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Managers Thread; Spain sack Lopetegui. Yes, really.
Topic Started: 21 May 2016, 09:07 PM (998,446 Views)
PaulieWalnuts67
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Ultra_Fox
24 Feb 2017, 01:57 AM
The sacking had to happen. At many of Ranieri's previous clubs it would have happened months ago. Why the faux outrage here, when Ancelotti, Mourinho (twice!) and Mancini have all been treated similarly in the recent past?

His record this season has been inexcusable - 3 away points out of 39 and a total of ZERO goals in our last 6 league games, together with a less than glorious cup exit to a 10-man third-tier club. No employment tribunal on the planet would have found in his favour.

Instead he takes yet another lottery-win payoff, which he will undoubtedly use to enrich still further his already-extensive European property portfolio.

I don't buy this shampoo being spouted about my club being somehow in its "natural" position. Why should I, when I look at clubs like Stoke, Watford, Bournemouth, Burnley and Swansea, all with lesser achievements, playing squads and resources - outperforming us this season? Martin O'Neill never accepted the notion of a ceiling either - and he managed Leicester when it was a far smaller club than it is today.

To those who snipe, whinge and squeal about our Champions League grouping, let's not forget that we EARNED that by finishing top of a league containing many of the richest clubs on earth. With all due respect to the hoops, it's a slightly tougher task than having to negotiate a way past the likes of Ross, Hamilton and Kilmarnock.

Like it or not, unless and until Celtic become a force in Europe again, it can set as many records as it likes and still be treated with absolute contempt outwith Scotland and its own diaspora. The current incumbent knows that. But will he have the patience to stick with the project until it bears fruit, or will he succumb to an offer from south of the border?

After all, the balance of power has shifted significantly in the last 15 years. Celtic are no longer in a position to poach players or managers from established English Premier clubs. Nor will they be able to do so for the foreseeable future.

And that of course, is the root of all the envy, bitterness and resentment expressed toward the English on here. But I can cope with that. I'm not the one siding with the likes of Piers Morgan on the question of Ranieri.
Reportedly donated half of his £3m payoff to Leicester's charity foundation... :Bye:
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Ah but I was so much older then,I'm younger than that now
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DKB
27 Feb 2017, 02:44 PM
Fredrik Ljungberg new assistent manager in Wolfsburg after the clubs appoints Andries Jonker as manager
I thought that was the huns' new manager...oh no that will be a Joker.

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Ultra_Fox
24 Feb 2017, 01:57 AM
The sacking had to happen. At many of Ranieri's previous clubs it would have happened months ago. Why the faux outrage here, when Ancelotti, Mourinho (twice!) and Mancini have all been treated similarly in the recent past?

His record this season has been inexcusable - 3 away points out of 39 and a total of ZERO goals in our last 6 league games, together with a less than glorious cup exit to a 10-man third-tier club. No employment tribunal on the planet would have found in his favour.

Instead he takes yet another lottery-win payoff, which he will undoubtedly use to enrich still further his already-extensive European property portfolio.

I don't buy this shampoo being spouted about my club being somehow in its "natural" position. Why should I, when I look at clubs like Stoke, Watford, Bournemouth, Burnley and Swansea, all with lesser achievements, playing squads and resources - outperforming us this season? Martin O'Neill never accepted the notion of a ceiling either - and he managed Leicester when it was a far smaller club than it is today.

To those who snipe, whinge and squeal about our Champions League grouping, let's not forget that we EARNED that by finishing top of a league containing many of the richest clubs on earth. With all due respect to the hoops, it's a slightly tougher task than having to negotiate a way past the likes of Ross, Hamilton and Kilmarnock.

Like it or not, unless and until Celtic become a force in Europe again, it can set as many records as it likes and still be treated with absolute contempt outwith Scotland and its own diaspora. The current incumbent knows that. But will he have the patience to stick with the project until it bears fruit, or will he succumb to an offer from south of the border?

After all, the balance of power has shifted significantly in the last 15 years. Celtic are no longer in a position to poach players or managers from established English Premier clubs. Nor will they be able to do so for the foreseeable future.

And that of course, is the root of all the envy, bitterness and resentment expressed toward the English on here. But I can cope with that. I'm not the one siding with the likes of Piers Morgan on the question of Ranieri.
I can see why they sacked him.

As for how Celtic are perceived in England, I know how the EPL is perceived in my house. I usually find something else to spend my time on.

Leicester did earn their CL place, but so did Celtic who had to negotiate 3 qualifying ties as champions of their country.

Is Celtic treated with 'absolute contempt'? I don't know. I lived in England for a long time, I have English family, it's not the impression I get. But maybe the results of English clubs do resonate around the world. Spurs getting gubbed by Gent, Arsenal getting to one CL final in all their years of trying despite their world cup winners and the riches at their disposal, Man City's continued failures (I liked the days when Man City were wasting time in their own corner flag when they needed a goal to avoid relegation). I could go on, suffice to say English clubs were more dominant in Europe when the competition wasn't weighted in their favour with money. Work that out.

With money comes stupidity and a misplaced sense of your own worth. All you had to do was look at a Man City forum when we played them to see how a lottery win, essentially, can turn people into winkers.

Maybe the money will keep rolling in. But maybe all these moneylaunderers and gloryhunters will get fed up and the arse will fall out of the TV market. And when that happens, Celtic will still be a club with a rich history and a big support. Where will Leicester and Man City be? Back to where they used to be, makeweights, hopping up and down the divisions.

The EPL has ruined football (along with other TV cash-rich countries, as they try to suck up all the wealth for themselves and close off the notion that a smaller team can compete against them.

Leicester might have been a blip but they also spent some hefty cash on their way to their Boys Own story.

As for 'the balance of power shifting' that would suggest that the power was here in the first place. And if and when the day comes when 'the current incumbent succumbs to an offer from south of the border', you needn't worry about it being Leicester.

And Piers Morgan? Who even knows what that carrot does or doesn't think?
My goodness. Wonderful response.
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27 Feb 2017, 11:58 AM
Not for the first time, Ultra_Fox's pants have been pulled right down.
Also brilliant. :lol:
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Motherwell sack McGhee.
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28 Feb 2017, 11:24 AM
Motherwell sack McGhee.
I'm sure he'll handle this well...
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GIRFUY McGhee.
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He's a bit of a tit & 2 recent humping aside are Motherwell not where they expect to be in the league?

His departure to Aberdeen in 2009 after flirting with us meant there was no good will in the bank from Motherwell fans when he hit a bad patch.

Their front 2 would walk in to most clubs in the league bar obviously us & Aberdeen.
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I know McGhee is embarrassing and the last couple of results have been embarrassing and the fans have issues with him due to other things, but I don't think that is a smart move from Motherwell.
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Neil Jung
28 Feb 2017, 11:38 AM
I know McGhee is embarrassing and the last couple of results have been embarrassing and the fans have issues with him due to other things, but I don't think that is a smart move from Motherwell.
I wonder if Motherwell will give McFadden a chance at managing the team for the next wee while. Seems to be the trend in Scotland of late - Foran, Neilson, Locke, McNamara, Hartley, Murray, Neil and a few others.

Either that or they'll get Terry Butcher in.
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:ph43r: Top row, 4th right.

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Owen Coyle gets his latest gig fairly quickly. :ph43r:
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28 Feb 2017, 11:54 AM
:ph43r: Top row, 4th right.

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Back row, 4 from the right end?

Aside from that, McGhee to Aberdeen, McInnes to sevco - sorted!

Edit: Didn't see the top of the post!! :ffs:
Edited by searcher52, 28 Feb 2017, 11:58 AM.
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28 Feb 2017, 11:57 AM
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28 Feb 2017, 11:54 AM
:ph43r: Top row, 4th right.

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Back row, 4 from the right end?

Aside from that, McGhee to Aberdeen, McInnes to sevco - sorted!

Edit: Didn't see the top of the post!! :ffs:
:ponder: Who is it?
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No surprise to see McGhee sacked.
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Luca
28 Feb 2017, 12:07 PM
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28 Feb 2017, 11:57 AM
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28 Feb 2017, 11:54 AM
:ph43r: Top row, 4th right.

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Back row, 4 from the right end?

Aside from that, McGhee to Aberdeen, McInnes to sevco - sorted!

Edit: Didn't see the top of the post!! :ffs:
:ponder: Who is it?
It's McGhee.

Is it Sacred Heart?
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remy mcswain
28 Feb 2017, 12:13 PM
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28 Feb 2017, 12:07 PM
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28 Feb 2017, 11:57 AM

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:ponder: Who is it?
It's McGhee.

Is it Sacred Heart?
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Butters
28 Feb 2017, 11:33 AM
He's a bit of a tit & 2 recent humping aside are Motherwell not where they expect to be in the league?
5th, 11th, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd

There's their finishes in the past 5 years. They're currently 10th, 3 points off 12th place Hamilton.

They're most definitely performing below their usual standard.
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The recent games which saw Motherwell ship all those goals - because of injuries, were they not playing a couple of kids at centre half?

Not that that excuses McGhee's antics, which may have just done for him more than the results.

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remy mcswain
28 Feb 2017, 12:13 PM
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28 Feb 2017, 12:07 PM
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28 Feb 2017, 11:57 AM

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:ponder: Who is it?
It's McGhee.

Is it Sacred Heart?
My dad's school

My uncle is bottom row third from left-he claims he kept MM out of the school team at OLHS Both played right wing

Did someone say Scottish cup??
Edited by pads99, 28 Feb 2017, 12:35 PM.
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