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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Goldstar 10
It just so happens……….
Mort- all the best HH
Connaire ta for your posts yesterday aboutyour part Iin our clubs greatest day.day.hh
AhwidahbeentherebitahwizfiveCsC:-)
It’s Gotta Be Oweny….
Sure…His Granny Could Knit Us A New Centre-Half
And A Giant Goalie…..
GrannyPoppinsCSC
pf
barry kiby told him if he left the 1m bonus cheque would not be honoured.
Monty didn’t get a scowl like that by not being a Sevconian…..
pf
barry kilby= burnley chairman.
ABCDEFG
Anyone But Coyle
Definitely
Everyone
Forward
Ghuys
rock tree bhoy
Of those supposedly in the running I’d go for Steve Clarke or Malky Mackay in that order of preference.
If the board want to be a bit more imaginative and adventurous I’d be looking at Oscar Garcia, Dan Petrescu or Murat Yakin.
ABC
Ur You Folks Aware…
That is is Alwiz. ‘The Mayor of the Palace’.. who Ran..well .. The Palace?
Well.. It is..n.. He Diz.
That wiz wit wiz wrang wi Neil..
He didnae hae Wan o’ the Thingmijigs.. oan his Back-Room Staff..
Fur…
His Back-Room Staff wiz Composed of.. well.. Back-Roomers..
Which is anither Name fur….Nonentities.
They wur Nae Help ,At awe.
So..
Whit Celtic really needs is a Wise n Capable .. “Mayor of the Palace”.
The Managerial Position Kin be filled By any old Drab…
Ye don’t Think that Jock Stein.
did it awe oan his Own-eo.. Dae Ye?
Na..
He hid..HIS “Mayor o’ the Palace”. Awright.
Staunin’ there… Right Beside him….Whispering n Impartin’, a Lotta Good Advice.. Constantly..intae his Lug..
A Guy by the Name o’
Sean Fallon..
He wiz a Fitba. Genius.. Doncha Know???
n. that’s the Trewth..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
… Nonentities.. ??
Farage for manager. He knows how to win in Europe.
I wonder with Hibs releasing 14 players, if some of Celtic’s loanees might bring the some sunshine back to Leith, for no ulterior reasons of course.
Mort
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for your dad.
The immediate post op weeks are a mixture of relief, apprehension and excitement.
Make sure he conscientiously takes takes his post op immune suppressants.
It’s the key to a long survival.
rock tree bhoy
Should also mention Morgen Weighorst as a good option, ex player but a not an obvious candidate
Mort –
Hope you dad has a speedy recovery.
Best of luck to him.
Hibs release eleven players after relegation to Europe’s main division.
Shouldn’t joke these guys are now out of a job.Hope theyl find clubs soon.
Mort,
Just in. Sorry to hear about your father. A prayer will be offered this evening for his recovery.
Having been wondering on and off for a wee while how you and the family were doing. Give your better half my kindest regards.
Back pages filled with empty nonsense
Aye I know what you mean Paul 67
Today the Record runs a story with the headline.
Paolo Di Canio enters the running for the vacant Celtic job: Bring me back to Paradise
Later Keith Jackson from the same paper runs the story.
The return of Paolo Di Canio? Celtic could do without a fascist sympathiser at the helm
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The entrepreneurial skills of these hacks knows no bounds to get 2 stories from 1 story is very economical but absolutely crap journalistically
We all know Di Canio will not be the next coach but he is a colourful character and fills the back pages easily enough on a quiet news day
In fact I doubt anyone at the Record had to get out of bed for this pile of crap
HH
Mort…you and your’s will be in my prayers.
Ok what about a quick straw poll regarding our new manager to see what we are thinking?
My Top3
1) Moyes
2) Clarke
3) Mackay
mort
Best of luck to your Da
HH
moyes
Garcia
henke
Mort- thanks for the update.
I had a patient had a liver transplant this time last year, and it has transformed his life.
So while your dad is going through the ole mill just now the long term results are worth it.
paolosboots fc before plc
Given that it will be an ex player with experience in British football
1. Clarke
2. Weighorst
3. Mackay
We should start a series of posts nominating the new manager.
The only criteria should be that they are well qualified, attainable but UNLIKELY, to get or take the job.
Oh and any Owen Coyle entries will be censored, the poster given a yellow card and warned about future conduct.
selicghuy67
16:24 on 26 May, 2014
ABCDEFG
Anyone But Coyle
Definitely
Everyone
Forward
Ghuys
…………..
Help!!
Big Malky.
‘GG
My ma’s with him and he’s been on strict medication for last couple of years so no doubt she will make sure he takes everything the doctors tell him.
Not sure what my feelings are to be honest, relief definitely that operation has been done and so far so good but still worried about the next stages.
Mort
Gary67 could well be but given diverse opinion on here might be an interesting exercise to see what we think never mind the bookies.
if hibs release 11 players, surely the manager has to walk him self. but its to easy to blame the players, butcher should do the right thing and resign. and if owen coyle gets the job fine
Mort
That’s yer Dad…Home Free.. noo!
He wull be as Good as Noo.. but..
Twice as Sassy!
Ah hiv hid Two close Friends who Had a Similar Procedure. as he his hiz jist hid..
N..
They are baith.. Hale n Hearty.. n fit as Two Stradivari..
But..
Sassy.. as Awe get oot!
So .. Don’t say that Ah didnae warn ye,pal..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Thanks Parkheadcumsalford
All the rest of us are doing grand, I’ll pass on your regards to Mrs Mort and Mort Jr
Mort
Masty
Understand
I was aware of that being suggested at the time …
I thought that you were referring to a pay off from Wigan
Mort
Hope all goes well
16:24 on 26 May, 2014
ABCDEFG
Anyone But Coyle
Definitely
Everyone
Forward
Ghuys
Hoping
It’s
Just
King
Larsson
Mort best wishes & best of luck to your father.
Thanks DBBIA
I know I should be happy that he has got the transplant but still worried, but moreso overly grateful to the family of the poor soul who’s death gave us this chance.
Mort
bournesouprecipe
16:25 on 26 May, 2014
Aye We could loan them out TonyStokes someone who did get offered a second chance at joining Celtic after failing miserably at two other clubs