You will not hear supporters or staff at an opposing club with a bad word to say about Graeme Murty. He took over a shambles of a football club and for several months matched results with anyone in the league. Twice he took Newco to Celtic Park and left with a point, but the man is a football coach, not a miracle worker. The disparity in resources would eventually tell.
Against the might of Brendan Rodger’s Celtic for a third, fourth and fifth time he experienced increasingly worse defeats. No one was surprised by this, the Newco board even tried to sell these results as “ahead of the curve”, but there was a fundamental issue that made it difficult for Murty to remain in position – he was sabotaged.
The evening before a game at Celtic Park, news leaked (and was not contradicted by the club) that Steven Gerrard agreed terms to become Newco manager. This came a day after Murty spoke about his chances of keeping the job if he won the four remaining league games. It was degrading and prioritised the position of the board over results on the field.
Dave King made a similar comment about the future Newco manager just days before his team faced Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final two weeks ago. That statement coincided with season ticket renewal letters.
What could Murty say after losing 5-0 at Celtic Park? We did our best but last night someone, who travelled with us on the team bus today, leaked that I was soon to be removed from my position? Whatever exchanges took place between the manager and his employers, a common purpose was difficult to imagine.
Inevitably, there has been some pullback on the Gerrard ‘news’. It seems matter is not as clear-cut as was believed on Sunday morning. I spoke to Peter Lawwell before the appointment of Brendan Rodgers. Brendan wanted to come and the Celtic board were equally keen, but Peter was clear: until a deal was signed, no one really knew what would happen. He had not committed to deliver anyone in particular, but he was nervous.
Promising a new manager the evening before you visit Celtic Park might take the edge of the inevitable pain for some, even at the cost of undermining your manager, but you had better deliver on that leak. Otherwise, you will look like pathetic opportunists who are exploiting the trust of your fans and are miles behind the curve.
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Not a huge snooker fan,though I do enjoy watching any expert in his field at work and play.
John Higgins is playing possibly the most arrogant little twerp I’ve ever seen in my life. With little to back his high opinion.
It must be a name thang. Judd Trump.
I look at that surname,I think how much it has been debased by a chiseler.
But is a chiseler worse than a smirky wee basturt that John is playing?
I feel sorry for Murty. He’s just an escaped goat.
WeeBobby ?
We deserve bomber.
They’re still on course for the ole 55
Managers in a season.
And yet another! world record.
Donald is biglier than Judd.
Worth rememberin’ if the ole ‘who would win a fight…’ conundrum breaks out.
Sean P
Mikael Lustig (31) – Swedish (62 Caps) – Current Club Celtic, estimated value £1.5m – Honours too numerous to count. Plays in all the big games, (even with a broken toe), going to World Cup 2018 as a first choice mainstay.
Sorted that for ye.
Nice list of back ups though.
Eurochamps67
LustigisalegendCSC
EUROCHAMPS67
The Sevco backroom staff(what’s left of them) are still looking for Jamie Murphy after Sunday’s game:)))
Let him out Mikael, yer a band mahn:)))
MikL CSC
SEANP1916
Aye, apologies for that mistype!
Primo Maggio.
Did the corteo with the Mad mental Ole Inter codger this Morning.A 2 hr walk through the centre of Milan.That done I had to find a shop that was open so I could buy 2 bags of frozen peas for his arthritic knees.Next stop was a chemist for their strongest Ibuprofen..So Much for it being a holiday.Home tomorrow !
EuroChamps67
Evening All
Luv Mikael CSC
if your looking for a ticket for aberdeen and trophy day there are about 50 left online ticket office.
Every day a bad hair day
SOT,
if Chemist has Deep Freeze cold spray I can recommend
A little off topic but all the talk of the hotel, museum and cafe etc. is there any more news on this? I thought I originally read in the planning application that work was due to start in August and would take 18 months to complete, is that still the schedule or has anything changed? I know a few weeks ago someone posted (sorry I forget who it was) said that the ticket office would be moving after the last game of the season.
Any news on any of this?
Hail, hail!
EUROCHAMPS67 on 1ST MAY 2018 3:12 PM
My post suggesting potential Right backs was in no way design to undermine the contributions that Big Mick has made to the cause.
Last season I felt was his best in a Celtic shirt, this season he has on occasion looked a little vulnerable especially against pace but still made valuable contributions.
It’s a normal process the evolution of a squad In order to keep the team moving forward you need to freshen the team up.
I would liken it to when KT came in to replace Izzy. I personally feel that given age, injury and most importantly his World Cup commitments over the summer that the right back area is one where sensible investment could be made.
WDH.
Thanks but the necessary has been done.He has a spray but it’s not allowed on cheapy jet flights.
Snooker.
Emdy ever see Hurricane Higgins and Mark E Smith in the same Room ?
Who would win a fight between the ole Hun Loving Cup and the ole Hun Poisoned Chalice??
SOT – maybe ole Charon?
… or a fight between the ole St Etienne velo and the wee Joey Barton cafetière?
NatKnow
Is there a battle of the bands at the Cathouse the night?
DBBIA
Brother of Thanatos and Hypnos.I love the idea that they might have shared a bedroom.
A bit rich coming onto a Celtic site and expecting that there would be no daily dosage of schadenfreude, especially since its host was one of the first to draw our attention to the potential calamitous downfall of Rainjurz, more than a decade ago.
Shirley CSC
Biglier?
McPhail Bhoy- a pal’s company built the ticket office, and is moving it next month HH
BSR ,,,Its not rich to politely point out that there should be Celtic articles on whats advertised as a Celtic website .
I dont believe so anyway. Theres been some constructive criticism and long may it continue.
Hope youre well and Hail Hail
What is the daily dose of schadenfreude to ameliorate the effects of Rangersitis?
There’s no mention in the BNF.
it’s not allowed on cheapy jet flights.
South Of Tunis on 1st May 2018 3:32 pm
Snooker.
Emdy ever see Hurricane Higgins and Mark E Smith in the same Room ?
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Both in the same room now – the Big Room upstairs!
Sean P,
I understand. That’s why I gave merit to your list as back up.
Mikael Lustig is a Brendan Rodgers stalwart.
In Brendan I trust.
When Mikael is not up to the task, Brendan will the first to recognise it, just as he has with Jozo and Comperr, (I believe).
Brendan plays Callum ahead of POTY, Sinclair and Odsonne ahead of the Griff.
He was 100% vindicated?
We can all speculate and offer opinion, ( which I would not discourage); however when we have someone as knowledgeable as Brendan in charge, I would accept his counsel above all else.
Brendan always plays Mikael Lustig, even with a broken toe, in the matches that count.
Eurochamps67
!!Badabing!! thanks I take it then if they’re moving it then it’s to build the permanent structure?
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 1st May 2018 4:01 pm
What is the daily dose of schadenfreude to ameliorate the effects of Rangersitis?
There’s no mention in the BNF.
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If you self-medicate then there’s no dosage too high
But shhhhh…. MIMS the word…
South Of Tunis on 1st May 2018 2:36 pm
‘RAR was simple opportunism from the smallest mass action Party in the world.’
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Between them RAR and the ANL changed public opinion at the time and stopped the growth of the NF.
Not a bad day’s work.
Widgery was a fascinating character, though apparently a very difficult individual.
Mahe the Madman on 1st May 2018 3:58 pm
BSR ,,,Its not rich to politely point out that there should be Celtic articles on whats advertised as a Celtic website .
I dont believe so anyway. Theres been some constructive criticism and long may it continue.
Hope youre well and Hail Hail
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It’s Paul’s blog – he can write what he wants and gives you and everyone else the opportunity to freely comment on it. Which you clearly can do.
What’s the problem?
Natknow,,
none Sir. I would just like more Celtic articles,,simple.
I love the blog. Be boring if we all agreed anyway. As long as everyones polite we should be happy.
Hope youre well and Hail Hail
McPhail Bhoy- TO is currently on site of proposed hotel , maybe getting prepared…
Mahe the Madman on 1st May 2018 4:17 pm
Natknow,,
none Sir. I would just like more Celtic articles,,simple.
I love the blog. Be boring if we all agreed anyway. As long as everyones polite we should be happy.
Hope youre well and Hail Hail
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Very well said.
The content of the lead articles doesn’t bother me but the manner in which people conduct themselves does at times. A little respect is all that’s needed. Never gonna agree with everyone – but everyone is allowed their say on this blog as long as they act responsibly. Can’t say fairer than that.
The host will write what he wants to write. And so will we. :-)))
Shergar found at last