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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Jim McGinty RIP.
HH!!
Ryecatcher
All part of the new matchday experience, in the seasons towards ten.
They should only sell/rent the houses in the Athletes Village to Tims, or other normal people when the Commonwealth games are over.
Then Parkhead /Dalmarnock area would be like a bigger giant sized Gazebo, with a FenianFest an with no big Fat Zombies going about saying the ‘Big Hoose must stay open – that’s the bottom line.’
I think the wee woman’s Hillman Imp in the background has run out of petrol, and she’s away to try and get the Number One for Carmyle.
Yogi’s Sannies CSC
Gaz1888 18:00
Thoughts and prayers offered for Jim Mc Ginty Rip.
Tallybhoy,
Ridiculous to even consider a Celtic manager with a name like Brendan.
Might as well go the whole way and get a new boss called Patrick, or even Patrick Brendan, with a real Timmy sounding surname. :-)
What d’ye reckon BSR?
EC67
GG,
No sure how the the lower leagues work but have a look
http://www.celticnation.com/#!gillford-park-improvement/c15n8
Just to change the topic from the succession debate,
I saw this
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-27557553
In the article it notes
Earlier this month, public spending watchdogs at Audit Scotland revealed that the number of patients forced to wait too long in A&E departments had almost trebled in five years.
‘Remarkable service’
About 104,000 people waited beyond the standard four-hour target in 2012-13, compared with about 36,000 in 2008-9, Audit Scotland found.
My daughter works in an ER here in New Jersey and her service level target to start treating a patient off the street is
20 minutes
Mort
16:12 on 26 May, 2014
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Thoughts & Prayers
for all who are close
good luck pal.
PF Ayr Nice one mate, AP is the Henke of the the horse racing world. Hope Twist n Turns managed to get the treble
HH
Off oot.
Jim McGinty,
Reguiescat in Pace
lilys
Gaz1888,
Condolences on the loss of your father-in-law.
Jim McGinty RIP.
A few famous names from the past in that league.
Bishop Aukland, Ashington, Spennymoor.
Has it been decided yet if Grade 1 referees will also be appointed to Hearts’ and Hibs’ matches next season, or is that the exclusive preserve of new clubs?
Eurochamps
Absolutely ridiculous Patrick and Brendan is way to Timmy.
TooFar CSC
Sorry for misprint
GG,
The level below the conference league, will be at least 3 years to get to the conference.
http://thepyramid.info/asp/pyramid3.asp
Connaire. Really enjoyed the time travel posts. Thabks for that.
Mr. McGinty RIP.
Thanks. Grrrrr
‘GG
19:16 on 26 May, 2014
Would that include cases like this?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/matt/?cartoon=10835173&cc=10800218
Any business that will be employing a very important employee needs done sort of Person Soec or criteria.
Football is not blessed with a great deal of business or recruitment sense.
What sort of criteria should Celtic have in making a decision about a new manager?
Here is a starter.
Essentail
Track record in top flight football in UK or Europe.
Able to work within a budget.
Good communications skills at all levels.
Committed to Youth Development.
Track record of bringing in new players and developing for sale on.
Knowledge of the Club and it’s history.
Desirable
Track record of CL football success within a budget.
Evidence of playing attractive winning football.
Owen coyle now 4/9 at the shovel
See Sevco splashing the cash already.
Signed a German striker Jurgen Bustyakuntz!
Celtic Nation finished second in their league does anyone know if they get promoted?
For the record … They are heading to auchenshuggle
I grew up seeing the bus from govan heading there and there was a wee saying when asked where you were off to : ” auchenshuggle in a wheelbarrow” was the answer
I had visions of a wee remote country village … Then a few years ago someone pointed out where the auchenshuggle bus terminus was :(
Pop went my dreams
Bournesoup…..
The number 1 Tahiti Bus was never brave enough to divert down London Road past the Toogle Tongs.
Mibbes the wee wummin was asking Yogi for his Sannies to run and get a petrol can for her Hillman Imp?
I think the fotie is showing that Yogi had a bigger drooth than Jinky that day and wanted to be first to the bar at Flynns…….Is that place still open by the way?…….Can’t imagine Usain Bolt popping in for a wee Orange juice soon.
I am planning to go to see ‘Flight Plan’ at 1pm on Sunday (as 1pm Sat is sold out).
Let me know if you want to join me: Morrisseythe23rd@aol.com
We can go for drinks after it.
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/flight-plan/#more-4592
joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy
19:31 on 26 May, 2014
Owen coyle now 4/9 at the shovel
Would not listen to the bookies in a market like this.
Only a few hundred quid affects this market. It is also driven by the few that are betting.
It takes no interest in the form of the horses/managers involved.
JJJBT
Haven’t heard it called ” the shovel” for years…my old man calls it that .( not that he ever bets) ..still don’t know why
Paul67 et al
Thinking out loud. Looks like Pochettino is on his way to White Hart Lane, which opens up a job at Southampton, maybe for Oscar Garcia, a move along the coast. As for ourselves, well there are at least three with a Celtic background available if that is the direction we want to go. Back in 1965-66 Jock Stein took over the Scotland job while excelling at Celtic. Not sure if Jock had control of choosing the squad, or if it was the ol’ SFA Committee. We carry weight don’t we, tell the SFA we want Gordon Strachan and Mark McGhee to take on the Celtic job. I have been impressed with his newer approach to the game, and we know that, whilst our earlier games are at Murrayfield, Scotland’s are likely to be at Celtic Park. so WGS can base himself there. Scotland will not play when Celtic do, none of WGS players play outside Scotland/England, and wee Gordy has European experience, and never stops watching football anyway. And another thing, he won’t break the Bank!
Yogiy
My understanding is the CN do not get promoted. Only one up.
SC
KoK
Malky
Oops two years
McDowellcelt god bless wee oscar
19:32 on
26 May, 2014
See Sevco splashing the cash already.
Signed a German striker Jurgen Bustyakuntz!
………………………….
and his freund Harald von Awfyfooked will be joining in the attack …..braw
Celtic Nation finished second and WERE promoted.
Next season they will play in the Northern Premier League first division north.
The English eight tier.
HH!!
Gary Parker away John Park to follow apparently….
Connaire
Enjoyed the trip down memory lane over the last couple of days, not that I was in Lisbon back then. There is a screenplay in there.
Which reminds me, why has there not been a movie made about Celtic’s origins, through to the Exhibition Cup?
Gaz, my condolences for the loss of your Dad.
Mort, I hope things go well with your dad.
Bourne, plenty of gazebo like structures on the newly relaid Springfiled Road heading towards Dalmarnock Road, just past the Athletes’ Village.
Battered Bunnet, I got a phone call, soon after my last post, from K Park saying I could collect my tickets for the EKFC v our Under 20’s team.
Great service again, very impressive. £8 for my son and I. The staff at the Reception were very helpful to me. We got ticket numbers 9 & 10.
My son plays for EKYC 99’s but they have had an exodus of players so they might not exist next season. They didn’t have a the best of seasons but one bonus was beating the Larkhall team home and away. The last time he scored for YC was at K Park against EKFC 99’S,.
Booze, burds and bad attitude are a problem for U/15 to U/19 teams getting a full team to turn out on match day.
The set up at K Park puts a lot of senior clubs to shame.
I think it might take five to ten years for the fruits of EKFC developement teams to be seen. The Lowland Team are leading the way at the moment. How many promotions do they need to start in the senior leagues?
Scratch that, was right the first time.
Celtic Nation are level 9 Conference is level 6