I was disappointed to hear Neil Lennon was ‘mutually consented’ by Bolton yesterday. He picked the club up off the floor early last season, putting together a remarkable run of form which saw them talked as promotion candidates, but a reply cup defeat to Liverpool saw momentum dip. The year since has seen Bolton look like the relegation fodder they were before Neil’s arrival.
Forget all this nonsense the newspapers are throwing around this morning (anything to undermine the team ahead of Kilmarnock on Saturday), Neil’s ship has sailed in Glasgow, but he should plan to remain in the game.
The people of Bolton might not have seen him at his best, but he’s a genuine managerial talent. After a shaky 18 months at Celtic he turned a corner and became a remarkable success, crafting a team who could compete with anyone in the world.
Looking back now, I think the intensity of the Celtic job got too much for Neil. It’s a 24x7x365 life, you need vast oceans of patience, and need to be prepared to make enormous sacrifices. It’s not just about structuring a defence to subjugate wee Leo and his pals.
The Bolton job was always going to be a tall order. He picked them up in a relegation spot, there was no money to improve things, while each passing month the financial position deteriorated. He also had to find an unusual pre-match technique to address the ‘I know you’re not getting paid but how about giving 110% anyway?’ problem.
The same media who are trying to disrupt our title challenge have misread the mood music this time. If anything, they’ve focussed the support on the task in hand.
On another matter………….. I’m one of the many who have signed up to Zip Slide across Celtic Park on Easter Saturday morning in aid of the Celtic Foundation. This is a great initiative; all those who have signed up have paid event costs, so money raised goes straight to the Foundation’s mission to improve Health, promote Equality, encourage Learning and tackle Poverty.
The work the Foundation do in our name is incredible. If you can contribute, please do so here.
Thank you.
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WITS
I am going to the Ireland v Switzerland match wi my son. We arrive in Dublin 10am Good Friday. Could we make the Saint Kevin match Celtic v Barca and the Arriva?
WHiTS
Lennybhoy will have, as will BT, I will drop them a text tomorrow and in turn drop you one later
Honestly Brilliant offer and thanks
Cowiebhoy
If you can walk from Drumcondra to Dame Street in 18 minutes you should be winning olympic medals for walking
Take you an hour to walk it.At least
Delaneys
What time is Ireland kick off against switzerland
WHiTS – google maps gave us that info :-)
Cowie
After breakfast, mass, then the parade, I am on a go wi the flow Easter Sunday.
WITS
7.45 I think. :-)
Delaneys
Yes 7.45
Celtic play Barca at 4
I will drop you back across town,plenty of time .No problem
Just no bloody rebel songs .OK
WITS
Can we sing Biffy F###ing Clyro songs? :)
Delaneys
Sing anything you want
Its a free country
Here is a song I like from when I was young and foolish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThaJmtpX0j4
Delaneys
I will try to pick you and your son at the airport at 10 and drop you across to your hotel
WITS
You could not have picked a more appropriate tune.
I will be in Saint Stephen’s Dalmuir tomorrow for the Requiem Mass for Mountblow Tim’s dearly departed wife Margaret. May God rest her soul.
Delaneys
Very sad,
Cowiebhoy,
I’ll check the venue for that gig on Sunday the 26th. I was talking to the organisers today and I’m almost sure it’s in The Abbey Hotel, Abbey Street, Dublin 1 (the centre of town)
I’ve almost finished an e mail with all the info re gigs/ parades etc etc. You’ll have it later today. I’m confirming a couple of things.
DD,
I’ll try and bring your tickets for the ROI match to the Celtic v Barca Development game. We can head from there. I’ll bring my son. I think BMCUWPs and Cosy Corner Boy might come along too.
We can get a DART to the Aviva to save WITs the drive.
Almore’s going to the ROI game, i’d say he’ll go too.
Clogher
I can drop you to the Dart Station at least
ITV Champions league highlights ……obviously guest producers were drafted in from Rainbow! Fully expecting Bungle to pop up and raise the standard by replacing Mark Pougatch.
Now I’ve not caught Sportscene but I have clocked a few ‘wry’ comments on here.
Surely it can’t be worse than what I’ve just watched. The Office was less cringeworthy.
Hail hail
Matt
Clogher
Magic. Sounds perfect. Thank you.
Clogher Celt – I also thought that when I booked them through the link you had provided
I have now had 4 tickets delivered to me, and definately states on the tickets that it is Paedar Kearneys, Dame street
I will drop an email tomorrow to the Sean Houston 1916 society ( dublin1916society) who have organised
Can you also confirm venue for Saturday night function, is it Parnell park ?
Hail Hail
Exciting news for BSR.
New series on Sundance Channel called “Hap and Leonard” features ole Christine in skimpy clothing.
Clogher Celt, meant to add you sure BMCuWP is there on the Friday ?
Positive he told me him and Cosy Corner Bhoy are not arriving in Dublin until Sat ??
Brilliant effort from you Irish Celts :-)
Apols BSR- Christina!
DELANEYS DUNKY on 17TH MARCH 2016 12:03 AM
Just nipped on to thank you and Eddie for the company at the game
Hope he managed to drag himself oot the Smiddy : ))
See you on Saturday Monthehoopscsc.
Finally Clogher Celt
Was there any city tours arranged for Sat am ? Me and my 2 mhates plus big Jamesgang are up for that if so
Will pick up response in morning
So Nytol :-)
Hail Hail
Cowie
BMCUW and CCB my son Ryan and I all going to Ireland match on Friday. We all arrive Friday morning in Dublin.
Marspapa
See you Saturday for a Killie pie.
Here we go 5 in a row!
Cowiebhoy, Craobh Chairáin GAA Club, Parnell Park on the Saturday.
I have a feeling that the 1916 Society might have changed the venue for their doo. Every advert I have seen say’s The Abbey. I think they might have needed a bigger venue.
WIT’s,
Thanks there will be a few of us so we might need a couple of motors:)
DD,
I’ll let you know when I have the tickets, but it sounds like a good plan.
Delaneys
Do you and BMCUW and CCB all travel together
Delaneys Dunky on 17th March 2016 12:24 am
Looking forward to it bud
toodles :))
WITS
Not intentionally, sounds as though there are upwards of 20 CQN guys on the 8.45 Glasgow to Dublin on Good Friday. :-)
Delaneys
Even if I got the Butler to drive the Bentley while I drove the Rolls I wouldnt fit 20 wild weegies
Cowiebhoy,
I didn’t have a huge response to the Walking Tour proposal from the last e mail.
We have found a Dubliner an oldtimer in his 80s, a long term Republican and highly respected that has offered to conduct tours for 5 euro per head, It is a private arrangement and much cheaper than the advertised tours.
I have his number, it would be good if some are interested in a personal tour if you drop me a mail, i’ll pass on his details and maybe a few could spend some time with him on the Saturday.
You’ll all have a mail with details of all the events, parades, gigs, horse races, soccer matches, pub crawls, mass times ,GAA matches etc later today:)
DELANEYS DUNKY on 17TH MARCH 2016 12:32 AM
WITS
Not intentionally, sounds as though there are upwards of 20 CQN guys on the 8.45 Glasgow to Dublin on Good Friday. :-)
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Observing fast and abstinence of course.
:-)
Just ordering my slabs of Guinness as we speak.
$50 for 24 x 440 mls.
Happy Paddy`s Day ,lads.
Bhoys just a rumour re SSB,but seems the talking heads get £375 a shift,times 2 per night,times 5 nights and a Saturday,for 10 months. A lot of money in radio terms.
Macjay
Dublin is the only place to drink guinness
MacJay
Of course. Happy Birthday to my lurking daughter Patrice. 24 today. :-)
WITS
Cork black was magic. If I remember? :-)
Plenus uenter facile de ieiuniis disputant.
Transubstantiation was always a tricky one for me but St Patrick’s Day falling during Lent is a piss take surely?
WHAT IS THE STARS on 17TH MARCH 2016 12:57 AM
Macjay
Dublin is the only place to drink guinness
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Last there in `77.
Maybe one day I`ll be back.
Your shout. :-)
I see you`re looking after the lads.
You`ll get your reward in heaven.