Neil Lennon ‘got’ Celtic. He was a rookie appointment, and the early weeks were far from comfortable, a Hampden defeat to Ross County looked like an ominous early sign, but from the start of his first preseason he didn’t look back.
He was a hugely successful Celtic manager in Scotland and in Europe. The Barcelona team of the last six years, possibly the greatest team in history, were at their peak when they visited Celtic Park in November 2012. Neil came up with the game plan which brought Celtic victory and raised our profile across Europe.
What he had to endure off-field during his time at Celtic was atrocious and a blight on our society. But he overcame it. He stuck it out when you or I may have left, and now he leaves on his own terms – an undisputed winner.
More at another time on who next, but if we get a man nearly as capable we will be doing well.
Take care, Neil.
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wgs
17:42 on 22 May, 2014
Statement of Intent by board now on new gaffer:
Still adhere to the business plan but show the supporters an ambitious appointment.
Time to think outside the box . Roma done it with Rudi Garcia and they are reaped the rewards this season.
My shortlist would have Laudrup, Montella, Van Basten , Rijkaard , Clarke, Van Marwijk and Hoddle on it.
Laudrup, Van Marwijk, Rijkaard, Clarke and Hoddle out of work just now and no compensation.
Van Hasten at Herrenveen and Montella at Fiorentina. Montella will get a crack at a big club some time in future.
Youngsters at Celtic would thrive having a guy like Hoddle take over.
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Good shout with most of those names but I have to seriously disagree with Hoddle. The media would have a field day with him in charge. I’m not doubting his football credentials and his excellent work with youth players but didn’t the man suggest that disabled people were disabled as a result of karma, as a result of how they had led their lives in a previous existence? Wasn’t David Icke a former footballer? Where does he come in the bookies betting list?
Kojo
Jackie has won 28 games from 63 as manager of Dundee Utd. I don’t consider that a ” damn fine record”. 34 wins from 75 with Partick?
Not saying I don’t think Jackie can progress but I’d like to see him spend another couple of seasons learning before he gets near the managers jacket at CP.
Geordie- how about an ole Viking chief look in’ to recruit a new berserker?
Connaire12, Mama D sends her thoughts and prayers.
Bma
If Coyle gets the gig after turning us down, then I list faith in Lawwell .
Celtic and Scottish football good enough now for him now that his Barclay Card has expired or cancelled.
Too early for McNamara
It his Bin Revealed tae Me . .the
Mr, Clarke is NOT. at this Time.. Gainfully Employed..
In ither woids..
He is “Oan the “Bru”…
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Oan learnig that…Ah am Prompted tae Gie You Fellahs n Gals..
A wee bit o’ Sound. Hard Earned by me..
Advice,,
When it comes tae Recruiting a New Member tae Yer Enterprise..
Remember..
“AWE THE GOOD GUYS( N. Gals,tae).. Are WORKING
If a Guy or Gal is NO Gainfully Employed at the Time that either wan Maks An Application. fur a Joab with Your Company…
Then..
Remember Jis whit Ah Already done Toe Ye..
“Awe the Good Guys or Gals. Already Hiv a Joab.. because..
well.. They Ur Good.
Right?
Of Course Ah am . right..
Kojo
TOSB
Glenn Hoddle would be a fantastic choice IMO, I actually said the same thing at work today. I didn’t raise his name here as I don’t think our board will consider him for a second.
Auldheid
17:30 on
22 May, 2014
Key jungle
If it was not for the chookys you would not have a team not to support.
Why not not support a team who do not have chookys that support them?
You would be so happy.
Treating Celtic supporters with such disdain tells the world what a chooky you really are.
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Don’t mix up your chooks with your cocks. :-)
No convinced with McKay . Done well at Cardiff . Spent a few quid down there,
wgd
Be honest, how many of those you mention would come to Scotland to manage a team with no domestic competition and no ambition other than to participate in Europe?
Possibly Stevie Clarke, who i would be delighted with.
DD buys British. Its worked 3 times out of 4, he ain’t going to change.
!!Bada Bing!!
14:28 on
22 May, 2014
Davie Moyes under investigation over alleged assault in a wine bar…..
*didn’t the big hunskelper get lifted for spitting on a tart just before signing for us
whocares csc
Gary67,
Apart from Montella and possibly Laudrup. I think you would find that the majority would be up for it.
Sorry wgs not wgd
Cork Celt
ACH you know the score,Vote early,Vote often:-)
My Dear Kojo…
When Mourinho Left Chelsea….
And Was Succeeded By The Israeli,Avram Grant..
It Was Widely Reported In The Media…..
That It Was Effectively Steve Clarke Who Was Running The Team…
And Deciding The Tactics..
And That Grant Was Just A ‘Figurehead’…
That Season,Chelsea Reached The CL And League Cup Final…
As Well As Contesting The EPL…
Until The Last Game Of The Season…
He Was Very Unlucky This Year With WBA….
Missing Out On Big Results…
Because Of A Succession Of Bad Refereeing Decisions….
And His Dismissal By WBA’s Rookie Foreign Oiwners….
Was Widely Condemned In The media
Noo Ye Know..!
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Clarke
Tontine Tim- just posting news.
I have been lucky enough to meet NFL twice (very briefly), once immediately before a game at CP and once immediately after a game there.
Naturally, he was distracted and impatient when he was asked to come out before the game ( I mean 50 minutes before) and I remained in the background, mainly because it was for my son not myself, but also because I could see and understand his irritation. I stood near the door to the changing rooms and as he walked back through the door at the end of the short PR photo-session, I said “Neil” and he looked at me, “We’re proud of you.” He stopped for a split second, held my gaze and very deliberately said “Thank you.”
He understood.
HH
Got my head round Neil’s wish to leave the club a number of weeks ago.
While I have been finding myself increasingly agreeing with Neganon on most matters I believe he has got this one entirely wrong.
I lurked on the blog for a number of years before posting to warn against the Tony Mowbray appointment. I wanted instead our Winning Captains – Neil Lennon and Paul Lambert.
The time is right for Neil to go and he goes with my thanks for all he has done and has had to endure. He wants away from Scotland – that’s it.
SFTBs is right on the calibre of club he’ll manage next but there’s more to life than work.
Steve Clarke and Owen Coyle I believe will be hopeful of getting the job. Neither does it for me. Henrik will lift the place and won’t put a foot wrong. Bums on seats too – Box office.
Was up in Dunblane seeing Tommy Gemmell this afternoon with Celtfish. Tommy is taking a copy of his new book to Lisbon and all the Lions will sign it for us. Will give it to Paul and we can auction or something for Mary’s Meals.
love to see rijkaard get the job
but the celtic board wont pay him anything like the salary he expects
so it probably wont happen
more pennypinching
As an addition to my previous post,I meant to mention Willie McStay as a candidate as a No 2 or Coach.Not Manager.
Seem to recall he was unceremoniously despatched when NL took over therefore any initial ” bumps in the road ” by our then rookie Manager had to be suffered ( Ross County)
Henrik has been cutting his teeth on smaller sides.Who really is to say how good a manager anyone can be?.I will tell you this,after being at Celtic,Man U,Barca,under the best managers,something must have rubbed off.
I would go for him.
The alternative is failures.Teams relegated,struggling,or sacked.
Henriks appointment would activate the fans.High season ticket sales,and lets be honest,we only have to beat inferior teams to get to the CL.The SPL isa stick on.No great deal of pressure.
What has Coyle achieved in management not a lot in my opinion the fact he is out of work and has been for a while speaks volumes.H.H.
Such a strange feelin when i heard lenny was goin
I went on my lunch in a bit of a daze
I dont want it to be henrik
But part of me would love to see him again
Very strange feeling i have today
My criteria for the job?
Large cojones.
Someone who seeks attacking football played on the grass. Yet someone who is not adverse to pragmatic ways when required.
Personality: someone who believes Celtic can progress in Europe. We need a positive person. Borderline loons could also enter this personality category. We need thunder and lightning at CP, hence my enquiry about Bilic.
Go get him Celtic.
with interest in Celtics league campaign diminishing in the absence of any real challenge + the difficulty in challenging in Europe , Celtic board at this stage absolutely need to appoint a manager who will appease the fans and generate some excitement/anticipation.
Only man i know of who would fit that is Henrik Larsson. He would attract players who would otherwise not come to Celtic imo.
Davy Moyes would also be a good appointment tho, i like his work ethic and he would set us up well in Europe (hard to beat like Everton were) – sorry , this is realistic given the financial disadvantage we have on that stage.
TwistsnTurns
Pal..
Ye Know that Kojo. Abhors.. Statistics..
Doncha?
well Noo Ye Know!
Jackie, wiz Fully responsible Fur … The Thistle Being Promoted ..which… In ma Book..is A Mighty Fine thing tae Accomplish.. especially in his ROOKIE YEAR..as a Fitba’ Manager
Jackie,is working with. Scraps. at Dundee United..
He wiz forced tae Promote a Bunch of Youngsters because of that Very Fact..
well..He Did whit he Hid tae. as he Had Nae Money…
N,. He Accomplished a Hellava Loat in Daeing whit he Did. .
With well…. WHIT HE HID HID!
He is a Guy , in Ma Opinion. wid . Glow like a Two Pound Fancy Candle…
in the Celtic Manager’s Office..
Which , may not seem like a Loat ,tae you..’
But.. It wid Sure Cut doon oan Celtic’s Electricity Bill..!
which..
Can’t Hoit!
Right??
NIce Chatting.pal.. as Alwiz
Kojo
Jackie’s record clearly indicates that he is still a work in progress. Too lightweight at the moment for the challenges of the CL.
‘Go get him’ refers to whoever meets the criteria, not necessarily to Bilic.
Owen Coyle?
Give me strength.
St Johnstone, Bolton and Wigan is it, and out of work since his last sacking?
No thank you.
Kojo
Clickety click eh?
Ageist.
You regularly promote a lot of youth players for 1st team action.
Good enough…..so they should get a chance.
If someone is 66 and good enough then that is what they are…..good enough.
I work with a woman who is 73 and she puts in as good and if not better a shift than many.
I will tell her tomorrow she should have packed it all in years ago.
Man Utd should have got rid of Fergie a lot sooner too instead of going through all those barren seasons.
Were on I was indeed sceptical of Neil’s appointment.mi felt celtic we’re taking cheap option. Neil was what I would describe as moderately successful.
But the real question here is why NL is leaving. From what we are seeing he didn’t get the budget he wanted and so has walked.
That tells you all you need to know.
In addition they waited until after season book deadline and the clubs statement once again takes our support for granted.
For those of you looking for a big appointment don’t make me laugh.
Winnings Henrick is NOT the answer but if he is cheap them it will be Henrick.
There is no strategy at work here.
Disgusted at celtic again tonight.
If John Collins is so good, why has no club taken him on?
Kojo
I think Lennybhoys got it right, Clarke has an excellent coaching background and far more experience than Jackie. The fact that he’s unemployed just now is just part of the business, theres plenty of them out there. He was a good player as well and should have got his chance in the Hoops. Anyway, keep up the updates on our young Bhoys in their latest tournament, I went to Tannadice the other week with my son and was well impressed with young Paul, definitely one to keep a hold of.
HH
neganon
Where did you see that the reason Neil is leaving was because of his budget ?
Kojo. Fella your flogging a dead horse Jackie Mac has not done anything yet in management and there are not many Celtic fans I know who would want him as manager.I myself will just wait and see who we appoint I think it may come as a complete surprise to us. H.H.
Singing Detective, evening.
Interesting points about Stevie Clarke but he is duller than an ice-cube. We need thunder and lightning.
Kojo
Agree Jackie did well at Thistle, but still think he hasn’t done enough to walk into CP as manager. We shall see though. Should he be the man, I’ll back him all the way, and hope he takes us to 10 in a row. Still prefer to see an Auldheid in the managers gutties though.
Mind you, I do believe Jackie has given fat Sally a few doings, and that gets a gold star in his jotter.
Let’s see what the men who matter have in mind……..