Reports out of Ireland that Roy Keane is no longer in the running for the Celtic job are correct. The former Sunderland and Ipswich boss asked not to be considered as Celtic have tightened their shortlist over the past few days.
The overwhelming majority of opinion on the blog and elsewhere is that Celtic would be taking an enormous risk with Roy Keane, feedback which I know has reached the club. These decision are all risky, and there are no guarantees we will be able to do better than Roy, but I’d be prepared to take that risk.
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Lex Parsimoniae: No not our next manager, the premise that a simpler explanation is more likely than a complex conspiracy theory.
A few people were taped to including Keane, Keane was offered the job. He had a think about it and then got cold feet.
The dogs bark but the caravan moves on.
cultsbhoy
15:58 on 2 June, 2014
That may well be what NEIL meant when he said he would help were he could …!?
TinyTim
15:51 on 2 June, 2014
With respect I take any notion of highly placed sources with a large pinch of salt.
Gary Neville?
At least Phil has some coaching experience.
If I had to choose one of the Neville brothers,it would be Aaron,he can lead the singing.
Garngad to Croy
at 15.45
Hiya..Pally.. Pleased tae Meet Ye..
No Larsson .
Sure.. It is Trew… That He is ..whit is Called in the Trade..
A..”Sentimental Favourite”… No Ifs,Ands or Mayhapsl
Howevah….as Ye know.. or.. Mebbe.. Ye Dinnae Know..
Sentiment ,hiz Nothing tae Dae wi’ it…
Fitba, is Noo … a Bizness… N.. Well.. That’s a Fact..
Sure, Sentiment , used tae Play a Part in the way a Fitba’ Team wiz Run/Ran..
But..No Longer..
Sentiment.. an a Ten Bob Note. wull only get ye a Movie Ticket tae Watch..
“It’s a Wonderful Life”… N that’s aboot awe it wull Get ye..
Na.. Larsson wiz a Great Player. As the Next Celtic Manager.. ?? He jist still remains
too Much of wanna they…Neophyte Thingmies.
n.. well..
That is Awe She wrote.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Maybe Keano was spoken to about the #2 slot?
cultsbhoy
15:56 on 2 June, 2014
Stringer Bell
you are missing the point here…
the reason for a smokescreen is to prevent others from knowing who the intended target is… deary me!
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I’m not sure there is a point tbh!
If Keane was a smokescreen the Celtic themselves knocked this back by mentioning 5 or more others who we’re being spoken to…….
Stringer Bell
15:53 on 2 June, 2014
How the hell would I know?
Though I haven’t yet given up all hope of Pope Francis.
moonbeams wd. wee oscar’s our bhoy and kano’s our mhan.
15:51 on 2 June, 2014
Why does club not sell popcorn?
I like lemon chilli popcorn. Get it sorted DD!
MWD says Aye
Popcorn the devil’s food
ERNIE LYNCH
Quite right.
A sauce without salt would be no use whatsoever.
mncelt
15:52 on 2 June, 2014
Malkie would be my preference also …..
We’ve been over this ground before, celtic being a well run plc we will not know who the next manager is before an announcement to the stock market. If we haven’t heard who the new manager is by the market opening on any given day we won’t hear it till the next morning at the earliest
jamabhoy
15:52 on 2 June, 2014
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That’s about what I was thinking but the board appear to have been surprised by Neil’s resignation.
I think Neil was unhappy with the strategic aims of Our club, he wanted more than our club could provide.
This is where the debate should be IMO of course
The move to have preliminary talks with RK about the vacant managerial position at Celtic Park was Dennis O’Brien’s move.(minority/major shareholder – depending on which way you view it- but he has a big influence in what happens at Celtic FC & PLC)
After all, it is widely known and accepted that O’Brien funds RK’s position with the FAI, RK wasn’t sourced by MO’N but placed by O’Brien and the FAI’s requirement to keep him onside due to his financial support in many area of the sport in general. His ‘placement’ seems to have worked out well though and RK has gelled reasonably well with the coaching staff by all accounts.
Had a wee stomach flutter when story emerged that RK was not taking talks any further.
I hoped he could have been the man for us. Honestly, I can say I am disappointed RK has not taken it further, but remain hopeful we can attract a good standard of manager.
As I have said a few days ago I still would prefer Uwe Rosler despite him only being in his current post at Wigan for 6 months.
Of the other media listed targets, Steve Clarke would be a great appointment but I am very underwhelmed by the likes of MacKay, Owney, John Collins (ffs peeps) etc
Remember – There is nobody perfect for the job. Each of the candidates will have their flaws, it depends how much you want to focus on the flaws and not on the positives.
NobodyisperfectforthecelticmanagersjobCSC
Simon Cowell anyone?
MWD says Aye
PL on the shuttle to Heathrow this morning. I asked the stewardess if she knew anything and if she could tell me any secrets. She told me she knew lots of things and unlike me she was good at keeping secrets and one thing she did know for sure is that I would be sleeping alone tonight with chat up lines like that and didnt I know a non story when I didnt see one.
Didnt have the heart to ask her about Roy Keane after that and just went straight to the hostel to have a lie down and start feeling sorry for myself……………..
If the bhoy does look a lot like Che Guevara I’m very surprised he’s sleepin’ alone the night.
Why doesn’t he give wee Vanessa Redgrave a call?
What about Steven Pressley.
Doing well at Coventry.
Might be ok with our business strategy too.
A thoroughly nice bloke, by the way.
don’t know about anybody else but I’m awe thumbs and fingers.
MWD says Aye
Philbhoy
to the asylum with you!!!!
MWD says Aye
Cheryl Cole with Nadine Coyle as her No.2. Nicole Scherzinger as Physio.
MWD
I thought my whereabouts were a secret!!!!
Mncelt…
Steve Clark would be underwhelming
for me. What has he ever done as a
manager that suggests he would
help us do well in Europe?
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Steve Clarke Was The Coach At Chelsea ,Under Mourinho….
When The ‘Special One’ Left….
And Was Replaced By Avram Grant…..
It Was Steve Clarke Who Was Credited With ‘Running’ The Team…
By Both Players And Pundits…
And Getting Them To The CL Final….
And Still In With A Chance Of Winning The EPL…
On The Last Weekend Of The Season…
Avram Grant…The ‘Chauncey Gardiner’…
Of EPL Managers….
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Dunce’s Cap..!
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
16:13 on 2 June, 2014
Cheryl Cole with Nadine Coyle as her No.2. Nicole Scherzinger as Physio.
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that would get bums on seats..
philbhoy
16:11 on 2 June, 2014
What about Steven Pressley.
Doing well at Coventry.
Might be ok with our business strategy too.
A thoroughly nice bloke, by the way.
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Saturday before last, my grandson was making his First Communion. The family celebration was held in a hotel in South Quennsferry. As I walked in the door, Steven Pressley was sitting in the foyer – looking at house plans, I believe. Don’t know what it meant in the bigger scheme of things, though.
Dontbrattbakkinanger Did give her a call on Skype, she said the name doesnt fit the face. Tried to explain about the beret and the beard but she wasnt prepared to listen tbh and asked me to call her back after 5pm when she wouldnt be in so will give her a ring then…………. Cheers
I see Ewing Grahame of the DT is in the loop!
‘The supporters’ website favoured by the Celtic hierarchy claimed that Keane had requested not to be considered for the vacancy as the directors reduced their shortlist of candidates, implying that scepticism from a section of the fan base concerning the suitability of the Irishman for the job in hand had not gone unnoticed.’
HH
ernie lynch
16:03 on 2 June, 2014
Stringer Bell
15:53 on 2 June, 2014
How the hell would I know?
Though I haven’t yet given up all hope of Pope Francis.
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You talked an awful lot about the process – how Celtic are being deceitful etc – so I thought there might be some some actual knowledge amongst the supposition. Guess not.
To be fair to to Pope Francis, he is doing well at the Popeing just now, but the step up to Celtic manager might not work. The job is just too big for him…….
My friends in Celtic,
The smokescreen associated with RK that is continually being talked about is a conspiracy to prevent us talking about a certain event in Scotland on September.
Glad to say its working a treat,
HH.
TOSB
Met him at a sports dinner a few years back.
He told how joining Celtic as a player immediately reduced the number of “friends” he had.
Loved his time with us though.
bmcuwp
Excuuuuuse me….the round was right….just wrong flavour of crisps….
TOSB
I think Steven still has a house in Cramond!
philbhoy
16:11 on 2 June, 2014
What about Steven Pressley.
Doing well at Coventry.
Might be ok with our business strategy too.
A thoroughly nice bloke, by the way.
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Saturday before last, my grandson was making his First Communion. The family celebration was held in a hotel in South Quennsferry. As I walked in the door, Steven Pressley was sitting in the foyer – looking at house plans, I believe. Don’t know what it meant in the bigger scheme of things, though.
Probably pricing a job up
stringer bell
16:19 on 2 June, 2014
“…………. doing well at the Popeing”. Made me laugh out loud. :-))
Now that Keane has ruled himself out after being a strong favourite, we can stop all the nonsense about “the bookies rarely get it wrong”
Whoever comes in will get my backing, as he will get the backing of all of us.
It’s frustrating to wait for the news, fun to speculate, but betting on the speculation is madness given the source of the information.
Sooner rather than later would be good, but the best man when it happens will be better. :-)
HH
Slabhoy
Stringer Bell
16:19 on 2 June, 2014
Sometimes you have to use your powers of reasoning to work out what’s going on. Not as easy as being spoon fed but occasionally more reliable.
It’s amazing how many mental twists we can perform.
Most CQNrs have just had their very own Hugh Keevins-Artur Jorge moment.
We were fed disinformation and we ran with it. Now either the disinformation was that Roy Keane was coming or the disinformation was that Roy Keane turned it down or was never asked. One of these versions may be true but ,at least two, are definitely false.
My own view (and this is open to being checked) was that Roy Keane, if he came, would have to work within existing strategy and would be forced to be a non-chequebook manager, or we were about to go high profile in order to try to force or charm our way into a change of league set up.
I don’t believe that DD or PL or any power-broker at CP changed their mind because of fan views, that makes no sense and would be a bigger shock than KevJ posting accurate info. I am also more than slightly bemused by the smokescreen narrative. Of course, MON and RK would have been willing to play along with a ruse to help their old pal and their old club but they would also be wary about potential embarrassment to their current employers, the FAI, if this ran too long. If the ruse worked, we will be hearing of an appointment soon because the true candidate has been smoked out, has said yes, and the ruse is no longer needed.
However, if we do not appoint within 48 hours, could it be that all this game playing was ineffective and our candidate is still being coy or has said no.
I suspect we will never know.
I am reminded, however, that when Tony Mowbray was appointed, we had to dampen down the rumour that Owen Coyle had been asked first. Again, we were told that he was spoken to but was never offered the job. We can hide behind deniable plausibility just like any seasoned politician.
As always, as fans, we will have to await the outcome. We do not get to appoint the manager. If you want someone to excite the fans, get a better mascot. The manager’s job is to work with the players and the Board.
philbhoy
16:20 on 2 June, 2014
TOSB
Met him at a sports dinner a few years back.
He told how joining Celtic as a player immediately reduced the number of “friends” he had.
Loved his time with us though.
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Interesting that the same thing happened with Jock Stein. The friends who remained were the true friends though.