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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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dawnforsam
the godfather.
The Exiled Tim
I see our friend “john james”” has been commenting again on the RSL blog :)))))))
So Mr Warburton comes to a new club. One that has just decided at an EGM not to pay back a loan. One headed by a convicted tax fraudster.
When asked about budgets, he said that Dave King had assured him it would be ok.
Hmmmmmm
Given that GASH lives in SA., maybe it’ll be a zebra’s heid.
bournesouprecipe
16:01 on
16 June, 2015
ray winstone’s
What was the name of the horse?
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Good question – one of the CQN punters will have backed it…..!
Trigger.
And he pulled the fastest milk cart in the West.
Don Corleone’s consigliero was despatched to Hollywood to pressure a producer into giving the Don’s nephew ( I think) a part in From Here to Eternity. It’a nod towards Frank Sinatra ALLEGEDLY. Producer says get tae and Tom Hagen says the famous line P67 alludes to. Brilliant stuff.
All copies of Godfather 3 should be incinerated and the ashes blasted into space.
VitoAndolinicsc
I’d have been as well backing it as that last nag at Ascot.
then we would have missed the gorgeous sophia coppolla- no way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZrAlA31RUs
Aye.I almost went to ask for my money back at the end of Godfather 3.Wharra loada shoite.
And Sofia Coppola was indescribably bad.
Ray Winstone.
Aye ,she was pure murder.
Like a big lump o wid.
TT
Having lived in the West of Scotland all my life…and followed Celtic since 1957…I am fully versed in the Media’s attitude towards them and us.
I have to admit I used to get angry about it…but now…?
Well…Thanks to the Laptop Loyal…Who..
A) Protected and shielded Sir Minty from the Bears knowing the true state of the Club’s finances….(and continue to do so.)
B) Elevated Craig Bhoy to the level of billionaire…and praised him to the skies.
C) Gave “Big Hands Charlie” all the publicity and backing he asked for.
D) Gave “Sleekit” all the help they could.
E) Talked up the glib and shameless liar and his waste of space assistant into the top jobs.
And on a general basis…Over the years..Asked no awkward questions or dug deep to expose the goings on at this famous Mental Institution.
So when I take all that into account…
They can write all the bulldust they like about the Second Club and it’s new set-up…
It’s music to my ears.
I do wonder ‘though….
What’s the chances of the Lewis McLeod “transfer” and all that’s happened since…being investigated by our fearless Media ?
The answer is …feck all…
But that would be an interesting.
Property billionaire Donald Trump announces he will run for the White House in the 2016 election
LB
Mr Pastry,
You ask me if I am clear.Well,not really.
I am pretty unclear why someone called Mr Pastry,is taking umbrage at what I said to Thompson Twin,and answering as if he actually was the aforementioned.
Is there something you would like to share with the rest of us?.
Alfie Noakes,AKA,Mr Pastry,AKA,Thompson Twin.
Total trumpet.
Niall
Met your dad and 57 when they attended Babbities before a game, also remember his requiem mass was shown live from the church
KTF
Property billionaire Donald Trump announces he will run for the White House in the 2016 election
LB
That’s about as surprising as McLeod “re-signing” for Sevco.
Thompson Twin/Alfie @ 11.50
“Last word on this subject – and please stop the name-calling.”
Is that not a bit of a pot:kettle comment?
“I have no interest in winning back those who foolishly voted for the SNP – they will crawl back when the SNP tripe-fruit blossoms.”
You will wait and sulk like a cut-price Achilles, waiting for people to recognise the genius and glory of your position and come crawling back. Good luck with that! You might need it if your plan is to be inside the tent, pissing out, and telling people to come on in.
Jobo Balde .
Enjoy the gig !
Music is a wonderful thing CSC – way down south.
Who cares?
The media are Hun loving monkeys …
Ban them all from CP
Livibhoy,
I heard a moment or two of Trump’s declaration on the beeb before I had to turn the sound down because I was swearing at the box because of the utter nonsense he was spouting. He has Scottish blood too. Gawd help us all, if he is elected.
The most chilling incident is in Gofather II.
As far as I can remember, the ex henchman who is ready to turn informer is all set up to testify in court. Suddenly, some guys appear with his brother in tow who still lives in Italy and whom he hasn’t seen in 20 odd years.
Nothing else happens except that he doesn’t testify.
£5m owing to MA is quite a large number of STs….
Turkey – Mr Pastry is the other twin – fostered by a family of bakers – who are bitter rivals to Warbutons.
You may also have heard of our cousin, The Phatom Flan Thrower of ole Brigton town.
We only had turkey once a year, at Xmas – but we twins have had YOU, twice in the one day – how’s that for a cloutie dumpling?
PeteTheBeat
The henchman was ole caporegime Frankie Pentangeli who on seeing his brother in court was subtley but suddenly reminded of omertà.
Dear setting the dancing bears free Simon Smith
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I will not wait for the silk cut as I have never smoked, and I am not using the tent – because ‘there are other windows in this ‘ouse – infamy, infamy, the SNP clique with a fit of pique, have all got it in for me.
Been off the blog for a while…………have rangers (sic) ‘swooped’ to ‘scoop’ their first ‘marquee signing’ in ‘massive Celtic snub’………yet?
Mr. P
If you keep forgetting your log in name, you might not remember what you last said.
Mike Bhoyle 16:27
And despite the media worshipping of the legendary Walter, he still won fewer CL games in 11 years than WGS won in his 4 years with us.
£5 million is pocket money for Mike Ashley. Looks like he has used it to buy a tapeworm..A hellish thing to get rid of, particularly when you can’t afford tbe treatment
Good tip from WITS –
Eilish-something came in 3rd at 25 to 1 – excellent on an each way bet.
not paying MA is a financial masterstroke especially if you want to deter future investors :)
Do they have enough feet left to shoot at ?
Sandman
15:06 on
16 June, 2015
Here’s as imple question regards the huns, Billybear – no angles intended, but:
Q If Rangers International owe Ashley £5 million and it is undoubtedly a burden on the club’s finances, future operations and rights inssues, then why doesn’t Dave King, and/or the Three bears stump up the £5 million from their own overflowing coffers to get rid of Ashley and take on the position of creditors themselves?
Surely that is the straightforward, sensible option in this scenario, rather than this ongoing stramash with added illogical bullshit soundbites – ‘good for the business not to repay Ashley’ ?
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I don`t understand why they don`t pay back the £5m immediately. Then the retail split is much more in favour of the club, and not the company. (see what I did there?) With a new season coming the true and loyal fans will buy merchandise, giving the Rangers the £5m (plus) back. Maybe, just maybe they are waiting for the season tkt money, so that DKs £30m is given to Warbsey to spend.
Another scenario, which is oft said on here, is that Dave King doesn`t have any money, he`s been lying through hios teeth again. Personally I think the money will be found and Celtic will have a challenge within 3 yrs. Cue sniggering and derogatory comments, but it`s only to hide your fears.
Ibrox safety certificate ?
” There is every chance that the changes in Scotland are structural and Labour is gone for ever , like cholera or Rangers ”
Frankie Boyle – The Labour Leadership frontrunners — The Guardian 16 / 6 /15
………………..I see Tonalt Rump has thrown his hair in the ring now.
SFTB
Have you read the FAC tweets from Holyrood?
With Warburton installed as manager and Robertson as new managing director will blue bear pakora be replaced by a piece and jam at the catering outlets.
All my jaikets are already on
SoT
That’s a strange buzz phrase Frankie uses- “structural change”.
If long term shifts in economic development have made Nationalists of us all, what were they? And why would the same Nationalists want to buck these advantageous conditions by introducing Independence, another change to the existing economic conditions? Will becoming Independent, make unionists of us all?
You could hurt your heid trying to make sense of these attributions.
I still think my analogy of a well-marketed pig in a well-marketed poke, selling one way tickets to the Big Rock Candy Mountain is more apt.