Laura’s back, and the panel dive into Celtic’s upcoming clash with Dundee — and what Alistair Johnston’s return could mean for a side still struggling for attacking rhythm.
Could the drop off in Callum McGregor’s performance be down to having no inverting full back to help out as an additional player and passing option in midfield. The midfield is effectively a man down this season when in possession but the defence is performing well as they’re not having to support the midfield.
I have wondered in recent years if in the long run is it better for us if the league is competitive to the point of having to accept that we don’t win every year? Possibly the competition might stand us in good stead when the levels go up in Europe, it might give the board less wiggle room to justify its mediocre performance. Naively I always thought this would be achieved by the teams below us improving rather than us getting worse…
Devil would/will be in the details on how Desmond responds, IMO. Losing league(s) could cause doubling/tripling down on same broken model ala Manchester United or even clubs like Anderlecht and Rosenborg - i.e. once dominant clubs who have been overtaken by more innovative smaller domestic competitors.
I have very limited sympathy for RM. While no one should have to endure that vile sort of abuse, his remuneration will have been substantial, as it is for all managers above a certain level, and he must have had some inclination of what a huge part of that fan base is like. He took the king's shilling!
Spoke with multiple high profile journalists at the time and that attack was likely part of Lawwell's involvement in working with authorities to try and protect players from what apparently was/is an extortion racket by organized crime forcing the use of particular agents.
None of the major papers/journos report(ed) on the issue due to the risks to themselves and their families, as Peter's unfortunately experienced.
Alan comparing Tounekti's end prodcut to Yang's was a low point in my day. Great listen otherwise 🙂
Could the drop off in Callum McGregor’s performance be down to having no inverting full back to help out as an additional player and passing option in midfield. The midfield is effectively a man down this season when in possession but the defence is performing well as they’re not having to support the midfield.
Personally believe the general system is not functioning and the issue you point out in midfield is probably one of many factors driving it.
I have wondered in recent years if in the long run is it better for us if the league is competitive to the point of having to accept that we don’t win every year? Possibly the competition might stand us in good stead when the levels go up in Europe, it might give the board less wiggle room to justify its mediocre performance. Naively I always thought this would be achieved by the teams below us improving rather than us getting worse…
Devil would/will be in the details on how Desmond responds, IMO. Losing league(s) could cause doubling/tripling down on same broken model ala Manchester United or even clubs like Anderlecht and Rosenborg - i.e. once dominant clubs who have been overtaken by more innovative smaller domestic competitors.
I have very limited sympathy for RM. While no one should have to endure that vile sort of abuse, his remuneration will have been substantial, as it is for all managers above a certain level, and he must have had some inclination of what a huge part of that fan base is like. He took the king's shilling!
Great pod, thanks!
When reacting to the treatment of RM we need to remember the arson attack on Peter Lawell post covid season..
Spoke with multiple high profile journalists at the time and that attack was likely part of Lawwell's involvement in working with authorities to try and protect players from what apparently was/is an extortion racket by organized crime forcing the use of particular agents.
None of the major papers/journos report(ed) on the issue due to the risks to themselves and their families, as Peter's unfortunately experienced.
Thanks for clarification
Hi Jonny
Who was responsible for that I can’t recall?
Not sure it was found out, I may have jumped the gun