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23 May 2014 23:17:11
a lot of us are talking about whether or not Larsson will be offered the job and if so, will he take it. If memory serves me right, Larsson has never broken a contract yet or gone back on his word to any team. he is contracted to his present team until November (I think) so I don't see him breaking his trend now.
23 May 2014 23:11:28
Posted Lennon was upsetting people at the club on 13th may and that David Moyes had been approached off the record about the possibility. His answer was yes and this will be a reality by next Thursday, same sourse has fabergasheading home to arsenal this summer
23 May 2014 22:21:51
I just hope it's not Owen Coyle I just think he's not got it at all plus he was offered it and turned it down before Lennon took over so now he's out of work he'll take it no thanks Ed who would you like to see get the job and fellow hoops who would yous like to see in charge?
{Ed007's Note - Murat Yakin who left Basel last weekend would be my ideal choice Sam but I just can't see it happening.}
23 May 2014 22:15:31
I'm beginning to get frustrated with all the let's be realistic comments. Why? We are celtic. Why can't we want the best. Why are we so happy to accept realistic targets. Why pay for a season ticket if we are prepared to settle for second best. I'm realistic to know we can't get mourinho etc but we are a huge club, huge fan base . Let's not accept group stages as a success . Sometimes I feel we play into the boards hands if that is all we demand. I'm a little drunk but there you go
{Ed007's Note - Well I've been stone-cold sober for a long time and agree with every word you've said, Bobby.}
Ed do you know what kind of money the Portuguese league generates. Teams like Porto and benefica seem to compete at the top table regularly. We are surely as big a club as those. I don't understand why we can't compete rather than just be happy to take part
{Ed007's Note - The Portuguese teams make their money from transfer fees, Benfica 'only' receive around 10 million Euros per season from TV, since Mourinho led Porto to the CL in 2004 they have made circa 400 million Euros in transfer fees, it helps that Portugal is seen as a gateway to Europe for a lot of South American players. Sporting Lisbon prefer to nurture their own talent rather than spend money. I prefer to look at the success teams like Basel have had in the CL in recent years, them Olympiacos and Anderlecht are already in the group stages of next season's CL. Teams do it mate, and I totally agree with you that CFC should be aiming to be one of those teams, too many fans try to compare us with the EPL or La Liga instead of comparing us to teams who are below us in the income stakes yet qualify and make their mark in the CL year after year.
FC Copenhagen, AaB, Standard Liege, Grasshoppers, Panathinaikos and a Cypriot team all enter the CL qualifiers at a round later than we do this summer.}
Cheers for that ed. we really need to move to that kind of level. Fed up of hearing my dad's stories of great celtic teams in the past. Frustrates me, when did we start settling for taking part and not competing. F**k that
{Ed007's Note - Are you forgetting we beat Barca 18 months ago? ;)
Not forgetting. Great game, tremendous result but never enjoyed the 90 because if were all being honest we were battered . My old mans time is Lisbon lions . 40 plus shots in the final not the early stages. I'm not undermining the barca game, it was unbelievable, I'm just saying luck played a massive part. Everytime they got the ball I thought they were going to score .What sticks in my throat is that old saying you used to get told at school . It's the taking part that counts not the winning. Well I never enjoyed a game I lost.load of rubbish. I want more than an albeit magnificent backs to the wall performance against barca to brag about or a trip to Seville where we lost . Call me a dreamer so what, celtic my team and taking part is just not good enough . I'm going for another glAss of wine .
{Ed007's Note - The Barca result was fantastic but we never built on it. Have you seen what Oscar Garcia has said tonight?
‘They are one of the best and biggest clubs in Europe, so it’s great to have interest. Nobody from the club has spoken directly to me and you would have to ask them why they might be interested.
‘But I know what I can do, what I can achieve, how I want to play, what philosophy I would bring to them. I grew up with the Barcelona philosophy and I would try to play attractive football.
‘I would be confident of taking them into the Champions League. The big objective of a club like Celtic must be to get into the group stages – and then to find the right way to be better, to improve and to see where Celtic can go.’
That is EXACTLY the kind of attitude I want from a CFC manager, none of this we should be grateful/happy just to be there claptrap. NL never spoke with that kind of authority or conviction.}
Sh1t and I've just seen the wink. I'm not up to date with all the smiley things and that haha
Well it sounds like a very good answer to the interview guestion 'why would you like this job?', what else would he say?, look give the managers position to, maybe Mcnamara, or Clarke, or my favourite Wright, and please can all these champagne socialists shut up, who go on about this and that, but are nothing morethan chegue book capitalists who think they can buy success, they are no better than Mccoist, bring on the young guys and let them develop, maybe they won't go far in europe, but they will do better next year and the year after
Agree with everything Bobby + Ed have said. Hopefully Garcia's the one, defo seems ambitious!
Hi ed sorry to bug you again but I have some more questions to ask you.
1. How do Anderlecht go straight into the group stages because I can't remember them doing anything special in Europe.
2. How did the other teams you mentioned go into the champions league a round later than us?
3. And finally what are the chances of Oscar Garcia becoming the next Celtic manager?
{Ed007's Note - Football associations are allocated places according to their country's 2013 UEFA coefficients, which covers their performance in European competitions from 2008–09 to 2012–13, next year it will be over the period of 2009-10 to 2013-14. For next year's tournament the Scottish league is ranked 24th and Belgium are at 11th with Greece, Switzerland, Cyprus, Denmark, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, Israel, Belarus, Poland, Croatia and Sweden between us. Belgium are going through a golden patch just now and are reaping the rewards of laying the foundations to produce quality youngsters.
I don't know what the chances of Oscar Garcia taking over but I certainly like the cut of his jib from what he has said.}
23 May 2014 21:51:42
"I would be the ideal man for Celtic" former Barcelona player Oscar Garcia
Interesting
23 May 2014 20:39:04
The name of the new manager is unimportant to me as long as that person is successful and does a great job. However what I don't want to see is a foreign manager comin in. Most if not all do a job for 2 years spend loads o money then move on.This is exactly what we don't need under current budget restrictions.Then we have to start all over again. If you had to push me I would pick a Lambert/Larsson combo but that won't happen, my guess is Malky or Coyle will be appointed.
Big rumour, and money punted, says it's Moyes apparently. Does not get me all tingly i'm afraid
Moyes is the man I have thought would be next boss. For a couple year now. Doesn't excite me greatly either though.
The bookies are having a bit of fun maybe?
23 May 2014 20:12:56
I really think we can secure a top notch manager. Everyone bangs on about the rangers not being in the league but if a top notch manager thinks about it he will have a season(not 100% but highly likely) to build a team before the rangers get promoted.
Gonna be a lot of hype surrounding celtics very first game with the rangers and what manager wouldy want to be a part of that?
Who? Getting promoted . Don't think that team you mentioned will get in Top 2 of that league . HH Vinciebhoy.
The manager that may not want to be part of the first ever game between the Govan team and Celtic may be a manager who saw how the Celtic manager who was manager when playing against the former Govan team
23 May 2014 19:54:21
Whoever we get as new manager, I pray to god lawell doesn't have tunnel vision and only look at candidates with a connection to club in hope of punting a few season tickets.
Ideally, we need someone who has:
*Substantial experience of top flight management.
*Experience of managing in european competitions.
*Ability to work with shoestring budget.
*Ability to develop youth players.
Hopefully lawell doesn't opt for cheap option. i'm not saying break the bank, just invest off the field to assist success on the field
I am hoping we bring in someone from abroad. Dutch or maybe german just to add something new to the style.
Big malky is the only one on the so called list that's being punted about the media that I would be excited about.
Dont get me wrong whoever comes in will get 100% backing from us all
After seeing how things have panned out in the past . Hindsight is wonderful . I remember being linked with Roberto Martinez before he took over at Wigan . He took a chance on McCarthy fae accies, now at Everton, linked with Man U now? Like finnbogson a chance missed? Oh how I would like him!! Wishful thinking lol
Rene girard of lille imo would be an ideal appointment, managed French u 16, 19, 21 teams, won Montpellier their first ever French title on a shoestring budget and has just guided lille to 3rd in ligue 1, I read a quote after they won the title . montpelier is based on hard work ethic, exceptional spirit, homegrown talent and shrewd signings .
Well the rumour in my neck of the wood's is Coyle and Peter Houston as his number 2, wonder how all you Lennon hater's will react if that's true
Tambhoy
Good post DN, that sounds like you want lennon back lol.
Tambhoy, i'm not a lennon hater. Just have a view the manager of our club should of done an apprenticeship
DN30 Well sorry old bean but your previous post's defeat that argument, notice you have no answer to the Coyle, Houston scenario, would they be better than Lenny in your eye's
Tambhoy
23 May 2014 19:51:42
I fancy Martin Jol for the job. anyone else agree, or just me?
Samson that's a good shout mate
23 May 2014 19:39:26
After reading some posts in here, I just can't see some folks logic, I really don't know who will be our next manager nor do I have any real suggestions but why are folks saying I one hand about ( Roy keane, malky mackay, jackie., the boy from Sevilla being given a shot and henriks no got the experience, if you do the research probably find he's got as much experience as the rest if them in management, my only hope is, if it is henrik and it doesn't go well it doesn't sour the relationship with fans,
He legendry status is imortal
You can't see folks logic yet can't suggest one single candidate?
Hew1888 so was a certain manager from across the city HH Vinciebhoy
If you read the post the correct way jim you'll find I meant how can folk say all the other have experience for job but henrik doesn't, obviously you want a reaction to your post so I ll say this to you ( nah I won't bother )
Not fussed about a reaction falkirkbhoy. Whatever you were going to say I'd rather you just did though tbh rather than tease me. Pretty sure I read your post correctly too. You can't see folks logic yet have none of your own no? I for one would not be pleased with Larsson, Jackie Mac etc etc. Because relatively, they are inexperienced, research will show you that. We've tried the unexperienced route, what are the odds though someone young, like say, Simeone, come in and have that sort of success? Not great. It's almost fashionable now to appoint inexperienced managers. Too many bigots were calling for Strachans head because he wasn't a "celtic man". I'd have him back in a heartbeat. Why? Experience. Appointing any manager is a gamble, fair enough, but appointing somebody with experience is far less of a gamble.
Sorry jim Thought you weed having a dig I mearly meant why are folk basically saying that henrik doesn't have same experience as the others being mentioned, not once did I say I think he or anyone mentioned should get the job because I just don't know who is best suited to our needs now, lack competition in league, 3 qualifying rounds cl, board don't seem to want to splash out the cash, that's the reason I don't have a suggestion myself mate, sorry if I'm not best explaining myself
Needs to be somebody who 'overachieves'. Me and you could win the league with Celtic mate.
23 May 2014 19:37:02
@Barry the janny: Redknapp had one good season at Spurs and the English media had to hype him as the great white hope of English football, all this before his 'baggage' issues. I also doubt he would leave his beloved Sandbanks for Scotland at his age.
My dream ticket? Truthfully mate I just don't know! I do however feel that we need some one who will work the players a lot harder and be innovative tactically. Weighorst is highly rated so with the right older head that might work.
By the way Barry never put anyone who posts here down were all on the one road here mate!
23 May 2014 19:33:07
I can tell you from a very good source that the next manager will be Mark McGhee. Not my choice but it's fact.
Oh Lord, of all the names i've seen so far, Mark friggin McGhee?! Come on man!
23 May 2014 19:18:19
in the poll of the day why have have people voted no?why would you not like to watch open attackin football?
23 May 2014 19:06:19
Iv got a horrible feeling we are going to end up with coyle as the next manager but I hope not! In my opinion Jackie, McKay, Clark or moyes would be a good appointed!but moyes wouldn't take the job on a shoe string budget! I'm expecting Jackie as the board can rip the piss yet again with transfer budget! PL has been saying the same rubbish about spending on the right player if it makes sense with possible resale!
23 May 2014 18:23:30
Can I just say to the fans that are talking big names for the Celtic hot seat to take a reality check, me personally had nothing bad to say about Lennon, ok sometimes baffold me with his choice of team but all in all done well with what he had at his disposal, but Lennon made Celtic a lot of money but when he wanted a battle fund he was obviously told by lawell to F. k off , so he had no choice but to give his notice, so what manger with half a brain would take us on, a desperate one that is it, Lennons ambition for Celtic as well as the fans ambition is bigger than are boards, I can see Celtic go through at least 3-4 mangers in the next 6 or 7 years with ther biggest ambition to get down south, I pray I'm wrong but in my view Lennon would not of asked for funds out of reach to him, so good luck to who ever takes us on because lawell is not a giver he's a taker
23 May 2014 18:47:00
we can't be sure that is the reason nl left. its just people come to conclusions. last year we spent quite a lot of money (although there was a lot of incoming funds) and the signings just wernt up to a good standard
i feel it was just the right time for the club and manager to go there own ways and the next man i'm sure won't just have favourites who plays regardless of form
its an exciting time right now looking at who the next man is, his view on things and also the players he wants to bring in
Lets not get all defensive about Lenny. He spent big money, in Scottish football terms, on players who it seems will not do.He bought said players without any plan of where and how to utilize them best.
There is also his reluctance to trust youth, soon as the league was sewn up we should have filled the team with youths and fringe players and given our big hitters a long lay off to prepare for the CL qualifiers.
I think the time was right for the club and Lenny to part ways but remember it was HIS decision.I wish him nothing but the best and thank him for his services, especially his decision to stay when every bigot in the country were having a pop at him, but it was he who decided to go.
23 May 2014 14:31:25
Hi Ed I hope politically your colours are red. I wish some socialist voices were on our board but I wait for the next choice of manager with growing concern.
Neil Lennon took a wreck of a team over and has done a job nothing more. He left a team of fringe players but that's all he got was never trusted to build a proper squad. In my opinion was only keeping the seat warm due to the crisis in Govan.
Stinky Pete, Needs someone with bottle who will demand to take proper control. As "Lennon said thanks for the opportunity Peter" he has gone with a medal haul to be proud of over the last decade and more. The only thing in my opinion Lenny brought was stability not the tools to do the job. Wee Gordon had the lot when in charge and really looked as if he enjoyed the job unlike Lennon. That's why he is off he was never treated like a proper gaffer and trusted to do the job.
I hope all fans watch the next media frenzy to destabilise our club every manager wants to leave Celtic when they fall off the shelf pure pis*. As they have you believe we are Asda sell everything never sold Lennon though tells you something the next move is really interesting over to you Liewell give us something to be proud of and we will support the team you take a back seat and let the manager do the talking.
Gotta say mate calling Lawwell liewell is just wrong.
23 May 2014 14:23:59
People keep saying that Larsson should be given a chance because Lenny was inexperienced when he took over and he did well. My problem with that is it took him 2 seasons to crack the Euro qualifiers. It's a totally different level/pressure. We can't afford another 2 year wait for Europe, the fans have a taste for the big stage again. I don't have a specific name in mind but I'm not getting paid the big bucks to make these decisions
One of the reasons it took two seasons is because harder qualification route and Lennon inherited a very poor squad with low morale. Now we have a well motivated squad which should be fit to qualify especially if one or two new players are added.
23 May 2014 13:52:37
I know this won't be popular but a suprised one name not been mentioned yet but might work with henke as no 2 david oleary any thoughts peeps
Please don't mention Dave O'Leary as a possible candidate for Celtic . There is a reason he hasn't worked for awhile
23 May 2014 11:59:58
No one else has put this name forward but what's thoughts on Sevilla manger Unai Emrey? Fits the bill at every level. Young, ambitious, plays attractive style, wouldn't be on massive wage at Sevilla as there skint, took Sevilla far as he can, done fantastic job at Valencia and Sevilla (tricky time at Moscow. We did get him the sack from there), also fits PL's selling policy of sellin star players ( negrado and nevas and still won the Europa cup )
Not the worst call I've heard Madyin67. Not the worst at all.
23 May 2014 12:49:00
would be delighted withe him as manager. the passion is always there with him and he doesn't let his teams stop and be lackluster like we have been at times this season
although may be on low wages this man will surely be highly sought after around europe right now with what he has achieved over the past 5 years
That's why we need to move fast. He would jump at the chance I think. Have a year of bedding in his system then wipe the floor with the undead. I think champions league would be our ace up our sleeve
23 May 2014 09:23:17
We mate the majority of my post aren't going up, I have used the contact form also. This all started when we had a disagreement over Griffiths. I'm not blaming you of course but I'm starting to get a bit disappointed over it. If you don't want me to post anymore you could just tell me and I'll move on to a different site. Which would be ashame as I do like you guys. I'm pretty sure this won't be posted either but us to bury the hatchet mate. Most of my post aren't even that bad lol but I'm a bit confused as to why you would censor me
{Ed007's Note - I have no idea what you're talking about Darren. If I didn't want you to post I would block you and your posts wouldn't even reach moderation.}
23 May 2014 10:35:33
I'd also like to say a big thanks to Neil Lennon for the job he done at Celtic. I know he wasn't everyones cup of tea but from where we were with Mowbray to the last 16 of the Champions League, all whilst starting to blood younger players and playing some very very good football at times. He leaves the club in a very healthy position on the park and off. On another note I'm starting to become slightly disillusioned at the boards unwillingness to strengthen the team while we are in a good position. I can see our best players being sold again this summer and the funds once again not being spent.
I hope you are wrong about the board refusing to build on what we have . However I have a feeling you are right . I backed the board and Lennon, as I thought that building our financial base was equally important as building the playing squad . Up to now I would have thought they had got the balance reasonably well . I think the team building has to be the priority from now on . If we get a good positive ambitious manager he will insist on a budget that certainly will make the board think . Of course if we get a manager who has got use to being a loser, then we will have a coming of minds a manager not demanding money and a board with tight purse strings
23 May 2014 10:22:39
I see Oscar Garcia's name being mentioned for the job. Anybody know much about him?
I posted this about him last Monday:
"If Lennon leaves, what about former Brighton manager Oscar Garcia? Done pretty well at both Maccabi Tel Aviv + Brighton, this would be his 3rd first team managerial position and his 6th season in coaching having also been a youth coach/manager with Catalonia and Barcelona."
He win the Israeli Premier League wi Maccabi Tel Aviv. His record was P36, W25, D5, L6 (69.4% win ratio) n wi Brighton his record was P53, W21, D16, L16 (39.62% win ratio) but his hands were tied behind his back. Lost a few players n was only allowed to bring in free transfers n loan players, still guided them to the Championship Playoff's playing a good style of football.
HB, you make a reasonable point but the problem is that any manger coming in will have similar restrictions (not exactly the same though) to the one's Garcia had at Brighton.
Well perhaps change needs to happen higher up than management?! The board always linking us to former players who were fan favourites is tedious to say the least, Celtic shouldn't be selling club n the managers job certainty shouldn't be one of a learning curve. No more risks, time to push the boat out n show some ambition. We need to bring in someone wi a decent footballing philosophy who'll change the playing n coaching style. Someone like Ronald Koeman, Slaven Bilic, Oscar Garcia or Michael Laudrup. If we take a risk n it doesn't work out, we're giving Sevco a chance to waltz right back into the top flight in a years time n win the league at the first time of asking!
23 May 2014 09:58:54
Thanks Lenny for your commitment but it's the best time to change . We have a good financial footing we are dominating the spl championship but we lack a wee bit of spark and a new manager can lift the team . Jackie McNamara, Malky mackay, the king, I would welcome any of them it's something different and would put more bums on seats . Lenny never had any managerial experience and done ok . I welcome the new manager with open Arms
Celtic always!
23 May 2014 08:52:32
With Lennon now left I think its time for someone with a wee bit of experience to come in don't think the times right for the king to come back maybe in a few years but on my shortilist there would certainly be steve clarke & malkay mackay what the thoughts?.
23 May 2014 06:59:47
I said months ago that Steve Clarke was spoken to and basically asked if offered the job would he take it. His answer was obvious but if the board actually follow up on it, that is another thing. Personally I think they will appoint the cheaper option, Larsson with an experience assistant in hope that it pleases the fans and sells more tickets. I think he has slightly more experience than Lennon did when he first took over, and he will defiantly have more respect from his players who will want to play for him.
Who ever it is let's get right behind him and the team it's going to be an even bigger task to get through the qualifiers now
23 May 2014 03:11:52
Hi Guys,
I haven't heard his name banded about but personally I'd love Di Canio. The passion would be unquestionable, he is a great character and he has a great knowledge of football and players. He did superb at Swindon, saved Sunderland from relegation and I think was harsh to get the sack. Larsson is a stupid call for me, a legend as a player but he ain't much of a manager and too inexperienced. Paolo has managed in EPL. What's everyone's opinion?
Mark
Di Canio should not be allowed anywhere near Parkhead never mind the managerial position.
This mans right wing facist views are the last thing we need. Plus he wasn't interested in staying when he was a player so why now when he is jobless should we chase after him.
He is eccentric to say the least, we will have a team full of dross like he left poyet at Sunderland. Not for me, but each to their own.
Mark
I don't think Henrik is the answer either.
But di Canio? Are you a total mentalist? I know he feckin is! I haven't been too impressed by the names being suggested so far, but di Canio? Holy sweet jaysus, I wouldn't wish him on The Sevco 5088 Ltd.
Actually on second thoughts, I probably would.
Surely Steve Clarke is the best choice? We clearly don't have the will to spend lots of cash, so would one of the most highly rates coaches (not managers) would make sense? Our youth teams are all decent, so hopefully getting a good coach in can help bring them on and get them into the first team. Astonished West Brom sacked him tbh, and I think he would be a great pick. Defo need someone who is prepared to go outside of the first 11 this time. Congratulations to Neil Lennon for his acheivements at Celtic. Thanks for the memories, good luck wherever you end up. Neilbhoy.
Oh hell no lol, he had everyone at Sunderland miserable. I think with him in charge we would struggle even more than we do to attract decent players
Not a prayer, PDC could have been a Hoops legend but instead followed the money just like PVH and JC. I for one would not welcome him back at Paradise. Two things I can't stand in an individual is greed and dishonesty. PDC signed a Celtic contract, revived his career and then got greedy. Celtic is no stepping stone!
Not for me di canio was a loose cannon as a player and so much worse as a manager di canio has an ultra ego problem and would most definitely bring destruction to the dressing room and as for swindon he lost the dressing and the respect of the playing staff and was also the same at sunderland so not for me mark
Please no - he is an egoist, a narcissist, and a fascist. There are some principles a club like ours must stand by regardless of other perceived strengths. I also think Sunderland would have be relegated had he remained - he absolutely tore the morale of that squad to bits this season.
Most people on here are not too happy with Di Canio and I would think they are right . We shouldn't let him on the Celtic way .
I don't think Celtic fans should have any idea as to why any other club parts with their manager as normally we wouldn't be really aware of what is going on in another club .
23 May 2014 01:49:23
Just in from work and enjoying a wee Gin! Must say I was a wee bit, not shocked but taken aback with the news of Lenny's departure. Read into it what you like but I think there was friction between him and PL. I think he was told to work with what he has available to him and not to expect a large summer budget. On the flip side, I also think the board have maybe grown a bit tired of Neil and could be looking for the manager who can motivate the players into winning more domestic cup trophies. Let's face it, the time is right to get rid of a manager as it gives plenty of time to sell a few more season tickets. Now we have the task of finding a replacement who will want to stamp their authority in the post. This possibly means a big clear out and a big bill for the new manager's shopping list.
But onto my main point. We cannot have Henrik as our new manager. He is a legend, I loved him wearing the hoops but he simply not experienced enough yet for a big job like Celtic. Personally I feel he would be taking on too much and could end up like a certain Sevco manager and end up being chased by the same fans who worshiped him in the past. My choice, in my humble opinion, would be Big Malky but I suspect he is waiting it out for an English job.
All that aside, thanks Neil, it's been a blast. All the best for your future and I really do hope you get the opportunity you are looking for.
We are Celtic, and ANY manager would be proud to take on the famous hoops!
Rab your spot on with your analysis.
Spot on Rab, I don't think henrick is daft enough to take on the Celtic job - remember he's a professional first and foremost and I'm sure he recognises his own limitations.
We can only speculate but I was confident with only one or two players in Lennon would have had European football after Christmas the SPL and a domestic cup. If we don't achieve this as a minimum, then Lennon's departure is a disaster for the fans .