The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

marty34 · December 07, 2020, 09:45:12 PM

Quote from: MoChara on December 07, 2020, 07:30:01 PM
Celtic Full Board statement.

In light of the ongoing speculation regarding the position of our football manager, Neil Lennon, the Board of Celtic Football Club wishes to make clear its continuing support for Neil and his backroom team.

The Board recognises and understands the importance of winning the league championship this season and that, as Neil himself has made clear, recent performances and results have been disappointing. The Board is committed to delivering success for Celtic supporters.

The Board has carefully considered the current circumstances and the challenges that we are faced with, not least the pressure on the management and players to deliver the tenth championship in a row that is so important to us all. Equally important is to continue to operate according to our Club's values. The Board has come to the conclusion that our collective objective is best served by continuing to support Neil and his team as they seek solutions for those challenges.

Neil has the support of the players and staff at the Club. He understands the pressure and the environment. As his outstanding record as a manager, captain and player demonstrates, he knows what it takes to be successful at Celtic and he has delivered success with many of the current squad of players, who understand his method and approach.

Whilst it has been suggested that it is time for a change, at this stage in the season the Board believes that Neil and his management team are best placed to turn the team's performances around and lead us on to success. The Board continues to work closely with Neil and his team to support them as they seek to do so and progress will be reviewed in the new year.

The Board wishes to take this opportunity to thank all Celtic supporters for their support during this challenging year. The response of the support to the challenges that we all face together has been magnificent. It is therefore important to make clear that the Board has never, as it has been inaccurately reported, referred to any Celtic supporter as 'entitled'.

The Board recognises the range of views expressed by our supporters and the strength of those opinions. Whilst there may not always be agreement, there is certainly a common goal – the success of Celtic Football Club – and we will continue to work together to seek to achieve that success.
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Shocking statement.

bennydorano · December 07, 2020, 10:06:39 PM

Going to be a new statement every week after a shocker? This ends in tears for everyone - apart from Rangers.

Orior · December 07, 2020, 10:16:15 PM

QuoteThe Board recognises the range of views expressed by our supporters and the strength of those opinions

What is this range of views? Going by this board, there is only one view!

illdecide · December 07, 2020, 11:14:13 PM

I was talking to a guy who works in Celtic Park this evening and he told me NL's last game is the cup final with Hearts either way of the result. What I don't understand is if you have decided to sack the man then do it right away, why wait for another 3-4 games?. Obviously he could be talking keek but that's what he told me.

marty34 · December 07, 2020, 11:20:39 PM

Quote from: illdecide on December 07, 2020, 11:14:13 PM
I was talking to a guy who works in Celtic Park this evening and he told me NL's last game is the cup final with Hearts either way of the result. What I don't understand is if you have decided to sack the man then do it right away, why wait for another 3-4 games?. Obviously he could be talking keek but that's what he told me.

The pricks in the board backed him last week, they've backed him again this evening.

Don't think they're for turning - leeches on the club.

Lennon's interview yesterday after the game was embarrassing.

straightred · December 08, 2020, 12:51:55 AM

Quote from: illdecide on December 07, 2020, 11:14:13 PM
I was talking to a guy who works in Celtic Park this evening and he told me NL's last game is the cup final with Hearts either way of the result. What I don't understand is if you have decided to sack the man then do it right away, why wait for another 3-4 games?. Obviously he could be talking keek but that's what he told me.

Right now i'd take that. Other sources are saying he's here till the new year rangers game regardless of the results till then. I don't who to believe. How did Dermot Desmond become such a successful businessman with this level of poor judgement. There'll be a lot of unsold season tickets next year as a result of this.

Main Street · December 08, 2020, 01:13:00 AM

Quote from: straightred on December 08, 2020, 12:51:55 AM
Quote from: illdecide on December 07, 2020, 11:14:13 PM
I was talking to a guy who works in Celtic Park this evening and he told me NL's last game is the cup final with Hearts either way of the result. What I don't understand is if you have decided to sack the man then do it right away, why wait for another 3-4 games?. Obviously he could be talking keek but that's what he told me.

Right now i'd take that. Other sources are saying he's here till the new year rangers game regardless of the results till then. I don't who to believe. How did Dermot Desmond become such a successful businessman with this level of poor judgement. There'll be a lot of unsold season tickets next year as a result of this.

The price of an Illdecide rumour is trading at its lowest level ever, almost lower than Lennon'c chances of leading Celtic to a 10 in a row.
Anyone fancy Hearts for the cup final game? they could very well emulate the Hibs victory in that Stokes' cup final.

Mikhail Prokhorov · December 08, 2020, 01:49:52 AM

they are 13 points behind with 2 games in hand and 3 old firm games left. it's hardly impossible to think they win all those games and all the rest, it's scotland ffs

the rumours are comical tbh

straightred · December 08, 2020, 09:28:00 AM

Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on December 08, 2020, 01:49:52 AM
they are 13 points behind with 2 games in hand and 3 old firm games left. it's hardly impossible to think they win all those games and all the rest, it's scotland ffs

the rumours are comical tbh

There's is absolutely no chance that a Celtic team under Lennon will one derby game (the old firm died with rangers in 2012) never mind 3. I don't think he'll even manage one draw to be honest

illdecide · December 08, 2020, 10:11:22 AM

I'm only stating to you guys what a man told me last night, if he was talking thru his hole then good luck to him and i'm sure what people don't know they'll make up. TBH we all know how it's going to pan out it's just a matter of when and the thing i said yesterday i still stand by it...If you're going to sack the man why wait? The players know he's for the chop, he knows he's for the chop. Jasus even the GAA Board know he's for the chop so what are they waiting on?

lurganblue · December 08, 2020, 10:40:25 AM

One can only assume that there are discussions ongoing with the new manager and Lennon is still in place so there will be quick transition with no void? Probably giving the board more credit than they deserve here. They probably haven't drawn up a list of candidates or had any preliminary discussions.

illdecide · December 08, 2020, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: lurganblue on December 08, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
One can only assume that there are discussions ongoing with the new manager and Lennon is still in place so there will be quick transition with no void? Probably giving the board more credit than they deserve here. They probably haven't drawn up a list of candidates or had any preliminary discussions.

I heard Paul Lambard's name mentioned and not sure what to think of that TBH...

skeog · December 08, 2020, 10:54:59 AM

illdecide i heard Jim Mc Guinness is in the frame from a man who also works for Celtic.Now would you believe that.

lurganblue · December 08, 2020, 11:13:35 AM

Quote from: illdecide on December 08, 2020, 10:50:02 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 08, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
One can only assume that there are discussions ongoing with the new manager and Lennon is still in place so there will be quick transition with no void? Probably giving the board more credit than they deserve here. They probably haven't drawn up a list of candidates or had any preliminary discussions.

I heard Paul Lambard's name mentioned and not sure what to think of that TBH...

He's obviously had some decent times as manager, like at Norwich. From following his time closely at Villa I was glad to see the back of him. Maybe he could say he got a raw deal in terms of investment in the squad, but tactically I thought he was very poor. Also, seemed to lack charisma. I don't think the players bought in to what he was saying. Rubbed people up the wrong way.

His career went on a downward curve.

themac_23 · December 08, 2020, 11:22:37 AM

That statement yesterday was a shambles, joke at the minute. Basically the statement said 'he's here to the new year so stop protesting cause its pointless' thats literally all it said, he's on a run that would get jack ross sacked at his ffs, just go Neil, please, let another man come in and get a side to gel give a good crack at the Scottish cup and be ready to get the title back next season. This car crash can't be allowed to continue.