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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DD
I heartily agree.
So there’s no chance that the boot room philosophy of succession will now take place at CP.
I had hoped that there would be a natural progression from managing the youth sides to progressing to the first team.
Unfortunately, Johan has resigned, Danny is recovering from illness and Neil’s departure has come too soon to promote the Frail / Kennedy double act.
So we will have a complete turnaround as I expect Neil’s successor to recruit his own team.
Mind you Sir Sweater coached his successor even allowing him to handle some cup games.
How did that work out? Hmmmm.
madmitch
00:59 on 23 May, 2014
DD @ 00.52I have my view which at the time was 425 miles away.I have put forward my thoughts that the “Ashton Lane Two” are opportunist, second rate, cheap shot, bush whacking scum.I don’t think they have the skill set to manage any complex, planned undertaking.
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It was hardly a raid on Normandy, one phone call, text does it and hey presto… bang.
All ye need is a couple of wannabes and there’s plenty in
The best wee country in the world
HH
Rascar capac
Life if full of retrospect which is why we are all geting younger.
You cannot have seen what would happen and as an obviously nice guy, would not have been in your nature to start it.
No guilt on you at all my son, i absolve as a former head alter boy
some scary monsters at it………
shameful,
Morrissey, thanks for the link. It must have been a cut down version because I didn’t see Waddel say the comments that were attributed to him earlier, nor did I think Frank McGarvey was pished.
The most telling part was Graham Speirs telling us that the Wall has left the club. FFS, that one went under the wire.
Thanks again bruv.
Jamesgang, I’m very proud of my boy’s reaction. Make sure to drop in next time your lovely lady visits the sticks.
MickTT, get a tent ya bam:-)……………………….and some herrings.
https://twitter.com/tirnaog09/status/469516952994856960/photo/1/large
Neil Lennon
YNWA
MickTT
No.
We thought we were his minders.
But it turns out we were drunk Glasgow people.
Whoda thunkit?
ceiler gonof rust
01:15 on 23 May, 2014
Morrissey, thanks for the link. It must have been a cut down version because I didn’t see Waddel say the comments that were attributed to him earlier, nor did I think Frank McGarvey was pished.The most telling part was Graham Speirs telling us that the Wall has left the club. FFS, that one went under the wire.Thanks again bruv.Jamesgang, I’m very proud of my boy’s reaction. Make sure to drop in next time your lovely lady visits the sticks.MickTT, get a tent ya bam:-)……………………….and some herrings.
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Got three in the freezer from last year, will they be ok.?
Need to buy a Herring though or borrow one.
HH
Singing Detective – if there was no need for the GB, it wouldnt exist….
The GB will be there next year….
What’s the difference between the GB and any other group (of any size) of Celtic Fans who attend the games ?
We’ve had Supporters Buses, gangs in the old Celtic End, the football Specials, teams of mates stoating up the Gallowgate, the Jungle, Casuals, the Business Lounge, Club 67, Cars filled with families.
The GB are just another collection of like-minded CELTIC fans who add more colour, atmosphere and attraction to Celtic Park than any other group of fans or individuals.
NFL and the GB brought back The Thunder.
I just fell down the stairs in the cool pub(i am always 19) due to my new shoes ansd beer on the floor. I was embarrassed due to the ask if i was OK but moreover,
I did not shout ‘ MR Grimsdale!!!!’
MadMitch, if two thick bastards from Kilwinnining are capable of mounting a well thought out plan to terrorise Celtic people, what makes you think two educated university types cant?
I’ve no idea about the circumstances of scum types targeting catholics or Celtic people but I don’t think it’s beyond the realm of reality that a couple of well educated huns might just have planned their attack.
You forget how deep their hatred is rooted.
MickTT, nae bother bud. Just bring a box to sit on and a tranny……….eh eh eh I mean a radio.
:_))
Spikeysauldman
TSD is a right wing/monetarist/thatcherist/CENSORistwhich most Celtic fans don’t agree with(work out CENSOR for your self)
Not worth the energy.
I bet he has no season ticket and if i am wrong i’ll buy him a pie
Viva la Green Brigade. If for no other reason than to give a big GIRFUY to TD and the STD.
Nae offence to TD btw. I hope you’re recovering well.
Coneybhoy – just using up some calories from the irn bru before heading to bed – with 1 eye on the BBC (wondering why I still watch the results !) – hail hail
ACGOR
I lived in Ayrhire a long time.
They are Hunnish, they are annoying, they are aggressive but never capable of joining any dots……..
Coneybhoy, I’ve got a season ticket for last season, can I get a pie please? Broon sauce anaw.
a ceiler gonof rust
01:28 on 23 May, 2014
MickTT, nae bother bud. Just bring a box to sit on and a tranny……….eh eh eh I mean a radio.:_))
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Do you mean a wireless or a BMCUWP. .!
HH
Spikeysoldman
Great paragraph of a true Celt. Keep posting
TSD
Are you DD ?
HH
coneybhoy
01:34 on 23 May, 2014
ACGOR
I lived in Ayrhire a long time.They are Hunnish, they are annoying, they are aggressive but never capable of joining any dots……..
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Eh, hope yer no referin tae me.
One from Kilwinning one from Stevenston..
Wee bits of Ayrshire… are Green and White
Neil really was a peacemaker, why can’t people really realise this? I Don’t just mean within the Celtic Whole.
I had the misfortune to listen to the disgusting comments, Thursday lunchtime about Neil from my Gaffer (I told him off and he never responded) and loads of other Hibs and Hearts fans in the amenities. See that is what propaganda Press can do. :((((
This World is ready for Peace, it is crying out for it. Unfortunately it isnae gonnae happen, Biblically, the AntiChrist brings Peace, a false Peace.
Despite what the Stone Roses say.
Order out of chaos.
Coneybhoy, the kilwinning assassins managed to join more than dots. Bombs to NFL, PMcB, yon auld wummin MSP etc showed that they were capable of putting more than hateful thoughts together.
Dumb and dumber they may be but their hours in the toolshed proved they were almost capable of what would have amounted to a terrorist attack.
Awe naw
Naw he’s no! Am DD. :)
ACGOR
It would be my pleasure! My bet is that TSD is not a Celtic ST holder. Buy him a pie if he is
I am in BB before games(12 to 1), swift one in Drover’s and late for game.
I love a pint in Chrystal too(my Dad always says it was a CID haunt back in the 60s)
Petec
Travellerbhoy is busy. Cannae make it.
Dumbarton or Clydebank?
ha ha MickTT, tell ye whit. You bring a Kerry oot and I’ll bring the rest. Nane o that stuff oldtim smokes though……………………….I’m a serious fisherman, when there’s pikes to be trapped. Canny be swanning aboot oot wer nuts when Mr Pike comes to call, no siree.
FFS, I’m being serious.dude………………………………………………………………………..so a um.
As I say, nothing may ever be the same again…..
We definitely, struck Gold with Neil.
I should have said earlier. I hope Neil and his Family have a Wonderful and a stress free Life now.
Neil went into the trenches and took all the flak, sometimes, wearisome things like that can do you in, being behind a keyboard is unlikely to give you a proper insight into that.
Neil – Thank You.
Legend.
ACGOR
I grew up with Ayrshire huns. The OO stopped outside our house(‘don’t lower yerself son; i already have mam!!)
I was the main hard man Tim at the age of 14 and 7 stone(long hair and that lime away strip)
I had my fair share of scraps but pulled the local beauty when 17(briefly)
Ayshire is a beautiful place. I cycled all weekend as a teenager(but why). I fought guys in Loudon school after band practice.
Do i hate Ayrshire,,, no
Why do expat Glaswegians hate Glasgow?
Scotland rules, but on our terms lads, stay strong and vote Labour
Delaneys Dunky
01:46 on 23 May, 2014
Petec
Travellerbhoy is busy. Cannae make it.
Dumbarton or Clydebank?
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That is a shame, I’m happy to join ye for a drink in Clydebank, howevaah, if you are wanting to visit Dumbarton that is cool. Do you like Snooker?
Petec
Quality post, spot on, reality vs blogs
HH
Delaneys Dunky
Met you on Hootenany and must say:
Top boy, loved your chilled attitude
ACGR
Nothing wrong wi the oldtim jamaican woodbines. Prefer a hit from the bong myself! Would have been a funny tv appearance had I had ma hit fae the bong beforehand! ;))
Good morning Timland…….
Hot as usual in the desert, but still dark outside. Up early for a wee run into Oman.
Any news yet re the new man??
HH
Delaneys Dunky
01:43 on 23 May, 2014
Awe naw
Naw he’s no! Am DD. :)
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I must admit, I did think briefly that AWE NAW was talking about you.
9’000’000 biycles in Beijing and today there have been 112 names mentioned for the next CFC manager position so far (including myself, by me). Anyone want to dispute the number I ‘ve counted?
Life goes on, Celtic goes on, NFL goes on.
We Are Celtic
Hail Hail Celtic men n wummin
coneybhoy
01:53 on 23 May, 2014ACGORI grew up with Ayrshire huns. The OO stopped outside our house(‘don’t lower yerself son; i already have mam!!)I was the main hard man Tim at the age of 14 and 7 stone(long hair and that lime away strip)I had my fair share of scraps but pulled the local beauty when 17(briefly)Ayshire is a beautiful place. I cycled all weekend as a teenager(but why). I fought guys in Loudon school after band practice.Do i hate Ayrshire,,, noWhy do expat Glaswegians hate Glasgow?Scotland rules, but on our terms lads, stay strong and vote Labour
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Loudon…! Och you should have came up to North Ayrshire, we had two bands in the toon.
HH