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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HT
I don’t usually do Twitter but I will try to negotiate my way through that strange landscape.
SFTB
I’m just about to eat but at the risk of annoying other posters I’ll post them after tea.
SFTB..
I totally concur with your pig in a poke/ trip to the Big Rock Candy Mountain analogy.
HT only seeing tweets from nearly an hour ago on the site
Last Saturday the KoC once again provided Traffic & Parking Control at the Highland Games in the wee toon that I now reside in.
There were no hoops visible in the onlookers’ attendance but several away tops were, mainly by younger visitors except for one pipe major who had a Celtic ball cap on while practicing. He gave me a wave and shouted “Hail Hail” when he saw I had a similar cap on.
Unusually from last year, zombie taps were on show ranging from Carling through Tennants and 32Red. These were of the triple x size as the adult bears were out in force, ball caps tae.
I found this strange or mibbees no as the peak events were held during the Ireland/Scotland game, proving us Tims were probably at home watching the home and mother countries while the little englanders didnae have a game till the following day.
One gargantuan bear had a quadruple “T” on with the slogan “we will rise again…Bramalea RSC”.
Couldn’t make out the logo but it definitely wasn’t one that MASH owned.
For my pains I went online tae see what the logo was. It was the Maple Leaf and customary butcher’s apron, nothing Scottish FFS.
I found this statement tae in relation to their recent convention in California,
“To celebrate it’s many accomplishments, including our 54 Scottish Premier League titles, we welcome people of all races; religions; genders and ages, to join us in promoting social harmony amongst Rangers fans globally and in society at large…”
Followed up by:
“What a great show you guys put on from Thursday through Sunday. Special thanks also to the Govan Proddy Boys Flute Band. “
They just cannae help themselves.
Hamiltontim
18:03 on
16 June, 2015
SFTB
I’m just about to eat but at the risk of annoying other posters I’ll post them after tea.
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Why would you annoy other posters by eating? -;)
On a serious note, I have noted on here the work you have done re the FAC. I commend you for fighting the fight.
Is there any figures on the sale of hun tops, as said before and he’s at it again the chieftan of hun monkey clan (GSL) has said they were selling 500,000 and now down to 50,000.
I take it, it’s just another blatant lie.
Billybear @ 17:41
I can see why a gullible Sevco supporter would want to believe your first scenario but you’re not one of them, the 2nd proposition is the more likely scenario and you and the rest of us on this Celtic blog, see what I did there? know King doesn’t want to bet with what’s left of his kid’s inheritance which is way short of £30m.
23 is the answer on snyde (5 grand fan) ;)))
Mike Bhoyle 16.27 brilliant post ……WITS brilliant tipping today as usual cheers
South of Tunis – why, thank you sir.
The Scottish News saying the Rangers have defeated Mike Ashley mmmmm that will be right. H.H.
JFH
Who ran that line ??
Sure they’ll eventually get one right. :-)
According to German newspaper Kicker, Celtic are interested in signing St. Pauli defender Marcel Halstenberg – but face competition from his former club Hannover.
The Bhoys are believed to be in the market for a left back this summer, with Honduran international Emilio Izaguirre the only recognised option at Ronny Deila’s disposal.
Whilst The Sun speculate that Willem II’s Dutch full back Mitchell Dijks is Deila’s top target, reports are emerging in Germany that Celtic have their eye on a different left back.
Kicker believe that the Bhoys have registered an interest in signing St. Pauli’s Marcel Halstenberg, who joined the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2013.
The 23-year-old can also play at centre back or even in holding midfield, and his versatility appears to be a factor as not only Celtic are chasing him.
Former club Hannover are looking to re-sign Halstenberg according to Kicker, who report that the player has already received offers – including from Celtic.
It may be hard to prise Halstenberg away from Hannover considering his previous affinity with the club, but Celtic have the lure of Champions League football on their side as they battle to sign the German left back.
PFAyr
It was the statement on STV news this lunchtime, from the newsreader
Billy Bear. A challenge in 3yrs that will be your ultimate dream but fella your dream is very likely to turn into a nightmare. H.H.
Jobo-enjoy the night
I saw Peter Green [ after his recovery from his major psychotic episode] at the Gaiety in Ayr.
It was simultaneously uplifting, and very very sad.
Billybear…
Enjoy your dinner….an open question, do you find the Celtic sites more informative than on your own clubs sites?
I pop in on hunmedia and other hun sites but find the language and the anti catholic references way over the top.
Still, I enjoy their hurt, of which there is a lot more to come ;))
PF AYR. Sorry I was listening while eating dinner but im sure others will know. H.H.
SFTB
If you go back 4 hours to the picture of Michael McMahon holding the Motherwell banner and read forward from there. Any bother, let me know.
billybear
I find practically every song your support sing to be offensive but I’ll defend your right to sing any that wouldn’t have been illegal under pre existing legislation.
boabyevans
18:15 on 16 June, 2015
Mike Bhoyle 16.27 brilliant post ……WITS brilliant tipping today as usual cheers
Why thank you kind sir…
jobo balde .
Not my cup of tea but my big sis ( and her Arsenal man hubby)are going to one of the London gigs next week.Big sis is awfy excited , not least because she lives close enough to the venue to be able to walk there and back .No bus pass needed !
GlassTwoThirdsFull
17:29 on 16 June, 2015
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.
Well remembered…thank you.
HH
JFH / Cowiebhoy
Shocking misreporting
More deluded nonsense from the MSM
Long may they continue
Mr Pastry
17:05 on
16 June, 2015
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?
Aye very good.You are a right wee bundle of japes.
Good God.You are probably the stupidest poster on here.As I said earlier”A pure trumpet”.
My final word to you.
I’m sure I’m not alone in this but excellent CQNer ole Mouldy67 is being nominated for a JustGiving award for his tireless [and saddle sore] work for charity, especially neuroblastoma.
We should all get on the JustGiving Page and nominate him.
Who writes the BBC Scotland guff (the unsigned stuff, not the R Wilson guff)?
“Just over half of Rangers’ shareholders have voted against the immediate repayment of a £5m loan provided by Mike Ashley.
Shareholders voted in favour of a board resolution to renegotiate retail agreements with Ashley.
His Sports Direct firm currently owns 75% of the club’s retail operation.
This will be adjusted down to 49% upon repayment of the loan… ”
Oh, you bludy hope so do you – that was before the vote, ya numpty!
PF AYR. I would agree they are now on the wrong side of Mike Ashley not a place that you would really want to be.Also anyone thinking of loaning them money watching this must be thinking twice. H.H.
DBBIA
Mouldy would be a worthy recipient for the tireless work he’s done over the last few years for those in need. Do you have a link where we can nominate him?
Right,just heard “Bawbag2on STV saying Mike Ashley had been defeated.On top of the Huns getting the best manager in Britain,Kings warchest on the way,45,000 ST being sold.12 new players being brought in,I have had enough.
I am slipping across the border to join up with ISIS.
Billy bear. Sevconians have no shame and don’t care who has been shafted. The last 20 year had been 1 big con and u know that. The good guys won. Now where is the face painters money. Hail hail all tims.
SFTb……
Liked your last post ..re Mr Pastry…your turn, put some yeast in it!
Happy Bloom’s day bhoys
Hail glorious James Joyce !
Ecuador tourist minister on Sky news King live to promote her country.
First question :Has the Ecuador tourist industry been damaged by giving refuge to Julian massage.ffs
I must say I am quite impressed by the knowledge of the ‘Godfather’ trilogy films by certain posters on here.
But yet again we have probably watched them at least once a year since they were released.
Part 3 was rather pish unlike the first two, however.
Btw, Sophia Coppola has gone on to become an award winning director.
SO there!
HH!!
Massage =assange
JFH
Quite
You owe a billionaire money …while you owe him his retail company has you trussed up in a very onerous contract
Why would he renegotiate …..
” ‘There are no [FFin’] earphones or [FFin’] mobile phones. Their appearance is important…’
There was many great quotes yesterday and to be honest i think i’m getting a little carried away with it all.
Something that MW said yesterday though:-
‘There are no earphones or mobile phones. Their appearance is important and they win matches before they step on the pitch.’
This is [Sevco].
This is one of the simple yet immensely valuable traditions of our club.”
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“No headphones, no mobiles, No Surrender.
That is a banner in the making surely.”
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“Have our players in suits, walking in with none of this sh*te and because it’s different you’ll appear more professional, that’s bound to have an effect on the opposition.
I’d also bring back the rule of wearing shirt and tie to training.”
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“Players should be turning up in suits with club ties clean shaven show a bit of pride in themselves and the club they represent. Our greates ever manager would insist you walked back up the street for simply having your hands in your pockets” [He’d drown you if you didn’t]
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“No earphones, no mobile phones, shirt and tie required, no beards, no piercings, no untucked shirts, and a short back and sides haircut maintained weekly.”
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“An orange Warburtons van passed me as I was on my way to work this morning. It was almost as if it was a sign from god to show his delight with the new manager. I think this goes to show that the big man is on our side.”