{"id":8838,"date":"2016-03-22T08:18:18","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T08:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8838"},"modified":"2016-03-22T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T08:18:18","slug":"celtic-diary-tuesday-march-22-the-next-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8838","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Tuesday March 22: The Next Step.."},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears that the club have decided to take out an insurance policy where next seasons champions League qualifiers are concerned. This could be interpreted as a lack of faith in the manager, if it turns out he does get another crack at it, or just the board deciding that they fancy one of those “fact finding ” junkets to the USA.<\/p>\n

Celtic have accepted an invitation to take part in the “prestigious” International Champions cup, which takes place in the home of football over in the United States. Looks like our trans-atlantic cousins, having flushed out the corruption at FIFA are making their move to entice the big clubs to come and play with them instead.<\/p>\n

Other big guns, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona , PSG , Bayern and , er, Leicester will be involved, and according to the Daily Mail, the organisers are the same company, Relevant Sports, who held meetings with Englands big five on the quiet to discuss a European super league..<\/p>\n

As we know, the United States government , when Bush the Younger, was in charge \u00a0altered \u00a0the meaning of Lincolns famous Gettysburg address, substituting the word “business ” for the word “people ” when outlining exactly who government shoud be for, by and of. \u00a0A policy happily carried on by Barrack Obama and soon to be continued by Hilary Clinton, as the two major families in US politics continue their empire building. It would have been Jeb Bush ( the even younger ) , but when it became apparent he was the stupid one in that family, even Fox News thought Clinton was probably a better bet.<\/p>\n

Is it too much to think that the FBI, when going after Sepp Blatter and co, were doing it to assist the massive US sports firms ?<\/p>\n

Anyway, having dealt with the world conspiracy, now lets move on to the local ones…<\/p>\n

The media still have it in for Ronny Deila, the Daily Record even managing to find s couple of supporters ( they probably looked on here) who didn’t enjoy the last couple of minutes of Saturdays Huddle and Cuddle when Tom Rogic slammed in the goal that just might turn out to be the defining moment of Deila’s Celtic career.<\/p>\n

A bit like when Mark Robins saved Alex Ferguson from a certain sacking with his winning goal that took Manchester United to a cup win and subsequent domination of English football.<\/p>\n

Too much ? \u00a0Maybe, but stranger things have happened, and sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start the fire…<\/p>\n

The win couldn’t have come at a worse time, though. There’s an international break now, and no doubt Leigh Griffiths will hurt himself, Scott Brown will pull a muscle and Charlie Mulgrew will suddenly decide he wants to play in midfield again.<\/p>\n

But it does give Ronny Deila a chance to sit back and analyse the season so far. He can look at what’s working and what isn’t, who is doing it for him, and who isn’t.<\/p>\n

He could maybe arrange a scouting trip for John Collins, a five year mission to seek out new players, and observe different tactics. And if he spots anything, he could write to Ronny and let him know.<\/p>\n

A full review of the scouting staff is an absolute must. It’s quite easy actually.<\/p>\n

Call a meeting of those who scout, and who plan the scouting, and who sugggest who gets a contract. Then sit them down and distribute their p45s, wish them luck and tell them to fuck off.<\/p>\n

Same with the PR department, though good luck in finding them before you get rid of them. In fact, the word is they were sacked several years ago, but cunningly they hung around, and when no-one noticed they just kept doing what they’ve been doing all along.<\/p>\n

Fuck all.<\/p>\n

This break affords Deila a chance to sit back, reflect, and decide how he wants to proceed. He may have come through the worse of it, and it may have toughened him up a bit. #<\/p>\n

The next couple of weeks will see if he has learned anything off the field…you know, the bit about man management and not letting tails wag dogs…<\/p>\n

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Tell you something that is worrying me.<\/p>\n

And it should worry you as well.<\/p>\n

Mark McGhee has done quite well with Motherwell. He’s also Scotland number two, a job which garmers \u00a0the same amount of worldwide respect as the guy who colects the bibs after training for the Germany team, and he’s been commenting on players in the Scotland squad…such as Tony Watt-“He needs a smack ” and Scott Brown,,,(spot the connection ? ) where he said;<\/p>\n

We are glad he is still around, [This will be his] 50th cap; he has got another 20 or 30 in him.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I think the challenge he gets here is different from the challenge he gets at his club, and he rises to it and he really enjoys it.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I think with the England game, he will want to be part of that.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite all the talk of Martin O’Neill-mostly on here, to be honest-or Neil Lennon or anyone else, we know contact was made with Gordon Strachan to take over at Celtic, and we know he turned it down, but we also know who he reccomended last time when asked who should get the job.<\/p>\n

Still, its better than Davie “gizzajob ” Moyes.<\/p>\n

At least McGhee wouldn’t disappear down south at the first opportunity.<\/p>\n

But as the season comes to an end, it looks like, barring accidents and honest mistakes, Deila will be here next term, and to be honest, if he does guide the club to a double despite the hysterical campaign against him, that shows a manager with a hell of a lot of focus and determination, so maybe it is only right to give him another shot.<\/p>\n

Kristoffer Ajer, known in norway as a sort of Martin Odegaard with common sense, has gone on record as saying the club told him Deila would still be here when he got here, and if Ronny has been buying in the likes of Allan, Christie, Ajer and borrowing a Roberts, then it’s clear there is a rebuilding of csome sort going on, and another six minths wouldn’t hurt , i suppose, to see how it comes together.<\/p>\n

Should he do it now ?<\/p>\n

Probably, there is a case to integrate more of the young guns, but there is a conservatism in his thinking that means it’s unlikely. He’s going with the tried and trusted until we get over the line.<\/p>\n

Although Erik Sviatchenko kind of defies that argument. The Dane has taken the place of Efe Ambrose and probably Dedryck Boyata in the first team. Oh, and that other bloke who’s always injured, Sorelegovic or something, and he seems to be enjoying it.<\/p>\n

The goal was unbelievable. I was right behind Tom and saw him turn onto his left foot and hit it. I just thought \u2018Yes, it\u2019s going in\u2019. It was such a good strike.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

It was the first time I have seen the manager\u2019s celebration after a game and it\u2019s perfect. It would be nice to see more of it. It gives you goosebumps.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Goosebumps. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our big ball breaking bastard of a centre half gets goosebumps when we score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Away from all that now, and on to the serious stuff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week, we ran a few articles on the Resolution 12 issue. Along with several other sites, it was designed to get the issue back on the agenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s moved on a bit now, and needs your attention.. it’s time for the train to pick up some speed..<\/span><\/p>\n

As many will be aware, Stewart Regan recently dismissed any notion of the SFA taking action in the event of any adminstrative or licensing wrongdoing or oversight being pointed out to him. He also maintained that those who had supported Res 12 were effctively hiding behind social media names and so on and were in effect anonymous!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0This is not so, as the organisation Regan heads up has been written to by a large commercial firm of solicitors who have clearly advised that they act on behalf of a distinct class of people, namely shareholders in Celtic pLC who signed up to and supported Res 12 at the 2013 AGM.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0However, in order to leave the SFA with absolutely no room for manoevre or excuse for failing to answer any questions, and following on from various people posting on here that they would not object to their names being given to the solicitors who have been, and will be, writing to the authorities in furtherence of the resolution\u2019s aims and objectives, it has been decided to ask for written mandates authosrising the solcitors to on behalf of individual shareholders:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Accordingly, a style of standard mandate is produced below.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0The mandate keeps the solicitors right, and it authorises them to write on behalf of the signatories to the SFA, Celtic PLC and UEFA. It does not authroises the solicitors to take any other action other than correspond.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0It also authorises the solicitors to liaise with those who have already been instructing them in relation to the terms and the detail of any correspondence \u2013 in other words we (myself, Canamalar, Auldheid and Morrisey) will oversee the terms of the letters on behalf of all who sign the mandate.<\/em><\/p>\n

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By signing the mandate you will not be responsible for incurring fees or charges \u2013 they will be taken care of separately.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Accordingly, if you are a shareholder and you wish to add yoiur name to those who are attempting to bring the SFA to heel via Res 12 and an approcah to UEFA please print and sign the mandate below and post the signed copy to:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Mean City Media<\/em><\/p>\n

Suite 5<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>8 Sandyford Place<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Glasgow<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>At the same time, if you can scan the signed mandate you can e-mail it to\u00a0jjoe88@hotmail.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0but it should also be posted.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

If you cannot scan the signed mandate but have posted one, please drop a quick line to\u00a0jjoe88@hotmail.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to say that you have done so:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Can I stress that the sooner any mandates are signed and sent the better.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Thanks<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>BRTH<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Mandate:<\/em><\/p>\n

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TO BLM Solicitors<\/p>\n

13 Bath Street<\/p>\n

Glasgow<\/p>\n

G2 1HY<\/p>\n

I \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014- residing at \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014- being a registered shareholder in Celtic PLC hereby authosrise Messrs BLM solicitors, 13 Bath Street Glasgow G2 1HY to act on my behalf and in my name by corresponding with Celtic PLC, The Scottish Football Association, UEFA or any other body they see fit in relation to all matters concerning Resolution 12 which was formally placed on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of Celtic PLC in November 2013 and which Resolution has been adjourned at each AGM thereafter. I further instruct and confirm, that you are hereby authorised to accept instructions on this matter from those shareholders who have already instructed BLM in this matter and with whom you have already been dealing with in relation to existing correspondence with Mr Andrew McKinlay of the SFA as they hold a mandate to instruct you on my behalf.<\/p>\n

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There’s a link here to the original piece, and you know what to do.<\/p>\n

Do it, and help cleanse the game of the stench that has surrounded it for the least few years…<\/p>\n

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Although, in the interests of fairness and balance, here are the reasons not to do it..<\/p>\n

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See?<\/p>\n

None.<\/p>\n

Aside from that, there is also a petition to be signed. It’s important that all flanks are used in a co-ordinated attack, and so if you could have a look at this…<\/p>\n

Petition against SFA<\/a><\/p>\n

Above all. both of the serious bits above need to be shared with as many people as you can.<\/p>\n

And now, the not so serious bits…<\/p>\n

BBC Sportscene , which won’t be represented at the Britsh Television awards, came under a bit of criticism foir not interviewing Govan guardiola Mark Warburton after his wunderteam thre away a two goal lead in a defeat to Falkirk.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry, an interview did take place, and we’ve got one of the stills and a quote.<\/p>\n

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Saturdays winner , in all its glory…<\/p>\n

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Sundays…thanks to Mick, who should lure a few of the gullibillies with this one…<\/p>\n

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And to todays…<\/p>\n

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