Surprised at the success our former (very successful) managers, Martin O’Neill and Gordon Strachan, are having on the international stage? Perhaps a bit surprised they’ve figures out how to collect points away from home in Europe.
Martin O’Neill will always be royalty at Celtic but after a couple of well-financed seasons at Aston Villa his star fell, eventually leading to an ignominious departure from Sunderland, who managed to replace him, and improve, under Paulo DiCanio.
A decade earlier Martin was the hottest property in management in the UK. Campaigns were run by Liverpool fans to tempt him, he was tipped for the Manchester United job when Alex Ferguson retired, but the absurd reality that Di Canio was able to stop the decline of O’Neill’s Sunderland team damaged his brand considerablty.
Gordon Strachan had a claustrophobic four years at Celtic. He became only the third manager in our history to win three consecutive league titles, and broke new ground in the Champions League, but Celtic’s commercial competitiveness declined during this era, making Gordon’s life harder than it would otherwise have been.
The Ireland and Scotland jobs both looked like poisoned chalices. Ireland reached Euro 2012 but came home pointless, looking like a team in decline. Scotland had fallen so low they were hardly in decline when Gordon Strachan took over from Craig Levein last year, but it seemed shifting demographics had consigned our interest to club football only.
Martin may have found his niche. His teams have always known how to defend and how to score goals, issues like ball retention always appeared trivial to him. Gordon is an example of a manager who is always learning. He was an excellent Celtic manager but it should surprise no one that he is a better manager now than he was when he left five years ago.
I’ve absolutely no idea which side is going to win the bun fight for control over Newco Rangers, but, there is some interesting form to consider……
Just when people with money and a plan (on this occasion Ashley with the Easdales) look to have things sorted, the cabal, previously known as the Blue Knights, pitch up without the wherewithal to take control and drive a poisoned wedge between fans and club.
It’s a master-class in subversion. Based on his previous exploits my money’s not on the tax crook (the one convicted in South Africa, that is) succeeding.
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I will feel free to express my honest opinions about anybody or anything which I feel is damaging to the interests of Celtic.The Celtic Trust is a selfish small minded organisation which has a left wing agenda and seeks to impose its agenda on Celtic,irrespective of the opinions of other Celtic supporters who may or may not agree with its agenda.
It uses young Celtic supporters to promote it`s agenda.
Unforgiveable.
I have absolutely no problem with the fact that some of my fellow Celtic supporters have a different point of view,but I would never lower myself to describing those opinions as cheap or snidey.
That would be hunnish.
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I referred to your points as cheap and snidey because in my eyes that’s what they are.
Nothing you have posted about the CT is accurate, this has been pointed out to you before.
If my comments cause you to consider me ‘hunnish’ then I’m doing something right.
TTTT
Thanks for the tip. Got on @ 9/1.
TET
Email sent. Hope it doesn’t take too long for our cash to be returned.
HH
our = your
Sorry the above post is my reply to macjay.
Hamiltontim:
I’d love that but I’m waiting to hear back from the Tall Cranes and the Paisley buses. Can I get back to you on that?
Morning CQNer’s looking for some info. my daughter is going to do some voluntary work in a Celtic backed orphanage in Kenya. She has a one night stopover in Dubai,staying at the Millennium Plaza,she’s looking for a good restaurant for a good scoff. I,ve done the Trip Advisor look but as always personal experience is better,especially from you bhoys who live there. Thanks for your help. Hail Hail Hebcelt
lennon’s passion
10:01 on 16 October, 2014
Apologies, From a previous post, I got the impression you wanted them back to further currupt our game in this Country…..really pleased that you are not one the ‘o.. firm brigade HH………AND FULLY UNDERSTAND WHY YOU, AND OTHERS WOULD STILL GO TO SUPPORT THE CELTIC…..
However, I’m sure you will understand that some, like myself, will never want to enter the same stadium as that hate-filled / vile lot…..I am really enjoying supporting my Club in a non-corrupt league …….and……it was bad enough spending a lot of money on supporting Celtic when I SUSPECTED corruption ……now, with James Forrest etc revealing the ongoing corruption, and the SPFA / ignoring it to get their favoured crew back, I will have an issue continuing to spend over £2k per season to shore up a corrupt SPFL …….
Hopefully, though, the Law will catch up with all of them soon……funny how we’ve heard NOTHING from BDO / HMRC ………!!!!!!!!????
Kitalba
Of course but I’m going to be travelling most of today so it could be later that I pick it up.
Apologies that I can’t be of more help.
Kitalba,HT you ghuys talking about the Ross C game? I,m over for that one would like to meet up. Hail Hail Hebcelt
kitalba
10:24 on 16 October, 2014
Correct…….I’m waiting to see how it pans out this season…..
macjay
You have some cheek calling anybody hunnish.
How can you possibly justify a system where essential public sector workers can’t afford to live less than a 2 hour commute from their place of work. Teachers, firefighters, nurses etc. You had better pray that you never need their expertise and dedication. My daughter is a nurse who has worked hard to get on and I totally resent eejits like you belittling such as her. Celtic minded my arse. You’re a disgrace!
auldheid
10:18 on 16 October, 2014
Lennon’s Passion
In short the game is corrupt.
This is my last season of involvement of any kind if nothing changes to tackle the corruption.
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So CORRECT, as usual………and I’ll be joining you
Hebcelt
It is mate. However, we’ll probably not arrive in Dingwall with much time to spare. If I do manage a pint before the game it’ll be in the wee pub at the train station, it’s only two minutes from the ground.
KevJ
Scroll down a bit on this link and the BP photo is here.
http://www.thecelticwiki.com/m/page/Celebrity+fans+-+TV/Comedy
HH
HT no prob maybe see you in there Hail Hail Hebcelt I,ll be packing some Stornoway B P,s if you and Kit fancy one
twists n turns – 8/1 on B365. I’ve done it SP as I think it will drift. You owe us nothing mate.
Hebcelt
Good man! Right off on the long drive home.
Hail Hail
I read the Jame Forrest Fields of Green article. Even if only part of it accurate, what the hell is going on with those meant to govern our game, they are worse than we thought.
When the defunct club met their end, Barcabhoy had posted he had been told of some goings on which, if revealed, would make the matter go nuclear.
Could it Interpol’s most wanted man, Ritvi’s involvement in the background of Sevco was the the matter thatcould blow everyting apart?
No matter what happens there will always be a tribute act for them about .
I hope our players get back safe and sound from international duty today and get a good day’s trainining in before travelling up to Dingwall.
No messing about on Saturday, Ross County will be up for this, let’s surpass their workrate and get our job done.
PS I’m not taking into account any honest mistakes that will go against us.
the james forrest article sensational a must read by every fan just mot of celtic. why are they getting away with all this .must be time to get something done about these cheats went on for to long they would have stood on our heads and buried us if we done this the more I hear the more im losing interest in football and our club letting sfa and the cheats away with murder agm should be good aye right that will be another cover up by sfa pistol pete .
Andy Walker reporting on our problems on sky sevco news, that will be objective.
TET,
Mail sent,if nothing else it will be a nuisance to them,
hope you get your cash back soon
lymmbhoy
10:51 on 16 October, 2014
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That’s the one – many thanks.
Btw, Billy Connolly dressed up in huns gear?
No wonder TOHG’s face is tripping him:)
Hail Hail fella and, thanks again.
Btw….all the uproar about hun corruption
when have they not been corrupt?
They will always be corrupt
They will always cheat us and everybody else
They will always get away with it
But…we can rattle their cages – if we’re cute
Easy as pie.
I was going to say that all we need to do is
just get on with it.
But, how can we do that when the folk (who are
paid by folk who should know better but, refuse
to be told) are in bed with the hun-establishment?
Celtic fans…you’ll have to soul-search until your convinced
that, corruption disny take place in the Celtic board room.
Do you believe it disny?
Aye well…..
Off oot before the legal eagles arrive, bye.
Hebcelt, @1042
Nae idea but well done to yer lass. Good luck to her.
Geordie Munro thanks I’ll pass your good wishes on. Hail Hail Hebcelt
TET
Email sent last night
Hebcelt
ill ask the barca mole, he lived there for a few years, well done to your girl.
BT,
Did you enjoy your flick last night?
kevjungle – murdo macleod’s title winning boots 4-2 legend
11:16 on 16 October, 2014
lymmbhoy
10:51 on 16 October, 2014
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That’s the one – many thanks.
Btw, Billy Connolly dressed up in huns gear?
No wonder TOHG’s face is tripping him:)
Hail Hail fella and, thanks again.
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Haha
My very first game……. JJ and BL Testimonial
http://youtu.be/Uh1MWgmBPaI
HH
geordie
it was ok, I do like a wee whisky now and again….
Reading book that few on here spoke of.. Bobby sands. A day in my life.
Dont think my respect and admiration for him can get any higher but im sure it probably will reinforce it from the first few pages iv read.
Off to Edinburgh dungeons with the rollercoaster family, to see if they need some new recruits :-)
HH
CRC
BT,
I seen it a while back. Decent watch.
I heard it’s like a porno to Acgr and philbhoy:)
TTTT
Sorry, but just jinxed your tip by backing it. Must be money going on it, as it has come in from 9’s, to13/2.
Good luck all, and me!
HH
new article posted.
Lads, firstly an apology…
I’ve been hectic with a new job and then holidays over the last few weeks so have not been on top of the CQN naps competition.
I will be updating Weeks 6-9 results in the subsequent posts on this article.
Thanks for your patience…
Cheers, fleagle1888
CQN Saturday Naps Competition : WEEK 6 results (20th Sep)
Selections :
16 roads (The Crafty Butcher)
21-5-79 (Mass Rally)
67Heaven (no selection)
ABZMike (Highland Acclaim)
Bada Bing (Border Legend)
BMCUWP (Blaine)
BULL67 (Ainippe)
Burgas Hoops (Watchable)
Cathal (Fast Shot)
Celticrollercoaster (no selection)
Che (Above the Rest)
Cosy Corner Bhoy (Alben Star)
Elharto (no selection)
Eurochamps67 (Heartbreak Hero)
fleagle1888 (Jontleman)
green T (Scream Blue Murder)
Gweedore Celt (Barnet Fair)
hashadenough (Jungle Cat)
Hotel de Paris (Huntsmans Close)
Hutchybhoy (Barnet Fair)
Jobo Baldie (Desert Snow)
leftclicktic (Abseil)
Nye Beavans rebel soldier (Huntsmans Close)
PFayr (Meccas Angel)
Raymac (Harbour Patrol)
Rockon (Muharrer)
Som mes que un club (Weekendatbernies)
TheBarcaMole (no selection)
timbhoy in spain (no selection)
tommytwiststommyturns (Supplicant)
twists n turns (Belgrade)
voguepunter (Border Legend)
What is the Stars (Dusky Queen)
Zihuatanejo (Lexington Bay)
Hotel de Paris & Nye Beavans rebel soldier took the honours with Huntsmans Close @9/1.
Other winners : Che (Above the Rest @3/1), PFayr (Meccas Angel @13/8), twists n turns (Belgrade @5/4)
*No selection (wk 6) : 67Heaven, Celticrollercoaster, Elharto, TheBarcaMole, timbhoy in spain
*Non-Runners (wk6) : 16 roads (The Crafty Butcher)
Cheers, fleagle1888