The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[Clown]

yeah i know that

still dont think he's the man for the job

[Myles Na G.]

The process sort of puts all the comments about Strachan in perspective. He mightn't have been every Hoops fan's cup of tea - bit of a smart arse, not enough of a badge kisser - but looking at some of the options being discussed, he'd still get my vote.

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

The process sort of puts all the comments about Strachan in perspective. He mightn't have been every Hoops fan's cup of tea - bit of a smart arse, not enough of a badge kisser - but looking at some of the options being discussed, he'd still get my vote.

You left out couldn't man-manage, tactically naive (that's being generous), was terrible with the press, transfers quite poor and treated the fans almost with contempt (remember cans of Kestrel etc...). You might vote for him again, but I think I'll give someone else a chance.

[Minder]

The process sort of puts all the comments about Strachan in perspective. He mightn't have been every Hoops fan's cup of tea - bit of a smart arse, not enough of a badge kisser - but looking at some of the options being discussed, he'd still get my vote.

You left out couldn't man-manage, tactically naive (that's being generous), was terrible with the press, transfers quite poor and treated the fans almost with contempt (remember cans of Kestrel etc...). You might vote for him again, but I think I'll give someone else a chance.

But was more successful than MON, depends what your looking for in a manager i suppose.

[lynchbhoy]

The process sort of puts all the comments about Strachan in perspective. He mightn't have been every Hoops fan's cup of tea - bit of a smart arse, not enough of a badge kisser - but looking at some of the options being discussed, he'd still get my vote.

You left out couldn't man-manage, tactically naive (that's being generous), was terrible with the press, transfers quite poor and treated the fans almost with contempt (remember cans of Kestrel etc...). You might vote for him again, but I think I'll give someone else a chance.

you left out tactically inept...

had it a lot handier than MON in many ways, MON trailblazed the spl for him
MON destroyed the rangers stranglehold, built up the euro 'invincibility' and fortress Celtic park

it wasnt that hard to follow on from that.
Strachan did well , but he couldnt motivate his own team to overcome a rubbish rangers side let alone some of the other less than brilliant spl sides.
no comparison.

I dont give a fiddlers if the manager is a badge kisser or not, celtic mnded or a former celtic fan.
As long as they are tactically decent and can motivate plus buy more decent players than donkeys, man manage effectively and get the best out of the team they put together - then thats all we want.

strachan couldnt get the best out of the team HE assembled.

I'd almost go looking for the shakthar manager who apparantly wants away....

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

FFS Elvis says he wants the job now!!?!!

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Looking like I'll be taking Martinez off the list - is it now just going to be a battle between Mowbrey and McGhee or is Coyle still in the frame?

Wigan allowed to talk to Martinez 


Wigan have been given permission to hold talks with Swansea boss Roberto Martinez, with a view to him becoming their new manager.

Martinez is Wigan chairman Dave Whelan's number one choice to replace Steve Bruce who has gone to Sunderland.

And Swansea "reluctantly" allowed the Spaniard to speak to the Latics after an "appropriate level" of compensation was agreed between the two clubs.

BBC Wales understands a deal could be concluded as early as Thursday evening.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins had initially refused permission for Wigan to speak to Martinez as they are "miles apart" in terms of compensation.

He was looking for at least £2m but an agreement has now been reached.

Celtic were also in the frame, but did not match the compensation fee.

Martinez has earned rave reviews for his handling of Swansea in his first two years in the role.

Promotion from League One as champions was followed last season by a highly creditable eighth-place finish in their first year back at Championship level.

606: DEBATE
I think that IF Roberto does go and doesn't take (assistant) Graeme Jones with him, he could be an ideal replacement

North-bank-boy
That success has been achieved through an exciting brand of attacking, skilful football that has resulted in the Spaniard also being linked to managerial jobs at the likes of Real Sociedad and Reading.

Martinez has so far refused to talk about his future but denied quotes attributed to him in newspapers north of the border earlier this week that he is interested in joining Celtic.

"The quotes are false," he told BBC Wales. "I didn't speak with anyone. The only person who can speak about the situation is my chairman."

Martinez has close links with Wigan after Whelan brought him to the UK in 1995 as one of the Three Amigos.

He stayed there for six years and now it looks like he could be reunited with close friend Whelan.

Jenkins said on Monday: "Ultimately it always comes down to the individual himself about how he feels and what he wants to do with the next step of his career.

"Roberto has got to consider his future and where his commitment lies. We will see how things go the rest of the week."

[lynchbhoy]

from what I am hearing
Jansen is the director
with Adams as manager.

[Main Street]

Lynchboy, your "deep throat"  is either messing with your head  or will be exposed as a spoofer.

[lynchbhoy]

Lynchboy, your "deep throat"  is either messing with your head  or will be exposed as a spoofer.

well this is not my usual source, but from what I was told a CP player rang over to tell this family to back adams as next manager in the bookies.
Got 10-1 price.

time will tell

[Hound]

After Jansen's and Celtic's comments about Adams, I seriously doubt it. A 20/1 shot with Powers for those who fancy it.

[lynchbhoy]

I'd have thought Jansen and martinez

still think both are untested in these particular roles

mowbray or coyle still the best 'cheap' options imo

[norabeag]

Lynchboy, your "deep throat"  is either messing with your head  or will be exposed as a spoofer.

well this is not my usual source, but from what I was told a CP player rang over to tell this family to back adams as next manager in the bookies.
Got 10-1 price.

time will tell

If there is any truth in this at all, last man out switch off the lights. The man's a buffoon!! ( Adams that is)

[Main Street]

You can get a 100/1 against Adams on Betfair.

Looks like the serious money is following Mobray, a lot has been staked on him in the last 24 hours.
Not a banker yet but there must be some substance to discussion rumours

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Fixtures for next couple of months:
(gonna be busy)

12/07           - Brisbane Roar FC
22/07           - Cardiff
24/07           - Al Ahly
26/07           - Tottenham Hotspur
28 or 29/07   - Champions League Qualifier 3rd Round 1st Leg
4 or 5/08       - Champions League Qualifier 3rd Round 2nd Leg
15 or 16/08   - SPL Fixture 1
18 or 19/08   - Champions League Qualifier Play-off Round 1st Leg (if we get past 3rd round qualifier)
22 or 23/08   - SPL Fixture 2
25 or 26/08   - Champions League Qualifier Play-off Round 2nd Leg
29 or 30/08   - SPL Fixture 3