27 Nov 2015 00:15:41
I'm not upset as I got what I expected. RD did not make an arse of the play for Ajax first goal (schoolboy stuff imo) . Second goal was a joke, near post (WTF was Gordon) and the defending? The hungrier team won. Griffiths was selfish too many times.
This mess is all about players. They are just not good enough and that is down to what we are prepared to spend. Over the last few years we have continually sold our good players so no continuity and no chance for any manager. If I were RD, I would resign tomorrow. Not because he failed but to show that the board beat him. We are in the cups and will probably walk the league but will never be anything else with the current policy in place. I have been a pay per game supporter because of my overseas job but I can say that I will be buying no more bricks in wall, paving stones, football tops, stadium tours (4 so far for B'days etc. ) etc. or going to anymore games until we change our boards attitude. Been following since just over six years of age (1959) and had many great times along with down times when cheats took the glory BUT. always saw some light ahead. Not any more. No manager can improve us in Europe and RD (who has kept us in control at home) will not get the chance if we keep this policy. Love the club but I am not stupid
Hail Hail.
27 Nov 2015 00:24:45
You contradict yourself so many times, The players Are good enough, the problem is Ronnie, maybe it is a clash of personalities or whatever, but the obvious thing is, he does'nt have the ability, the nouss, the hardness, the common sense, the' knack ' to manage a team like Celtic.
27 Nov 2015 00:31:13
Ok Tiny thanks for your support see you later, I've only been a supporter for 5 decades and a season ticket holder for 4 of them and I'm not giving up just yet.
27 Nov 2015 01:22:19
i would say the whole mess started when Strachan left and the board/club decided on the cheaper untested manager and it worked - in part - with NL who won a few trophies but should have won more and had some ups and downs in the CL and EL and it has to be said had some very unsavoury incidents and circumstances to endure.
We then went for another relatively unknown manager although with some experience.
Both managers were given lesser budgets than previous managers although the club continually made huge profits from selling off our best players.
The replacements for these stars over the past 4 years or so have been progressively of a lower calibre and ability and whether this has been down to scouting or managerial choice is immaterial as the current squad is inadequate for the European stage.
Add to this the current manager (and his assistants) lack of experience and comprehension of this level and we have a team and a club in the mess we are in tonight.
The decision makers at Celtic got a wee bit too complacent and short sighted when Rangers died and now it is biting them on the bahooky - big time.
They need to look in the mirror and make bigger and better decisions as the supporters will soon let them know, as they have done in the past.
Incidentally the fans never stayed to boo yet another poor result and performance - they just walked out in disgust.
27 Nov 2015 01:32:17
The players aren't good enough Aiden, or at least not the many that Ronny seems intent on selecting.
The likes of Johansen, Brown, Armstrong, Ciftci, Blackett, Boyata, GMS, Mulgrew, Stokes, Griffiths (In Europe) and a few others simply aren't good enough for the hoops, some more so than others but still poor players who will take us nowhere, But Deila keeps perceviering with these imposters week after week and in the end these players have cost him his job and he only has himself to blame as I warned at the start of the season these players if continually played would cost him. And surely they have Ronny cannot be given another crack at Europe with us no chance. P. S I realise Stokes hasn't played under Ronny this season but I just mean the general level of player in the squad ain't good enough.
27 Nov 2015 09:17:25
The players are good enough to win the domestic trophies, that's about it for them.
We are signing players in line with DD's business model so it will be from the SPL or occasional lower leagues abroad. Once in a while we will get a class act who will use us as a stepping stone which, again, is in line with the business module.
NO manager can build any kind of team around that system. that's why NL and WGS left.
If our players were as good as THEY think they are, why are they still with us? Not pure loyalty, its because there is no barrage of clubs banging at the door.
This was not a difficult group for us to qualify from but our position in it rightly reflects our performances and I do not expect anything from the last game.
If I hear any more about how disappointed the manager and players are then I will scream.
27 Nov 2015 09:22:48
Right, the frustration is out of my system and I have it all worked out.
Recent posts about politicians being involved have led me to a new conclusion. It has nothing to do with us being cripcrap, having jerseys shrinking to fit our inferior players or the manager struggling with the 24 hour clock never mind team tactics. ITS A POLITICAL STATEMENT -
There is going to be a referendum about staying in Europe and Celtic have stated their decision by getting out as quickly as possible. Now it all makes sense. Hail Hail.