Appointing a manager is an incredible gamble but the risks can be mitigated, especially at a club which is successful or even pointing in the right direction. In this case, clubs should look to build upon whatever platform they have. Bringing in a new guy with a team development strategy which is completely different from the existing plan accentuates the risks.
This is why the boot room strategy is successful over any extended period. Build on what you have, sign players needed by the squad and who have been scouted extensively. The new man may or may not prove to be the world’s best coach but at least he’ll have a successful infrastructure to insulate the club from lurching into oblivion.
When Gordon Strachan succeeded Martin O’Neill, Gordon picked up a scouting folder, flew to Poland and got on with the development project, much as Martin would have, had he stayed. Celtic were technically no less successful when Tony Mowbray took over in 2009 but the team, and strategy, were tired. A change of direction was appealing, we couldn’t continue to sign Hibs players, although the execution of the new strategy was flawed. The writing was on the wall from the moment we signed £3.9m Marc-Antoine Fortune.
Neil Lennon was an enormous gamble when he was appointed in 2010. He was a rookie, had never signed a player, won a trophy (as manager), or deployed a game plan in anger. There were a few facts in his favour. He’d worked with the other coaches at the club, as well as chief scout, John Park, and Peter Lawwell. For years, they shared a development vision. Celtic retreated into a strategy closely aligned to the vision of the remaining technical staff.
Despite the Scottish Cup semi-final debacle against Ross County Neil got the job, spent much of the next year learning a few painful lessons and hasn’t looked back since. The club gambled on the guy with ultimate responsibility, but they knew he was not about the step out on a ledge.
The time to have a root-and-branch clear-out is following a John Barnes-type season. The manager was wrong, as was tactics, scouting and team development plan. Martin O’Neill brought with him radical and necessary change. This worked at Celtic but, if anything, it is even more risky than appointing a rookie. The lower leagues of England are full of clubs who have gambled unsustainable money on a manager only to come a cropper.
There are gems out there, Pochettino and Simeone, for example, but finding them is a challenge. Pochettino pitched up at Southampton after being sacked by a hugely underperforming Espanyol, and Simeone got the Atletico Madrid job after several years of average-to-poor returns.
Big Davie Moyes was a good manager at Everton but watching him at Manchester United was a bit like watching him 30 years ago in a Celtic shirt. He started by dismantling whatever platforms were in place and served notice he would be following a Haphazard and Wasteful player recruitment policy on the final day of last summer’s transfer window by blowing all his pocket money on a guy he didn’t need and refused to sign for less money a few weeks earlier. He had to go.
Order your signed copy of Yogi Bare. the John Hughes autobiography, below:
1,037 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- ...
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- »
My friends in Celtic,
Roy Keane is not to everybody’s liking. I like him.
Straight talking and does not mince his words.
“Players at Man Utd want to have a good look in the mirror”
Never a truer word has been said in a footballing context and not just at Man Utd. As well as the manager players must be accountable.
HH.
Mourinho is as sleekit as someone else we all know.
Cech’s season over dislocated shoulder. Good news for Liverpool.
Have any views been expressed/information given as to why Celtic referred to an extinct club as Rangers FC in the renewal booklet?
JJ
Bhoys3
Jose Mourhino is a brilliant manager. Sleekit isn`t even a manager. He is a ticket selling machine.
JJ
Celticrollercoaster
Reid only had to say ‘we will not be treated as second class citizens’ and the msm whipped up a storm which led to a hun backlash. Thats basically how things work in this place.
Meantime the neddish McCoist opens his trap and brings about death threats, but hardly a word of criticism.
Jungle Jim
22:21 on
22 April, 2014
And why, if they last until next season, get such a large allocation for a championship side. Should be restricted to 119 like other away fans.
Tonight’s victory against Falkirk, takes the U20s to 56 points, 1 behind Hibs with a game in hand.
Remaining games are away to St Mirren, home to The The Sevco Tribute Team and away to Dundee United.
Three straight wins and we will be champions again. I think for the 5th year in succession
U20s :: League Table
POS CLUB P W D L F A GD PTS
1 Hibernian 28 17 6 5 67 34 33 57
2 Celtic 26 17 2 7 52 26 26 53
3 Rangers 24 14 7 3 46 25 21 49
4 Hamilton 28 13 6 9 49 44 5 45
JJ
Stop yer nonsense, get it filled in. Hope yer no flouncing cause that brother of mine wilnae be there tae give you a lift :-)
HH PC67
Neil Lennon rules himself out for the ManU job on National television.
derbyshirebhoy
I was sorry to read your post.
If there is anything I can do to help you in anyway please don’t hesitate to ask.
If there is, you can get my email from Paul
Hail Hail
David Threlfal brilliant in ITV’s Tommy Cooper biopic,well worth a look on ITV Player.
Derbyshirebhoy you will never be a burden on those who love you and I am sure your good lady will do all that is needed. Enjoy life to the max and this feeding will allow you to regain the weight loss.
“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,”
Apparently, lots of man u players need to look at themselves. They let their manager down, probably on purpose.
Have heard this 5 times in a few hours on tv and on the wireless.
Not one of the pundits has had the spheres to name these recalcitrant players. Wo set who will?
Incidentally, the BBC news showed a clip of on the man u bench, shouting at someone in broad Glaswegian. It was clear he said the following…
HAW
HAW
F@CK OFF YOU.
HAW
F@CKIN D@@k.
Cut back to studio…..
BBC, I salute every sub editor in your hallowed halls!
What a waste of time that game was.
Two horrible teams,complete with matching Managers.
Jungle Jim
Get it filled in and sent away mate.
Club needs all the support it can get.
Night all. Night wee Oscar my hero!! God bless x x
gg
Thanks for the u20 information, was just wondering how the table looked.
Jude
This was put up by Stephen within the last hour.
https://twitter.com/sknox7/status/458713825588838401
arranmore
21:26 on 22 April, 2014
Corkcelt 21.20
What a load of absolute garbage.
It only took 5 seconds to read the above post but it’s 5 seconds that I bitterly regret that I can’t take back.
Corkcelt, fair play to you. I wouldn’t have graced it with a reply.
What an appalling response to such a thoughtful post.
God Bless all those on here in need of our prayers.
jungle jim
22:21 on 22 April, 2014
…….
Perhaps awe naw’s revelations from about 5 yrs ago are accurate, the old firm is a cash cow.
I see that as a dead dodo but our bean counters may differ.
HH JJ
Big nan if ur son Kevin went to radio therapy at western in Edinburgh round bout time of karagandy game an wore Celtic strip most days then i bumped into him at hospital a few times.
Pedro
I might still go down for the fun of a trip to my home town. I am honestly not flouncing; just looking for information in the hope that I have somehow missed something that would explain why Celtic are behaving as they are towards the Ibrox entity.
JJ
JJ
My views on this are known and Paul67’s link to the Airdrie case was irrelevant in my opinion.
In saying that, I will be renewing but I see from other sources that many won’t be following suit.
Right guys, haven’t read back. Had a really busy day, so I hope you are all well and after ensuring no lambs are imminent, I’m off for an early bed. Wonderful. Night Night Timland.
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
HT
A shortened prayer to St Jude was put up earlier for Oscar
Get you class saying that one Bhud.
( and it came from the St Patrick Missionaries )
Hail Hail
See that clown Keith Jackson on twitter implying it was not an amicable parting of the ways with big dolph.
Cowiebhoy
I copied it mate many thanks.
Aiden Bhoy
22:41 on 22 April, 2014
‘See that clown Keith Jackson on twitter’
###
You follow him?
HamiltonTim
Just seen figures from Police Scotland
Violent crime has halved since 2006/2007
Crime at a 39 year low
Homicide at it’s lowest since records began.
Aidenbhoy
he is best ignored. Obscurity is what he deserves, plus your BP will be lower :-)
No
Just came up on my timeline.
AidenBhoy
I have filled it in and sealed the envelope but I then discovered the Rangers reference. That makes a difference as to whether or not I send it. I have emailed JP Taylor and will wait and see what he says.
I am not huffy about this. For me, it is just like changing my mind about buying something because it is not what I thought it was.
JJ
JJ
Only kiddin u, like ACGR, who I totally disagree with also….do what yer head/ heart tells you.
Me, I’ll be renewing and it looks as though I’m going to be next to HT although he sits in a totally different section!!!!!
Better chance wi the windfall also :-)
Billybhoy05
They will have changed the definitions of crimes.
Putting aside our party politics for the moment, do you seriously believe any of them.?
what age are you believing politicians ;-)
Night all. Night wee Oscar my hero!! God bless x x
Wee bit info for you.
Skelpt one of them potholes a few weeks ago cost me £160 in repairs. Sent my claim to NLC with a prayer. Phoned them today to get an update and was told my claim was now with Amey as they had not repaired the hole in the time given them by NLC. This shld be interesting as said hole was filled in 2 days later. Nice lady told me I had access to job sheets under the Freedom of Info Act.
jungle jim
Fair enough mate.
Marrakesh Express
22:24 on 22 April, 2014
RE JR: Although others disagree, I still think he was removed as a compromise deal. All of a sudden he found his voice again and then he (was) retired. I don’t think he was ready to go. Saw him at the CSA night and he was ready to take them all on! Then we got Mr Iain “When they come back, we will be stronger” Bankier.
Excuse me, Mr Bankier I thought they we’re dead?
….and JJ/Embramike wonders why we refer to them in same name as the dead team.
HH
CRC