02 Oct 2014 23:50:48
Another impressive interview from RD here. It's like a breath of fresh air to hear a CFC manager talk so positively about our club and his vision for the future rather than just rhyme of soundbites and cliches the press and supporters want to hear.
He certainly doesn't seem to think we should be grateful just to get into the CL and he never once mentioned finances or how we can't compete with English teams in signing players. Has he ever blamed the referee for a poor team performance?

1.) 02 Oct 2014
Common sense. The truth.
I'd love to hear RD's musings on the medias comparitive treatment of himself and McCoist.
The media definitely 'dumbs' down foreigners.
Dr Jo Venglos, Le Guen, even Wim Jansen FFS.

2.) 02 Oct 2014
He's only in the door 5 mins and one transfer window - the frustration with trying to sign players will come.

Always look on the bright side of life!

3.) 02 Oct 2014
I'm not sure where this Le Guen stuff is coming from? (Sorry Kbt I don't mean you

Where did he go when he left Rangers - bumped from PSG and then managed Cameroon and Oman National Team. that's it!

Can we all stop making assumptions that if Managers who were sacked had been given more time they would have been a success. There is nothing to suggest this and its pure conjecture.

4.) 02 Oct 2014
02 Oct 2014 08:49:40
The fans who aren't sure about RD and think he is out his depth need to have a good read at this article. This is what we have been crying out for from a manager in years someone who is looking at the bigger picture and actually wanting to compete with the big teams instead of just being happy being in the champions league. He's only just in the door and iv been more impressed about his visions for celtic than any manager in a long time aye he's not had the best of starts and made a few mistakes but this is a long term plan not a short term plan so he NEEDS time to try and implement these ideas and us as fans need to back the guy 110% there will be games when we get frustrated and annoyed but I really believe in this guy and hope every fan can try do the same. Mon the hoops the night HH

5.) 02 Oct 2014
Lou Macari, Liam Brady and John Barnes to name just a few are proof of that.

6.) 02 Oct 2014
Outstanding interview and what he says makes 100% sense. This is a watershed moment for Celtic not just on the park. The crowds are waning because people are not being entertained, if the entertainment and performances improve then the crowds come back because they enjoy what is on show. A great point about facing Ronaldo 3-4 kilo's too heavy. We all look at these players and think "what if" instead of "why not". It all comes down to hard work and dedication. The manger and his team are willing to put in both, are the players? If not then get rid of them and fill the team with people who will do what is being asked of them. It is amazing that he mentions chips. I am stunned that a professional athlete would be allowed to eat chips. My 2 boys are in the pro youth system at one of the big clubs and they don't eat chips, don't drink fizzy drinks, don't drink energy drinks. it is basic stuff really. You put crap in you get crap out. I still think there are too many people at the club who think they are the best players in the world and that they cannot be told that they are not doing things right. The changes RDJC are making will shape the club for years to come as it will filter all the way through to the academy teams and mean that we should have much better players coming through the system. Well done RD.

7.) 02 Oct 2014
02 Oct 2014 06:31:57
Ed,no doubt the man's got a vision, pity these motivational speeches can't inspire his players,I like listening to his interviews, but being positive doesn't get results, P.S, why do u keep referring to, he doesn't blame the referee,PPS, I have finally decided to give him a season before making any more judgement on him
P.S, Gunniebhoy and Dn30
Lennons a legend. Lol

8.) 02 Oct 2014
02 Oct 2014 10:57:41
Gentlemen and MrsE, I agree it was a good interview. What RD says makes perfect sense. I do think that there are players not buying into the new regime who really don't want to put in the hard work n order to benefit themselves as a player and the team as a whole. It is a watershed moment as you have said. 2 issues. RD says all the right things but is he capeable of getting it right. It might take 2 years so if we as fans are willing to buy into it regardless of the performances and keep going to games and buying our season tickets then he might well have an outside chance. 2. If the crowds fall away, season ticket sales fall, no CL income, how long will the Board give him? We all know Lawell will chase every £. So how long will Lawell give him with reducing income? Let's see if they come out and tell us about the long term strategy so we all buy in or are they just going to do what they always do, keep their head down and hope?

9.) 02 Oct 2014
02 Oct 2014 11:49:25
Johnny I agree players aren't buying into it or can't actually adapt and it's probably 1 of the reasons why he's had 28 different starters this season but he will need a good few transfer windows and backing from the board then we can really make a true judgement on him once he has his own signings instead of loans and he gets rid of the players he doesn't want. DaBhoy that's your opinion lol not disputing he's not a celt through and through and the treatment he received up here from other fans was absolutely disgusting but doesn't change my opinion that he was a poor manager lol

10.) 02 Oct 2014
It's great that he's trying to change players diets/fitness but it would have been good if he could have mentioned his tactics and general play so far as all our ills aren't down to fitness/diet.

11.) 02 Oct 2014
Nice sermon if a did not know any better a would say he would make a great. SCHOOL TEACHER! :-0

12.) 02 Oct 2014
Superb interview and delivered with real passion. The team have been poor recently but I feel we need to give the man a chance to implement his changes. He definitely needs another transfer window to get the players out who do not want to do what he wants and get some of his players in who will. It has been a very difficult few months but keep the faith folks. HH

13.) 02 Oct 2014
I don't want him to sound good I want him to be good, that means results end of.

14.) 02 Oct 2014
The more I think of it RD is like a dictator, its my way or the highway, he's not a man manager, he has to learn that some of the best footballers that there have ever been cared more about their ball control than their diet, he has to get his priority's right, if the guy is good enough to play against the best team in the world, you should'nt drop him for a domestic game because he does'nt follow the club dietary regime, you have to talk to him, show him the error of his ways, give him a bit of leeway, but if he does'nt listen, then I would tell RD to show him the door.