There was a time not so long ago when Jackie McNamara was the next big thing in football management. His fall from a pedestal at Dundee United to inglorious resignation this morning at York City came swiftly, precipitated by the loss of three players to Celtic in 2015.
Stuart Armstrong, Gary Mackay-Steven and Nadir Ciftci were brought to Celtic last year by Ronny Deila. Their departure precipitated United’s fall from competitive a SPL club to relegation candidates a few months into last season, costing Jackie his job in October.
As with a lot in football, there’s more Magic Circle than centre circle going on. What you see happen with players distracts the eye from what’s going on behind the scenes. In April 2015 Dundee United went so far as to issue a statement confirming bonuses were payable to their manager on recent transfers. A manager’s contract is none of our business, it’s exceptional that it was made so, but this gives us an insight into what was going on between the McNamara and United at the time.
Jackie was finished at United from that moment, not that he was blameless. In a few years he took a club brimming with potential and put it on a path to relegation. They will remember him at York City as an unmitigated failure, with few redeeming features.
Resentment brewed at United in the months between Armstrong and Mackay-Steven leaving, and that April statement. He should have left at the time, and should only have made trips to York as a tourist (go, it’s a great city).
His early work at Partick Thistle and United marked him out, but his choice of mentors and collaborators didn’t do him any favours. That United contract worked for him on paper, but it was a burden on his career. He’ll be lucky to pick up as high a profile a job as Thistle or United, which is a pity, as he’s a better manager than his CV currently suggests.
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Prestonpans, I had flicked over then flicked back even quicker when I saw the sleekit one’s horrible , bulbous coupon.
Thankfully I never heard his insightful comments.
ADI_DASLER on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 7:03 PM
Aye , Celino’s are victim of their own success. Top notch grub.
Just spent 30mins on phone at 13p per min to buy ticker for Sevco game. £7 to post out and £1.50 booking fee. Absolute joke Celtic.
I have never been to Celinos so cannot comment. Coia`s on match days, though is an excellent place. The food is straightforward but always perfectly pleasant. The main factor, for me, is the general atmosphere. The place buzzes without being brash and reminds me of the archetypal New York`s Italian Cafe/restuarant .
Off to watch Judge John deed. Apparently he is dealing with the Masons tonight !
JJ
Onlymallony
I agree so why buy one ?
JJ
Paul67
Reading the blog has been a bit if a struggle of late.
Smart move!
I’m organising a Race Night as a Fund Raiser for St Mary’s in The Calton (so Fr Tom informed me last week). We’ve had a few and they are good wee nights. If anyone is interested in going, it’s on Friday 18th November. Tickets £5 each and usually involves some free grub as well – pie’n’peas, some home baking etc.
You can contact me at vfr800a8@me.com for further info.
FAC the Act
KTF
Couple of pieces for y’all today :
First, to understand how great an appointment Brendan is, it bears looking at how we might have got instead.
http://thecelticblog.com/2016/10/blogs/to-understand-how-lucky-we-got-with-brendan-look-at-who-we-might-have-had/
And secondly, it’s a good night for taking a look at the Sevco transfer policy, the one they tried to copy from us, but which they fundamentally, and unbelievably, misunderstood …
http://thecelticblog.com/2016/10/blogs/sevco-fails-to-understand-celtics-re-sale-value-successes-you-have-to-buy-good-players/
Offski…HH
BORGO67 on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 7:27 PM
No’ fae Cellinos; I went in last Friday night as I was passing and they don’t sell fish and chips to go! Nipped down tae Coias and ended up wi’ a fish supper and a bottle of Barolo!
THIRDS63 on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 7:29 PM
And I’m positive Coias is better! :>)
ADI_DASLER on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 7:38 PM
Aye, I’m in the old cigarette factory, now poshly named as City Park! Ye cannae beat Costco; their cottage pies are top notch; they also sell a very decent (and cheap) Amarone and Proseco!
MARGARET MCGILL on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 7:34 PM
I’m shocked at that; a quiet wee soul such as yersel’!
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KTF
What kind of Celtic supporters are we becoming in this modern 21st century?
All this talk of cafés and coffees and pre-match lunches etc. What happened to going to the boozer and sinking 6 or more pints before the game? And at least 2 nips if you’re a REAL supporter.
Next they’ll be wanting a café inside the stadium footprint and instead of pies n bovril at half-time, it will be prawn sandwiches and Highland Spring (diet).
It’s the thin end of the wedges I tells ya.
What a goal Paul Pogba. Holland 0 France 1
VFR800A8 – I won’t be able to make the race night but is it one of these where you can “buy” a horse beforehand?
Onlymallony
The only thing u can blame Celtic for is the length of the call mate.
The delivery fee is for it being. Sent recorded delivery.
This is down to Hampden/SPFL as apparently they won’t send out duplicates if lost.
You’re right though, it’s a poor show but Celtic ain’t to blame this time
HH
Gary67
Centre half shouldn’t be backing off like that and the keeper should do much better. Good strike though.
HT
On second viewing the keeper is poor, never moved his feet
PHYLLIS DIETRICHSON on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 8:18 PM
It is indeed; you can buy 1 (or more) horses and Jockeys beforehand.
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KTF
Barrybhoy
Ref your enquiry about Iain and friends on their charity walk, l will be with them from Monday 17th till Friday 20th, where do you want to join the walk?
VFR
If you remind me closer the time I’ll try to drag the missus along to your race night.
VFR800A8
Fish supper and Barolo is an interesting combo.
Noticed you like a nice Amarone too. Haven’t had one for ages.
Claudio who owns Celino’s and Alfredo at Coia’s are both good guys who have turned the original shops into something special and given that part of the east end a real boost.
Their culinary delights might not satisfy a real foody like WDH but they know their clientele and give them what they want. Full of admiration for their determination.
Phyllis Dietrichson,
Are you Kevin Bridges ;-))
wouldilietoyoucsc
What chanell is the French game on please
AULD TAM on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 8:14 PM
It’s permissible to drink beer or wine or whisky or a combination of all 3 whilst in a cafe or restaurant before the game; I often do!
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KTF
MALORBHOY
ITV4
Thank you Gary67
HAMILTONTIM on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 8:25 PM
Your comrade in arms will most likely be there too!
BORGO67 on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 8:25 PM
They were consumed at different times; the fish supper first and the Barolo an hour or so later.
Tesco are now doing a fairly decent Amarone for £12.50; it’s not quite a Mass Amarone Costasera, but a pleasant Saturday night swally.
I agree that both Claudio and Freddo have produced two great eateries for the East Enders. Quality food and service in both places!
FAC the Act
KTF
Dutch keeper had limper wrists than Mr Humphries in Are we being served.
Good strike from distance by Pogba but pathetic from keeper.
That was a stone wall pen the cloggies should have had there
Mass – Masi
CQN acceptable use policy??
Embdy?
HH
THE EXILED TIM
The interpretational rule has allowed refs to decide games.
The larger nations and their domestic teams in European competitions generally get the benefit.
Refs are human and understand what is good for career.
VFR – put me down for buying a horse please. I’d suggest maybe an absent CQNers race where you might price the horses a bit higher than on the night.
Gordybhoy – is it a Bulgarian race night?
20s win one nil
HUNDERBIRDS ARE GONE on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 8:39 PM
CQN acceptable use policy??
Have I missed an obvious transgression?
FAN
Yip, it’s why I have always advocated that they should be taken out of the equation, if the ball touches your hand it’s a pen, deliberate or not, that would take the cheating out of it totally.
HH
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Hunderbirds are Gone and anyone else who feels like jumping in
You are pulling me up for that, Dearie Me
You will be outlawing Jocks next, you need to get out a bit more.
HH
We could have a CQN Cyber Race Night, all money to Mary’s Meals?
VFR800A8 on 10TH OCTOBER 2016 2:41 PM
TD67, there’s no clique that I’m aware of or aspire to be in; or as the great Groucho Marx once said: “I DON’T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER”!
As for being BMCUWP’s brief, I doubt his aspirations are that low.
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KTF
It is what it is, you like most in here think you think your jack the lad, Your just another poster and a guy who likes to rule, in here you prob. Might get away with it, but in a conversation with me ? I’d tell you to go and take a right good …. to yourself, and I mean that, why do you post all high and mighty, and think that it’s your blog, take a step back and have a look at yourself, and when you do it, ? The uni mob , the CT and the GB will back you up, pathetic.
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