Author Topic: OFFICIAL SCOTTISH LEAGUES THREAD (Read 44297 times)

Mikkyk · « **Reply #125 on:** January 21, 2021, 04:32:45 PM »

I think the only reason Lennon hasn't been sacked already is cause the Celtic board have pretty much written this season off and want a new manager to come in with a clean slate in the off season

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #126 on:** January 21, 2021, 05:14:18 PM »

10IAR unbeaten for Livingston

AlbionFan · « **Reply #127 on:** January 21, 2021, 05:28:32 PM »

Quote from: Mikkyk on January 21, 2021, 04:32:45 PM

I think the only reason Lennon hasn't been sacked already is cause the Celtic board have pretty much written this season off and want a new manager to come in with a clean slate in the off season

A similar situation to that at Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane

SmethDan · « **Reply #128 on:** January 22, 2021, 10:33:56 AM »

Celtic have a large following. I haven't looked up how much but Covid restrictions will have had a significant effect on monies coming in. It could just be Lennon's still in a job because they can't afford the pay off along with a fresh wage and transfer budget for a new manager.

Albionic · « **Reply #129 on:** January 22, 2021, 07:53:49 PM »

I predict a lennon strop and flounce out, cannot take criticism (and I think hes a plank)

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #130 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:57:24 PM »

Very strong indications Rafael Benitez next Celtic manager.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #131 on:** January 23, 2021, 09:01:23 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on January 23, 2021, 06:57:24 PM

Very strong indications Rafael Benitez next Celtic manager.

I'd question why. Very little money to spend, no Champions League and will have to virtually re build a new squad.

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #132 on:** January 25, 2021, 05:00:08 PM »

Benitez is more likely to end up at Chelsea than either Celtic or Newcastle.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #133 on:** January 25, 2021, 05:24:43 PM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on January 25, 2021, 05:00:08 PM

Benitez is more likely to end up at Chelsea than either Celtic or Newcastle.

I think we can rule him out at Chelsea as well now

Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Frank Lampard at Chelsea. He will sign a four-and-a-half year contract with the Blues. (Source: RMC Sport)

West Bromwich Albion?

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #134 on:** January 25, 2021, 05:44:38 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on January 25, 2021, 05:24:43 PM

I think we can rule him out at Chelsea as well now

Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Frank Lampard at Chelsea. He will sign a four-and-a-half year contract with the Blues. (Source: RMC Sport)

West Bromwich Albion?

yes not going to Chelsea! I can't see him at Celtic or Newcastle but by the same token I can't see which of the top 8 sides in the Premier league need a change of manager.

More likely to end up at Wolves than us I think.

Albionic · « **Reply #135 on:** January 25, 2021, 05:46:56 PM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on January 25, 2021, 05:44:38 PM

yes not going to Chelsea! I can't see him at Celtic or Newcastle but by the same token I can't see which of the top 8 sides in the Premier league need a change of manager.

More likely to end up at Wolves than us I think.

Thats not a bad call to be frank, shame I quite like Rafa

BB74 · « **Reply #136 on:** February 24, 2021, 07:34:44 AM »

Neil Lennon resigns as Celtic manager. Get Lampard up there to start a faux rivalry between the two.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #137 on:** February 24, 2021, 08:12:25 AM »

Lennon walking out just before Rangers winning the league at Parkhead

Such a sad day for Scottish football to see him leave

BlackCountryPride68 · « **Reply #138 on:** February 24, 2021, 09:29:43 AM »

Thanks Neil for the sterling service this season. It's been such fun.

Standaman · « **Reply #139 on:** February 24, 2021, 09:53:29 AM »

Celtic have previous for nicking our Head Coaches. Attractive proposition chance for Allardyce to manage a team in the Champions League....

Sorry my bad. Chance to manage a team in the qualifying rounds of the Europa League by playing a team from Faroe Islands losing by away goals (my goalkeeper was distracted by a low flying Puffin) and being sacked just in time to "rescue" a Premier League club.

gerry m · « **Reply #140 on:** February 24, 2021, 10:10:31 AM »

Quote from: LiamTheBaggie on February 24, 2021, 08:12:25 AM

Lennon walking out just before Rangers winning the league at Parkhead

Such a sad day for Scottish football to see him leave

Not really a surprise. Should have gone long ago!

Baggies · « **Reply #141 on:** February 24, 2021, 04:55:49 PM »

A chance for Eddie Howe maybe, or are Scotland going to reignite the Lampard-Gerrard debate?

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #142 on:** February 24, 2021, 05:17:18 PM »

I believe that the person who they hire has to be from a Catholic background. Therein lies the hatred of Celtic and Rangers.

zippyandbungle · « **Reply #143 on:** February 24, 2021, 05:57:08 PM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on January 25, 2021, 05:00:08 PM

Benitez is more likely to end up at Chelsea than either Celtic or Newcastle.

I think Spurs

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #144 on:** February 25, 2021, 08:51:53 AM »

Quote from: Droitwich Baggie on February 24, 2021, 05:17:18 PM

I believe that the person who they hire has to be from a Catholic background. Therein lies the hatred of Celtic and Rangers.

It was only Rangers that had a strict "unofficial" rule about religion. Celtic have always signed players from both faiths. Kenny Dalgleish was a Protestant and a boyhood Rangers fan, Jock Stein was also a Protestant.
In fact I remember reading a few years back how in the 50's/ 60's/70's Celtic used Rangers rigidity for their own benefit by actively trying to sign up and coming Protestant talent knowing that Rangers would never sign a Catholic, so they could sign up all the best young players.

ronnie_allen · « **Reply #145 on:** February 26, 2021, 11:24:43 AM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on February 25, 2021, 08:51:53 AM

It was only Rangers that had a strict "unofficial" rule about religion. Celtic have always signed players from both faiths. Kenny Dalgleish was a Protestant and a boyhood Rangers fan, Jock Stein was also a Protestant.
In fact I remember reading a few years back how in the 50's/ 60's/70's Celtic used Rangers rigidity for their own benefit by actively trying to sign up and coming Protestant talent knowing that Rangers would never sign a Catholic, so they could sign up all the best young players.

Agreed; that Rangers have been far more rigid in recruiting players on religious lines. This has started to break up since the late 80s when Graeme Souness; pushed hard to get Mo Johnson in; with the double whammy of being a Catholic and a former Celtic player.
Lorenzo Amoruso also became the first Catholic club captain in 1998.

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #146 on:** February 26, 2021, 11:40:46 AM »

Quote from: ronnie_allen on February 26, 2021, 11:24:43 AM

Agreed; that Rangers have been far more rigid in recruiting players on religious lines. This has started to break up since the late 80s when Graeme Souness; pushed hard to get Mo Johnson in; with the double whammy of being a Catholic and a former Celtic player.
Lorenzo Amoruso also became the first Catholic club captain in 1998.

Mo Johnston was also about to rejoin Celtic when Rangers came in and offered a more lucrative contract....so a triple whammy!

Sadly I remember reading that the kitman at the time refused to lay out Johnston's kit .

BB74 · « **Reply #147 on:** March 06, 2021, 05:46:13 PM »

Well done Rangers on all but securing the title today.

1 point required or a Celtic loss.

Terrific scenes outside of Ibrox at the moment.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #148 on:** March 07, 2021, 02:04:50 PM »

GLASGOW RANGERS CHAMPIONS

FallOutBoy · « **Reply #149 on:** March 07, 2021, 05:41:07 PM »

Well done to Rangers.

It's always good to see clubs win a title for the first time, especially when they've come from the lower leagues.