it. Laver, Newcombe and then the Americans seemed to thwart him, year after year.
GCT – post something original with one of your other monikers and I’ll give you a shout! :-)
T4
JON
Nobody made racist points about Russia
Does Paul know but doesn’t want us to know or does he not know and wants us to think he does know? Life’s little mysteries.
Paul67 and one or two others on here often hint that they are in the know with the press and the board yet tell us that they are not in any way connected….
Gold Coast Tom
21:51 on
I seem to remember asking you to chill out after you had a go at some of us that were having a discusion last thursday evening re who would replace Neil, if he decided to leave us.
It would appear you have decided high blood pressure is you prefered option.
tommytwiststommyturns
21:38 on 26 May, 2014
Sid Neg – Davie Moyes is a Rangers man? Wonder where he’ll put the framed Billy McNeill Hoops top his brother bought him on Friday night, because “Big Billy signed Davie for Celtic”?!
T4
Given what I’ve seen and heard about David Moyes and (on here of late) about what a genuinely good guy his Faither was…. surely what’s actually a bit Hunnish is the accusation that he’s a Hun?
He wouldn’t be my choice for manager. But he pulled on the Hooped top I love so I give him the respect he’s due.
HH jamesgang
You still there Tinytim or Gold Coast Tom?
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Must have fell asleep CSC
Interesting all this talk about the EPL being the most competitive League in the world and now the Championship being ‘more exciting than top flight’ (BBC today).
All good enough but the most competitive League I have every seen ( and played in as a 15 year old) is the Glasgow and District City and Suburban League 4th Division (GDCS). Back to back games at Queen’s Park Rec in the mid-1960s against Garthalmock and Gorbals United had a competitive edge unmatched since or anywhere else.
However, like the EPL, the championship and GDCS, competitive does not equate with quality. On hard as rock Queen’s Park Rec, a ball was hardly needed. Rangers (in liquidation) would have been right at home.
Just seen on SSN that Sandy Clark has just left Asst Manager role at Kilmarnock to pursue new opportunities!!!
Another one to add to the ‘no compensation to be shelled out’ list:-)
Now this is a plan I would go for
GG
18:13 on 26 May, 2014
Kojo
Too too soon for McMullan.
The rigours of playing 90 minutes regularly would have him on the physio bench more often than James Forrest.
The demands of the modern game take a toll on limbs and lungs.
He needs a couple of seasons being weaned gently.
I would offer Fisher, Henderson, Herron, O’Connel and McMullan on loan to a second tier team, on the condition that it is to one team and they play a minimum of 15 games and a maximum of 25.
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Gaz1888
Thoughts and prayers with you and the family of Jim McGinty R.I.P. at this time.
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Tiny Tim
Yer a trier
Delaneys Dunky
He’s a great lad, was a great bus. I was a member of John Doyle bus from McConnells for about fifteen years (played in their fitba team as well) but well preferred Lions bus, better craic and a right good bevvy after the away games.
‘GG
21:46 on
26 May, 2014
Marvellous evocative stuff.
The heidy Joe Reilly.
Subsequently of Rt.Columba`s Merryhull?
Very familiar name in the annals of this spotty Tim school kid.
Delaneys/Twentyfirst/Dallas
I think i met that guy Paul Gallagher in Torremolinos about 8/9 years ago in the Griego Mar hotel
Mention this the next time you see him -he just might remember Phil from wee Norn Iron
smallworldcsc
HH
Phil
jamesgang: No disrespect to David, or the rest of the Moyes family, but Kenny Miller — not to mention Judas — also played in the Hoops, and they could do one. (Di Canio too, for that matter …)
Travelled back from Antwerp on the Lions bus after the Germinal Ekeren game, what a crew. Must have watched Life of Brian six times on the road home. Everyone knew every line in the film.
Think one of the Paterson boys sank 24 cans of proper Stella on the journey. Respect.
Snake! Snake! …………..Owen Coyle………The whole thing was made completely out of matchsticks.
I’m afraid I was very, very drunk
Kingsnake
I’ll concede on all of these without a fight my Fhriend!
HH jamesgang
Falkirkbhoy #TeamOscarForever
21:18 on 26 May, 2014
Falkirkbhoy
If you are mobile when in Clearwater, let me suggest a wee 15 minute trip to Dunedin and Honeymoon Island State Park.
The beaches there are absolutely beautiful. They are in Clearwater also, BTW.
I have a picture of a sign from there that warns against the rattlesnakes, but I never saw one.
Dunedin has a wee touch of Scottish heritage about it but it’s a gey thin veneer.
There’s an open air restaurant on the Dunedin Causeway where I had the best fish supper I’ve had in the USA.
I just looked it up. It’s called the Island Outpost and has a shark hanging outside.
Phil
Will do, his bro in law drinks in my local, and Gal lives down my way now.
He posts on CelticMinded.
gg-watched a Celtic game in a bar in Dunedin many moons ago,Clearwater and St Pete’s lovely part of the world.
TRT
Aye, the Lisbon Lions bhoys knew how to party. Win, lose or draw. :))
Gold Coast Tom
Dont go………………………………………….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3m_qwMXh70
That will be the “glib & shameless liars” masterplan up in the air then as there will be a queue a mile long of zombies to watch the championship next year. NOT
It’s natural evolution if you dont change and adapt to your surroundings you die (huns) or you drop down the food chain Hearts& Hibs,they are where they are for a reason and that is thinking the still were big shots and paid the price thankfully.
Meanwhile Hamilton Accies seen the change in the football enviornment changed and adapted accordingly, cut their cloth to suit their means and are reaping the rewards.
Ask any player from hearts or hibs which league they would rather be in and I would wager the answer would not be the one they have landed in.
Good night all
Thank you for being here
Ps the zombies on deluded media think the “timmy” bbc has it it for them:)))))))))))
PPS
jamesgang
Hugs tae the gang fae ML5 :))))
Leftclick
Good post to end the day!
GNGB
macjay
Joe went on to be headmaster at St David’s Plains secondary.
His wife was the music teacher.
After retirement he emigrated to Australia where his children were.
Joe was a typical Catholic headmaster intent in pushing his pupils through the glass ceiling.
He was extremely approachable, supportive and encouraging no matter the circumstances, and always trying anything to brighten up our school experiences.
Used to show us movies, organize school concerts and was big into school sports.
A foundational stone for many a pupil’s development.
To such we all owe a debt for us overcoming the obstacles of bigotry we faced in those days.
Respect for him and his family down under.
Leftie
Love n peace Fhriend. Mrs jamesgang still looks at her Leftclick poster on the wall with true adoration!
You old rock star you!
;-)
HH jamesgang
jamesgang: “I’ll concede on all of these without a fight my Fhriend!” *laugh* :-)
Anyone know what the ST sales are at?
Good evening all
Had a hard day on the ol ferm. So, who have we decided will be our new manager? Anyone? :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
jude2005
That’s one of my wife’s favourite songs. She even bought the record.
When that was played at Airdrie Palais or Johanna’s, I would get dragged up on the floor.
Dancing is not easy or even natural for a confirmed left fitter with no rhythm like myself.
How about
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Tuchel
Weefra
Hamiltontim with you as the assistant.
Total fitba beckons!
C’mon the Weefra Hoops!
HH jamesgang
Dinner time and I realize I’ve posted nonsense, on almost every page and sometimes more than once.
However I leave you with this
Anyone
But
Coyle
Jamesgang – sounds like Davie Moyes needs to get his head clear before thinking about his next managerial appointment. I think the Newcastle job would be right for him, although that walloper Pardew is still there!
HH
TTTT
TET
Read an article on him earlier this evening. Seems mega scientific and switched on. I’d be up for that kind of approach.
And would pay a ransom to see him with stokes and Griffiths at training!
HH jamesgang
Delaneys.
Cheers pal
Looking forward to his reply
HH
Phil
TTTT
Wouldn’t wish nufc on the poor guy!
HH jamesgang