4-in-a-row DVD, out now, for Father’s Day!! Fill your boots.
You and I know how Celtic are reported in the media but it’s seldom we have an opportunity to objectively analyse how we are portrayed in comparison to others. Yesterday’s media conference at Ibrox, was, frankly, irresistible.
Below is a transcript of questions and other comments made by journalists at Ronny Deila’s media conference when he was announced as Celtic manager a year ago, followed by Mark Warburton’s yesterday.
There are a few gems. Care to guess which conference these were put at “you’re actually a strong advocate of not spending and working on a tight budget”?
Or “You said he was at the top of the list – just for clarity, were any job offers made to other candidates?”
Or “There’s an expectation or a fear that top talent… will move to pastures new – is that a fear for you?”
Although to be fair, one brave soul did ask Davie Weir, “How different do you feel this Rangers is to the one you left?”
Let me know what you think. I know what I think…. some clubs are so well run they don’t need campaigning PR companies. Others are up to no good to such an extent they can hardly go through a day without one.
Don’t forget the 4-in-a-row DVD!
Ronny’s conference:
Many congratulations Ronny – how do you feel?
Easy decision?
What do you feel you can bring to Celtic?
This is your first experience of British football, how big a step up is this for you?
Peter, you’ve been linked with many candidates in the past few weeks, why is Ronny the right man?
Has number two been chosen yet?
Is John Collins a candidate?
How much time are you going to have to put your stamp on the team before the Champions League qualifiers start?
How do you rate the squad you’ve inherited here at Celtic?
Your first task will be to try and get the club to the Champions League – it’s your first experience of the competition, what do you think of the task?
You have three qualifying rounds to get through to get to the Champions League, it’s a difficult task.
Are you Norway’s answer to Jurgen Klopp?
On the issue Peter mentioned about unearthing raw talent, not only have you done that, you’re actually a strong advocate of not spending and working on a tight budget. Is that the case and why is that the case?
You played under Roy Hodgson, did you speak to him – what did you learn from him?
Can I ask you about the process of when you first became aware of Celtic’s interest?
What remit has Peter Lawwell given you as manager? There hasn’t been too much by way of a challenge for Celtic domestically, so what challenges do you face as a manager?
Peter, when did you become aware of Ronny’s abilities?
Was Ronny the only person– (cut off)
Comment made by Neil Lennon in the papers – was Ronny identified to replace Johann, was that the case?
You said he was at the top of the list – just for clarity, were any job offers made to other candidates?
Ronny is it important— (cut off)
Have you started talking to Ronny about what sort of budget he may or may not have?
Have you talked budgets Ronny?
Peter have you established a sufficient budget that can help Ronny?
Ronny what can you bring to Celtic?
I have to ask you about the pictures circulating in the Scottish papers in the past few days – can you explain them to us?
Will you do the same– (cut off)
Do you expect the same here then?
Just in terms of players – there’s an expectation or a fear that top talent like Fraser Forster and Virgil Van Dijk will move to pastures new – is that a fear for you?
You’ve spoken about developing players, things that take time – you don’t have the luxury of a long-term deal, it’s a rolling deal – have you been given assurances that you will be given longer?
What’s more important – results or development?
Warburton’s conference:
Many, many, congratulations, I’m sure you’ll be very excited about the prospect, but how big a challenge do you face here?
How easy was it for you to feel that this was the right job for you?
How prepared do you feel you are for the scrutiny you’ll be under here?
What do you feel is your first priority here?
Paul – you have said in recent weeks since you have come in that the club is broken and it needs to be rebuilt – why do you think that Mark and Davie are the management team to take it forward?
Mark – David from BBC Scotland here – at what point did you realise you wanted to be Rangers manager, and did you have any other offers?
And you’ll be expected to win automatic promotion straight away, yes?
And you and Davie have been characterised as good cop-good cop from people at Brentford, how can that help Rangers?
Your background is very different from most football managers, probably more akin to someone who would be on the board – but are there any parallels about how you’ll go about your business as a manager compared to your days as a high flying city slicker?
You said your first priority is to strengthen the squad, some players have left the club after their contracts were up – how far are you down the line at identifying new players?
How confident are you that you’ll be able to get this club promoted at the first attempt?
You’ve signed a two-year contract, how quickly do you think you can get this club back competing at the top of Scottish football?
Mark – what assurances have you been given, if any – about what your size of budget and what you can spend – it’s not just about numbers, it’s about the quality of the players you can get in as well?
David – did you ever believe you would be back here so soon?
As much as anything else, do you feel you’re going to have to help Mark get used to the surroundings of Scottish football and what it means to be at this football club?
How different do you feel this Rangers is to the one you left?
Davie what would you say Mark’s particular skillset it, his particular talent – how does he go about his business?
Did you speak to any of the guys who worked with before here, Walter and Ally?
Mark, what do you know about the players you have here at the moment?
The average age of the players last year was 28, is that something you’re looking to bring down?
So the youth system here is something you’re targeting as well?
There’s also no scouting system here, is that something you’re looking to sort out soon?
Rangers have been criticised in the past for overpaying players, particularly in the past few years, is that culture changing now?
So you reckon you’ll be going for players that are out of contract or loan deals rather than players who are in contract?
Mark, you say there’s no quick fix and it won’t happen overnight, how difficult will that balance be given there is such pressure to get promoted this season?
How many players do you think you need?
Will you be bringing Lewis McLeod back?
What type of footballing philosophy will you bring to Rangers?
There’s obviously been a thing about trying to get fans back buying season tickets, what message do you have for fans?
You spoke about the accent on youth and young players, but Davie played here until he was long in the tooth, will you be looking to bring in experienced players?
In your previous career, you would have been familiar with risk and reward – are Rangers taking a risk in your appointment?
Mark, just going back to your targets, have you been told by Dave King you have to win the league this year?
Will your management style be a bit different to Jock Wallace’s?
Paul – as far as your concerned with the management structure is concerned, you spoke about a director of football is something you would like to move toward, and the academy needs sorted, do you think there could be more appointments further down the line?
It’s already the middle of June, how soon can we see bodies in the door because the first competitive game is in five weeks?
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B R
How is it 23??
Lennon and Mc Mjallby at 20.46.
An interesting combination the fiery teen inspired by punk getting PA equipment from one of the bands who punk rockers or those who liked punk, would slag off.
Burgas Hoops
How is it 23???
I can’t wait for the advancement of quantum computing and the end of the digital era.
This All things Huns bad all things Celtic good is getting on my tits.
TBJ….
Answer your door there’s a queue outside. ;)
Saltires,
Carlingford is an absolutely lovely place.
The sad thing is that our people were forced to leave such a place.
The good thing is that after years our people are back.
Clogher
TBJ
I just dropped you a note :-)
So Warburton’s banned headphones, mobiles and casual gear. Better tell Rafa Benitez to stop Ronaldo and Co strutting into the Bernabeu like the Beastie Boys, if he wants to win the Champions League.
dallas dallas where the heck is dallas
21:05 on 16 June, 2015
Saltires, the big tie box post was funny. The tie those of unsurpassed dignity wear looks like it is based on the British flag.
Was Brian ‘Bif’ Connor in Heraghty’s the night Terry Cassidy was in?
I was told Anton Rogan married Terry Cassidy’s personal assistant.
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Unless it was Sunday or Tuesday there was no chance of Biff being in -too busy taking his fares from Airport to City Centre via Erskine Bridge ;-)
From memory it was a Friday nite Sticky McG brought him in to meet a wee group of us.
Didn’t know that about Anton Rogan. She must have the patience of a Saint ( working for TC i mean)
HH
Kev Jungle is Entertaing…But he is Like The labour supporters on Cqn, He harks back to a past that, i dunno , May have existed, but in all Probabality Didnt……Simple Truth is Scotland And Celtic Have Changed.. Its Change with the Times Or be Forever Consigned To the Past…….But…Lots of CQN posters enjoy Living in the past..For Reasons only They now…Bless em. For the rest of us…Its Glasgow, Scotland, Celtic, 21St Century…lets Set The Tone , This Is OUR city. these are OUR colours GLASGOW IS GREEN AND WHITE..
Sixtaeseven – cheers matey!
Turkeybhoy
21:28 on
16 June, 2015
Official FF blog
Deary me
Ashley and his advisors are not, one would think, stupid men. But hey have been very foolish in pursuing this line of attack. It’s ended in a PR disaster for them, increased the bitterness of the fans against Sports Direct and drawn the attention not just of Rangers fans but of millions of potential Sports Direct customers to their business practises. Not a good day at the office.
The tactics employed were those of the bully – getting gagging orders against directors and serving them at their homes – calling an EGM which they know is expensive in monetary and in management time to carry through. It’s Ashley trying to show he’s boss. He’s only succeeded in looking like a time wasting halfwit. To use Glaswegian parlance – he kopped a doing, and a very public one it was.
Speechless.
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It’s great to read this kind of comment – it demonstrates they have no idea about MASH and his aims etc. The only bit they got right is the first sentence.
Saltires, Terry Cassidy must have thought he was entering a Celtic haven but a few regulars in Heraghty’s would have kept him on edge especially if Neil Graham was in.
Tuesdays and Sundays were Bif’s swift gallon of Stella nights and he would hold court at the bottom of the bar.
I think Terry Cassidy’s personal assistant’s name was Clare Doran. I knew a girl called Clare Doran who went to Notre Dame in Dowanhill. If its the same girl, Anton’s a lucky guy. She was a very attractive young lady.
I think it might have been sticky McG who told me Anton had marries Terry’s personal assistant.
roberttressell
19:58 on 16 June, 2015
When are Celtic back in action? It feels like pure ages since I saw a game!!
#coldturkey
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15 more sleeps.
Dallas
Swift gallon of Stella hahahahaha – some man.
He didn’t take every fare via Erskine bridge to City Centre. If he really, really liked them, they took the super fast route to City Centre via the Clyde tunnel…
All Those trips to Singapore had to be paid for!
Sipsini, bgx
pish.
kevj is fight for the future.
The huns may be deid but they are still diddling us out trebles.
He was not happy about it then or now
You like so many on this board and on our board meekly accept it.
HH
Sips
Wasting their time at my door – I’m never there these days ;)
Btw – are you a vodka drinker ?
Natknow….What i Love about that post is their unwaivering Belief in their self importance….They Dont get it..Ranjurs are of No importance in Anyway …Deluded..
BGX
21:56 on
16 June, 2015
Natknow….What i Love about that post is their unwaivering Belief in their self importance….They Dont get it..Ranjurs are of No importance in Anyway …Deluded..
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Deluded is exactly the word mate. MASH isn’t remotely interested in Sevco, Newcastle or any football particularly. Money is all. Yet they seem to think he’s into some kind of ego battle. I love it. They’re always gonna be fecked with that level of delusion. MASH vs GASH? Nah. Just show Mike the money… :-)
Aww No No….Point me to y
the Post where i praised the Board…..I will wait…
Natknow…Simple…Agreed 100..
Natknow … I haven’t heard of them, but I will give them a listen. I lived out east (Halifax) for three years, and loved it out there. People are great, and the music is great!
JeromeK67 – Filmed in McDuff, acted in McDuff, scripted in McDuff, produced in McDuff, directed in McDuff – anywhere else in would judged DUFF, but of course in Scotland, it’s most definitely MCDUFF!!!!
Bgx
No I said you were ridiculing Kevj for all the wrong reasons. Nothing else. Your making a false unfounded insinuation. The huns are still running tbe show with the entire SFA boards blessing.
MR Pastry..22.06..SNP BAD….Fixed that for you Alfie…Bless
Aw no no…Huns are still running the show ..how did that championship playoff workout..Mm Thats right, ..Dont worry mate, i’ll Gie yi a shout when the big hun bogeymans no about..Noo…Jist you cooryin ti yir wee comfort blanket…Bless
Sipsini, bgx
pish.
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Yup
Pish!
Didn’t kevJ bring back standing!
Saltires, i wouldn’t have put it past BIf to do that.
I was out with Calum one saturday night. At about 3am, Iwent for a taxi at the rank at end of the suspension bridge.
I waited in the queue then all i heard was ‘ol you ya ugly count, yer no gettin in ma cab’. It was Bif.
I was still living with my mum and dad. He dropped me off saying as he had a good night, he wouldn’t charge me. It then dawned on me that when I went into Heraghty’s that night, he would comment that I was a miserable count for not paying a fare. I gave him a fiver to save him giving me grief in the pub. It was well worth it.
anyone know if there is a set time as to when sevco must pay Ashley? Why would they pay ahead of this timeline ? it makes sense to me that the most important area needing money would be the team (management and players). Getting this in place drives season tickets and hence more revenue.
So , if it was Celtic in this situ i’d expect our board to do the same.
Having said that , i’m curious why King wouldn’t pay it and balance merchandise split to a more favorable percentage – i don’t understand this!
Maybe King doesn’t want to lose more money , maybe he think ra gers can be used again to fund initial shortcomings as well as attract investment. So far he has not spent a penny!
Only time will answer our questions!
bgx
22:13 on 16 June, 2015
Facetiousness
The last refuge of a scoundrel
Or green Hun
Dallas
He always made me laugh – a genuine soft centre
One Heroes trip he arranged for me to sit next to Bobby Murdoch on the bus to Downpatrick
I’ll tell you about that one day
Mag mcgill…Thought that Was Nationalism…
anyone know if there is a set time as to when The SFA rescind 21 Scottish titles by the famous Glasgow Rangers convicted of cheating financially under moonbeams?
Ayr Utd are dying to know.
Mikeintoronto, etims twitter has a short conversation with LLoyd Cole about Mr Cole being in Nova Scotia as part of his tour.
bgx
22:21 on 16 June, 2015
Perfectly applicable to green Huns
Think thesaurus
TBJ….
I don’t do spirits unless I’m in ACGR’s company:((
Never again though, think I said that before;)
Good to here you’ve settled in to your job. Mind and keep the tims right, only if they’re not lazy bassas… As my da would say… Judge the man on his days work.
Dallas … will give that a listen, thanks. If I know LC, I’m guessing that it is probably about golf!