As we enter the Acceptance stage of the K\u00fcbler-Ross Grief Program, I had a think back to how this all accumulated in 13 players and staff being missing for the latest\u00a0 “must win” game.<\/p>\n
Its not pretty reading and I know I will have missed loads of fuck up items so feel free to add in your additions below.<\/p>\n
Regards<\/p>\n
Desi<\/p>\n
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The Scunnered Timeline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n August 9 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n John McGinn joins Aston Villa.\u00a0 This is despite personally meeting with Brendan Rodgers and discussing\u00a0 his proposed key role in the “new team”. Rodgers confirms to Lawwell the deal is good to go and leaves it to the CEO to conclude the deal, Lawwell decides not to act.<\/p>\n This along with other signing targets “ignored” by Lawwell will be a factor that\u00a0 ultimately helps to result in:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 26 February 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Brendan Rodgers leaves Celtic along with all his main staff bar John Kennedy and Stevie Woods. Celtic fans rage whilst talk is Club received \u00a39m in compensation from Leicester.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 27 February 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Neil Lennon is appointed an interim Manager until 31st May to help steer club through remainder of a possible Treble Treble season. Kennedy is appointed Number 2 and Damien Duff promoted to coach. Lennon is not allowed to bring in any staff members of his own choosing.<\/p>\n When asked about the future, Lennon states:<\/p>\n ‘NOT EVEN THINKING’ ABOUT EXTENDED STAY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Do you want to stay beyond the end of the season?<\/em><\/p>\n Neil Lennon: “Not up to me and I am not even thinking about that. The club comes first. It is not about me, it is not about Brendan leaving.<\/em><\/p>\n “It is about the club and the players. They are the most important aspect of my job at the moment, making sure everything is right.<\/em><\/p>\n “This is a club decision and come the summer it will be another club decision. What the board thinks is best for the club going forward.”<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n That night, Celtic defeat Hearts at Tynecastle thanks to a late Edouard winner.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4 May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic win their eighth consecutive title and 50th overall after a 3\u20130 win over Aberdeen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12th May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Rangers secure back to back victories for first time over Celtic with a 2-0 win<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 16th May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Lennon slams “entitled fans” who dont want him getting the job full time – “So maybe there is a sense of entitlement among the younger fans that we never had before.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 25 May 2019 – (circa 16:45pm)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic defeat Hearts 2-1 to win the Scottish Cup and secure the historical Treble Treble.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 25 May 2019 – (circa 17:30pm)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Most fans are stunned when it is announced that Neil Lennon has just been offered the Celtic job on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n Peter Lawwell\u00a0 reveals the offer came in the Shower area at Hampden Park.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m delighted to announce that after today\u2019s event we\u2019ve offered\u00a0Neil Lennon<\/a>\u00a0the job of being the permanent Celtic manager,\u201d Lawwell said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been a fantastic day, fantastic achievement \u2013 probably never to be repeated. Neil Lennon in our moment of need stepped up to the plate. He\u2019s done a fantastic job in difficult circumstances. He\u2019s a\u00a0Celtic<\/a>\u00a0man and is made for\u00a0Celtic<\/a>\u00a0and he\u2019s a winner.<\/p>\n \u201cOver the next few days we will work out the details. Today was a big occasion for him, but Neil would still have been the manager, no matter what happened. He didn\u2019t know that before the game.\u201d<\/p>\n On other candidates. Lawwell said “We had approaches from many, many agents, many representatives of managers across the board. We put them in the file, just left it and kept our word to Neil, really. We had a mini board meeting right after the game. Dermot\u2019s here. Dermot, myself, the chairman (Ian Bankier) and Tom Allison decided what to do.”<\/p>\n When asked if handling the pressure of chasing nine and 10 in a row was a factor in the decision, Lawwell acknowledged Lennon\u2019s experience and immersion in Celtic was vital. He said: \u201cI think\u2028 that\u2019s the point. He knows the club\u2028 inside out, he knows the city, he knows what\u2019s required.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n June-july 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic sign Christoper Jullien for \u00a35.4m\u00a0 and Boli Bolingoli for over \u00a33m<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3 August 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic start the season beating St Johnstone 7-0 at Celtic Park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8th August 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Kieran Tierney joins Arsenal for \u00a325m<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 22-31st August 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic sign Mohammed Elyounoousi and Fraser Forster on loan from Southampton. Celtic also take Moritz Bauer from Stoke on loan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1 Sept 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic comfortably beat Rangers 2-0 at Ibrox<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2nd Sept 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic sign Greg Taylor for \u00a31m from Kilmarnock<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3rd Sept 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic sign Jeremie Frimpong from Man City<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 24 Nov 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n John Kennedy rejects chance of Managers job at Hibs. Lennon glad to keep his “number 2 and a half as hes that close to me!”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8 Dec 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Fraser Forster has game of his life as Celtic beat Rangers 1-0 to win League Cup. The Quadruple Treble is on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 29 Dec 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Rangers beat Celtic 2-1 at Celtic Park<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 14 January 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Young Polish striker Patrik Klimala signs for Celtic<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 28 January 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Ismalia Soro signs for Celtic for a reported \u00a32m<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13 March 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n League suspended due to COVID<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18 May 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n League leaders Celtic are declared Champions with no more games to be played due to COVID and European places needing to be confirmed by SPFL\/SFA.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n June 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Johnny Hayes leaves to join Aberdeen.<\/p>\n Centre half Jozo Simunovic leaves the club as a free agent.<\/p>\n As Fraser Forster officially returns to Southampton, the club conclude talks with Craig Gordon who leaves to join Hearts. Youth player Conor Hazard promoted to Goalkeeping squad aside Scott Bain.<\/p>\n Daniel Arzani returns to Man CIty.<\/p>\n Maryan Schved goes on loan to Mechelen.<\/p>\n Jack Hendry continues his tour of the world and moves from Australia to Belgium on loan.<\/p>\n Long term wannabee benchwarmers Eboue Kouassi and Vakoun Bayo depart on loan to clubs in Belgium and France.<\/p>\n Kundi Benyu and Calvin Miller leave for lower clubs in England<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13th June 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n First team coach Damien Duff leaves Celtic citing family reasons and takes up role with Irish National Team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 30th June 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Mohammed Elyounoussi loan extention confirmed..<\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 9th 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic Park Season books are Sold Out despite no fans allowed in stadium due to COVID.\u00a0 Celtic promise “added value”.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 14th 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Transfer window opens<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 27th July 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Luca Connell impresses in a friendly against Hibs. He will never be seen again in any real respect to first team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 30th 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Greek goalkeeper Vasilios\u00a0Barkas\u00a0 signs from AEK Athens for \u00a34.5m transfer fee with the club citing his Champions League epxerience as a major factor. He cannot speak English.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2nd August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic begin season with 5-1 defeat of Hamilton.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3-5th August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite Covid Quarantine rules, Bolin Bolingoli takes a secret trip to Spain. Bolingoli returns for midweek training but tells no-one at the Club of his trip abroad.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9th August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic draw with Kilmarnock. Bolingoli plays part of the game\u00a0 instead of self isolating as per Covid Quarantine rules.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10th August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bolingoli story breaks in the press. Lennon is furious, citing the player already had had previous warnings about his travelling issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13 Aug 2020<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Switzerland striker Albian\u00a0Ajeti\u00a0 signs for Celtic in a \u00a34.5m transfer from West Ham United where he was out of favour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18 August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Celtic beat KR Reykjav\u00edk<\/a><\/b> 6-0 to go through Champion League first round qualifier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n