Football is a results business and Sunderland’s results have been rotten for months, so we shouldn’t be surprised that Martin O’Neill was dismissed as manager on Saturday. But he is Martin O’Neill, who appeared to be able to walk on water when at Celtic. What happened?
Martin’s teams played the same football at Sunderland as they did at Celtic and Leicester. Direct and, if supported by excellent players, incredibly effective, but Martin was the antithesis of the tinkerer manager. He had his plan and stuck to it, a fact which Alex McLeish successfully exploited.
Of all the recent dismissals in England his was least surprising. Sunderland thought they were heading for relegation but still have a fighting chance, the right change could produce the short-term boost required. As for our old pal Paulo, I’m in David Milliband’s camp. He and ‘Arry can go the same way.
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Burghbhoy 14:07 on 2 April, 2013
It’s only annoying if you let it bother you.
Stick to the facts. The only comeback the Zombies have is accusing people of being ‘obsessed’. They say that because they can’t dispute the facts.
Just mock them. They hate it.
Danny Lennon is a good tim, believe me.
Burghbhoy
As far as I am aware Danny Lennon is a Celtic man. He is no mason anyway.
LB
Dontbrattbakkinanger 14:05 on 2 April, 2013
Eyes aff Josephine Karlsson – Ah seen ur furst…
“Coldplay are clearly in the masons.”
Correct. How else can one explain the (masonic) listeners of Radio 2 voting their second album the greatest of all time?
STEINREIGNEDSUPREME
I can back that up-my best mate got so fed up wi me laughing at his mobs performance on Saturday,he buggered off in the huff.
I was still in a good mood about six hours later on the train home-not my fault he has no sense of humour these days
Bobby Murdoch
Pal.. Ah disagree wi some o’ yer Picks,, regarding
Who Are Daeing A Guid Joab Fur Us.
And.. Likewise.. A Dae Heartily Agree wi, Quite a Few o Yer
Ither ..Picks… who Sotienly Dae.. Earn Thur Corn..Flakes.
That being said.
It is No me.. But.. Neil.. Himsel.
Who wiz reported tae Say..That.. Oor “Fair Haired Bhoy”
A.K.A. as.. Jamesie Forrest.. has Bin Missed..
And..
No a “Leetle Bit”!
Jamsie,is oor Spark.. that Lights oor Fuse… that Sets aff the Bomb..
that .. Annihilates oor Opponents.
Everybuddy Knows that.. But..
It is Worth Repeatin’
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Steinreignedsupreme
‘Just mock them. They hate it.’
Never a truer word said. Any sevconians i know won’t discuss Scottish football with me.
They have been shot down with the facts before and had no answer.
Thank God Celtic are still alive and adding to our trophy haul on a yearly basis.
Steinreignedsupreme 14:15
The perfect antidote – just laugh like feck it drives thems nuts.
Careful tho’ -when you get started it’s difficult to stop – have a glass of water handy :-)
Starry Plough- series 4 just finished here, on ole BBC4.
Wee Josie has her ole demons rattlin’ round under thae glorious red tresses.
Ole Johnny Clash – like me you would have been staggered not to see ‘Cricklewood Green’ make the #1 spot, as afittin’ tribute to the late, great Alvin Lee?
Is this a bit like the end of the Rubber Bandits song “Up Da Ra where a random list of names are attributed to be in the RA.
These have included “George Lucas, Robert de Niro, Dr. Dre, Winona Ryder, Kofi Annan, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winnie the Pooh.” at times.
Are the Masons as all inclusive as the RA?
starry plough
setting free the bears
I also thought he was a Tim as well, we should all join the Masons en masse, every Celtic supporter in the world in fact I’m going down the village to find my local ludge.
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Like SPL2, by invitation only.
Dontbrattbakkinanger
Off to find 3 and 4 then…
FireintheHoldCSC
Livibhoy.
Danny lennon was quoted as saying he celebrated their cup win by going to mass.
Ah am sure that.. A loata Fellahs oan Here
Kneel Doon.. afore they get intae Thur Bed..
Not tae say thur Prayers..
But…
Tae check ,UNDER IT !
Fur..
Masons.
Heck.. Ye canny be too ,careful..!
Right?
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Patience Bhoys, patience….
T’was always going to be a long, slow, lingering death for them…
A slowly deflating balloon, as opposed to an explosion. A controlled demolition rather than a meltdown.
Itsjustthewaythingsare csc
Like Starry Plough, I have only just recently managed to join the Masons and I am feeling a strong desire for Feta and Bucheron.
I am also inclined to flash more than a hint of ankle.
I am also feeling a right tit.
Is this normal when you’re a mason?
Parkheadcumsalford
13:55 on 2 April, 2013
‘Just been told that the DR published a photo yesterday showing Madden sharing a masonic handshake with the St Mirren manager. Any truth in this??’
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I think this is the photograph in question
http://bit.ly/XnMuIk
The fact that Danny Lennon goes to Mass doesn’t mean he’s not a Mason.
The fact that Danny Lennon could have been a Celtic supporter in his youth doesn’t mean he isn’t a Mason.
The fact that Danny Lennon isn’t in the Masons means he isn’t a Mason.
iki
Danny Lennon signed me in. He’s on commission for new members. I’m sure he mentioned something about fresh blood.
I had some laugh with/at a group of them last Friday. The facts, the facts they hate the facts. ‘Obsessed’ is their only comeback and the ridiculous claim that they weren’t liquidated…couldn’t work that out.
My historical references and idea for the ‘Time Team’ to dig up Ibrox didn’t go down well. I kid you not they resorted to showing me their tattoos, they had them all over…! This is seemingly proof of their ongoing success. Cavemen and drawings spring to mind.
DBBIA
The late Alvin was obviously no mason. Unlike Dido, James Blunt and bloomin’ Michael Buble!
Anyone any idea what numbers are expected at the demo on saturday ?
Hopefully numbers are massive
See someone mentioned the series “Spiral” earlier…
I’ve just taped (showing my age there!) the 4th series from bbc4
I assume i have missed the first 3 series? Can I watch this on its own or do I need to watch the first 3
SFTB
Sadly you have only begun your odyssey.
Before long,these and worse will only be happy memories of days before you sold your soul.
Come back to the light…..
Stringer- you need to see the end of series 3 as it explains some of the jeopardy wee Laure and the boys find themselves in, over the shooting of the mentalist serial killer.
Whatever shortcomings les flics have to endure in terms of their crappy polis cars is more than compensated by the ole houghmagandie.
PROUDBHOY
If you can find out in advance the numbers for the demo on Saturday,can you ask your source for the lottery numbers as wel,please?
Cheers…
The next time something bad happens to me, I’m just going to pretend it didn’t and tell everyone it didn’t.
Admit nothing and never accept any blame. Isn’t that the way it works in society now? :-)
BMCUW
There’s an Odyssey??? Homer never told me about that. I’m not spending 7 years on Ogygia resisting the advances of Calypso. And as for pentathlons??
I have just resigned.
Is this a world record for short term Masonic membership?
Madden , is Jist a Crap Referee.
Look..He Gave us..
Two Gifts..in the Foist Half in Yesterday’s Confronto.
That is Undeniable, although, Ah am Soiten,that there us A few of Ma Readers
who,, Wullnae Agree ,wi that.
Those to “Let Offs”.. fur Us.. Of Which..
He wus the Generous Purveyor
Convinces me, whitoot a Shadow of a Doot..
That..
Madden, Disnae know his Assets fae his Elbowbilities..when it comes
tae Making His Refereeing Decisions.
He isnae oot tae “Dae the Celtic”
He is Jist Very Incompetent at Carrying Oot His, Week-End Joab, Duties.
Maks sense tae me.
Kojo
Still Laughin’
DBBIA
First time I saw that term in print was in the original Flashman book.
Takes me back….
Coldplay ?.
” I bet they’re big with the Milibands ”
Julie Burchill
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS 14:20 on 2 April, 2013
“I can back that up-my best mate got so fed up wi me laughing at his mobs performance on Saturday,he buggered off in the huff.
“I was still in a good mood about six hours later on the train home-not my fault he has no sense of humour these days”
I know loads of Huns (Zombies in new money) back home and none of them ever talk about football in the presence of Celtic fans.
None of us ever talk to them about Sevco – not even winding them up – and this annoys them even more.
It’s a strange situation – especially as some of these people used to talk about nothing else other than football. But it’s a sure sign of how much they hate life following a Third Division team.
People can come out with all sorts of stuff on the internet, but when you are in their company you can make a better judgement on how they really feel – we are talking about guys who have been watching games at Ibrox for decades. They are broken.
I have encountered a couple of Zombies in London though, and they were living in denial. Even fronting it up about ‘when we come back’ ect, ect.
We quickly established the facts. The bravado soon stopped. One of them reacted with the ole squeaky-voice syndrome. I asked him why he was getting so upset – grief maybe?
He left the company with the sound of laughter ringing in his ears. My mate tells me he hasn’t mentioned football since.
Secret societies do not exist.
Fact.
Although if Donald Landchops joined mine I’d want to keep it quiet too.
Danny Lennon a free mason, FFS get a grip we`re almost sounding as daft as that mob with their 55 and counting tosh.
Stringer Bell
I’ve started to watch Spiral from series one and am really enjoying it. All series are available on this site:
http://www.thedarewall.com/tv/spiral-engrenages/season/1
(I hope posting this link doesn’t break any site rules – apologies if it does and someone please remove).
SFTB
When I said odyssey,I meant in a Masonic way which is basically a bus trip fae Kilwinning to Kilmarnock.
So,aye,I understand why that might not appeal to you!
setting free the bears
Just been booted out of the St Andrews Ludge Basel for eating all the Feta canapes and for having my wellies on the wrong feet, damn those goats are quick..
By the way The Swiss had a vote in 1937 to see if they should ban Freemasonry, they didn’t and I would imagine that here it is rife among the merchant banking community..
Basel is the ultimate home of cliquey wee groups who bash drums and play flutes but thankfully only once a year on the local Fasnacht Festival..