A few categories of candidates for the manager position were identified before the end of the season.
There are a couple who would be considered ideal appointments, and who would be able to get on the list for top jobs in any country in Europe. If we can land one of them, and do so within the timeframe which will allow us to prepare for Champions League qualifiers, I think we’d all be happy (apart from those incapable of happiness, you know who they are).
Then there are managers with clear potential who have overachieved with resources available to them, but who also have a bit of European competition experience. You might know less about them, but their CVs can talk. This list is more extensive.
It’s also worth remembering how Celtic (and others) operate in certain respects when appointing a manager. Clubs often interview potential managers who don’t fit their required profile out of courtesy.
If a candidate of a certain profile in the game (or at the club) asks to be considered, it’s likely Celtic would interview him instead of rejecting him out of hand. Football is a tight, interconnected, industry, where making contacts is preferable to breaking them, so don’t be distracted by newspaper stories that someone or other has been interviewed. The story is likely to be accurate, but the context will mislead.
The process itself also changes how candidates are viewed. What the potential manager says about strategy, recruitment, technology are all likely to inform the club no his suitability.
Brendan Rodgers fits the bill before formal interviewing got underway, but he’s certainly not the only high-profile candidate under consideration, and I know others are making solid running.
The important thing to bear in mind right now, is that the moment a deal is done it will be announced, and that until that moment, don’t waste your time thinking you know what’s going to happen. There are too many variables to be certain of anything.
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Of course Celtic saying they are going to take their time over a new manager is sensible right?
Thank goodness there are no season defining games looming at in July.
And after all they wouldn’t have known Ronny was leaving until errrrr, errrr, emmmm. The last week or so, so they had no time to prepare a replacement.
And let’s face it. We can’t announce the new manager until after the ST renewal deadline.
After all we can’t shave the support second guessing the board now.
Can we?
If the board havent appointed the new manager by now.
There is a good chance they are waiting for someone.
Roy Keane or Michael O’Neil?
Probably be Neil Lennon, who has clammed up recently after telling us he wants the job, and doesnt need a transfer budget.
That will tick all the boxes for PL.
Another yes man, and the same tired old strategy.
Depressing.
HH
Ronny’s fate was sealed withthe conclusion of the Europa League camaign this season.
I find it incongruous that the Leadership of the club have not moved to replace him until it was announced that he was leaving.
Succession planning in all key areas of the business is a prerequisite. We seem to have failed in thi regard.
The new manager ought to have been appointed (quietly) months ago, and been getting a head start on the job in the meantime.
Poor form. And unnecessary at that.
THEGREENMAN
Interview didn’t meet expectation. As,I said.
His own expectations probably exceeded those of the club.
Probably in a not expecting the world,Peter,but I don’t expect to be treated like something you scraped off your shoe kind of way.
So,Brendan turns us down,the club say that he was never really a genuine article,others do the same,wi similar retorts,we get left wi who?
And almost certainly after the end of the month,or even the financial year.
PL reined in due to clear and defined failure? Obviously not.
WeeMinger and LionRoars67,
The possible court cases might be quite quick if Lord Justice Peter Smith could be involved!
“apart from those incapable of happiness”
To give a balance to the article, I suppose the opposite polar to this is the “keep the blind faith” brigade, where no matter what happens or what is done to them or their club, they will wake up in the morning, content in the knowledge that they are a Celtic supporter.
Busy 2 weeks ahead for Celtic to which they can build upon 5IAR and lay the foundations to bring back the thunder ( copyright :Lenny). They can either chose to listen to some or all of the fools, that do not know any better, around them or decide that they themselves have been foolish in some of the strategy engaged on, both on and off the pitch and re-engage.
HH
CRC
ps still no response from JPT or Celtic
BMCUWP
Im not going to slate anybody….for a change:)
I just question the way the PLC conduct themselves in these kind of negotiations.
Most candidates will assume that Celtic want get back to a decent level, and be shocked when they find out that the PLC want to be successful….but without spending any money.
It cannot work.
When will the penny drop with the PLC?
They just dont get it at all.
HH
Not too sure what Di Matteo’s input into winning the CL would have been. Had a group of players who knew what it was all about. Record since then not too hot.
FOLLOWING some speculation regarding the appointment of a new Celtic manager, the facts are as follows:(trans: anything in the press is nonsense)
The club has been and will be speaking to a number of candidates and we will take our time to go through this process thoroughly and in the proper manner. There is no ‘preferred’ candidate.(trans: we do have priority candidates but they don’t just get the job regardless of the interview and we won’t be announcing anything until it’s sealed and the other candidates informed)
We will continue this process with the aim of identifying a new manager who we believe will deliver success to the club. (trans: we’re not just going to jump into bed with the 1st guy that fits the bill)
Clearly we will not be able to provide daily updates on this issue. However, our supporters will be the first to know when a new manager has been appointed.(trans: the press will make up stories on a daily basis but the real news will be on here first)
As the faithful gathered on the Celtic Way, the Celtic Conclave met behind closed doors to choose the next leader of the greatest club in the world.
The new head of the Holy C has a big job ahead reuniting the faithful torn apart by the Delia Out Schism, DOS, of the most recent season.
Lobby Dossers will need to be brought back into the fold before season ticket renewals.
Reporters, fans and various club staff were ushered from the board room when the head of the selection committee, PL uttered the historical order, “Extra omnes.”
East End Glasgow parlance which translates as “GTF.”
The chosen ones will be in conclave until white smoke is seen emanating from the ventilation ducts in Paul67’s famous North Stand bathroom and the bells ring out for Celtic.
Can I thro in Sanchez Flores??
Reading between the lines is not always the way to go, but since it’s all we have who can blame us for speculating.
I reckon all the crap about DD being unhappy and will push for a change is just that, crap.
The policy will stay the same, there will be minimum spend on a manager, there will be no increase in spend on the playing staff and the scattergun policy of trying to unearth the diamond will continue to our detriment.
I honestly hope I am 100% wrong, but I doubt It.
As I see it:
Rangers Retail Ltd are the sole owners of the right to make official RFC merchandise. However as of today they can no longer use the ‘official’ badges.
TRFC – can use the ‘official’ badges but are likely to run into difficulties making and selling merchandise.
If I was MASH, I’d come up with some new badges. Or simply re-brand all the stock with SEVCO and sell it for £1. That’d be a complete GIRFUY.
Maybe Warbiola is putting pressure on the glibster to open his warchest and he – errr – can’t find the key…..?
TET
I fear you are right
However, how many biz remove the CEO from the selection process for key operational employees?
Of course any replacement to manager might report directly to Board not CEO
Or,
The new CEO will just bring more of the same…
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Where’s the Brodge?
What was all that tweeting certainty from Carnlough last night?
Eight weeks to the CL qualifiers. Finger out, Celtic.
The Exiled Tim
I thought the point of bringing Ronny in was to develop our own players so we didn’t have to rely on the scattergun approach.
I would like to get someone in who can continue down that route. Initial signs look promising.
Maybe get in a Ronny-type with a bit more pragmatism?
TET@12.41
I think you are right.
That scenario seems the most likely.
Cant see us going from Ronny to Brendan or Davie Moyes.
Too big a leap.
I think the PLC are taking supporters for granted, again.
We are too wise to the way they go about things…..like amateurs.
Bottom line…..cheapest option.
HH
SeS
If the truth be know I am not that unhappy with the policy at the moment, I just think it’s too rigid and the scouts we have are not up to it.
I have said for long enough that we need a few old heads in the squad, but not Carlton Cole types, ones who can actually play a bit :-)
As for the scouts, fair play to them for the VvD and VW of the world, but there have been far too many misses.
It’s not an easy job to balance things and keep everyone sort of happy, one of our biggest problems is that we are a PLC first and foremost, while we are only concerned about what is on the pitch, I fear our CEO is not keeping things in kilter.
HH
Paul 67
“It’s also worth remembering how Celtic (and others) operate in certain respects when appointing a manager. Clubs often interview potential managers who don’t fit their required profile out of courtesy.
If a candidate of a certain profile in the game (or at the club) asks to be considered, it’s likely Celtic would interview him instead of rejecting him out of hand. Football is a tight, interconnected, industry, where making contacts is preferable to breaking them, so don’t be distracted by newspaper stories that someone or other has been interviewed. The story is likely to be accurate, but the context will mislead.”
In other words. We couldn’t not interview Rodgers but there is not a cat in hell’s chance of him being offered the job as he would be too high maintenance re:expectations and raising fans expectations.
Weeminger 12:35
Paragraph 3 of Celtic statement. Key word is “success”. Who defines success?
Us? The Balance sheet? PL’s bonus statement?
Expectations being managed downwards.
JUDE2005 IS NEIL LENNON \O/ on 18TH MAY 2016 12:41 PM
Can I thro in Sanchez Flores??
If you can lift him, you can throw him -))
Geordie Munro on 18th May 2016 10:50 am
Now I’m not saying he was never at anytime frozen out but as has been mentioned his replacements got us to the last 16 twice in a row.
*Cost us in Seville and played on Black Sunday
Glass2/3
True, but Ronny himself said that the pressure of winning was forcing him to rely on the older players instead of bringing through the kids.
Getting the balance is the key.
I would look to Spain masel, plenty proper coaches out there.
HH
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TGM
Yip, a properly run club would have had someone in already, or at least appointed if they are not available.
Amateur hour again.
HH
SQUIRE DANAHER on 18TH MAY 2016 12:54 PM
Sporting success brings financial success. That’s the bottom line.
It increases commercial deals (which in my opinion is the root of PLs bonus). It increases fan engagement, which in turn increases merchandise and ticketing revenue. If that’s not the key definition of success for the board then they need a new dictionary.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 18TH MAY 2016 12:52 PM
Maybe the renewal numbers are already high enough, for them to take us for granted.
TET
You would think that the PLC would want to get supporters back….like me:)
Id love to buy a season ticket and get back to watching the bhoys every week…but that wont happen sadly.
The PLC seem content with dwindling crowds….dont understand that myself.
Give the supporters something to cheer about.
But…hey,..what do i know:)
HH
WEEMINGER
Maybe….but i doubt it.
You cant expect to ignore the wishes of the supporters, and still receive support.
People will judge you by your actions.
You let supporters down…..they wont attend.
Simple
HH
If Brendan Rodgers can sit in front of a panel of Liverpool FC directors as a manager of lowly Swansea without any track record in Europe – then he could turn up with a raging hangover and lost voice and impress.
No chance he wouldnt come across well.
We have all heard him interview, the majority of us are convinced that under Rodgers we might actually play the type of football Ronnie had in his head, but couldnt spread beyond.
Lets also look beyond season ticket renewals – this guy would bring back supporters who have given theirs up previously with such heavy heavy hearts.
Weeminger 1:01
I think we are in agreement.
Celtic PLC have been working on a cart before the horse basis for some years.
The PLC should support the football club not the other way round.
As supporters, our definition of success is what happens on the field, not the balance sheet or CEO
bonuses.
Some worms are turning.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 18TH MAY 2016 1:07 PM
It’s just my view but the number actually giving up has been wildly exaggerated. I’ll stick to my belief that ST numbers will rise this season no matter what happens.
I was getting excited last night at the the thought of Rodgers getting the gig, however in true celtic fashion, it now looks like we’re getting softened up for a McGhee/Houston dream team type appointment.
No season books for me if it is, back to picking and choosing my 5-6 games a season.
Any more word on the Huns signing
Barton, kranjcer Dorrans and Cummings ?
WEEMINGER
You might be right, time will tell.
Neil Lennon, Peter Houston, or Malky McKay,….wont inspire people to return.
If the PLC are happy the way things are…..nothing changes.
Failure to tackle the cheating, and failure to appoint a decent manager…..will keep supporters away, no doubt.
Im a prime example.
If there is no change….I wont be back.
So what i hear you cry:)
And thats all well and good.
But, there are many disillusioned Celtic supporters.
Im just one.
HH
LYNOTT67 on 18TH MAY 2016 1:09 PM
I was getting excited last night at the the thought of Rodgers getting the gig, however in true celtic fashion, it now looks like we’re getting softened up for a McGhee/Houston dream team type appointment.
No season books for me if it is, back to picking and choosing my 5-6 games a season.
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HAHAHA typical
You get fed absolute nonsense from “Sky sources” and get your hopes up. The club set the record straight and you assume the worst
No way in hell will it be McGhee and Houston
We have all heard the saying time is money that being the case why would Celtic waste time and money interviewing applicants for the managers job who do not fit there job description that is just plain crazy.I would have thought they could use there time more productively. The only reason in my book and it is a poor reason is to make a smoke screen and remove attention from genuine candidates. H.H.
Glen
Flores the new Vim??
The Exiled Tim
Yes – definitely need one or two older heads (an experienced DM would do me nicely!). But the current young crop will also become experienced the more they play.
Would also go continental – Dutch or German for me.