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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Turkeybhoy
embrace it, all is complete geech, everybody in media are secret agents, the hordes are being fed utter horsedoodoo, God bless 10iar!
josiebee
18:53 on
16 June, 2015
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.
sipsini
Never, never, stop reminding THEM that unlike the allegedly feckless TIMS, THEY sloped the packman big time.
Clogher junior got his first wage yesterday. He went into Dublin and bought the new top.
Must be doing something right.
Clogher
Monaghan
You’re making half of that stuff up :-))
No grasp of reality whatsoever
Here’s a wee short story for you…
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/an-epic-tale/
Have a good evening!
Afternoon/evening one and all,
I saw the Paul Weller gig last night …. very good show, and PW looks remarkably fit for a guy pushing 60. Did a good two hour show at a good pace, but looked like he could do another two hours. Hope I’m that fit when I’m his age…. hell, wish I was that fit now!
Off to see Lloyd Cole later this week …. expect a less energetic, and slightly quieter, evening then…. but really looking forward to it. One of the few musicians that I liked when I was younger, who I like still just as much.
MiT
Is that cos the rest are deid? :-)
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/two-scoops-of-sevco-please/
Hamilton …. cheeky beggar! …. but, … er… yes. :)
and picked up tickets to the upcoming Fratelli’s gig … the singer, if not the rest of the band, is a Tim…. so, will have to get the hoops out for that show!
joe filippis haircut
18:50 on 16 June, 2015
Good point…….the only thing I would loan him is a padlock for ipox …. :) …….. Incidentally, your grandson doesn’t attend Dunblane High, by any chance….?
I’m guessing Sevco wont be buying this guy …
http://www.sportsvibe.co.uk/news/football/the-pope-deals-manchester-united-blow-in-pursuit-of-world-class-striker-41403/
Monaghan
Short back n sides, no facial hair, no heidfones or mobiles AND a suit, shirt n tie to training?!
The spirit of the auld bigot Struth lives on.
HH!!
ClogherCelt: I hope his first wage packet stretched to one for Father’s Day too:)
My bhoys get me the AICSC dinner ticket.
Monaghan1900
19:01 on
16 June, 2015
I can only see one item missing from that litany that would return THEM to the great days of dignity and honour.
Now just what would that be?
Enjoyed the Status Quo reminder earlier.
Here’s two choons fur the lurkin huns:
Down Down.
http://youtu.be/bNPJuJSVmNA
Break the Rules.
http://youtu.be/MZS8HwV0XTo
Almore,
Are you available at 2pm on Monday to meet at the club we are looking at as the venue for the Hootenany in 2016?
Clogher.
quonno
No Taigs/Fenians/Tarriers?
CQN BRETHERN : woulstd thou forgive me twofold for one, I didst buy the DR and for two I didst add GARY RALSTON to my lidst of all time heroes for he hast told the erst cursed hun thatdst ‘The man who helped develop Raheem Sterling reckons wangers can bank on Mark Warburton’ and so didst instill the dead with a self belief not reckoned by the fact there is nae money!
HH
Monaghan1900
19:28 on
16 June, 2015
quonno
No Taigs/Fenians/Tarriers?
‘Tis you who said it. Mind you, I won’t disagree.
San Diego Bhoy,
Album of the week after yesterday for me is In Through The Out Door, Led Zepplin.
MiT
Hee hee :-)
I used to like The Fratellis a lot but I’ve not listened to any of their stuff for years.
Can’t understand why the Cardigan has not been recruited yet.
Could it be that he is keeping his distance?
All this pish about suits, shirts and ties reminds me of the old joke:
Q What do you call a hun wearing a suit shirt and tie?
A The accused.
ClogherCelt: yeah, should be no problem.
So at Holyrood today Paul Wheelhouse passed off the report from Stirling University as the review of the OBAF Act. He claimed that their academic study meets the SNP’s promise of a full and comprehensive review by August 2015.
Hamilton …. I have to admit that I was shocked when I looked around the crowd last night …. lots of middle aged people with grey hair ….. was thinking how old the crowd looked…..then the real shock was realizing they were probably thinking the same thing about me!
Mike in Toronto, Mr Weller has been off the booze for five years now and may be off the ciggies also.
His partner gave birth to twins three or four years ago and he decided before they were born, he wanted a healthier life.
He’s trying a new style of music which I am pleased he’s trying but its not to my taste.
I got his latest CD for my birthday. Oh dear, I couldn’t take any more after listening to the first five tracks. I’ll give another go this weekend.
Has Turkey been roasted and served with a good stuffing?
I must be getting all the brown meat.
Trumpet??????
Look out for some entertaining posts from Kenny Ball & Jasmin – LOL
clogher celt
19:32 on 16 June, 2015
San Diego Bhoy,
Album of the week after yesterday for me is In Through The Out Door, Led Zepplin.
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Here’s one for you:
Thin Lizzy.
Shades of a Blue Orphanage.
http://youtu.be/odHNANkWL9k
You could just go on all day.
My rib bones…
Billy bear!… If your going to be serious on the wind up do it with the hun heid on….
Now we have a well experienced manager in position with millions and even billions at his behest, I bet all you timmies are shaking in your boots?
Nope.
We will spend wisely and the fear will seep from your pores.
Nope.
Ibrox will be reclaimed from the ashes and be the best stadium in Britain.
Nope.
Our youth will prevail to be the envy of all.
Nope.
We will pay all our debts.
Nope…huns don’t do that!
Dallas …. how ya doing?
I hadn’t realized his lifestyle change… but whatever he is doing is working, as he looked fitter than I have ever seen him!
I was a big jam fan, and loved the Style Council … but Ihave never been the biggest fan of his solo work …. to the point where I haven’t even picked up the last few albums … and, like you, I really did not like the new one at all …
but KT had never seen him, and I thought she might enjoy the night out, so decided to grab a few tickets and hope for the best …
It was probably the best show I have seen from him in 20 years ….
the new stuff came off really well when played live …. .a bit of soul (which I like) added to the guitar/psychedelia stuff (which I can take or leave) … my ears are still ringing today, but that is probably because I am getting old (as hamiltontim so kindly pointed out!)
in fact, I am now thinking about going back and buying the last few albums …. maybe I missed something because most of it sounded pretty good last night.
HH
Ray Winstone – I always,thought the punchline to that was ‘an employee of the SFA’……
Quonno – I heard it’s,because he likes to be paid in cash or ebt’s rather than magic beans.
Really worth a watch, if you imagine the character wearing brown brogues.
The secretary even calls him “hunny guy”!
Suit and Tie.
http://youtu.be/auJNRtI3QpY
Hamiltontim
19:35 on
16 June, 2015
MiT
Hee hee :-)
I used to like The Fratellis a lot but I’ve not listened to any of their stuff for years.
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Playing King Tuts 21 August dude. I may go – I haven’t seen them in about 10 years!
Hamiltontim
Bad news then and the promise of a review has been ditched and replaced with an academic review, I wonder what the academics involved think of their report being used in this way
Has Warburton found the escape hatch yet? Or is he hoping to get gardening leave?
I’ll wager he does not manage Sevco in the SPFL.
I’d say he’s got more clauses in his contract than Santa’s will…..
If anyone was ever in any what like an independent parochial Scotland would be like – watch Stonemouth.
This would be the shit that would be dished-up in the name of entertainment – crap production, crap writing, crap acting and crap direction.
Stonemouth makes Take the High Road look like a runaway Oscar winner.