One lesson on what happens when you undermine your manager in the days before facing Celtic was not enough for Newco, who today let it be known Steve Gerrard is on their shortlist when they tell Graeme Murty he will not retain the job.
One of the worst things for a football club is irrelevance, so this chat about Gerrard has achieved some merit – they are being reported. The ‘news’ may or may not have more substance than earlier news, that Derek McInnes was about to be appointed manager, but giving your supporters reason to believe they are relevant is worth something.
The seven thousand or so who will attend Celtic Park on Sunday (they should be there for the start of the game at least, although they tend to leave en-mass on conceding the fourth goal) will have a sprint in their step for the future. It may even sustain them through what could be a harrowing Celtic experience, comforted in the knowledge that whatever happens, the future is yet to be mapped out.
This plays out differently in the dressing room. Graeme Murty’s authority has been shot. No wonder players can openly question the manager’s ability. Even if this leaking of part of the short list sells a few season tickets, it will do nothing for the team on Sunday, much like Bitcoin bonus codes.
Murty must tactically prepare a team to deny Celtic the chance to win the championship. On his day, he is capable of achieving this, on two occasions now he has taken a point from Celtic Park. But these results were achieved when he arrived on the Celtic Way ahead of a united and embattled squad, with the support of board and fans. Not the players don’t want him, the fans don’t want him and the board don’t even consider the task ahead of him when writing to fans or speaking to the media.
Steven Gerrard is, of course, another Celtic fan/brother and would become Newco’s third successive manager with these credentials. He has been a regular at Celtic games for years. You would be forgiven for regarding this persistent policy as flattery. I don’t see any problems with the appointment.
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Morning fellow hoops,
Been browsing a bit this week on the exercise bikes at the gym but been too busy at work to post. Thankfully my Friday morning is bit quitter, so thought id pop on and wish everyone a champion weekend.
Never keen on games where Celtic is the only team playing with something to lose so would be lying if my paranoia isn’t kicking in tad. Just need to remind myself that the Brendan and the bhoys know what they are doing.
*quieter – would be excellent if i was rich enough to tell them to ram it :-)
I think any bread puns this week would be going against the grain, so none from me. ????????
I’m not knocking my pan in thinking of bread puns , as it’s plain I’m not smart enough.
If I was to say I don’t see the knead for anymore bread puns will that make me more of an outsider on here ;)
Pog are you in Coias on Sunday morning? Are you partial to Stornoway Black Pudding? H H Hebcelt
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 27TH APRIL 2018 8:46 AM
A wee tale regarding that: a few years ago Mrs VFR and I arrived in Manhattan late on the Friday night and I always try to adjust to local time immediately. So I went to bed around midnight.
Wakened up just before 7 and decided to get ready straight away and go for breakfast. We were staying on Broadway so walked up to one of the local eateries for breakfast just after 8. First day of the holidays so when the young waiter asked what I wanted for breakfast I ordered French Toast & bacon and a Sam Adams. he looked straight at me and said “it’s just after 8am sir”. So I said “aye your right son, give me a single malt as well!”
He looked at Mrs VFR who said “his belly is telling him it’s just after 1pm in Glasgow”. He picked his jaw off of the floor and came back with a nice cold beer and a Glenlivet! I ate the breakfast as well!
It’s always beer o’clock somewhere!
KTF
Bread puns?!
DO(UG)H!!!
HH!!
VFR
Sam Adams a FANTASTIC CHOICE. I have many chilling in the fridge for Sunday
Word of The Day (The huns and SMSM after Sunday ….)
Acquiesce /ˌækwɪˈɛs/
verb
1. to assent tacitly;
2. submit or comply silently or without protest;
3. agree, consent
4. assent (to) without protest
Derived Forms
acquiescence, noun
acquiescent, adjective
acquiescently, adverb
Word Origin and History for acquiesce
v.
1610s, from Middle French acquiescer (16c.), from Latin acquiescere “to become quiet, remain at rest,” thus “be satisfied with,” from ad- “to” (seead- ) + quiescere “to become quiet,” from quies (genitive quietis) “rest, quiet” (see quiet (n.)). Related: Acquiesced ; acquiescing.
KTF
SEÁNP1916 on 27TH APRIL 2018 9:26 AM
Sam Adams and Blue Moon are my favourite American beers! I used to drink in a pub in Croydon a few years ago that sold both on draught!
KTF
Stevie Gerard to join the berrzzzz
https://twitter.com/RhebelRhebel/status/989461488313225216
Acquiesce- what a tune…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=09zBftEqBN0
HH
Sorry to the blog for starting the bread puns again…
American craft beer?
Goose Island Goose IPA is the only choice for Sunday. The bottles sport green and white hoops…
VFR
I do like a blonde but not in the form a beer :-) plus when i see Blue Moon i always think of Man Shitty and that gives me the rage :-)
Achor Steam Beer is another go to for me. Have you tried Sam Adams Oktoberfest? probably the best beer i have ever tasted.
DAVIDOPOULOS on 27TH APRIL 2018 9:36 AM
Goose is outstanding! Unfortunately the bottles are hard to get these days. Most places are selling 330ml cans :-(
HEBCELT,
Yes I’m in Coias on Sunday. Is there a better black pudding on the planet? ????????
American beer?
Killian’s Irish Red…in bottles.
Good stuff.
Celtic should invite Stevie G as their personal guest this weekend and ask him to do the Paradise Windfall at HT ?
Not going to lie i am getting thirsty and there is a Brewdog literally 2 minutes from my office #temptation
POG
Given his “sanctioning” of Arfield and McGregor he could do the team talk while he is there.
Seánp1916
Yep, Goose is my second favourite. Sierra Nevada being my number 1 choice.
Basically just like beers with green labels :D
DAVIDOPOULOS on 27TH APRIL 2018 9:49 AM
I cannot get the taste for Sierra Nevada unfortunately its too light for me. I do however enjoy a Flying Dog. Best names for beers going “Doggy Style” & “Ragin Bitch”
SEÁNP1916
Brewdog do some nice IPA’s drank, some on the flight to Lisbon last May ??????????
More stale bread puns this morning, eh?
I’ve sanctioned the use of Celtic Park this weekend for the purposes of a football match…..I’m also in the process of sanctioning next week’s weather…..and I’m being considered for the role of Sanity Clause in the upcoming, summer blockbuster…..
Aye!
Pog the answer to your question is I don’t think so, hope to see you Sunday morning. H H Hebcelt
Ah yes Punk. Very drinkable and pretty widely available these days.
If you fancy something with a bit of bite you should try Jack Hammer IPA 7.2% ABV
Interesting about Steve Clarke, if true. Certainly sounds plausible. The MSM were touting him big time a couple of weeks ago. Never gets mentioned now.
Interesting that none of the other names on the “short list” have came out – only Gerrard. Hmmmm…..
And none of our award winning journalists seem able to speak to Gerrard? They couldn’t leave McInnes alone when he was in the frame.
Any progress on the Van Persie signing?
In the unlikely event that *cough*….the “red -tape” is completed on time and all personal demands are met I will likely take the fragrant Mrs Sanity Clause as my partner in the dug-ooot……..
As for Stevie Clarke….musta missed the sleekit msm interview where the boul’ bhoy wet his trackies at the suggestion of getting involved with latest “rainjurz” franchise………
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Why would I like this beer ?
http://tinypic.com/r/6on3a0/9
Meant this one ….
SEÁNP1916 I have tasted the Oktoberfest and it’s lovely; but very difficult to get here.
It’s a pity that most peoples experience of American beer in the UK is limited to Bud ( a Czech beer) and Miller.
The American beers are generally of a higher quality and both Goose and Brooklyn Brewery beers are first class.
KTF
Was it Gerrard that sanctioned turning down the £12m MoreLoss bid?
VFR
Absolutely.
Bud & particularly Miller are definitely in the same Toxic puddle water category as that good old institution that is Tenants lager.
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL
Must have been! makes sense to hold onto the Colombian Harry Kane after all