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Brothers In Arms….
Posted by: | CommentsMON, Ghord And Tony All Targeted By Media
It was bound to happen.
At some point in the season Tony was going to tell the press exactly where to get off. And he did yesterday with the biggest hint yet that Celtic may use the media the same way as the media use them.
And I’m glad.
You see, Tony is an honest big guy, and expects everyone else to be the same, which is no bad thing.
But when it come to dealing with the media, then his honesty is being turned around and manipulated to suit whatever agenda the hack has. Now, deny as they might, certain, not all, journos do HAVE an agenda against Mogga and won’t rest until he either walks away, or is sacked.
These very same hacks are the ones that gave Ghordon Strachan and Martin O’Neill grief at every opportunity. Both eventually treated the press exactly the same as way they were treated.
That led to the hacks turning up the heat on the club and managers at every turn. Making up stories that forced Celtic to take legal action, which of course we won.
Who can forget the Record headline “Thugs and Thieves” about the Bhoys trip to Newcastle?
Well, I’ve said this for a long time.
Celtic Football Club should meet the MINIMUM press duties that their sponsorships require, then do the rest via our own outlets, official website, Celtic View and Channel 67.
Of course, the hacks will still try and distort anything that’s published no matter where it appears but at least we can keep as much in house as possible.
The closer to a media blackout the better, in my opinion.
P.S. The attack on the GAA minibus is an absolute scandal. It’s racist, sectarian and small minded. Where’s the press coverage now?
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Celtic Fans….It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint!
Posted by: | CommentsWhat Good Would Sacking Tony Do?
Are we ever happy?
Celtic fans amaze me. When we want to be we can be the greatest fans in the world, then at other times we can be the most frustrating bunch of arseholes on the planet!
Me included!
The reason I say this is purely based on the ‘never happy’ thoery that goes around Celtic Park these days. Has done for a while now in fact.
When St Martin was at the helm and we were on our way to Seville there was an element of the Faithful that were unhappy. I remember sitting in the North Stand listening to greeting faced fans moaning about Larsson, Sutton and Co. Would you believe it?
Then there were the anti-Strachan mob. Our second most successful manager got pelters from day one from this lot. Desperate for a ‘real Celtic man’ to be in charge of the team.
Well, now they’ve got their wish.
And guess what. They’re still not happy. Granted the team performances have been poor and we’ve yet to see the best from ANY of Tony’s signings but hive the guy a break. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Get off his back. Or make your mind up. One or the other. WGS got pillared for telling us lies about how the team performed. “Tell us the truth!” was the cry from the stands. Now we’ve a man who does just that and he gets it in the neck for criticising his players!
Can the manager EVER win?
Turning Celtic into the team that we ALL want to see takes time. It will be easier if we all STICK together and show the manager and the players support.
It’s a marathon, not a sprint remember.
P.S. I heard a few calls for the re-introduction of Celts for Change at Tannadice. To anyone thinking along those lines, I’ve two words for you…..Leeds/Newcastle!
Will WGS Come Back For Gary And Scott?
Posted by: | CommentsStrachan In Hunt For New Players
Now that Gordon Strachan has officially been named as the new Middlesbrough manager, and we wish him well, the first thing on his mind will be to strengthen the weakened Championship side.
That means bring in Championship quality players….and we have a few of them.
The obvious target would be contract rebel and ‘fans favourite’ (see our poll) Gary Caldwell. WGS previously tied Gary up on a freedom of contract deal when he brought the player to Celtic Park from Hibs.
Something similar might be of interest to both Celtic and Boro, although Tony might prefer to take the £50 in January for Caldwell!
Then there’s Skoosh.
We all know that Broonie is suffering from a recurring injury problem, one that has more than hampered his performances but again Celtic would be willing to offload the £4.4m player and his wages if we can at least recoup the money spent on him.
Both players did a turn for us and wee Ghord last season, so it could well be in everybody’s interest for the pair to leave and Celtic free up some dough and bring in the new faces that Tony craves for.
Lets be honest Boro would be getting two internationals and Mogga would be rid of part of the unrest in the dressing room.
Tony Praises Ghord, While Macca Has A Go!
Posted by: | CommentsProfessionalism And Lies
Its amazing how two people, both Celtic through and through can have differing opinions about the one man.
Still In The News
Just yesterday, Tony Mowbray lavished praise on Ghordon Strachan and his backroom team for the way he has left a squad of players that are ‘thoroughly professional’ and ‘know what it means to play for Celtic.’
On the other hand, Frank ‘Macca’ McAvennie had ago at Ghord for his after match performances.
Speaking on Talksport earlier this week, the bold Macca commented that Tony Mowbray will be honest enough with the fans after a game and ‘not try to tell us we were brilliant, when clearly we weren’t’
Obviously referring to the previous managers slant on lost matches.
I suppose the differing opinions are much the same as the Faithful in general, some hate some love him!
When Dignity Matters…
Posted by: | CommentsPlaying Fair Doesn’t Always Matter
I was listening to the radio this morning and the topic of conversation was cricket. What’s that got to do with Celtic?
Bare with me.
Apparently the Engurland cricketer Andrew Flintoff got pissed at the weekend and missed the bus to go on some jolly with the rest of the Engurland players to Belgium.
He’s been warned not to do it again…..for the fourth time. It appears this guy is an idiot.
But the actions of the Engurland captain Andrew Strauss in defending his wayward colleague reminded me of a few incidents in Scottish Football last season.
First there was the Aiden-WGS bust up. McGeady was properly disciplined by the club, fine two weeks wages and missed two important games.
Rules are rules and he stepped over the line. And in fairness to Aiden he eventually accepted his punishment and got on with it.
Cross the city to the Dark Side and we have a totally different outlook. To a place where they say one thing, and do the other.
Kris Boydichenko shows his displeasure at only being named as sub against Hamilton while lying stretched out on the treatment table in Legoland. This got up Wattie’s nose and he was reprimanded.
The Hun stance was ‘he will miss the Co-operative Cup Final’ because of his misdemeanor. But did he? Well no, he didn’t. He came on as sub in the Hoops’ 2-0 win.
Fast forward to ‘Boozegate.’
Bazza and McGregor totally disgrace the Huns, if that’s possible, and Scotland with their antics at Loch L0mond and then at Hampden.
According to the bold Walter he has “never been so angry in his life.” He duly strips Baz of the captaincy and puts both players on the transfer list, withe the words never to wear a Rangers jersey again.
Is that so? Well, it didn’t happen that way did it.
Both played towards the end of the season and no doubt with play in the new season.
You see, talking about dignity and showing it is two different things.
Ghordon Strachan walked the walk, Wattie Smith doesn’t.