Celtic.
Have watched with a lot of interest the ongoing drama at Paradise.
Firstly, I played for MON and he ( Robbo, Seamus, Waller) reignited my love of football at Leicester, but I'll not be biased in my opinions on him out of loyalty.
It's a classic case of " this is all too fucking easy " which happens at all dominant clubs because there literally is no or almost no tension to work against.
For the amount of money taken in due to success ( and main historical rivals downfall due to HMRC issues) there should have been even more diligence done to find recruitment and staff who were known to be ruthless. Instead an air of " Ange worked, wild card, so Wilf will too " alongside almost criminally negligent recruitment meant that instead of building another 5 year dynasty, a team that even tonight could have been 5 to the good at half time are now a shadow of themselves.
Solution? Wilf has to go. I say that with a genuine sadness and wouldn't be surprised if he pops us in 5 years successful elsewhere. But Celtic Football Club is about winning then winning with style then a swagger on top. 4 games losing is accepted at almost every club bar a handful and Celtic is one.
So Wilf goes. MON? As a comforting rescue remedy until the end of the season, yes, but not beyond that. Why? Because the club need to find someone for 3-5 years who's going to reassert a winning DNA so any temporary manager is only delaying that absolutely necessary appointment, freshness and internal grabbing the club by the nuts. Martin can start a fire but he's not going to keep it going until he's 76-77.
All great Empires end. Usually down to laziness, decadence, not being accountable and losing the ruthlessness that got that success. The Celtic board are guilty as charged just like Liverpool's early 90's, Man United's last decade.
But....
Clubs of that size can turn around and dominate again very quickly.
Lawwell is a sacrificial lamb aimed to quell dissent, when the reality is there are probably half a dozen in the building from admin to sporting department who need to move on for younger, hungrier and proven ruthless winners.
Martin is capable enough, respected enough ( across all Scottish media) to navigate through choppy waters. But someone higher up has to do the same and set the tone by not rewarding average.
Move players in who aren't good enough today, regardless of status and build again with the next 5 years in mind.
Or muddle through, take zero responsibility on and off the pitch and allow a glimmer of light and hope to other clubs, especially clubs who'll be emboldened by the perceived circus that has overtaken their own.
Wilf gone tonight.
MON steady the ship.
A genuine appointment that raises eyebrows and expectations.
Board level changes, thank yous and goodbyes.
Beloved but no longer good enough players moved on with thanks.
That's what great, big, dominant and ruthless clubs do.
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🆕 Arne Engels joins #CelticFC! 🙌
We are delighted to confirm the signing of highly-rated Belgian midfielder, Arne Engels, on a four-year deal - subject to international clearance ✍
Welcome to Paradise, Arne! 🍀
Reminder that #ParadisePitStop is offering a free warm meal 4 days a week 🍀💚
Monday 5-7pm
Wednesday 12noon-2pm
Thursday 5-7pm
Friday 12noon-2pm
Entrance via the North East Exec 🚪
Everyone is welcome, in or out of work, if it lends a helping hand then come along ☺️⤵️
🙌🇮🇪 He's home!
#CelticFC is delighted to announce the signing of Irish international striker Adam Idah from Norwich on a five-year deal - subject to international clearance 🆕✍
#WelcomeHomeAdam🍀
My mother has made calls, spoke to councilors, spoke with NLC staff who have just passed her from pillar to post. You've done nothing despite her providing you with multiple pieces of evidence as to the state of the place.
Now families with young children (including my own) unable to access their property for fear of rats. Absolutely pathetic. Multiple complaints made against your tenant (and his friend) about the state of the property and now we're putting up with this.
@nlcpeople this is the view from my mother's kitchen window this morning. Endless complaints made against the tenant below her, who is now subletting to a friend and leaving the property in an even worse condition. Absolutely ZERO meaningful action taken in 5 years.
7-year-old George Hughes completes a golfing marathon, which saw him play 9 holes in 5 different countries within 24 hours to raise money for The Freeman Heart & Lung Transplant Association, in memory of his father who sadly passed away after an unsuccessful heart transplant.
布団に入って目瞑ったら"Joe Joe Super Joe"
が頭の中で繰り返し流れてて寝られへん。
どうしよ。ほんまに。
When I get into bed and close my eyes,
"Joe Joe Super Joe" keeps repeating in my head and I can't sleep😅💚
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