Scott Brown was not the only one was briefly worried about Neil Lennon’s position in recent months. Neil has never particularly hidden his desire to work in England one day but when it became evident that there would be a few seats available in the English top flight, with the Everton job in particular becoming available, I am sure there were a few nervous twitches.
As and when Neil decides he is going to move on, Celtic will want to have a plan for succession in place, if not entirely executed. In May, when Neil was fielding questions about moving on, I doubt any succession planning had taken place. Some at the club would have been looking forward to a summer break and some player trading. The prospect of finding a new manager, with all the inherent consequences for trading, preseason planning and Champions League qualification, would have caused mild panic.
Always be prepared.
How is your 1254125 work coming along? Not started yet? Today, Tom Conniffe completes his 125 mile walk along the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Go look and see how well his fundraising has gone (and get involved if you can).
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Happy buffday midfield maestro
Enjoy yer day.
PC67
Looks like Michael Grant has been reading Auldheid’s spreadsheet!
I’ve just read the Etims Monday diary in which they say…
“Theres a whole heap of twitter rumours and names being bandied about on other web sites, but reallistically, until they were pretty much ready to sign, Balde and van Dijk weren’t on anyones radar, so its logical to assume that the next incomings won’t be either. If you say that in a Mr. Spock voice it becomes even more credible.”
Huh? I don’t go to Etims for “credibility” – It’s close season. I’m desperate. Make some shit up guys.
Anyone know what channels you go through if a newspaper prints a lie ?
Asked @Auldheid but he’s not replied yet.
Good morning fellow tims from a scorching Costa Blanca how is the ticket situation regarding cliftonville? Tri/clifcelt? All booked so coming over regardless it’s either solitude or the rock bar
Confederations Cup.
Don’t usually care who wins the Jingo Fest that is The World Cup but next year
it will be anybody but Brazil . More Copland Road than Copacabana these days …
Italian commentator used this to describe Brazil ——-” dirty”
Fans of double speak should seek out Blatter’s words re the evils of the tackle from behind .
On a happier note —– courier man brought this————
7 “——- Soul Brothers——- James Bond Girl [ Studio One ]
A lovely facsimile repress [ £ 12 ] of a £ 500 original . A great choon from 1966 when Ska was becoming Rocksteady. .
Hot Hot Hot —-way down south.
I will repeat again.
If the Daily Record really meant business it would’ve ran with CG and CW audio links and the charity theft investigated by @corsica1968 but sadly that’ll look bad on their beloved new club so they won’t run with it.
LILY’S GRANDPA
Aye,hence “as soon as he could”
Quite sure the club would help with the legal side of things though!
TBH,I doubt he can be got shot of too easily,but I also doubt his behaviour will have new clients chapping at his door.
HENR1K
Complain to that newspaper. When they fob you off,they have to inform you of how to take it further.
another bonus system that no one knew about…….nice work if you can get it
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Record Sport revelations this morning about the row over David Longmuir’s £100,000 bonus have confirmed their worst fears. For years now they have been watching form the terraces as their game has been mishandled by men in not so sharp suits with matching minds.
Everywhere you look it seems there is a reason to feel ashamed of our national sport. Under every stone, another scandal, crisis or argument is waiting to be uncovered.
This is Scottish football in its death throes. And it’s truly a heartbreaking sight.
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all ran from hampdump
one brother giving another brother a bonus
more like a protection racket
never mind the audited accounts will show how good scottish football can look after itself
that if they ever see the light of day
jam67
lionroars67
08:48 on 1 July, 2013
We live in hope and pray…..
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/glasgow-city-council-stop-allowing-orange-walks-in-glasgow-city-centre?share_id=yrzcLZYfvf&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
Anyone want to sign and pass on va email, twitter, facebook etc. Put pressure on Glasgow city council.
KTF
HH
Scotsman today printing lies.
Saying sevco need 3 years audited accounts but its 3 years membership.
Remember we made a complain to a particular department because the DR printed who’s most hated NL or the taxman, which dept was that cheers.
It’s ok press complaints commission.
BT
“Frankly, he has already built a squad which should be comfortably good enough to win not only SPFL League One but the SPFL Championship, as well, without the need for further additions.
blantyretim
08:57 on 1 July, 2013
Eh?”
My reading of that was that The Herald reference to the SPFL Championship meant the Second Tier in Scottish Football in the same way that The Championship is Second Tier in England.
In that sense, the “journalist” is possibly accurate. All such a squad would need to win The Second Tier in Scotland would be a good manager 0:-)
JJ
Mighty Tim
Petition signed.
Meet The Rangers – as financially illiterate as the old Rangers.
Apparently they paid Goian the equivalent of a full year’s wages and cancelled his contract , which had one year to go.
This is apparently a saving …
JJ
I haven’t been paying much attention to the new set up do was taken aback with that comment.
Thanks for clearing it up..
pedrocaravanachio67
09:38 on 1 July, 2013
Happy buffday midfield maestro
Enjoy yer day.
PC67
Cheers, done my back in yesterday when out a run. Only cure, plenty of Sagres. Have a great holiday. El scorcho here. Hx2
SPFL- Stubbornly Protestant Football League Championship
Happy birthday Maestro
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Remember Years and Years You would come on CQN because You did Not want to read The Daily Record et al..
Now every second Post on CQN seems to be about or Qouting the Lazy Journalism we did Not want to Read..
*Sighs*
Summa of DoTheMathCSC
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Courtesy The Evening Citizen (Pink)…….:-)
Brown: Rangers set to land a knockout blow in cups
SCOTTISH boss legend Craig Brown reckons Rangers can muscle in on cup silverware this season after Ally McCoist’s summer signing splurge.
Craig Brown admires Rangers boss Ally McCoist’s summer signings
The former Scotland coach has looked on in admiration as seven players have joined the Ibrox club, with the majority having SPL experience.
Brown admits that McCoist, who starred for him in the dark blue of Scotland during his eight-year tenure as national boss, will prioritise the Second Division title.
But he believes that such is the quality of the new arrivals that the Ibrox men will be a clear and present danger in both major domestic cup competitions and red-hot Ramsdens Cup favourites.
Brown said: “I have been very impressed with the signings Ally has made so far.
“Any manager will tell you that the league is always going to be his priority but with the quality Rangers have brought in I think they will be a threat in both the major cup competitions.
“There will also be a determination in these tournaments to improve on last season and that, combined with the quality of player that has come in, will make Rangers formidable opposition in both the Scottish Cup and the Scottish Communities League Cup.
“I have to say that Ally, in my opinion, has made some very astute signings and all of these players have great top level experience and are established among the best players in the SPL.”
Having bossed an Aberdeen side that regularly saw Brown attempt to nullify the talents of the likes of Jon Daly and Nicky Law, the 72-year-old has no doubt that both men will prove a huge hit.
He said: “Ally has obviously looked to add both in terms of experience and quality and you look at Jon Daly and he will provide both of these and of course he can play in more than one position.
“So whether he is playing up front or at the centre of the defence he will be a formidable proposition.”
Brown continued: “Nicky Law was one of the best midfielders in the SPL last season and played a big part in Motherwell’s push for second and both players are good professionals who will fit in well at the club, I’m sure.
“Of course I know both Stevie Smith and Richard Foster well from having them up at Aberdeen. They are both great young professionals who will give Rangers a lot in terms of their flexibility and the fact they are both good footballers.
“What Ally has done this summer is sign some of the best domestic talent available. Rangers look very solid for the new season.”
Summa of SeeWhatIDidThereCSC
Gordon j bnl
They would however save on appearance money and bonuses ! But still a lot of money to pay out for no return ! HH
SPFL- Staggeringly Pompous Following Liquidation Championship
Petition signed.
Hx2
Does the new SPFL have a set of rules as yet? Or even a website??
Summa of Sammi…. 10:21
Was thinking the same, still surprised people are interested in what that rag says or whats going on with a daft wee division 3 (three) club’s finances, staff and results.
EN
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Sevco Preferred Football League..
Summa
New bus, new shop, signing SPL players.
You have to admire Sevco’s business model – spend money you don’t have until you go bust then start again as if nothing happened, all this facilitated by the authorities.
The other teams are just mugs, obviously.
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Estadio Nacional..
Errrrmm
Div Two if You don’t Mind..
Modern Lazy Qatar Bloggers is Rubbish..
Summa
Ps..Thanks for the Invite to New York New York so Good they named it Twice like The Rangers..;-((((
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SPFL..
Side Professional Football Letters..
EBT
Easily Betrayed Tax-man..
Summa
Italia
Italian media claiming that Chelsea have offered Napoli £ 43 million for Cavani . Napoli’s owner is reported as saying -No —– the price is 63 million euros .
Cavani popped up on the radio this morning —– seems all the hype is getting to him and he’s struggling to sleep.. He repeated his -I want to play for Real Madrid mantra ..
2 old geezers giving it laldy re Buffon in a Punta Secca [ where Montalbano lives ] bar earlier . One adamant that Buffon is done , the other convinced that Buffon still has it.. .
Wee chat with a Napoli supporter earlier -he opined that watching Brazil was like watching Juventus and added that they even get the same Refereeing .
Summa of Sammi…. 10:33
And how many games have this club played in division 2?
They have only ever been a division 3 club…
Your invite is in the post….
EN
A big happy BURPDAY to Midfield Maestro, hope you and yours have a great day/year.
Gb
Morning all
Has BSR chucked the blog
Hope not
HH
MM
Is “sagres” Portuguese for hanky panky ( might be kids on the blogg );-)
Super Sally. Got to laff Remember. When wattie gave Sally the controls in the Scottish cup with the full( bought with tax mans money) squad and they struggled as Sally tactics come from a lucky bag. With their squad now. They should get to semi finals of cups if they had a manager. But they don’t. They have Sally. Lol
ST