We’ve talked about the big changes needed at the end of the season for a while now, specifically in terms of the manager’s position. I was never in favour of firing Ronny midseason. By that stage the die was cast for European football, and we were nip and tuck with Aberdeen in a fight for the league.
My guess was that Ronny could deliver the league, and I expected a cup or two as well. The cups have gone – and may have been won had we changed manager months ago, but we could also have appointed the wrong caretaker (a high probability) and reduced our title prospects. The decision then was what was the greater risk to the league title. All other things being equal, sitting tight was most probably going to deliver the league.
We’re now three wins from becoming champions. Ronny is one of only two Celtic managers never to have lost a league title, and whatever disappointments there have been, he’s applied himself honestly and openly. He’s also a title winning part of our history and we need to handle our history well, even as a project concludes. Lessons from ’78 still rankle with some.
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Maybe the new manager will continue with the roar
traditionalist88
Meant totally as a wee joke, not a jibe :)
Ronny – one last roar please, this weekend.
The job was too big for you matey – too big for most.
The Sleekits did their level (5) best as we knew they would but you were culpable along with others.
Thanks, and onwards and ever upwards…………..
There’sAlways GonnaBeaShow CSC
Doesn’t take the vultures long to swoop….
Sky Sports Scotland @ScotlandSky 3s4 seconds ago
Neil Lennon tells @SkySportsNewsHQ that he would be interested in a return to #Celtic if approached by the club. Interview coming up soon
TRADITIONALIST88 on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:11 AM
Cheer up!
At least you know know (I hope) what ‘begs the question’ really means.
No need to thank me.
Will we still need to give Ronny a good send off if…he blows it ?
Deila has been hung out to dry.
Will the next patsy please step up to the plate??
new article posted.
Let’s not appoint anybody that has managed these players before.
Davidopoulos on 20th April 2016 11:14 am
traditionalist88
Meant totally as a wee joke, not a jibe :)
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I know ;)
HH
As much as I disagree with Charlie Nicholas’s past bitterness towards the club, today he has hit the nail on the head describing our problems. He for once sounds like a genuine supporter again.
Going forward, the next appointment is crucial, we cannot afford to make another mistake.
PAUL67 on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:15 AM
new article posted.
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You don’t say.
ernie lynch on 20th April 2016 11:15 am
Know now…know know…..
Who Knows??
Prediction – If, Ronny blows the league(I hope he dizny)….Celtic will go into administration before Christmas 2016.
No enough reality oan here….
Gary67,
In times like this it’s always worth bearing in mind who has been talking to the press. Neil was pretty ubiquitous (chip?) last week… does make you wonder if he has been lined up…
I so wanted Ronny to do well. Sunday was the final straw for me though. Bad enough that it was Sevco, but it was also another big game at Hampden lost.
What I can’t understand is that if club legends were working against him how that affected his team’s performances. Assuming of course that they are no longer at the club.
This was the report from Norway, and although it would not have been great to hear criticism, I can’t figure out how team selection/tactics even hunger etc would be impacted.
As for any players who worked against him. They need sold. Period.
Árd Macha
Y Not67
Do you remember my first post? Brilliant. Glad you take such an intrest.
I don’t remember yours not care!
MWD
CFC Board are amateur es suffering from delusion if they honestly believe that statement will satisfy the supporters. Clearly this paves the way for speculation on potential successors. I think SBs will be better sold on the basis of a confirmed name who meets expectations.
Lawwell from a position of strength last time took a very ‘I’m the boss I’ll decide and let the you know’ approach before producing a very underwhelming down sized appointment.
I agree with previous posters who highlight DDs superior record in identifying winners.
My sense is Lawwell’s insecurity/control creamery make him fearful of strong managers- preferring a subordinate type. DD strikes me as having a bigger more confident approach that allows him to select and remunerate bigger characters.
So big name required and an open message that the CEO will lead business and the manager will lead all football matters .
CFC Board are amateurs suffering from delusion if they honestly believe that statement will satisfy the supporters. Clearly this paves the way for speculation on potential successors. I think SBs will be better sold on the basis of a confirmed name who meets expectations.
Lawwell from a position of strength last time took a very ‘I’m the boss I’ll decide and let the you know’ approach before producing a very underwhelming down sized appointment.
I agree with previous posters who highlight DDs superior record in identifying winners.
My sense is Lawwell’s insecurity/control creamery make him fearful of strong managers- preferring a subordinate type. DD strikes me as having a bigger more confident approach that allows him to select and remunerate bigger characters.
So big name required and an open message that the CEO will lead business and the manager will lead all football matters .
Sad day to see our manager having to go. Inevitable, I know. Hope to God we get someone who will stand no nonsense. Ronnie was too good a man to be a really successful manager in Scotland.
I’m sending something bigger in the pipeline … Hence I was intrigued at the prospect of Paul68’s reference to Big Picture article …
3 things I expected
1. Change of Mansger
2. Naming of successor
3. CEO change – this could be replacement or realignment of responsibilities.
HH Ronny
Good luck for the future.
thatsallcsc
CORKCELT on 20TH APRIL 2016 8:53 AM
Macjay, Scrolling back through the moon howler shift, I saw a few replies from you to a post I made last night.
I except you are British and I’m Irish. You refer to an atrocity committed by Republicans. If you want to trade in atrocities, I can assure you that my side have suffered 800 years of atrocities, so don’t go there.
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Hard to understand why you came to the conclusion that I wanted to “trade in atrocities.”
You specifically mentioned a phrase I had used and suggested it was something I had accused two individuals of.
I simply pointed out that most certainly was not the case and was related specifically to the horrific event which I referenced.
Had you not made an unfounded accusation , then I would not have “gone there.”