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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RNgurz .
Need the ole G and A too Doc, for that authentic Quo vibe.
Wombleton.
Ok enough. Who cares?
Good news about Crapello.
Risky appointment, which is interesting in itself.
You’d think if they’d wanted someone with a record of failure in the playoffs they’d have stuck with McColl?
Billybear
I’m with sipsini on this, no sure if you are a proper hun, or at the windup, whatever, keep posting as some of your posts are good for a laugh, your post yesterday about the bunnet was hilarious.
As for your new super duper manager, chuck should have appointed someone like him 3 years ago, where you would be today who knows, but I would wager, for sure in a better place than your club is today.
HH
Billy, sometimes.
Actually, I had the misfortune to meet a Beatles hun the other day. You know the type? They only have Beatles records. Including Rimgo’s. The bores then assert that the Beatles invented everything in music. They made no bad records. Oh, and Lennon was a saint. Etc.
Huns.
Enjoy the day everybody.
Don’t know where this mild panic is billy bear. We are pretty relaxed tbh.
TBB- there is a G, and an A?
Wait ’til ole Dick Byrne gets to hear about this.
The ole musical envelope will be gettin’ stretched agane.
The Beatles made no bad music. Not a single track. All subjective of course.
I may have missed it, but wasn’t their EGM supposed to discuss why the shares were no de-listed and whither the NOMAD?
No = now
Ob La Di, Ob La Da?
Anyways, I’m happy to admit mild panic over appt of M.Warburton
This could seriously affect Celtic’s chances of winnin’ the ole Petrofac.
Panic on the streets of Raith maybe?
Mild panic? Like on Warburton’s face when he realised he couldn’t he was trying to go through the wrong door?
Aye, right enough
Coolmore, they made some exhilarating music.
However, the Beatles hun will assure you that only the Beatles matter. Their only focus is the Beatles. Did you know the Beatles influenced Mozart… Blah blah.
I lived with two such people. Dennis Nielson would have been a more tolerable flatmate.
Captain Beefheart
13:55 on
16 June, 2015
Billy, sometimes.
Actually, I had the misfortune to meet a Beatles hun the other day. You know the type? They only have Beatles records. Including Rimgo’s. The bores then assert that the Beatles invented everything in music. They made no bad records. Oh, and Lennon was a saint. Etc.
Huns.
Enjoy the day everybody.
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I love The Beatles but not everything they did. I’ve been introducing my 8 year old to them. Turns out all her favourite songs are the ones Ringo sings. Including on that I find excruciating – his cover of Carl Perkins’ song “Honey Don’t”. It makes me want to drive the car over a cliff edge.
The Rangers board called on the supporters to reject the MA proposal. No reason given, but, “trust us on this one”
In simpler speak….”we don’t have the £5m right now”
I am delighted with Sevco’s vote not to reimburse Mash. The Darnel have a new patsy as well, brilliant I hope them zombies enjoy circling that drain. I predicted they would stay in the first division last year, and I think the play off games are as much as they could hope for this year, that’s if the drain doesn’t claim them.
Hail Hail.
I’ll try that again
Mild panic? Like on Warburton’s face when he realised he was trying to go through the wrong door?
Aye, right enough
Billybear
13:43 on
16 June, 2015
Could you point me in the direction of the mild panic which is ensuing?
Tanneries used to actually pay for urine ,which was used in the tanning process.
I don’t know if they still do, but it might be worth a try rather than giving it away for nothing on here.
Music.
Don’t suppose anyone watched Andre Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert on sky arts last night?
Superb, simply superb.
Having said that, there is a terrific little Beatles temple in Petersburg, Russia. One old guy runs it. I will make an exception in his case. He is no hun. If you ever go over there, visit him.
Where does Sevco’s trophy count stand in comparison with Celtic ?
Hail Hail.
Headline on back page of Herald.
Aberdeen turns to Japan for warchest.
History records that Ringo Starr met Dick Byrne on only one occasion.
“That’s a neat melody Dick. You should try playing it with some jazz chords.”
Little did Ringo know that he would be responsible for the Embrocation’s front man wearing the same pair of yellow and orange trousers for 113 consecutive gigs.
For feck’s sake look on the bright side of things.
By voting not to pay Ashley, THEY have now declared it official policy to slope your creditors.
Dear Bradford and Bingley, despite me rolling in dough could we please renegotiate my mortgage repayments. Preferably in a southernly direction.
ole Dick was meant to get new trousers from Slater’s.
When said pantaloons failed to materialise he sued them for promise of breeches.
I jazz chord to say I love you.
I posted this in the last blog but will post here again.
Ghuys and ghirls. Seeing that opicture at the top of this post really brought a lump to my throat. My father was Lurgan53, gone nearly three years now. He loved this place and its really nice to see the memorial
Just wanted to say thankyou and let you know that is massively appreciated
Must admit the lead article does surprise me a little, but not surprised by the monikers that consistently don’t get it.
SMSM have never wavered or deviated in the journey from the day the phoney baloney licence was issued to Sevco, so each new manager, now totalling more than trophies, is nothing else other than a the saviour. It’s a clone of owners and biggest shareholders, it’s the only thing that sells copy in Scotland.
The dissociation of Celtic, a league apart, doesn’t stop these orange or bluefests when they have nothing else, and I’m sure some of them don’t know yet Mark Warburton was binned by Brentford, but they’ll tarr him with being an unreal Rangers, man at the first defeat.
Nothing will get in the way of the titanic SMSM struggle to raise Sevco and not having a pot to p*** in always was a mere detail. They’ll be swooping for signing targets for weeks whilst PL will have hidden the biscuit tin, as cash strapped Celtic dither.
Just as well for ole Mothers and the 6-1 humping, I’ve no idea how Warburton will fare he can’t be any worse than the ones they’re still paying, and SMSM couldn’t blow the ball into the net for them, no matter how hard they tried.
Plus ca change CSC
coolmore mafia 13:56 on 16 June, 2015
There is a good reason why Maxwell’s Silver Hammer has never been on Desert Island Discs.
Niall
You’re Dad was quite the gardener as I recall. Would have been a terrific choice as Sevco manager.
:¬)
TBB
He was TBB, he enjoyed being in the garden after he retired alright
Thank you for the dinner and a very pleasant evening. If your car could take me to the
airport; Mr. Ashley is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately.
bournesouprecipe 14:30 on 16 June, 2015
Warburton, like Le Guen at the former club, does not buy into the WATP mindset, and so it is almost certain to end in tears.
Divorce papers will be issued fairly quickly in my opinion.