What a lot of nonsense we’re been through since last week. My information was that we were interested in Roy Keane but no deal had been concluded. Martin O’Neill helpfully (cough) poured fuel on the fire by confirming he gave Roy permission to speak to Celtic, but despite several newspapers running the story that he was set to be appointed no later than today, the deal was never as close as reported.
Roy’s position on the short list was made time-critical by the fact that he was due to leave on tour with Ireland tomorrow, but talks continued in parallel with other targets.
The overwhelming reaction to yesterday’s news among the Celtic support was that we had a lucky escape. There was a Rangers fan who used to come onto the CQN comments section after Neil Lennon’s first season in charge and taunt us that Dermott Desmond was going to sack Neil and appoint Roy Keane. We didn’t take him seriously………
I’ve never been in the business of rubbishing Celtic players or managers before they arrive (although I’ve never backed a managerial appointment since starting CQN) but Keane represented a huge and unacceptable risk to Celtic. We have an excellent football infrastructure and development strategy, with good coaches at all levels. We need a technically gifted tactician, capable of dovetailing with this strategy. Whatever Keane is, there is little evidence that he is a tactical genius, or that he’s likely to dovetail with anyone else’s strategy. The potential disruption his unique brand of focus would bring could be considerable.
Although you can expect a daily drip of ‘news’, I don’t expect any actual news in the short-term.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best.
Shout out to Frank O’Hagan, who supported the CQN Charity Golf Day with his music three years ago. He’s playing Glasgow Uni Union on Friday night, get along if you can.
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Why Neil Lennon quit without having another job lined up isn’t an issue of interest as long as we appoint a new manager within a reasonable (before CL pre-season training starts) time frame,
but the longer it goes without us having a new man in place the more time there is to contemplate – why did Neil quit without having another job lined up?
we all know – as will Neil – that’s its always easier to get a job (from a negotiating terms point of view) when you have a job,
when you don’t it’s a helluva lot tougher and the eventual terms won’t be as good as they would have been – if you had to be lured away from an employer,
to be honest I’m still not sure why Neil left, and a wee bit concerned that the reason he did leave will deter good quality candidates,
the hiring of a rookie manager would ring alarm bells for me as it would suggest that the present set up won’t attract an experienced manager,
sincerely hope I’m wrong here…
!!Bada Bing!!
14:18 on
3 June, 2014
Christina Hendricks assisted by Sofia Vergara is my choice.,
Just the man.I asked on here a while ago if anyone had Sophies number as I seemed to have(cough)mislaid mine.Hoping you can be of assistance.
Meant to add …we had this carry on when we appointed TM…what a disaster that was
Emerson, Ox-bow Lake and Palmer.
Snoop Dogg….Celtic fan, Box office cool, and wears the Hoops very well.
Lake Titicaca
Dr Who, with wee Jimmy Krankie as assistant
HH
traditionalist88
15:55 on
3 June, 2014
Auldheid
I see a note went up on the offical website re. the overseas season book.
A great idea I think but not sure if awareness is such that is will be the success it could be or whether enough is being done by the club to promote the idea of spreading the burden of supporting the club – it is one of the few ways I can see at the moment of offsetting the tv revenue of our competitors in other leagues.
Even then it would perhaps only allow us to compete with the middle of the road clubs and allow us to keep some of the better players we’ve lost in recent seasons, unfortunately I think that is too optimistic a goal in the short term though!
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I’m popping in to renew my OST tomorrow morning and yes it is an idea worth developing. It was on the list for the Supporters Forum and I think the subject of spreading the load is one that Celtic really need to look at for the future.
There are simply not enough ways for folk outside the match attending supporters to put something into putting a team on the park that those watching remotely are then able to enjoy at a much lower cost than the folk attending.
Back on to the OST I think that the number of folk that were invited to put their bum on a seat using the non attending OST holders seat is OK but really we should be pushing for more. Here is the information overseas posters might be interested in.
BECAUSE CELTIC NEVER LEAVES YOU
With our third consecutive league championship in the bag we’re already looking forward to the chance to make it four-in-a-row and the opportunity to compete at Europe’s top table in the UEFA Champions League in season 2014/15. This week sees the arrival of our Season Ticket Renewal Packs and we are pleased to invite you to renew your Overseas Season Ticket here at Celtic Park for the season ahead.
Your contribution to the Club and in particular Celtic FC Foundation are greatly appreciated. The opportunity you provide for people to attend matches at Celtic Park using your ticket really does make a difference in their lives. By the end of this season we will have invited over 850 individuals from underprivileged families in the West of Scotland to enjoy the match day experience at Celtic Park. Thank You!
Renewing your Overseas Season Ticket will allow the Foundation to continue to provide such experiences, which have become a cornerstone of their charitable work, to those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend matches at Celtic Park.
You can play your part in supporting the club no matter where in the world you are. As an Overseas Ticket holder you’ll pay just £250 and enjoy the following benefits;
• Entry to up to five home matches in Season 2014/15
• A personalised certificate detailing your seat and contribution to Celtic FC Foundation
• A complimentary Celtic TV account until May 2015
• A personalised seat plaque at the Stadium for Season 2014/15
Please find attached your 2014/15 Overseas Season Ticket Renewal Form which you should complete and return to this email address.
Once again, many thanks for your generosity this season, it has been very much appreciated by the Club and Celtic FC Foundation.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact myself directly.
Kind regards
johnnyclash
15:52 on 3 June, 2014
Robert Fleck. No John Fleck. No Robert Fleck……….
Or there cousin and great tim, Tony Fleck
Bsr at last a good looking ginger on the blog believe me they’re scarce
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Orville: I caaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn’t!
Paul67 Frank O’Hagan, good guy with interesting, positive family history. Met him last time playing at Celtic Park before a big game.
ThomtheThim: 100% agree with you on Jackie Mac, same with John Collins.
When the AGM this year. Up there at weekend called into Sharkeys on Sunday (5pm). We walked in Carrickfin before it. It has to one of the best beaches in Europe. Took some great pics with sun shining and azure blue sea.
Sir Freddie Ox-bow Laker
ginger
Mon the gingerists
Davie Moyes CSC
Stevie Clarke with Frank Lampard as player-coach assistant?
Auldheid
I bolught a season ticket this season for LB junior. He will be 2 years old in July. It cost me £50. My dad has 5 seats together and 2 of the punters decided to chuck it this season. I took one up for the Bhoy. I doubt he will be at many games this season but even going to 5 pays for the ticket for the season. Fantastic value. The ticket will be available free of charge to any kids on the CSC. That keeps kids coming back to the game and keeps a seat filled on the CSC and potentially in the future.
I believe the seat can be upgraded for cup matches and CL games so again a great bit of value to secure the seat. When I can make the odd game I will take the wee fella and sit him on my knee. Just have to get a ticket anywhere in the lower section.
I’m hoping to make a few more games than last season and will be able to wander down to Murrayfield for the CL matches which is brilliant for us Edinburgh based Tims.
LB
Interesting discussion on EPL Riches/FFP etc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0206r1n
Auldheid
Thanks for your reply I’ll respond later if that’s ok.
Is Frank O’Hagan the same guy who once taught music at the Catholic teacher training college?
Dontbrattbakkinanger.
Hows your Vines coming on, mine are taking off, about 4ft from around 18″ when I put them into the ground.
Rogue Leader
at 15.58
Hmmmmmmm
Is that the Wey that YOU think?
Interesting..
Well… Kojo , thinks.. A LOAT DIFFERENTLY~
The Reason Jackie Finished in Fourth Place..wiz.. MAINLY..
Because… he wiz in Charge of An Unfashionable N Provincial Ootfit..
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HE WIz NO…. THE MANAGER.. of .. CELTIC!
Nontheless.. Jackie, has achieved a Loat of Startling Success,fur a Complete.. Neophyte… in the Arcane Practices o’ the Fitba’ Management side of the Game.. which Tells Me that he is A Guy oan the Up n Up..
He Took Partick..by the Short Hairs…n … Brought them back fae Thur Long Banishment tae the Boondocks..
This wiz a very Monumental Accomplishment.. fur a ROOKIE MANAGER..
Since, Jackie, has bin wi Dundee United..
He has Goat them Playin Mighty Attractive Fitba’… whit Flashes of Success…
He has Brought into that Team.. Several ..no jist the odd Wan or Two.. but a LOATA
Youthful ..well.. YOOFS!.. These Kids hiv Shown that they Kin Play a Bit.. tae!
Jackie gie Kids a Chance.. Ah know he had no much option at Dundee Untied..
but.. He Did..
N tha tae me is anither Very Salient Point..in HIs Favour, in His being the Next Celtic Manager..
Ah think.
If Jackie, kin dae whit he has done..so Faur.. n with Ootstandin Success… using the Flotsam n Jetsam…of the Scottish Fitba’ Leagues…tae dae his Biddin’…
Then..It Maks Sense tae Me.. that
Jackie, will be an Ootstandin’ Success… If he get the chance tae Manage..
The Champagne n Caviar Team of the WHOLE of SCOTLAND..(n…bar None!)
Jackie,is a Very Singular Young Man.. in Ma Opinion..
Intelligent.. Diligent..n…
AFFABLE, tae…
N..that is the Part ..that wins Me..
Ye canny beat.. Hivin’ an AFFABLE Personalitee… it is so.. Likeable..
That’s it..
That’s Probably why Ah Like Jackie, so Much!
He is So ..well.. Damn.. AFFABLE!
n.. Besides..as Bringin in a New Manager is Always a Crap Shoot..
So.. Going by His Affabilitee.. is as Good A Reason as Any!
Right?
Noo, Ye Know!
NIce Chatting,pal..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
I actually applied for Lenny’s job but later on sensing I would not be a popular appointment I withdrew my application…..
Doesn’t mean I was under serious consideration, does it?
Auldheid
Cheers – will keep an eye for developments.
I had a discussion with an Irish based Tim on this issue and he was saying they are not eligible for the scheme, not sure if that has changed of late but could be worth raising.
HH
oldtim- mine are still in pots, making steady progress.
I’ll have to get them outside soon.
I’m not going to put them in the ground just yet as we’re thinking about moving house.
whit aboot GINGER SPICE…..ginger hair seems to work…………………!!!!!!
Cultsbhoy
Perhaps if you were acquainted with DD and former international football player if some renown then you might have been
Otherwise I don’t think so ….but I’m sure they valued your application
Sherlock Holmes-arch enemy played for Celtic
Mon 2nd Oct 2000
Friendly-Ireland
Derry City……………….1-2…..Celtic
Sean Harkins-47min………….Vidar Riseth…..12pen
……………………………………….Tadg Moriarty..69min
Didier Agathe-first game after joining from Hibernian
Any CQNers in the Erskine area heading down the Greenock CSC on Friday, fancy sharing a taxi? We are 3 at the mo.
Dontbrattbakkinanger.
I dug two holes in the greenhouse and I’ll try and train them to go round the green house and meet in the middle. I can’t start to make make wine for another 4 years. I don’t know what I was thinking about, could be getting the last rites in a year or so.
Paul’s article –
“…My information was that we were interested in Roy Keane but no deal had been concluded.”
I take that to mean Celtic had shown more than just ‘interest’ and were bargaining with him
Those telling us Henrik has done nothing as a manager,just have a look at what he is managing.Has anyone ever heard of these teams?.Giants of Sweden they aint.
Like O”Neil cutting his teeth at Burton Albion.They have to start somewhere.
I am not saying Henrik is the answer,he might well be,but to write him off because he has a 50% win rate,is ludicrous.
Pocchettino had a 37% win rate at Saints,but he is hot property now.
Henrik,or anyone else will win the SPL.Hopefully,at least one cup,and beat2 grossly inferior,one a tad inferior,to enter the CL.Not beyond anyones capabilities.
Rant over.Of the British applicants,I would go for Steve Clark.
Had a look at Steve Clarkes signings at
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/premiership-transfers/west-bromwich-albion-transfers.html
in 2012 and 2013.
Only comment I can make is he did not sign Fortune and he did release him but others might know the other players better.
Things must be even more difficult than usual for the ole MSM.
Having spent four or five days telling us Roy Keane was a certainty for the Celtic job they have again got the story spectacularly wrong.
Regardless of the circumstances, they just look stupid … again.
Auldheid
WBA have been operating with a director of football for years. While Clarke will have had some say in some of the signings, generally he has been working with a squad he inherited.
Ron B
Not sure why you would take Paul`s comment to mean that.
I took it to mean Celtic were interested but Keane wasn`t so that was that.
On your earlier post about Celtic not getting credit even if they won the CL five time.
Before Celtic won the Big Cup, the view was that they weren`t equipped to do so because the Scottish League was rubbish. After we won it, it was because the Scottish League was rubbish so we were less tired than other teams!
Apart from being a superb side with a great a manger, I thought that having non-Scottish referees was a great benefit for us.
JJ
So Roy wasn’t a smokescreen if there is to be no “news” for a while.
Oh what can it mean to a smokescreen believer?
How can Sevco sign Kenny Miller if they are skint. Have they found money down the back of the sofa?
what has steve clarke done that tony mowbray hasnt ?
Check out @Rachel_Lynchx’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/Rachel_Lynchx/status/473810648351383552
Ricky Hatton thrors his hat in the ring…….
Steinreignedsupreme
They were so confident ( in the way that only fools can be), they were even giving back page headlines to where he was going to live!!!
JJ