And release! Ronny Deila had to go and a few minutes ago, Celtic confirmed that he will leave at the end of the season. I’ve bitten my tongue on this online for months, as I once before suggested we sack a manager here (April 2008) and very quickly regretted it, but as anyone I’ve spoken to privately will tell you, it’s been clear we were on the wrong track since our Champions League exit in August.
The news broke in Norway that he was leaving a few days ago, which forced everyone’s hands to make an announcement now, but I’m glad he’s going to be with us to see the league title won. It doesn’t matter who the competition is, winning the league means lots to many of us, and we’re about to part company with only the second manager in our history not to lose a league title.
For that, he will always be welcome. It would have been absurd to sack a manager two games away from winning the league.
Ronny arrived with a plan for playing football which was cruelly exposed as inadequate in Warsaw, as Legia picked us off. That was acceptable, but the plan never changed. Neither did the results in Europe. We went down to Maribor and Malmo in the same manner.
I’d never heard of Ronny before his appointment but I backed the decision at the time, as he fitted the profile of manager I wanted: not a reject from England, someone who had overachieved with a club in Europe, a student of the game. The remit was right but the candidate was wrong. I still want someone to fit that remit, as opposed to an unemployed manager who has been through the English circuit.
While I would have made the same appointment, the board take responsibility for managerial appointments, good and bad, and they got this one wrong and deserve criticism.
You will note among the appropriate criticism that one journalist, banned from Celtic Park for nearly two years for lying, has used Celtic’s current vulnerability to swing his toe-capped boots.
This is Operation Destabilise Celtic, it’s an alternative strategy to apologising for lying about Celtic, or not lying about Celtic again. It has the hallmarks of an organised PR campaign. You know the script.
Ronny, all the very best and thanks for the Roar. Go win the league with some style.
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ERNIE LYNCH on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:09 PM
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:06 PM
And in the meantime hell will freeze over before any nat politician dares to breathe a word of criticism of the Act.
That’s the behaviour of a cult, not a political party.
OK Ernie. You Win.
The SNP is the only political party to impose discipline on its members.
PADDY GALLAGHER
HE WAS IN THE MONKLANDS FOR ABT 3 WEEKS HES BACK HOME NOW.
I’m not emotionally affected by Deila dismissal one way or the other. I agree with his departure based on results. Sunday’s result alone merited it.. IMO
He’s been paid pretty well – I reckon he’ll have got £1m between 2 years salary plus a year’s pay off.
He is still only a symptom..
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:12 PM
ERNIE LYNCH on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:09 PM
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:06 PM
And in the meantime hell will freeze over before any nat politician dares to breathe a word of criticism of the Act.
That’s the behaviour of a cult, not a political party.
OK Ernie. You Win.
The SNP is the only political party to impose discipline on its members.
Must be slipping up. Forgot about those we lassies Labour HQ insisted on being given safe seats under all female lists at the 2010 General Election.
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:12 PM
There’s a difference between imposing discipline and prohibiting dissent.
The SNP prohibit dissent.
That’s what cults do.
ERNIE LYNCH on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:01 PM
I just wondered if either or both are to be retained……or promoted.
We`re all hoping it`s more than tinkering. My opinion was that our onfield problems were overwhelmingly the fault of our coach and that we have a very good crop of players.
Now , I have the chance to see if I was right.
The weekend game now adopts far greater significance. Interesting to see how our players respond. Hopefully with a determination to see Ronny off in style.
SORRY FOR THE DELAY
ERNIE LYNCH on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:15 PM
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:12 PM
There’s a difference between imposing discipline and prohibiting dissent.
The SNP prohibit dissent.
That’s what cults do.
For effs sake Ernie. How many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
Re SNP
Was watching Nicola Sturgeon signing manifestos for fan.. Seemed odd to me… Mind you most political activists are weird.. All parties
QUONNO
OBA had SNP written all over it. As the SNP woman said, unless you include the Celtic fans ‘ll won’t be equal’.
The whole thing was choreographed by Salmond and the Police Federation guy.
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:17 PM
I’m attributing your inability to understand the point to the fact that you are a cult supporter, but it occurs to me that you might just be a bit thick.
Either way, the reality is that the nats aren’t a normal political party, they’re a cult. No dissent allowed on any political policy. Weird.
Quonno
Are you really bothering to argue with someone who will never answer a question? a futile exercise, all you will get is bluster and sound bites
Cultsbhoy
Can you explain what you mean by extra curricular activities?
Thanks.
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My Dear, Dear, Macjay…
Whit Wiz It Like Oan Here Last Night ?
Like “Assault On Precinct #13 ” *
Endless Stream O’ Leftie Zombies Comin’ Fer Ye….
Only Tae Be ‘Swatted Away’….
“Phivis-Stylee”….
You Obviously Possessed A “Johnny-7”..
Or The Equivalent…
Back In The Dae..?
Or Were Ye Doin’ Yer National Service..
During The ‘Suez Crisis’…?
The Funniest Zombie Wiz The One That Came Intae Dodge City…
Riding SDRAWKCAB Oan A Wee Donkey…
Didnae Know Whither He Wiz Comin’ Or Goin’…
Deffo Wan O’ These Modren Teacher Types…
Whose Arrogance Is Only Exceeded By Their Ignorance…
We Used Tae Hiv’ Fine Upstaundin’ Dominies….
Back In The Dae…
Who Hid Wisdom AND Integrity….
Took Regular Baths,Dressed Sensibly..
Wore Black Gowns….
An’ Carried A Huge Big Leather Belt Called “Ermintrude”….
Tae Teach All They Smart-Erses…
Wi’ Their Steamed Up John Lennon Glasses….
Their Rolled Up Copies O’ The ‘Morning Star’…
An’ Cornbeef Faces Ridder Than The Red Banner….
SOME MANNERS…!!
Teachin’ Went ALL WRANG….
When The Wilsonites Came Tae Power…
An’ All The Beardy Sandle Wearing Marxists Swarmed Oota The Polytechnics Intae Teachin’…..
Tae Corrupt The Minds O’ Oor Weans…
Oan Their “Long March Through The Institutions”….
As Proposed By The Odious Frankfurt School Reptiles In 1921..
Mr ‘Permisive Society’ Woy Jenkins…
An’ His ‘Bosom Pal’ Anthony Crossland…
Were The Worst Culprits….
When They Wurnie Locked In A ‘Clinch’…
[ Hmmm…Think How That Must Have Compromised OOR National Security..
Wi’ The KGB Buggin’ All The Tap People…! Ed ]
Erse Crossland Did Away Wi’ Grammar Schools…..
Which Enabled ‘Social Mobility’…
An’ Gave The Poor Weans ‘Compos’ Instead….
At The Same Time As Abolishin’ Corporal Punishment…
Jist Tae GUARANTEE Anarchy…!
Crossland Later Claimed That He Had Originally Intended “Streaming By Ability” In The Compos….
But That ‘Detail’ Got Lost In The Mix…
Then You Got Subversive Kids TV series Like “Grange Hill” By The Thick Marxist Scumbag, Phil Redmond…
‘Learnin’ All The Wee Darlins How Tae Misbehave…”
An’ Ensurin’ That They’re Even Mair Dumbed Doon Than They Might Hiv Been.
Ye Should See The Adverts They’re Runnin’ Oan UK TV….
Tae Persuade Janitors Take Take Up Teachin’….
A Wiz In ‘Stitches’…So Ah Wiz !!
Especially Wi’ The Last Creepy Hunchback Guy….
Wi’ The Specs An’ The Knowin’ Wink…
“How Much Do Teacher’s Earn..?
More Than You Think !” ,He Simpers..
Ca’ Cannae ?
Ah Widnae Let Him NEAR Ma Weans !!
After Wilson’s Labour Got In…
It Wiz “PARADISE LOST”….
Instead Of “You’ve Never Had It So Good”…
We Got DEVALUATION…
An’ “The Pound In Your Pocket Is Worth LIES LIES LIES …”
Bring-Back-Birching…
An’ Enid Blyton Too..!
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_on_Precinct_13_(1976_film)?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C8185260325
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FRITZSONG on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:19 PM
QUONNO
OBA had SNP written all over it. As the SNP woman said, unless you include the Celtic fans ‘ll won’t be equal’.
The whole thing was choreographed by Salmond and the Police Federation guy.
Do not be misled by Ernie.
Scroll back and you will not find a word by me absolving the SNP Government for its role in the OBA.
What I do question is the certainty that those in opposition who mouth off about the iniquity of the Act, will lift a finger to repeal it should they gain power.
ERNIE LYNCH on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:20 PM
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:17 PM
I’m attributing your inability to understand the point to the fact that you are a cult supporter, but it occurs to me that you might just be a bit thick.
Either way, the reality is that the nats aren’t a normal political party, they’re a cult. No dissent allowed on any political policy. Weird.
Getting personal now Ernie.Time for me to call a halt.
I doubt very much that Deila would have still been here next season if the result had been any different,judging by the comments as those roundabout me contemplated extra time on Sunday. That was one abject performance too many for the majoriity of Celtic season ticket holders who were there and Peter Lawell knew it
MAGNIFICENTSEVEN on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:24 PM
Quonno
Are you really bothering to argue with someone who will never answer a question? a futile exercise, all you will get is bluster and sound bites
What I eventually got was personal abuse.
The DONALD
Encyclopaedic memory you have , big Dee ( Irwin )
The imposition of ” uncertificated teachers ” in the mid `60s was a real kick in the teeth to members of that noble profession.
I used to know a wee lady who stood alone and refused to capitulate and sign up …….thereby destroying her career and probably salary.
Just on the run right now to send off my good pal . Kevin.
Talk later.
QUONNO on 20TH APRIL 2016 11:30 PM
Anyone who equates the SNP’s absolute prohibition of dissent of any party policy with other parties use of three line whips at Westminster is either brainwashed or thick. I cannot think of any other explanation.
“Sunday’s result alone merited it.. IMO”
Cultsbhoy,
And a tanking the other way and you were going to name a csc after him.
Oldfirmism csc
Time for toast I think…What have I ‘learned’ tonight?…..The SNP is a cult (Charlie Manson eat yer heart out)….. it is into at the minimum ‘discipline’ …perhaps even ‘prohibiting dissent’….then I find out that Alex Salmond was dancing with the ‘Police Federation guy’….while possible (my imagination wandered) Nicola, Kezia, Ruth and Willie cavorted and chanted occult spells….and then along came ….. Max Mosely in lederhosen swinging a cat o nine tails while singing a falsetto ‘come to the cabaret’!.
If Ronnie is reading this tonight he’ll probably be thinking….”I’m well out of this bedlam”
When I was in the Marienplatz in Munich, I queued up to buy souvenir lederhosen and socks. As everyone picked their own favourite design/colour the Fraulein came from behind the counter and measured our legs….and then included sock inserts which looked like lamb chops as a means to bulk out our calves and give them some exaggerated but shapely ‘oompah’. That was her word!
Anyway, education is a fine thing!
Hail Hail
Matt
Cameron or Osborne or Boris or Sturgeon…I Live in Glasgow East End…I Take my Chance with Sturgeon..If it Fails..So Be it…My Fault….I Would Hope All CQN LOYALISTS..Have the same frame of Mind…So Support Cameron Osborne and or Osborne..Sleep Well..
“An’ All The Beardy Sandle Wearing Marxists Swarmed Oota The Polytechnics Intae Teachin’….. ”
Urban Dictionary
Sandle:- Referring to Greg Sanders and Sara Sidle from the popular (sic) TV show CSI. Whne you combine Sanders and Sidle you get Sandle. This became popular since Sara and Greg became very flirtatious towards each other.
Or it could be a Spelling error. Pity Ampleforth don’t do refunds or somebody would be owed a fortune.
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My Dear Ernie…
Wars In Iraq Blah Blah Bla..!
Why Don’t Ye Tell The Punters Aboot The “Yinon” Plan…
An’ Its Connection Tae “The Project For The New American Century” (PNAC)….
BBC Panorama – The War Party Pt 1/5
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Cdhtxg8yE4

They brought us war against Iraq – what do the hawks in Washington have in store for us now?
BBC Panorama investigates the “neo-conservatives”, the small and unelected group of right-wingers, who critics claim have hijacked the White House.
Throughout the war with Iraq, Steve Bradshaw was with the neocons in Washington – discovering whether they’re really trying to run the world the American way.
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watc…
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watc…
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watc…
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watc…
Panorama: The War Party was broadcast on Sunday, 18 May 2003 at 22:15 BST on BBC One. All copyrights belong to the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Elliott Abrams (PNAC) * Ken Adelman * Richard Armitage (PNAC) * John Ashcroft * Fred Barnes * Gary Bauer * William J. Bennett (PNAC) * Jeffrey Bergner (PNAC) * John Bolton (PNAC) * Max Boot * Ellen Bork * Paul Bremer Lewis Paul “Jerry” Bremer III * David Brooks * Shoshana Bryen * Stephen D. Bryen * Zbigniew Brzezinski * Stephen Cambone * Eliot Cohen * Midge Decter * Paula Dobriansky (PNAC) * Thomas Donnelly * John Doolittle * Douglas Feith * David Frum * Francis Fukuyama (PNAC) * Frank Gaffney, Jr. (PNAC) * Reuel Marc Gerecht (PNAC) * Newt Gingrich * Joshua Goldberg * Owen Harries * Bruce P. Jackson * Michael Johns * Robert Kagan (PNAC) * Zalmay Khalilzad (PNAC) * Jeane Kirkpatrick * Henry Kissinger * Neal Kozodoy * Charles Krauthammer * Irving Kristol * William Kristol (PNAC) * Michael Ledeen * Jay Lefkowitz * I. Lewis Libby a.k.a. “Scooter” * Michael H. Mobbs * Joshua Muravchik * Rupert Murdoch * Richard J. Neuhaus * Michael Novak * Martin Peretz * Richard Perle (PNAC) * Daniel Pipes * Norman Podhoretz * Howard Raines * Peter W. Rodman (PNAC) * Karl Rove * Donald Rumsfeld (PNAC) * Richard Mellon Scaife * Gary Schmitt * William Schneider, Jr. (PNAC) * Abram Shulsky * Robert W. Tucker * Harlan Ullman * Vin Weber (PNAC) * Paul Wolfowitz (PNAC) * R. James Woolsey, Jr. (PNAC) * David Wurmser * Meyrav Wurmser * Dov Zakheim * Karl Zinsmeister * Robert Zoellick
No-More-Wars-For-ISRAEL…!
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Or Boris…Or Jeremy…Or whoever…
Just a question for Anyone Who Would like To Answer….Why Do Celtic Fans Sing Songs Like Boys of the old brigade Serious question..
We need a manager with character and pizzazz. Martin or Brendan (supporter) for me.
BGX
How long have you got.
Identity, political and cultural beliefs and so on.
HH
B.G.X.
Pretty obvious. :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vw98KKdPt4
Sid
I think it’s self explanatory
Geordie Munro…AND?
MacJay
Hows it going.
Hope you saw the funny side of that gag last night.
The censors jumped on me though…..so i had to explain…that it was a joke:)
HH
Geordie Munro
Yes I would have loved a tanking in our favour and find a defeat unacceptable … Seems consistent to me..!
The Green Man…Identity…Im Scottish..As is My Club..Political Beliefs…Im An indy For Scotland Supporter…Unlike say mrs bankier auld and mcneil..Cultural…You got me there…I aint cultural..
The Donald, with that kind of anti Israel conspiracy guff, I can only guess that you are either from the east of Europe or a member of the Labour Party.
Cultsbhoy,
Such big decisions over results against one team.
Maybe the huns were right, ye were only here to see the rainjurs.
HH
Celtic in turmoil and Ernie the plant wants to discuss SNP!
Ernie is driving a milk-cart thru the blog.
Ernie will never meet anyone else from CQN, similar to the pastry feckwit.
Paid agitator. Never a fan never mind supporter.
Prove me wrong Ernie, fancy a pint or a coffee? Anytime, anyplace… over to you.