Managerial Sack Race

[JamesHFC]

I'm loving Celtic's fans reaction to this.

Not so long ago Kennedy was everything wrong with the club. His continued presence was proof that Lawell lacked the same ambition as Rodgers. He was the common denominator when Lennon ****ed 10 in a row. He was around when Delia huffed and puffed to the easiest league titles they will ever win and failed to ever get a treble.

Now Ange wants to take him to Spurs it's ripping the backroom staff away, denying them continuity and proof Ange is a snake.

Self entitled half wits.

It's the first time Ange has ever taken backroom staff with him somewhere else too apparently.

[JamesHFC]

Not doubting you, just haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere
Wasn’t Kennedy not linked as being Naismith’s assistant

Kennedy was rumoured to be wanted as Hearts next manager, we tried for him a few seasons ago also.

[ekhibee]

Rodgers and Jesse Marshe being quoted on Sky Sports News as the 2 favourites for the Celtic job.

[Donegal Hibby]

Not doubting you, just haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere
Wasn’t Kennedy not linked as being Naismith’s assistant
Celtic apparently don't want to lose Kennedy though wither they hang on to him or not is another matter . I will be sorry to see Ange go tbh .

[Since452]

Helps having money though... And in this crappy league, where only two teams have any, I would bet a large amount of it on Since452 leading his team to at least runner's up spot, and probably picking up a cup along the way.

I'd probably spend the whole £50 million on Josh Doig just to give Hibs the sell-on though so maybe not 😉

[Onion]

Glasgow times reporting £5 million compensation agreed . And Ange has agreed terms with spurs . The Sun saying ( I know ) spurs want kyogo and fee getting talked about is £20 million . Skysports article.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12896980/ange-postecoglou-celtic-manager-agrees-terms-in-principle-with-tottenham-brendan-rodgers-and-jesse-marsch-in-frame-to-replace-him

Pray for Celtic fans this evening as they grapple with the shocking realisation that they're not the pinnacle of the footballing world, as they imagined. And for the Scottish Media.

The whole of Scotland is in shock and mourning. #prayforceltic

[Irish_Steve]

Pray for Celtic fans this evening as they grapple with the shocking realisation that they're not the pinnacle of the footballing world, as they imagined. And for the Scottish Media.

The whole of Scotland is in shock and mourning. #prayforceltic

Aye, a lot of them seem to have taken the hump when I tweeted the club wishing Ange all the best at a bigger and better club. I think the "seethe" is high amongst them, glorious fun

[He's here!]

Pray for Celtic fans this evening as they grapple with the shocking realisation that they're not the pinnacle of the footballing world, as they imagined. And for the Scottish Media.

The whole of Scotland is in shock and mourning. #prayforceltic

I find it hard to believe any Celtic is genuinely bewildered that he would leave them for Spurs. Celtic are a gigantic overfed fish in a tiny pond. Being better than Rangers is the only serious challenge the job presents. For a good, ambitious manager it's not much more than a useful stepping stone to bigger challenges.

[Betty Boop]

5 million compensation should soften the blow.

[Lago]

Not doubting you, just haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere
Wasn’t Kennedy not linked as being Naismith’s assistant
All over the BBC Sport website

[Tambo]

I think they will go for the Man City Assistant coach they was linked with last week and if they do cash in on a few players then I'm sure the will replace them easy enough.

No chance Lennon as after last time and the hassle of would bring, interesting to see who will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

[Lago]

I find it hard to believe any Celtic is genuinely bewildered that he would leave them for Spurs. Celtic are a gigantic overfed fish in a tiny pond. Being better than Rangers is the only serious challenge the job presents. For a good, ambitious manager it's not much more than a useful stepping stone to bigger challenges.
You've just summed Scottish football

[Bostonhibby]

I think they will go for the Man City Assistant coach they was linked with last week and if they do cash in on a few players then I'm sure the will replace them easy enough.

No chance Lennon as after last time and the hassle of would bring, interesting to see who will be announced in the upcoming weeks.What's Brendan Rodgers doing these days?[emoji6]

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[KeithTheHibby]

The compensation is a lot higher than I’d have thought, a 12 month-rolling contract would pay
Wonder if he’s taking any of his backroom staff with him

Hope so. I do enjoy seeing either cheek of the old firm decimated.

[Colr]

I give Ange until Xmas.

[eastmainsmsh]

I give Ange until Xmas.

Cant believe cardiff didnt go for Ange lol

[Hibernia&Alba]

I give Ange until Xmas.

Spurs is a tough job; there always seems to be problems and drama there. That said, it's a big opportunity for him, one he can't turn down. He might surprise everyone again.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Spurs is a tough job; there always seems to be problems and drama there. That said, it's a big opportunity for him, one he can't turn down. He might surprise everyone again.

Celtic was a tough job too, they were in a right mess and he recruited well. We’ll just need to wait and see how it goes for him Dan saff


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[CallumLaidlaw]

Celtic was a tough job too, they were in a right mess and he recruited well. We’ll just need to wait and see how it goes for him Dan saff


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Yep he did recruit well but in fairness he was able to take advantage of a couple of markets he knew really well. Will he be able to do that for a top 6 English prem club? Not so sure.


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[Hibernia&Alba]

Celtic was a tough job too, they were in a right mess and he recruited well. We’ll just need to wait and see how it goes for him Dan saff


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Yes, he was written off as an unknown who had been appointed out of desperation. He did a superb job re-building their squad. Spurs is a tougher challenge, but he's earned the right to have a crack at it.

[Cat Stanton]

I'd probably spend the whole £50 million on Josh Doig just to give Hibs the sell-on though so maybe not 😉

You have my full support. And if you're looking for an assistant, I'm available (and would only look for, say, 10% of your annual budget in salary and expenses).

[Steven79]

I'd probably spend the whole £50 million on Josh Doig just to give Hibs the sell-on though so maybe not [emoji6]Why not just buy a player direct from Hibs for £50 million.

McKirdy is available..

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[I'm Spartacus]

Ange confirmed on a 4 year deal. Wow, he has some agent btw!

[bingo70]

Ange confirmed on a 4 year deal. Wow, he has some agent btw!

How come?

He’s done a great job at Celtic, will do well for Spurs IMO.

[MWHIBBIES]

Glad hes away. His Celtic side a lot scarier than Rodgers or Lennons.

[Donegal Hibby]

Glad hes away. His Celtic side a lot scarier than Rodgers or Lennons.
I'm not glad he's away at all . Would much rather Celtic winning leagues and cups than that other lot and Ange going improves there chance's of it happening now . Want to see Sevco win sweet FA always . Hate them with a passion.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm not glad he's away at all . Would much rather Celtic winning leagues and cups than that other lot and Ange going improves there chance's of it happening now . Want to see Sevco win sweet FA always . Hate them with a passion.

2 cheeks of the same arse. No difference between them.

I'd like Hibs to take points off of Celtic, and without him, we probably have a better chance.

[Bristolhibby]

I'm not glad he's away at all . Would much rather Celtic winning leagues and cups than that other lot and Ange going improves there chance's of it happening now . Want to see Sevco win sweet FA always . Hate them with a passion.

TBH it doesn’t really matter which OF wins the league. We will have a better chance of winning one of the two competitions we can win (the Cups) with a weaker Celtic.

Matters not a jot who wins the league.

J

[overdrive]

2 cheeks of the same arse. No difference between them.

I'd like Hibs to take points off of Celtic, and without him, we probably have a better chance.

No idea if I’m correct here and CBA looking it up but I don’t think Ange was as good in Europe as some of their previous managers (possibly due to a lack of pragmatism). It might end up helping us out if they get a more pragmatic manager in terms of keeping the coefficient up.

[I'm Spartacus]

How come?

He’s done a great job at Celtic, will do well for Spurs IMO.

I think a 4 year deal is mental, he's done a decent job up here, but the reality is anyone with his gulf in budget would do well.

Hope he picks up McGregor and the 3 Japanese boys.

[ScottB]

I think a 4 year deal is mental, he's done a decent job up here, but the reality is anyone with his gulf in budget would do well.

Hope he picks up McGregor and the 3 Japanese boys.

4 year deal, but could well have various performance clauses, or minimum compensation etc within it.

[overdrive]

4 year deal, but could well have various performance clauses, or minimum compensation etc within it.

:agree: There's no way Levy will have appointed him on a 4 year deal where they pay him loads at the inevitable sacking. He's tighter than Petrie in a straightjacket. There's also no way he will be on the same cash as Conte and Mourinho.

[Sylar]

Hopefully a player exodus now follows him down south and substantially weakens them on the park too.

[Scouse Hibee]

Hopefully a player exodus now follows him down south and substantially weakens them on the park too.

All that would do would give Rangers the opportunity, no one else.

[Sylar]

All that would do would give Rangers the opportunity, no one else.

Again, it's about other teams being able to take points off them. Rangers are losing most of their strikeforce and aren't exactly looking like a stronger side as it stands.

I'm not suggesting we (or any other club) will become title contenders, but weakened OF teams enhances our chances of a trophy or Europe.

[Donegal Hibby]

2 cheeks of the same arse. No difference between them.

I'd like Hibs to take points off of Celtic, and without him, we probably have a better chance.
Both are bad though sevco are far worse than Celtic by some distance. In the case of two evils I'd always hope that the lesser evil wins . Nice taking points of the old firm there's no doubt about that though find taking points of sevco just that little bit sweeter

[B.H.F.C]

All that would do would give Rangers the opportunity, no one else.

Would give us a better chance to take points of them and/or present better opportunities in cup competitions.

[Donegal Hibby]

TBH it doesn’t really matter which OF wins the league. We will have a better chance of winning one of the two competitions we can win (the Cups) with a weaker Celtic.

Matters not a jot who wins the league.

J
I go into every season hoping Hibs finish 3rd and win a cup which is my main hope though when it comes down to who wins the league I always hope Celtic win it over that other lot and anything that p**** the vile Hun hordes off is good in my book so for me it does matter who wins the league tbh . I'd agree we have a better chance of a cup win if Celtic are weaker though rather Celtic not weaker than sevco in all honesty 👍

[MWHIBBIES]

Both are bad though sevco are far worse than Celtic by some distance. In the case of two evils I'd always hope that the lesser evil wins . Nice taking points of the old firm there's no doubt about that though find taking points of sevco just that little bit sweeter

As bad as eachother. Beating both is equally sweet.

[Lago]

As bad as eachother. Beating both is equally sweet.
Realistically how often does it happen?

[MWHIBBIES]

Realistically how often does it happen?

Thats not the point being discussed.

[Donegal Hibby]

As bad as eachother. Beating both is equally sweet.
I'd disagree with you there mate while both are bad for me the Huns are on another scale compared to Celtic . They couldn't even show abit of respect ( twice ) at the passing of Ron Gordon.If there was a award for most horrible club and fans in football they'd win it easily . There's only two teams that can win the league and I'd much rather see Celtic winning than them . Beating both is sweet though I do enjoy it a little bit more when it's the Huns tbh :greengrin

[SickBoy32]

As bad as eachother. Beating both is equally sweet.

Personally speaking beating Rangers makes me a LOT happier than beating Celtic - both very enjoyable nonetheless

[Since452]

As bad as eachother. Beating both is equally sweet.

Beating Celtic doesn't come anywhere near as close to the feeling of beating Rangers for me. I despise that particular club with a passion.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I think the next Celtic manager could well be on a shoogly peg.
Tough act to follow and any moment that Rangers get their noses in front will be honeymoon over.
Beale is no mug either. Depends how he recruits.
Pendulum has swung toward the middle.

[JimBHibees]

Realistically how often does it happen?

Two weeks ago

[MKHIBEE]

What's Brendan Rodgers doing these days?[emoji6]

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Sending his CV to Parkhead

[Bostonhibby]

Sending his CV to ParkheadGlorious to see their about turn on " Judas" here if it did happen.

Very respectable manager who did what Ange did, and any subsequent successful celtc manager will do ad infinitum [emoji23]

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[Tambo]

Sending his CV to Parkhead

Not interested apparently according to the sun and I can see why he would be a favourite due to the job he done befofe.

I don't think they will rush into a decision.

[BILLYHIBS]

Glad to see Ange gone seemed to be a very astute knowledgeable guy who could easily have gone on to do a Jock Stein

He has more than proved himself and Scotland held no further challenges for him

Wish him every success hope he takes that dangerous diving wee bassa with him and hope Celtic appoint a tumshie

[JimBHibees]

Glad to see Ange gone seemed to be a very astute knowledgeable guy who could easily have gone on to do a Jock Stein

He has more than proved himself and Scotland held no further challenges for him

Wish him every success hope he takes that dangerous diving wee bassa with him and hope Celtic appoint a tumshie

Which diving wee bassa :greengrin

[Trinity Hibee]

Next Celtic Manager
Latest Betting 06/06

Enzo Maresca 6/4
Brendan Rodgers 3/1
Jesse Marsch 6/1
Kjetil Knudsen 6/1
John Kennedy 8/1
David Moyes 10/1
Scott Brown 12/1
Graham Potter 16/1
Paul Lambert 16/1
Steve Clarke 20/1
Kieran McKenna 20/1
Martin O'Neill 20/1

[Steven79]

Next Celtic Manager
Latest Betting 06/06

Enzo Maresca 6/4
Brendan Rodgers 3/1
Jesse Marsch 6/1
Kjetil Knudsen 6/1
John Kennedy 8/1
David Moyes 10/1
Scott Brown 12/1
Graham Potter 16/1
Paul Lambert 16/1
Steve Clarke 20/1
Kieran McKenna 20/1
Martin O'Neill 20/1Where is Lenny? [emoji1787]

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[bingo70]

Next Celtic Manager
Latest Betting 06/06

Enzo Maresca 6/4
Brendan Rodgers 3/1
Jesse Marsch 6/1
Kjetil Knudsen 6/1
John Kennedy 8/1
David Moyes 10/1
Scott Brown 12/1
Graham Potter 16/1
Paul Lambert 16/1
Steve Clarke 20/1
Kieran McKenna 20/1
Martin O'Neill 20/1

The guy Maresca who is the bookies favourite has a good agent. He had a disaster in his only managerial job yet he’s being heavily linked with the Celtic and Southampton jobs. Not sure what it is that I’m missing but why would he possibly get another crack at such a big job?

Being a good assistant isn’t enough surely.

[MWHIBBIES]

The guy Maresca who is the bookies favourite has a good agent. He had a disaster in his only managerial job yet he’s being heavily linked with the Celtic and Southampton jobs. Not sure what it is that I’m missing but why would he possibly get another crack at such a big job?

Being a good assistant isn’t enough surely.

He's had 1 managerial job by the looks of it.

[bingo70]

He's had 1 managerial job by the looks of it.

That’s right, at Parma in Seria B and had a shocker, only lasted less than 6 months

[Since452]

Where is Lenny? [emoji1787]

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I'm amazed the born winner isn't on the list.

[Tambo]

The guy Maresca who is the bookies favourite has a good agent. He had a disaster in his only managerial job yet he’s being heavily linked with the Celtic and Southampton jobs. Not sure what it is that I’m missing but why would he possibly get another crack at such a big job?

Being a good assistant isn’t enough surely.

I could only assume its due to the fact he is with pep and contacts he could have, would be risky and no doubt Rodgers would be the sensible option if he was interested.

[Springbank]

All Is Barry saying that Naismith is to be appointed at Hearts

A weak appointment IMO

Personal view, but if he is still in post after March 2024 (following whenever their Scottish Cup exit is next season) I'll be surprised.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-are-set-to-appoint-their-new-manager-after-boardroom-talks-4172803

[JohnM1875]

All Is Barry saying that Naismith is to be appointed at Hearts

A weak appointment IMO

Personal view, but if he is still in post after March 2024 (following whenever their Scottish Cup exit is next season) I'll be surprised.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-are-set-to-appoint-their-new-manager-after-boardroom-talks-4172803

So they've just got rid of a permanent manager LJ hadn't won against and appointed a new one that LJ hasn't lost against? Good stuff!

Derby stuff aside I hope he fails miserably, can't stand the guy. Oh and Hearts get relegated. Again.

[bingo70]

Shaun Maloney being linked with the Swansea job.

[JamesHFC]

Shaun Maloney being linked with the Swansea job.

Would be a great opportunity for him. They fit his style of play.

[CapitalGreen]

Would be a great opportunity for him. They fit his style of play.

Do they hate scoring goals?

[Since452]

Shaun Maloney being linked with the Swansea job.

His agent deserves a pay rise

[JamesHFC]

Do they hate scoring goals?

They are known for possession and building from the back. It be interesting to see how he gets on with actual decent attacking players.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i hope sellick land Daniel ****e






rather them than Leeds i say :)


asterisks ? erm ok Daniel F A R K E

[Trinity Hibee]

Do they hate scoring goals?

😂

[The Modfather]

Is Pep the GOAT manager? Think he’s the first manager to do the treble with two different clubs?

It’s difficult to define rules to measure against. What Clough did at Forrest, for example, puts him up there despite far fewer trophies. There’s also the argument Guardiola has only managed 3 of the biggest clubs in the world and had an open cheque book each time. Although I’m not sure that should be held against him as I think Man U have spent more money during Guardiola’s time at City so money doesn’t guarantee anything.

Does Pep and his success (which isn’t slowing down) and the way he has influenced the way teams play football the last 10 or 15 years make him the GOAT?

What are the metrics that differentiate? Number of trophies? Trophies won with small clubs? Impact on how football is played? Etc

[The Modfather]

As an aside. Fodden, at 23, has won 5 premier leagues. 2 FA Cups. 4 League Cups. 2 Community Shields. 1 Champions League. Frightening.

[BILLYHIBS]

Ancelotti must be up there as GOAT owns the Champions League

Won the Champions League as a player (2) and Manager (4)

Won the five major leagues in Europe as Manager

Brazil sniffing about Madrid told them he is going nowhere

[Trinity Hibee]

Ancelotti must be up there as GOAT owns the Champions League

Won the Champions League as a player (2) and Manager (4)

Won the five major leagues in Europe as Manager

Brazil sniffing about Madrid told them he is going nowhere

Guardiola, Ancelotti and Ferguson are the best of the last 30 odd years. You could make an argument for all 3 to be the very best

[BILLYHIBS]

Guardiola, Ancelotti and Ferguson are the best of the last 30 odd years. You could make an argument for all 3 to be the very best

👍

[gbhibby]

Guardiola, Ancelotti and Ferguson are the best of the last 30 odd years. You could make an argument for all 3 to be the very best
You could also make an argument for Jock Stein Bob Paisley and Brian Clough.

[Trinity Hibee]

You could also make an argument for Jock Stein Bob Paisley and Brian Clough.

Probably could but they are before my time

[Steven79]

You could also make an argument for Jock Stein Bob Paisley and Brian Clough.Clough had a good spell but without his assistant Peter Taylor he wasn't half the manager.

He's nowhere near the others over his whole career.

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[gbhibby]

Clough had a good spell but without his assistant Peter Taylor he wasn't half the manager.

He's nowhere near the others over his whole career.

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Could Pep and the rest take a team from the lower part of the 2nd tier to winning the top league and the European Cup 2 years in a row with limited money. Fergie always surrounded himself with top assistants.

[Steven79]

Could Pep and the rest take a team from the lower part of the 2nd tier to winning the top league and the European Cup 2 years in a row with limited money. Fergie always surrounded himself with top assistants.Limited money?

Go and check out the transfer of Trevor Francis.

It's a myth that he didn't have money to spend...

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[Donegal Hibby]

Would have to say Alex Ferguson and Pepe Guardiola as the best
Outsider maybe Mircea Lucescu ?

[Since452]

Pep has worked miracles with Barca, Bayern and Man City on shoestring budgets. Man is a genius.

[Steven79]

Pep has worked miracles with Barca, Bayern and Man City on shoestring budgets. Man is a genius.[emoji1787]

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[JamesHFC]

Pep has worked miracles with Barca, Bayern and Man City on shoestring budgets. Man is a genius.

There is no doubt he improves players though. Stones & Ake from Everton & Bournemouth, phenomenal performances from both this season.

[MWHIBBIES]

There is no doubt he improves players though. Stones & Ake from Everton & Bournemouth, phenomenal performances from both this season.

The thing is, if he can't improve them or they don't suit, he is able to blast another 50 million. He had some horrendous transfers at Barcelona. Just binned them and got another. Few clubs can do that.

[Since452]

Read somewhere that Pep is over the £1 billion signing mark with Man City. One thousand million. That was last year so much more by now. Incredible.

[Pete70]

Who was it that said money doesn’t buy success?

[Scouse Hibee]

Who was it that said money doesn’t buy success?

David Moyes.

[cabbageandribs1875]

thank goodness, bookies had him 2nd fav for the Elland Road job

Steven Gerrard set to become manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq (sportinglife.com) (https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/steven-gerrard-set-to-become-manager-of-saudi-pro-league-side-al-ettifaq/210027)

[JimBHibees]

David Moyes.

:greengrin

[ancient hibee]

You could also make an argument for Jock Stein Bob Paisley and Brian Clough.

Jock Stein’s feat in taking Celtic-a team that couldn’t get into the top four in the Scottish league in 1965 to European Champions in 1967 - was sensational .

[BILLYHIBS]

Jock Stein’s feat in taking Celtic-a team that couldn’t get into the top four in the Scottish league in 1965 to European Champions in 1967 - was sensational .

Coulda shudda been Hibs

[Steven79]

Coulda shudda been HibsScrewed over twice really as if Jock hadn't been in charge of Celtic in the 70's think how many trophies the Tornadoes would have won?



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[Hibbyradge]

Screwed over twice really as if Jock hadn't been in charge of Celtic in the 70's think how many trophies the Tornadoes would have won?



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They wouldn't have been the Tornadoes though.

Stein's Scorchers doesn't have the same ring to it!

[Scorrie]

Who was it that said money doesn’t buy success?

Rod Petrie

[Donegal Hibby]

The Sun ( I know ) reporting that Celtic are offering Brendan Rodgers a bumper deal to become there manager and it also says if they lose Kennedy to spurs they will move for Scott brown as his number 2 . Also this on Queens park that seems a bit far fetched .
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10814205/anderlecht-robin-veldman-manager-queens-park/

[cocteautwin]

Who was it that said money doesn’t buy success?

Ann Budge and Andrew McKinlay - in the Hearts boardroom last week when they were trying to work out where the £45m of donations had gone.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

"Advanced talks for Rodgers to return to Celtc"

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1668927996437098497?t=GWho3pCV0RATfi4jfhbwqA&s=19

Press conference alone will be worth it

[Trinity Hibee]

"Advanced talks for Rodgers to return to Celtc"

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1668927996437098497?t=GWho3pCV0RATfi4jfhbwqA&s=19

Press conference alone will be worth it

Seems the obvious choice. Will probably do well there again

[Donegal Hibby]

Seems the obvious choice. Will probably do well there again
Standout candidate though there's going to be quite a few P**** off Celtic fans about it if he does get it .

[Callum_62]

Standout candidate though there's going to be quite a few P**** off Celtic fans about it if he does get it .Yeah im baffled at that

I've seen a few comments about them playing "turgid football"

Did they? I thought they were mostly excellent under Rodgers

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[Donegal Hibby]

Yeah im baffled at that

I've seen a few comments about them playing "turgid football"

Did they? I thought they were mostly excellent under Rodgers

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I'm baffled as well about it , for me he's definitely the best choice for the job . I thought the football was good when Rodgers at them the last time . Think it's more to do with the way he left tbh . The Celtic fans I've asked over here about " what you think of Rodgers coming back ?" Generally gets met with a response " He can get to ....... Or rat and Judas are quite popular words 😂. Think if he comes in and does well all will be forgiven though first sign of a blip and it probably will turn toxic for him .

[Since452]

Rangers fans ***** would collectively collapse if Rodgers got the Celtic job. He handed them some brutal beatings. For that reason I'm all for it.

[Springbank]

Rangers fans ***** would collectively collapse if Rodgers got the Celtic job. He handed them some brutal beatings. For that reason I'm all for it.

A favourite moment of that time was when the SPFL computer tried to fix the post-split fixtures so there couldn't be an Old Firm title decider.

Celtic could win the league in the first post-split game so the computer sent them to visit us at Easter Road.

Hibs 2 Celtic 1 (Slivka, Kamberi scorers)

So Celtic won the league the following week, Celtic 5 Rangers 0

[MWHIBBIES]

A favourite moment of that time was when the SPFL computer tried to fix the post-split fixtures so there couldn't be an Old Firm title decider.

Celtic could win the league in the first post-split game so the computer sent them to visit us at Easter Road.

Hibs 2 Celtic 1 (Slivka, Kamberi scorers)

So Celtic won the league the following week, Celtic 5 Rangers 0

Was Maclaren and Slivka I think. Great day.

[zitelli62]

Standout candidate though there's going to be quite a few P**** off Celtic fans about it if he does get it .

It's amazing what a derby win or cup win can do football fans have the shortest memories in the world.

[Donegal Hibby]

It's amazing what a derby win or cup win can do football fans have the shortest memories in the world.
It certainly is amazing how a good result or a defeat can change things so quickly when it comes to a manager. Remember LJ getting praise on here until the following week when it turned to sack the b****r. 😳

[WhileTheChief..]

It's almost irrelevant who gets the Celtic job - they'll continue to win practically everything.

What is it, 5 trebles in 7 seasons???

Only decent thing is that they stop Rangers winning anything. If Celtic go to win 10 in a row then so be it. I'd rather that than Rangers winning anytime soon.

Screw them both.

[Since452]

How many league titles have Celtic won? Hopefully they keep racking them up to stop the Huns going on about 55 all the time. Can't be much in it.

[Donegal Hibby]

How many league titles have Celtic won? Hopefully they keep racking them up to stop the Huns going on about 55 all the time. Can't be much in it.
They can go on about 55 as much as they want though as it's all fantasy stuff anyhow. Old rangers are dead and new rangers have basically won FA :greengrin

[PatHead]

How many league titles have Celtic won? Hopefully they keep racking them up to stop the Huns going on about 55 all the time. Can't be much in it.

53

[Springbank]

53

Deacon Blue's "misheard lyrics" hymn to the Old Firm

And I'll sail her up the West Coast, through villages and towns

They'll be largely unwashed, the rebels and the crowns

They'll ask me how I got her, I'll say "EBT Money"

Say isn't she pretty, that ship called Bigotry

[CockneyRebel]

Deacon Blue's "misheard lyrics" hymn to the Old Firm

And I'll sail her up the West Coast, through villages and towns

They'll be largely unwashed, the rebels and the crowns

They'll ask me how I got her, I'll say "EBT Money"

Say isn't she pretty, that ship called Bigotry


I like it!

[JimBHibees]

Deacon Blue's "misheard lyrics" hymn to the Old Firm

And I'll sail her up the West Coast, through villages and towns

They'll be largely unwashed, the rebels and the crowns

They'll ask me how I got her, I'll say "EBT Money"

Say isn't she pretty, that ship called Bigotry

Excellent :aok:

[MKHIBEE]

Deacon Blue's "misheard lyrics" hymn to the Old Firm

And I'll sail her up the West Coast, through villages and towns

They'll be largely unwashed, the rebels and the crowns

They'll ask me how I got her, I'll say "EBT Money"

Say isn't she pretty, that ship called Bigotry


Dont suppose they could do a remix version of the original

[007]

deacon bluenose's "misheard lyrics" hymn to the old firm

and i'll sail her up the west coast, through villages and towns

they'll be largely unwashed, the rebels and the crowns

they'll ask me how i got her, i'll say "ebt money"

say isn't she pretty, that ship called bigotry

ftfy

[BILLYHIBS]

Leicester City appoint Manchester City Assistant Coach Enzo Marescha as Manager on a three year deal

BBC Sport

[Donegal Hibby]

Leicester City appoint Manchester City Assistant Coach Enzo Marescha as Manager on a three year deal

BBC Sport
A brave appointment considering how his last managerial role went .

[Hibernia&Alba]

Lots of reports Rodgers will be announced as Celtic manager tomorrow. He's a good manager, but he will need to win over a substantial proportion of the fans once again. Many still hold a grudge about the way he left last time. If another English offer comes in, will he be straight out of the door again? It will be interesting to see how it unfolds.

[MWHIBBIES]

Lots of reports Rodgers will be announced as Celtic manager tomorrow. He's a good manager, but he will need to win over a substantial proportion of the fans once again. Many still hold a grudge about the way he left last time. If another English offer comes in, will he be straight out of the door again? It will be interesting to see how it unfolds.

He will win his first 10 matches an average of 3-0 and they wont care one bit.

[Donegal Hibby]

He will win his first 10 matches an average of 3-0 and they wont care one bit.
I'd go along with that though a defeat to the Huns in there first old firm could change the mood considerably.

[Since452]

Lots of reports Rodgers will be announced as Celtic manager tomorrow. He's a good manager, but he will need to win over a substantial proportion of the fans once again. Many still hold a grudge about the way he left last time. If another English offer comes in, will he be straight out of the door again? It will be interesting to see how it unfolds.

Celtic fans are funny. The man basically won them a quadruple treble. Their nose was out of joint because he dared to leave them for the EPL for what they thought was a much smaller club. Usual Celtic arrogance. They are keeping up their pretend outrage to save face when on the inside they'll be touching themselves over Rodgers coming back. So they should be. It would be a phenomenal appointment as it was the last time.

[cameronw-hfc]

Celtic fans are funny. The man basically won them a quadruple treble. Their nose was out of joint because he dared to leave them for the EPL for what they thought was a much smaller club. Usual Celtic arrogance. They are keeping up their pretend outrage to save face when on the inside they'll be touching themselves over Rodgers coming back. So they should be. It would be a phenomenal appointment as it was the last time.


Celtic and Rangers fans delusion about the size of their club is one of the funniest things in football. There's fans on here and at other clubs as well that would argue in their favour. Both are giant for Scottish football standards, but down south, the top 6 are all bigger, as are the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc.

If they went down south, they'd be around that level, maybe just under.

Their entitlement is even funnier, they genuinely think they're a top 5 club in world football and think everyone else should agree. The way they act when folk leave, for bigger better clubs/opportunities is like watching 10 year olds throw a strop.

A big section of celtics support hate Tierney as they think celtic are the bigger club and he made a step down. That's something multiple boys I know have said to me, genuinely burst out laughing the first time I heard it.

[Since452]

Celtic and Rangers fans delusion about the size of their club is one of the funniest things in football. There's fans on here and at other clubs as well that would argue in their favour. Both are giant for Scottish football standards, but down south, the top 6 are all bigger, as are the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc.

If they went down south, they'd be around that level, maybe just under.

Their entitlement is even funnier, they genuinely think they're a top 5 club in world football and think everyone else should agree. The way they act when folk leave, for bigger better clubs/opportunities is like watching 10 year olds throw a strop.

A big section of celtics support hate Tierney as they think celtic are the bigger club and he made a step down. That's something multiple boys I know have said to me, genuinely burst out laughing the first time I heard it.

They're institutionalised and can't see beyond their weird sectarian bubble. The sun orbits Glasgow to those freaks.

[Steve20]

How many league titles have Celtic won? Hopefully they keep racking them up to stop the Huns going on about 55 all the time. Can't be much in it.

Do you like Celtic that much that you care if they or Rangers have won more leagues? Why does it matter who has won more out the two of them?

[MKHIBEE]

A brave appointment considering how his last managerial role went .

I know that didn’t work out but I was reading about his career in the game, he has one helluva cv, admittedly not as a manager, but it’s impressive nevertheless

[Since452]

Do you like Celtic that much that you care if they or Rangers have won more leagues? Why does it matter who has won more out the two of them?

If I liked Celtic that much id know how many leagues they won and the reason for asking was in my post?

[Donegal Hibby]

Rodgers must be close to becoming the new manager with some papers saying he's agreed terms . Going to be some not so happy Celtic fans over here 😂

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Rodgers must be close to becoming the new manager with some papers saying he's agreed terms . Going to be some not so happy Celtic fans over here [emoji23]

He might be waiting for Stephen Kenny getting sacked[emoji6]


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[HoboHarry]

Celtic and Rangers fans delusion about the size of their club is one of the funniest things in football. There's fans on here and at other clubs as well that would argue in their favour. Both are giant for Scottish football standards, but down south, the top 6 are all bigger, as are the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc.

If they went down south, they'd be around that level, maybe just under.

Their entitlement is even funnier, they genuinely think they're a top 5 club in world football and think everyone else should agree. The way they act when folk leave, for bigger better clubs/opportunities is like watching 10 year olds throw a strop.

A big section of celtics support hate Tierney as they think celtic are the bigger club and he made a step down. That's something multiple boys I know have said to me, genuinely burst out laughing the first time I heard it.
It may be different on the east coast, but in 23 years of living in Missouri and now Texas, I've seen two Celtic tops and not a single Sevco top. In world terms, both are irrelevant.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

It may be different on the east coast, but in 23 years of living in Missouri and now Texas, I've seen two Celtic tops and not a single Sevco top. In world terms, both are irrelevant.

In fairness… that’s the yanks. Football is irrelevant there.


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[Callum_62]

Rodgers must be close to becoming the new manager with some papers saying he's agreed terms . Going to be some not so happy Celtic fans over here [emoji23]I find it astonishing they would be anything else but delighted

Easily in the top bracket of managers they could get

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[TelaStella]

Celtic and Rangers fans delusion about the size of their club is one of the funniest things in football. There's fans on here and at other clubs as well that would argue in their favour. Both are giant for Scottish football standards, but down south, the top 6 are all bigger, as are the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc.

If they went down south, they'd be around that level, maybe just under.

Their entitlement is even funnier, they genuinely think they're a top 5 club in world football and think everyone else should agree. The way they act when folk leave, for bigger better clubs/opportunities is like watching 10 year olds throw a strop.

A big section of celtics support hate Tierney as they think celtic are the bigger club and he made a step down. That's something multiple boys I know have said to me, genuinely burst out laughing the first time I heard it.

Without “arguing in their favour” as you put it, I am quite interested to hear your reasoning to put them below the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc? English top 6 teams are genuinely regarded as modern day global institutions so fair enough and you’re right that despite what some old firm fans may want you to believe, I don’t think either two are quite that level. With that said I don’t think there’s really any credibility ranking them lesser than the likes of Newcastle- however we’re meant to measure these things.


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[Hibernia&Alba]

Now confirmed, according to Sky. They better hope he doesn't bolt mid-season again.

[Donegal Hibby]

He might be waiting for Stephen Kenny getting sacked[emoji6]


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Stephen Kenny should never have got the job in the first . Been saying for months he should go . Hopefully not to far away now . I'd take Roy Rodgers as manager over this clown 😂

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Stephen Kenny should never have got the job in the first . Been saying for months he should go . Hopefully not to far away now . I'd take Roy Rodgers as manager over this clown [emoji23]

My in laws are all Derrymen/women, I do feel for them every time the international break comes around, they all go quiet… however[emoji28]


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[Donegal Hibby]

I find it astonishing they would be anything else but delighted

Easily in the top bracket of managers they could get

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Totally agree though some I spoke to didn't want him back under any circumstances , calling him a rat and Judas . Rod stewart said it would be like taking back a cheating wife 😂 .

[Donegal Hibby]

My in laws are all Derrymen/women, I do feel for them every time the international break comes around, they all go quiet… however[emoji28]


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I know how they feel we have absolutely nothing to look forward to but listening to Kenny waffle on about how he's going to fix everything 🥱 . Thankfully we have plenty of Guinness to numb the pain though 😁

[HoboHarry]

In fairness… that’s the yanks. Football is irrelevant there.


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It's used to be. That's not true any more.

[Billy Whizz]

I know how they feel we have absolutely nothing to look forward to but listening to Kenny waffle on about how he's going to fix everything 🥱 . Thankfully we have plenty of Guinness to numb the pain though 😁

I think it’s more than Kenny. Don’t think they have the players anymore. Not too many playing at the highest level any more
Looking at Wales too, think they will struggle going forward too

[Callum_62]

Totally agree though some I spoke to didn't want him back under any circumstances , calling him a rat and Judas . Rod stewart said it would be like taking back a cheating wife [emoji23] .Also he won't be coming back without a massive wedge to spend - if I was a Celtic fan I'd be rejoicing



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[cameronw-hfc]

Without “arguing in their favour” as you put it, I am quite interested to hear your reasoning to put them below the likes of Newcastle, Everton, Villa etc? English top 6 teams are genuinely regarded as modern day global institutions so fair enough and you’re right that despite what some old firm fans may want you to believe, I don’t think either two are quite that level. With that said I don’t think there’s really any credibility ranking them lesser than the likes of Newcastle- however we’re meant to measure these things.


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Newcastle are probably the outlier of those teams due to the lack of success. But Villa, Everton are two of English footballs biggest clubs historically, Everton are a huge club, Villa too. Villa are my English team so I'll mention them as I know a lot more about them, plenty leagues, FA Cupa, European cups, and I know a lot make out that celtic have a huge global fanbase, and they do, but so do most big clubs down south. Villa have a 40k+ stadium with 27,000 on the season ticket waiting list, own part of Vitoria, in the process of starting an MLS franchise and own the academy Mo Salah came from in Egypt who I think have just been promoted to their top league. That's a club at the early stages of being one of those footballing institutions you mentioned. A bit of money spent properly and Everton could have done similar, albeit I get Villa have absurdly rich owners.


Winning a lot of scottish leagues in a two horse race doesn't make you a massive club globally.

They're both big clubs, yes, but as big as they think? Not even remotely close. I think, in the same way it's harder for English to realise how big the ugly sisters are, a lot of fans up here don't actually realise the size of some clubs down south that aren't at the top of the table currently.

I certainly didn't realise how big Villa, Everton etc actually were until I started following Villa more closely when my uncle died. I knew they were historically big, but I was blown away at the sheer size of some of England's bigger clubs when I looked more into it. Celtic and Rangers, imo, would fall just outside that category of the biggest clubs outside the big 6 in England, ie, the likes of Villa, Everton and at a push, Newcastle. Newcastles lack of success is the only thing I'd say makes that one more debatable.

It's not just English football, there's a lot of 'fallen giants' that are just as big, if not bigger than the old firm, but their fans would have you believe they're comparable to Real Madrid or Barcelona.

[Donegal Hibby]

I think it’s more than Kenny. Don’t think they have the players anymore. Not too many playing at the highest level any more
Looking at Wales too, think they will struggle going forward too
Totally agree that Ireland no longer have the players now though even against Greece it was plain to see how badly organised we were against them and even with poor player's some of the results should be better like losing to Luxembourg at home , drawing with Azerbaijan etc ..

Stephen Kenny has had 33 games as manager with only 9 wins and I can accept the squad is poor now though there has to be some signs of improvement and there's not been imo . Dunfermline athletic had the right idea in getting rid of this clown quickly , why the FAI are letting him carry on is beyond belief though he must be getting close to the chop now thankfully.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Totally agree that Ireland no longer have the players now though even against Greece it was plain to see how badly organised we were against them and even with poor player's some of the results should be better like losing to Luxembourg at home , drawing with Azerbaijan etc ..

Stephen Kenny has had 33 games as manager with only 9 wins and I can accept the squad is poor now though there has to be some signs of improvement and there's not been imo . Dunfermline athletic had the right idea in getting rid of this clown quickly , why the FAI are letting him carry on is beyond belief though he must be getting close to the chop now thankfully.

Listen, I want Ireland to do well… but that Luxembourg game did give me a chuckle. It was so stereotypically Scotland that it was amusing it wasn’t us.


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[Kato]

Celtc fans being arrogant and holding a grudge, surely not.

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[Lago]

In fairness… that’s the yanks. Football is irrelevant there.


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Yip they even renamed it soccer

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Yip they even renamed it soccer

Actually the word soccer comes from Association Football and originated in England. Another thing to blame them for [emoji16].

Soccer is commonly used in other countries with different codes of football like Ireland (Gaelic Football) and Australia (Aussie Rules)


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[Donegal Hibby]

Listen, I want Ireland to do well… but that Luxembourg game did give me a chuckle. It was so stereotypically Scotland that it was amusing it wasn’t us.


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Aye , Scotland's had some tight times in the past too though Scotland have a good manager and some very good players now and I don't think you'll have to worry about a Luxembourg again anytime soon . Glad to see yous doing so well 👍.

Ireland will bounce back eventually though it needs to start with a change in manager even listening to him now shows how totally out of his depth he is tbh
https://www.balls.ie/football/fans-unimpressed-with-stephen-kenny-interview-after-dire-irish-performance-in-athens-559438

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Aye , Scotland's had some tight times in the past too though Scotland have a good manager and some very good players now and I don't think you'll have to worry about a Luxembourg again anytime soon . Glad to see yous doing so well [emoji106].

Ireland will bounce back eventually though it needs to start with a change in manager even listening to him now shows how totally out of his depth he is tbh
https://www.balls.ie/football/fans-unimpressed-with-stephen-kenny-interview-after-dire-irish-performance-in-athens-559438

Will give that a listen in a wee bit mate, all I know is FIL is not happy, how the tables turn in the space of a few years, eh[emoji16]

Edit: was he not quite successful with City and Dundalk? Or did Dundalk’s success come after he moved on?


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[Donegal Hibby]

Will give that a listen in a wee bit mate, all I know is FIL is not happy, how the tables turn in the space of a few years, eh[emoji16]

Edit: was he not quite successful with City and Dundalk? Or did Dundalk’s success come after he moved on?


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Things can indeed change quickly in football . He had two spells at Derry city I think . Won the league with Dundalk before resigning to take up Ireland under 21 managers job

[gbhibby]

Lots of reports Rodgers will be announced as Celtic manager tomorrow. He's a good manager, but he will need to win over a substantial proportion of the fans once again. Many still hold a grudge about the way he left last time. If another English offer comes in, will he be straight out of the door again? It will be interesting to see how it unfolds.
One trick pony Brendan Rodgers

[cocteautwin]

One trick pony Brendan Rodgers

And that one trick is winning trophies?

[Forza Fred]

Actually the word soccer comes from Association Football and originated in England. Another thing to blame them for [emoji16].

Soccer is commonly used in other countries with different codes of football like Ireland (Gaelic Football) and Australia (Aussie Rules)


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Not just Aussie Rules in Oz but Rugby League too, especially in Sydney and Brisbane.

Even though it’s run by the Australian Football Federation, and some media organisations have been dragged into calling it football I cringe (and correct!) when in conversation the vast majority of locals call it soccer…or as Kylies say…socca.

The word soccer is banned in my house.

[Forza Fred]

In fairness… that’s the yanks. Football is irrelevant there.


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Dinnae tell their women that.

They are current Women’s World Cup holders.😉

[gbhibby]

And that one trick is winning trophies?
Won trophies when it was easiest time to win.Only quoting a friend who is a Celtic fan. Had the most embarrassing defeats in Europe.

[Lago]

One trick pony Brendan Rodgers
Must be nice to have a pony that has a trick of winning things.

[Lago]

Won trophies when it was easiest time to win.Only quoting a friend who is a Celtic fan. Had the most embarrassing defeats in Europe.
If you say it, you own it.

[gbhibby]

If you say it, you own it.
The one trick pony refers to his coaching style and the fact he plays the same way and does not have a plan B when things go wrong. Did not have the same level of competition when he managed Celtic before as he will face now. Let's see what happens.

[Since90+2]

To be fair to Rodgers, he won the treble and never lost a single domestic game all season. I'm not sure if that's ever been achieved, anywhere in world football let alone in Scotland.

[gbhibby]

To be fair to Rodgers, he won the treble and never lost a single domestic game all season. I'm not sure if that's ever been achieved, anywhere in world football let alone in Scotland.

The Rangers won the league without losing a game when the competition was of a better quality. Celtic have a financial
advantage over every other club so let's see what happens.

[Since90+2]

The Rangers won the league without losing a game when the competition was of a better quality. Celtic have a financial over every other club so let's see what happens.

Yes, but they didn't win both the cups at the same time.

[Trinity Hibee]

Won trophies when it was easiest time to win.Only quoting a friend who is a Celtic fan. Had the most embarrassing defeats in Europe.

I really don’t understand that at all. Rangers were in the league the whole time he was there. Okay they were just promoted but Celtic blew them away and gave them some humiliating defeats. Won 2 trebles (one unbeaten) and set them on their way to a 3rd treble.

Just shows you people will try to find a negative in anything if they don’t think that’s an impressive achievement. Think he’ll do well again given Celtic seemed to have sorted themselves out which wasn’t the case when he joined in 2016 after Deila.

[Since452]

I'll go as far as to say Rodgers is an upgrade on Ange. He's a top level manager despite what happened at LC.

[SHODAN]

Oh no, the really good manager who won them everything doesn't think they're the bestest most specialist club in the world ever and wouldn't manage them for free so they don't want him.

My heart bleeds.

[04Sauzee]

Gary O'Neil leaves Bournemouth

[Callum_62]

Gary O'Neil leaves BournemouthThat's surprising

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[Willis1875]

Gary O'Neil leaves Bournemouth

Horrible club

[Paulie Walnuts]

I'll go as far as to say Rodgers is an upgrade on Ange. He's a top level manager despite what happened at LC.

Agree.

[WeeRussell]

I'll go as far as to say Rodgers is an upgrade on Ange. He's a top level manager despite what happened at LC.

If I was a Celtic fan I’d have preferred to keep AP personally, but Rodgers seems like a pretty decent option to replace him with.

Interesting from our point of view too to see some of the cretins and how they change their tune on the Judas rat who had the audacity to move-on after winning them multiple trophies.

[BILLYHIBS]

Andoni Iraola appointed to replace O’Neil at Bournemouth

Live Score

[Billy Whizz]

Andoni Iraola appointed to replace O’Neil at Bournemouth

Live Score

Who?

[Hibernia&Alba]

Who?

:dunno:

Never heard of him.

[Lago]

:dunno:

Never heard of him.
Nor me

[Springbank]

Andoni Iraola appointed to replace O’Neil at Bournemouth

Live Score

That is actually an outstanding upgrade on Gary O'Neil I have to say.

Iraola has taken Rayo Vallecano from lower league obscurity to competing really well in La Liga, with almost the same playing pool that he had in the lower leagues.

I was lucky to see them last season (you might not think so on the surface but they were absolutely magic)
I'd got tickets to see Lewandowski's debut for Barca, at the Camp Nou, vs Iraola's Rayo team.

He had them playing like Inter Milan did in the Champions League final - solid in defence, and with a couple of trusted lieutenants on the flanks, who were bursting forward all the time.

They hustled Busquets into a rash red card, and while they ended up 0-0, Rayo had 2 goals disallowed for exceptionally marginal offside decisions.

The manager was a big presence (he was winding up the Camp Nou something rotten all the way through) and you could see he had Xavi out-thought all the way through, regardless of Barca having Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dembele, De Jong, Kessie all on the attack.

He's a real dark horse Iraola, a proud Basque who won't think twice about upsetting the applecart.

[supermcginn]

That is actually an outstanding upgrade on Gary O'Neil I have to say.

Iraola has taken Rayo Vallecano from lower league obscurity to competing really well in La Liga, with almost the same playing pool that he had in the lower leagues.

I was lucky to see them last season (you might not think so on the surface but they were absolutely magic)
I'd got tickets to see Lewandowski's debut for Barca, at the Camp Nou, vs Iraola's Rayo team.

He had them playing like Inter Milan did in the Champions League final - solid in defence, and with a couple of trusted lieutenants on the flanks, who were bursting forward all the time.

They hustled Busquets into a rash red card, and while they ended up 0-0, Rayo had 2 goals disallowed for exceptionally marginal offside decisions.

The manager was a big presence (he was winding up the Camp Nou something rotten all the way through) and you could see he had Xavi out-thought all the way through, regardless of Barca having Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dembele, De Jong, Kessie all on the attack.

He's a real dark horse Iraola, a proud Basque who won't think twice about upsetting the applecart.

Yip, he's got a huge future. He is a massive upgrade for Bournemouth.

[Hibernia&Alba]

That is actually an outstanding upgrade on Gary O'Neil I have to say.

Iraola has taken Rayo Vallecano from lower league obscurity to competing really well in La Liga, with almost the same playing pool that he had in the lower leagues.

I was lucky to see them last season (you might not think so on the surface but they were absolutely magic)
I'd got tickets to see Lewandowski's debut for Barca, at the Camp Nou, vs Iraola's Rayo team.

He had them playing like Inter Milan did in the Champions League final - solid in defence, and with a couple of trusted lieutenants on the flanks, who were bursting forward all the time.

They hustled Busquets into a rash red card, and while they ended up 0-0, Rayo had 2 goals disallowed for exceptionally marginal offside decisions.

The manager was a big presence (he was winding up the Camp Nou something rotten all the way through) and you could see he had Xavi out-thought all the way through, regardless of Barca having Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dembele, De Jong, Kessie all on the attack.

He's a real dark horse Iraola, a proud Basque who won't think twice about upsetting the applecart.

Thanks for the info. It will be interesting to see how he does. It's a tough gig to manage a small club like Bournemouth in the EPL.

[bingo70]

Darren Moore leaves Sheffield Wednesday.

Seems a strange one, thought he’d be in a job for life after the end of last season.

[HibbyAndy]

Darren Moore leaves Sheffield Wednesday.

Seems a strange one, thought he’d be in a job for life after the end of last season.

Wow that's right out the blue !

[Steven79]

Darren Moore leaves Sheffield Wednesday.

Seems a strange one, thought he’d be in a job for life after the end of last season.I think he probably wants to leave while his stock was high.

Maybe has a job lined up.

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[Donegal Hibby]

Also he won't be coming back without a massive wedge to spend - if I was a Celtic fan I'd be rejoicing



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Looks like the green brigade aren't actually rejoicing over Rodgers return . They had a banner at one of there games when he left and they are supposedly put it up on social media now . It reads " you traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a celt , always a fraud . Took Rodger's leaving for Leicester quite badly :rolleyes:

[Billy Whizz]

I think he probably wants to leave while his stock was high.

Maybe has a job lined up.

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Reading the statement not sure he has. His full backing staff have left as well

[Donegal Hibby]

I think he probably wants to leave while his stock was high.

Maybe has a job lined up.

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I know he got them promoted but were they not at one stage clear in first place before going on a very bad run too ?

[Carheenlea]

Looks like the green brigade aren't actually rejoicing over Rodgers return . They had a banner at one of there games when he left and they are supposedly put it up on social media now . It reads " you traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a celt , always a fraud . Took Rodger's leaving for Leicester quite badly :rolleyes:

Does a return of the banner being flown upside down in protest for the most self-entitled support in world football beckon?

[gbhibby]

Looks like the green brigade aren't actually rejoicing over Rodgers return . They had a banner at one of there games when he left and they are supposedly put it up on social media now . It reads " you traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a celt , always a fraud . Took Rodger's leaving for Leicester quite badly :rolleyes:
There was also a song hoping he gets shot in the head

[MKHIBEE]

Horrible club
Visited Dean Court once and it was the best I have been treated anywhere

[Carheenlea]

There was also a song hoping he gets shot in the head

The hymn “Give me joy in my heart” was changed lyrically to -

“I hope you die in your sleep Brendan Rodgers,
I hope you die in your sleep I pray.
'I hope you die in your sleep Brendan Rodgers, from a bullet from the IRA”

An absolutely smashing bunch of lads.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

The hymn “Give me joy in my heart” was changed lyrically to -

“I hope you die in your sleep Brendan Rodgers,
I hope you die in your sleep I pray.
'I hope you die in your sleep Brendan Rodgers, from a bullet from the IRA”

An absolutely smashing bunch of lads.

I’ve heard the same sang about Skačel, to be fair.


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[Carheenlea]

I’ve heard the same sang about Skačel, to be fair.


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While I’ve not heard that one myself, I’m assuming it’ll be that Celtic faction that latches onto Hibs on occasion.

They’re about as Hibs as Gary Mackay.

[Billy Whizz]

What’s this all about, seems petty by Celtic

BBC Scotland were denied access to the Brendan Rodger’s media conference.

In a statement, they said: "We're sorry that Celtic did not allow us to access today's media event. We are in discussions with the club in an effort to resolve the situation."

BBC Scotland News has asked Celtic for comment and is awaiting a response.

[bingo70]

What’s this all about, seems petty by Celtic

BBC Scotland were denied access to the Brendan Rodger’s media conference.

In a statement, they said: "We're sorry that Celtic did not allow us to access today's media event. We are in discussions with the club in an effort to resolve the situation."

BBC Scotland News has asked Celtic for comment and is awaiting a response.

It’s to do with a Tom English article they didn’t like.

Absolutely ridiculous, the point of the media isn’t to just post what they like.

[JimBHibees]

It’s to do with a Tom English article they didn’t like.

Absolutely ridiculous, the point of the media isn’t to just post what they like.

It is in Glasgow for the big two. They demand succulent lamb reporting

Saw a little clip of it and it was a bit nauseating how Rodgers went in how he realised he had hurt some Celtic fans when leaving. Pandering to self entitled morons

[green day]

What’s this all about, seems petty by Celtic

BBC Scotland were denied access to the Brendan Rodger’s media conference.

In a statement, they said: "We're sorry that Celtic did not allow us to access today's media event. We are in discussions with the club in an effort to resolve the situation."

BBC Scotland News has asked Celtic for comment and is awaiting a response.

Same thing also happened to PLZ Soccer (the one Roughie and Tam McManus work for), they released an almost identical statement.

Celtic only want journalists who will report nice stories about them.

[.Sean.]

While I’ve not heard that one myself, I’m assuming it’ll be that Celtic faction that latches onto Hibs on occasion.

They’re about as Hibs as Gary Mackay.Love this 😂😂

[Dmas]

Same thing also happened to PLZ Soccer (the one Roughie and Tam McManus work for), they released an almost identical statement.

Celtic only want journalists who will report nice stories about them.

It would be lovely if these outlets stopped reporting on them totally focussed attention on the rest of the country’s teams, bbc scotland should have done this during the spat with the other mob through there instead of us having to listen to guys huddled round a tv screen

[theonlywayisup]

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66099981)

[J-C]

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66099981)

See this and think, I'm not surprised. I can see him still being a bit radge, did well as a coach at Everton, maybe not manager material.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

See this and think, I'm not surprised. I can see him still being a bit radge, did well as a coach at Everton, maybe not manager material.

Maybe odd that he got to start preparing for the season ahead.

[Northernhibee]

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months

Duncan Ferguson: Forest Green Rovers boss leaves after less than six months - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66099981)
Hannah Dingley caretaker manager, making her the first ever female manager of a men’s first team at professional level.

A landmark moment.

[marinello59]

Hannah Dingley caretaker manager, making her the first ever female manager of a men’s first team at professional level.

A landmark moment.

Impressive. Good luck to her, let’s hope more follow.

[He's here!]

Hannah Dingley caretaker manager, making her the first ever female manager of a men’s first team at professional level.

A landmark moment.

And a bold move. Credit to them. Be interesting to see how it goes. I'd love to see her do well.

[Bridge hibs]

Impressive. Good luck to her, let’s hope more follow.She seems a confident person and I think she has been involved in the mens academy at some level since 2019 ? So she will probably know a few players who have advanced to the first team

Very interesting

[04Sauzee]

Jon Dahl Tomasson is considering QUITTING Blackburn after being warned the club faces a fire-sale.

(Via: @MirrorFootball)

#Rovers

[JamesHFC]

Wolves part way with their manager days before the new season starts.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Wolves part way with their manager days before the new season starts.

Seems strange timing. I wonder what happened there?

[Dmas]

Seems strange timing. I wonder what happened there?

Few big players sold 90m+ in sales brought in 2 players good chance he’s taken the hump, Gary O’Neil appointed tomorrow seemingly

[Smartie]

I saw Beale was the early favourite.

That would be hilarious.

[theonlywayisup]

I saw Beale was the early favourite.

That would be hilarious.

Favourite to be sacked or for the Wolves job.

[MWHIBBIES]

Seems strange timing. I wonder what happened there?

Totally hamstrung by FFP. Weren't able to get the players he needed.

I actually think had he stayed they'd have been okay. Still a lot quality in the squad. Will struggle now.

[Donegal Hibby]

Birmingham City have sacked there manager , rumours that Wayne Rooney going to get the job . If I was a Birmingham fan I not be at all happy about appointing Rooney.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-eustace-birmingham-city-ruddy-27871647

[HibbyAndy]

Wolves part way with their manager days before the new season starts.

Wow shocked James has been emptied was wondering what happened to him ,:confused: Was always decent debate with him, Strange

[BILLYHIBS]

Wayne Rooney announced as Birmingham City Head Coach


LiveScore

[Donegal Hibby]

Someone told me there previous manager hadn't done a bad job in last year he managed to keep them up and they are now 6th in the play- off position and he was basically sacked by their American owners to make way for Rooney who they see as a high profile manager. Think they've made a bad mistake .

[eastmainsmsh]

Wayne Rooney announced as Birmingham City Head Coach


LiveScore

Unbelievable not Rooneys fault but what do they want to achieve Eustace did well there

[bingo70]

Unbelievable not Rooneys fault but what do they want to achieve Eustace did well there

Did Rooney do a good job at DC?

[eastmainsmsh]

Did Rooney do a good job at DC?

Not really I suppose

[bingo70]

Flown under the radar a bit but I see Edinburgh City have sacked Maybury and replaced him with Michael McIndoe.

McIndoe got a fairly colourful past to say the least, apparently Maybury really unpopular though so be interesting to see how this one pans out.

[Billy Whizz]

Flown under the radar a bit but I see Edinburgh City have sacked Maybury and replaced him with Michael McIndoe.

McIndoe got a fairly colourful past to say the least, apparently Maybury really unpopular though so be interesting to see how this one pans out.

I didn’t know that Maybury had gone. Had a terrible start to the season but looks like they’ve lost lots of players since last season
Not convinced new owners are up to much

[easty]

Someone told me there previous manager hadn't done a bad job in last year he managed to keep them up and they are now 6th in the play- off position and he was basically sacked by their American owners to make way for Rooney who they see as a high profile manager. Think they've made a bad mistake .

Absolutely. It's a poor decision by those in charge at Birmingham.

Maybe they've got some plan to give Rooney a load of money to spend, and think players will come to play under him. Maybe. Eustace has done well this season though, he should've been given a chance to improve that squad himself.

[Lago]

Wayne Rooney announced as Birmingham City Head Coach


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4 year contract and no doubt lots of American dollars incoming

[HoboHarry]

Sevco about to appoint Philippe Clement according to reports and like Michael Beale they will have to pay his contract up in full when they fire him because he can't get his dollar store superstars to compete with Celtic. Seems like everyone knows Sevco are broke and not to be trusted.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sheffield Wednesday appoint 34 year old German Danny Rohl as Head Coach



LiveScore

[Iain G]

Sevco about to appoint Philippe Clement according to reports and like Michael Beale they will have to pay his contract up in full when they fire him because he can't get his dollar store superstars to compete with Celtic. Seems like everyone knows Sevco are broke and not to be trusted.

Is he the Sevco equivalent of Paul Le Guen 🤞

[MWHIBBIES]

Sevco about to appoint Philippe Clement according to reports and like Michael Beale they will have to pay his contract up in full when they fire him because he can't get his dollar store superstars to compete with Celtic. Seems like everyone knows Sevco are broke and not to be trusted.

They spent millions this summer?

[Since452]

Sevco about to appoint Philippe Clement according to reports and like Michael Beale they will have to pay his contract up in full when they fire him because he can't get his dollar store superstars to compete with Celtic. Seems like everyone knows Sevco are broke and not to be trusted.

They will die again futilely chasing Celtic

[Oscar T Grouch]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67080993

Stickys confirm Clement, the poor guy has to face Hibs in his first game in charge, still starting with a defeat isn't always bad :greengrin

[Jim44]

I wish the Frenchman all the failure in the world. They’re a few months too late appointing a new guy for this season as Celtic have leapt ahead and won’t be caught. The Huns will be ‘bealing’.:greengrin

[Groathillgrump]

I wish the Frenchman all the failure in the world. They’re a few months too late appointing a new guy for this season as Celtic have leapt ahead and won’t be caught. The Huns will be ‘bealing’.:greengrin

He's Belgian. :wink:

[Jim44]

He's Belgian. :wink:

Pedant.:greengrin

[weecounty hibby]

He's Belgian. :wink:
Hope he's Finnish quickly!

[Hibby70]

He's Belgian. :wink:

A Belgian Bun?

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Hope he's Finnish quickly!

He’s only 49!

[Highwayman]

With the change of manager at the currant buns,means that 2/3 of clubs in the Scottish Premiership have changed managers in 2023.Is there a good chance that this is going to increase before the year end?

[HoboHarry]

With the change of manager at the currant buns,means that 2/3 of clubs in the Scottish Premiership have changed managers in 2023.Is there a good chance that this is going to increase before the year end?

Sevco again I hope :greengrin

[Since452]

Clement can be added to the **** list. Can't get my head around why anyone would want to be employed by or associated with that vile club.

[ancient hibee]

Clement can be added to the **** list. Can't get my head around why anyone would want to be employed by or associated with that vile club.

££££££££££££££££.

[PatHead]

Clement can be added to the **** list. Can't get my head around why anyone would want to be employed by or associated with that vile club.

No one else wants him?

[Alfred E Newman]

He's Belgian. :wink:

A Phlegm.

[Donegal Hibby]

££££££££££££££££.

Probably ! Wonder what sort of budget they promised him after spending loads already . Hopefully ends badly again 🤞

[Bushwoof]

A Belgian Bun?

Excellent!

[04Sauzee]

MK Dons has parted company with Head Coach Graham Alexander.

Assistant Head Coach Chris Lucketti will also depart Stadium MK.

[CyberSauzee]

A Belgian Bun?

:top marks

[grunt]

MK Dons has parted company with Head Coach Graham Alexander.
Previously Motherwell manager. Sacked by MK Dons after just 16 matches in charge.

[worcesterhibby]

try typing "is Phillipe Clement" into google and see what it suggests as the top questions asked .....very depressing:rolleyes:

[JeMeSouviens]

A Phlegm.

A Walloon balloon more likely.

[Since452]

try typing "is Phillipe Clement" into google and see what it suggests as the top questions asked .....very depressing:rolleyes:

I'd imagine most of those searches come from Celtic fans looking to wind Rangers fans up. Still depressing though.

[Hibernian Verse]

Naisy will be under severe pressure when the full time whistle goes at Hampden in a few weeks. IMO of course.

Hibs (H) Draw from 2-0 up
Celtic (H)
Rangers (A)
Rangers (N)

[Joe6-2]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67080993

Stickys confirm Clement, the poor guy has to face Hibs in his first game in charge, still starting with a defeat isn't always bad :greengrin

They interviews several high calibre candidates.
He was the outstanding candidate across several criteria…
Aye ok then

[Northernhibee]

They interviews several high calibre candidates.
He was the outstanding candidate across several criteria…
Aye ok then

“So Mr. Clement, how staunch would you say you are?”

“Very”

“You’re hired”

[worcesterhibby]

“So Mr. Clement, how staunch would you say you are?”

“Very”

“You’re hired”

Only 1% of Belgians are protestants !!! How well did they check their "criteria" :greengrin


Actually finding out that fact, was a wonderful example of Wikipedia - on the same page as it states that 44% of Belgians are Catholic it also states that only 37% of Belgians beleieve there is a god - which means that 7% of Belgians are Catholics who don't beleive in god !! - I'm nor sure how that works ! Don't you just love statistics !!

[Scouse Hibee]

Only 1% of Belgians are protestants !!! How well did they check their "criteria" :greengrin


Actually finding out that fact, was a wonderful example of Wikipedia - on the same page as it states that 44% of Belgians are Catholic it also states that only 37% of Belgians beleieve there is a god - which means that 7% of Belgians are Catholics who don't beleive in god !! - I'm nor sure how that works ! Don't you just love statistics !!

How about this one,100% of scousers couldn’t give a flying **** about religion in regard to what team they support 😀

[worcesterhibby]

How about this one,100% of scousers couldn’t give a flying **** about religion in regard to what team they support 😀

If only the same were true up here

[Donegal Hibby]

Read this article in the sun ( sorry) .
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/11337141/sir-alex-fergusons-rangers-regret-director-wife-cathy-chapel/

[Www1875hfc]

Wonder if Brian McLaughlin asked Philipe Clement about his lack of Scottish football knowledge? [emoji6]


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