I remember writing with anticipation 10 years ago as many of Martin O’Neill’s benchwarmers came to the end of their contracts. Martin was not a squad rotator, so those not entrusted with his confidence found themselves on the bench or in the stand on match day, there was little scope to play your way back into the squad, and the wages spent unproductively inhibited our chances of bringing in fresh talent.
Ronny Deila spoke to the media on Friday about the same issue, moving on those who are already well out of the picture, as well as some who played their part last season but who are unlikely to see much in the way of game time in the season ahead.
There’s going to be a bit of churn in the squad, we’re still likely to add three or four players, but it’s been 20 years since a Celtic manager’s talked about creating space in the squad for youth players to fill. This isn’t a criticism of the managers we’ve had since then, more a reflection of the pressure they worked under.
Tommy Burns had to drive us from mid-table mediocrity to genuine contenders. Wim, Dr Jo and John Barnes weren’t here long enough to concern themselves about development, which Martin made it clear from day one that his interest extended only as far as the first team squad.
I doubt any Celtic manager worked under the intensity Gordon Strachan experienced during his four years. Every point dropped delivered a greater trauma than at any time I can remember. Neil Lennon managed through the transition, from competing head-to-head with three-in-a-row winners Rangers, to getting used to life as the last surviving superpower.
This is Ronny’s luxury. It doesn’t matter if we win the league by a record tally, or match the defensive records created in each of the last two seasons. Better to lose more games while giving a chance to young talent, than ask hoary pros to grind through the same gears one more time.
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Maestro
Aye i flung him at the ceiling to see him dance. It ended in tears
Jimbo67
The aforementioned Lionel Richtea.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CImu6UwWUAAmqOM.jpg
Jimbo67 at 20.03, no bother.
clogher celt
20:05 on 28 June, 2015
Great stuff, the wee Bhoy is inspirational, as you posted loads of positives for us Celtic fans these days, if Ronny can get us to the group stages the world is his oyster (whatever that saying means) I think Ronny Bhoy “gets” us
Gerryfaethebtig
Ronny out
Cloghercelt, sounds like a terrific night.
Its very pleasing about Ronny’s willingness to speak to our support and is doing well in connecting the support to the players and management team.
Was thinking about the TV money situation.
When would be be free to ditch SKY/Collective SPFL bargaining, if possible?
If Celtic could exclude all coverage bar Celtic TV from domestic home games, would it be feasible to then ask the Celtic diaspora for a modest fee for exclusive home game rights? We could still choose the k.o. times to suit us, by and large.
I was thinking that if we could get about £10 per month from fans, say a round figure of £100 per year (with a 2 months summertime discount), that would equate as follows;
50000 worldwide subscribers amounts to £5m per year
100000 amounts to £10m per year
250000 amounts to £25m per year
500000 amounts to £50m per year
Does anyone think such a scheme is viable and, if so, how many worldwide subscribers would pony up £10 per month to try to get the Hoops competitive with larger European teams?
Syd Negakev
I have seen that 100 times. Makes me laugh out loud every single time. Apart from calling the DJ Tony Blackbum instead of Blackburn it is my favourite ever joke.
Sophisticated comedy? Who needs it?
Jimbo67
oneofthe70percent @ 19:49 on 28 June, 2015
I’m intrigued. What does your nom de blog come from? 1 of the 70% of what?
A man was stopped by the police around 2 am. The officer asked him where he was going at that time of night…
The man replied, “I’m on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late”
The officer, ” Oh really…….. and Who’s giving that lecture at this time of night?”
The Man, “That would be my wife”
dexter says pay the living wage celtic plc
20:19 on 28 June, 2015
500,000 Subscribers? Who do you think we are? Sevco?
what is the stars
20:17 on 28 June, 2015
You stick to the horses and leave Ronny to that ffitba stuff ….
I know deep down you love our Ronny
Dexter says PAY THE LIVING WAGE CELTIC PLC
20:19 on 28 June, 2015
Was thinking about the TV money situation.
When would be be free to ditch SKY/Collective SPFL bargaining, if possible?
If Celtic could exclude all coverage bar Celtic TV from domestic home games, would it be feasible to then ask the Celtic diaspora for a modest fee for exclusive home game rights? We could still choose the k.o. times to suit us, by and large.
I was thinking that if we could get about £10 per month from fans, say a round figure of £100 per year (with a 2 months summertime discount), that would equate as follows;
50000 worldwide subscribers amounts to £5m per year
100000 amounts to £10m per year
250000 amounts to £25m per year
500000 amounts to £50m per year
Does anyone think such a scheme is viable and, if so, how many worldwide subscribers would pony up £10 per month to try to get the Hoops competitive with larger European teams?
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I’m sure I remember Juventus looking at a similar scheme, they are apparently by far the most popular team in Italy, despite SOT musings ;o). They looked at having their own TV deal and selling TV season tickets.
Celtic have nothing to lose in ditching out current TV deal, go to a purely streaming/online service, every home game 3 oclock kick off.
Teuchter ár lá
18:13 on
28 June, 2015
Singsong time
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Shuperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrb Mate!
Made my day!
Hope that the party is stiil going!
HH
70%
You are at it ya riddy! Haha
Dallas
Got a lovely birthday pressie, the Boca produced Lisbon Lions T shirt done in Ramones style. Well chuffed. :)
Paul Weller no doing it for me here am afraid. :(
Dallas/ Gerry/WITS,
A great night, good company. All Celtic minded, from all over the 32 Counties.
Came away from it thinking RD is a very bright man.
Delaneys Dunky
Look he is no Lionel but I think he is doing all right and I have not liked him since the Jam
Jimbo67
Jimbo
I saw The Jam often. This is not Paul at his best. Sad to see.
Clogher
Glad to hear you are convinced by meeting Ronny.
Mark my word! This season will be special!
Hail HaiL
Gerryfaethebrig
19:58 on
28 June, 2015
dallas dallas where the heck is dallas
19:49 on 28 June, 2015
Henrik left us then played with Man Utd & Barcelona, any eijit that tries to ridicule Henrik is a clown, but as you say we know how good he was
Yep. Not too many wind down their careers with Barcelona and Man United.
I have seen them all since the late 1940s and Henrik was up there with the best of them.
Delaney’s Dunky
I am surprised how much I am enjoying him although I had no great expectations. The best thing I have seen in the coverage has been Gregory Porter.
Jimbo67
Zero of the 70%
One of the 70% that shouldn’t be allowed near a keyboard in daylight.
Jimbo
The Waterboys, Maccabees, Everything Everything and Motorhead are my Glastonbury highlights so far. Jamie T and The Who to come though! :))
Best thing at Glasto is Songhai Blues;short, sweet and to the point.
Otherwise it’s just the ooooooooooooooooolllllle Burns Howff with added mud.
Or the Friday night shift on CQN ;/)
Paisley Bhoy
The idiot looking for a village takes his name from his belief that based on the 55-45 Scottish referendum split on whatever % of the turnout that means that 70% of the population said NO.
Jimbo
Also loved the Dalai Lama! Class act!
Love and Peace!
Delaneys Dunky
20:44 on 28 June, 2015
Jimbo
The Waterboys, Maccabees, Everything Everything and Motorhead are my Glastonbury highlights so far. Jamie T and The Who to come though! :))
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Jamie T when is he on? Avoided most of the show as the sound and performances always appear gash :O) though Jamie T could be goot
DD,
After RD spoke the whole place lifted. I heard people talking about going over for more games etc.
Jay was inspirational too.
Clogher
Delaney’s at 20.29, I switched off Paul Weller’s latest CD after 5 tracks. Really hard to listen to. I’ll give it another try soon.
Apparently he wrote a song for Olly Murs’ last CD. Oh dear.
His last one, Sonik Kicks, was worse according to one of my pals. He threw the Sonik Kicks disc out of his car window, it was that bad.
The Boca 10 t shirts are great. A lovely birthday present to get.
I got the Ramones Celtic one for my God son’s christmas and have got him the Beatles Lisbon one for his birthday.
Delanwys Dunky
Missed Motorhead which was a pity. I saw a strange Japanese ( I think) jazz combo who also floated my boat. I do like the old Dalai Lama myself.
Have to set the vid for The Who as an early start tomorrow.
Jimbo67
Delaneys . Seen you talking about the drum -I was a peel glen bhoy ,where you from ? HH
quonno
20:37 on 28 June, 2015
I was gutted when Henrik left, a few of my mates used to wind me up because being a Celtic fan I was always of the opinion “why leave” but when you look back Henrik gave us 7 brilliant years (and won me a small fortune over those years) in the cold light of day he went on and won a premiership, la liga & CL medals, I think my most poignant memory of Henrik was Seville, he was as gutted as any of us, not even sure he kept his medal, he looked a broken man that night……..by the way even though he scored two great goals that night my man of the match was the wee guy wearing factor 50 in the middle of the park, Neil Lennon was immense in Seville
Gerry fae the brig
You said last night at 19:49
“wee sneaky feeling our Anto might be one of our biggest positives, there is a great fitba brain in there and when all said and done he is one of us and I have a wee feeling our Stokesy could have his best season yet……..”
Could you please show your working for your answers apart from him being “one of us”???
The Huddle
Jamie T is on BBC3 in 5 minutes. Enjoy as I will. :)
Clogher Celt, a woman I know’s partner, works at Celtic Park, he does the kit stuff for the youth and development teams. He told me a few months ago that Ronny was great with the players, the backroom staff and the club employees.
He heard one of Ronny’s talks to the youth team squad, and he was well impressed with Ronny’s knowledge of the players, what was expected of them to progress and said they will not be overlooked. The young players were well taken by Ronny’s speech.
squire danaher
20:51 on 28 June, 2015
Gerry fae the brig
You said last night at 19:49
“wee sneaky feeling our Anto might be one of our biggest positives, there is a great fitba brain in there and when all said and done he is one of us and I have a wee feeling our Stokesy could have his best season yet……..”
Could you please show your working for your answers apart from him being “one of us”???
Easily answered….. Living the dream, I know as a wee Bhoy growing up and kicking a ball pulling on the hoops would be living my dream, “one of us” means a fellow Celtic fan
Not sure where the problem lies with what I typed