When looking for a new manager, Celtic usually try to fix the biggest shortcoming the previous guy had. In May 2019, Neil Lennon’s biggest asset was his “eye for a player”. There were other attributes. he twice got Celtic into the Champions League group stage where he delivered some of the most memorable nights in our European history, but Celtic’s decline started with his predecessor’s inability to sign quality players after the arrival of Scott Sinclair.
When it fall apart last season, Neil seemed unable to imagine how to organise a squad that was performing significantly below the sum of its individual parts. Apparently simple tasks, like how to organise at defensive set pieces. The answer to that particular question was Eddie Howe.
Howe took a team of lowly £17m misfits and marshalled them into a very solid unit. He also had other attributes, but that ability to defend a corner kick was very convincing.
I spoke to Peter Lawwell soon after Brendan Rodgers left and again after Neil Lennon’s departure. Neither Neil nor Eddie fitted the bill he was initially looking at. On this occasion, Ange Postecoglou fits perfectly. Technically proficient, capable of withstanding the intensity of our game, with an ability to make us a far better team three years out than we were when he took over.
It’s that last attribute we recruited yesterday. Neil and Brendan both left teams that were poorer than two years previous. We hired a builder.
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BBC saying player has been stabilised
Pray its true
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/50940600
Please God help him.
The Danish FA says Christian Eriksen is awake and waiting more tests in hospital.
Great news…..
Great to hear positive news
Quite a few reliable sources saying the same thing.
‘Stable’ is a great word to hear after the position he appeared to be in.
Deo gratias
excellent shaun maloney interview with tom english on shortie just now.
I am surprised at how pleased I am at the news that a complete stranger seems to be recovering. I hope it is both true and complete.
Fantastic update on Eriksen. Says he is stable. Photo of him on the stretcher with his hand on his head and eyes open support that.
Great news.
Thank God the boy pulled through , what a terrifying sight for his family.
Talik about 8.30 restart in game.
Mon the Erikkson
ADI
I thought they might have just cancelled it, his fellow pros were visibly traumatised .
Marsapa
I wouldnt have been upset by that. It could have been rescheduled…but adverts and money ?. Cynical me…
reminds me of the great Phil O’Donnell tonight, but thank god the outcome for Christian Eriksen looks positive.
game resumes in 5.
i find that very unfair on the players.
ADI_DASSLER NOT FOR 2ND BEST on 12TH JUNE 2021 7:23 PM
Marsapa
I wouldnt have been upset by that. It could have been rescheduled…but adverts and money ?.
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Your probably right , they could have tossed a coin …..na , its to big a comp.
I don’t think Christian Eriksen’s team mates should be asked to play again tonight. They were clearly traumatised by what happened. Thank Hod he seems to have pulled through. It was awful to watch. Channel 4 News reported that UEFA had postponed game. I see that ITV seem not to be showing the Russia game.
The show must go on.
Sorcha Cusack appeared in a play at The Gate Theatre in Dublin on the night her father (The great actor Cyril Cusack) died
I find it unbelievable that both teams are being asked to finish this game after what was witnessed.
Incredible work done by the Medical staff. I hope Christian makes a good recovery.
My first two games predictions were wrong and i had 3-0 DENMARK ,don’t know how it will go now.
Relieved all round for Erikson and his family I suspect the danish players are doing it for him too.
WHAT IS THE STARS on 12TH JUNE 2021 7:30 PM
The show must go on.
Sorcha Cusack appeared in a play at The Gate Theatre in Dublin on the night her father (The great actor Cyril Cusack) died
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Bono played a concert the day his old man died I believe.
Really pleased to hear Christian seems to be recovering in hospital. Not sure restarting the game is the correct decision. Players emotions will be all over the place.
Finland 1-0
Schmichel at fault
Last thing any of those players want to do this evening is go back on a football pitch.
Why not play it tomorrow?
the rome quivalent of Vic and Frankie in the school team at sacred heart.
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Lost Glasgow
@LostGlasgow
Speaking of Rome.
Things I didn’t know I didn’t know…
Ennio Morricone and Sergio Leone attended primary school together in 1937, in Rome.
They didn’t meet again until 1964, to work on For a Few Dollars More.
https://twitter.com/LostGlasgow/status/1403469796197474318/photo/1
Denmark , it doesn’t look like its going to be their night , goalie howler and now a penalty miss.
my 2nd team will be Sweden, just realised the bold Mick is with them as is some kid called larsson.
i wonder how many players played in same team as the father and then the son
anyone ?
No way this game should have continued tonight.
The Referee just gave a penalty to Denmark that never was.
When the penalty was kicked there were 2 Denmark players looking for a rebound and they were so wide they’d never have got one. Its obvious everyone there has been affected badly by what they witnessed.
Phew ,Belgium on their way ….prediction 3-0
Finland were at 10s in play.
Good price despite me predicting Denmark.
Just glad yer man’s okay!
No wonder, not easy to play sport when you’re in shock.
Think about how we were a few hundred miles away watching on tv. Never mind a teammate getting cpr behind you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAe5SajWM6g