Scottish football is it's own wee brand of weird science. The whole game up here has never really come to terms with the modern era, particularly when it comes to the role of a manager.
There's still this thing that a manager has to be responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day running of the club. Jock Stein was a master in this style of management, but he also had real influence over the board because of his success.
The expectations of the manager remain the same, but they will never have that 'force of nature' factor that was Jock's superpower, especially in the way he handled the media and the board.
I don't know if a continental manager could properly adapt to the nuances of the role up here. The players are also different too. They have a huge profile with the fans up here and can easily undermine a manager, regardless of their reputation (Ronny Deila being a case in point).
I agree with Andy that it shouldn't be a fundamental prerequisite that any future manager has to be steeped in the Celtic traditions. In fact, a complete separation from the club might not disadvantage them with the burden of personal investment and responsibility.
The ability to actively participate in coaching should be a requirement though. Absentee managers who defer and delegate duties should not apply.
There are options available, but the biggest problem facing any prospective candidate, is that there is absolutely no time for transition or to implement their long-term ideals. If you're not first you're last up here and you're only ever two defeats away from a crisis. That's why Lenny was a good short-term choice for the gig when the snake bolted, but Lenny went safe and steady last season and we're paying the price for that inertia now.
Can we accept a losing manager if that short-term pain is going to enhance our long-term prospects?
Sorry sp I don't totally agree with some of your point.
I will say lenny leading us to the 10 is over, winning the 10 is far from over.
How many of them scum fucks would make it into our squad? 2, 3, at a push maybe 4 so will not buy into this bollox of them being better than us. Can we get back to knocking the shite out of them like we used to under the snake? Of course we can
We need a manager who can get a team organised, improve a system of play with better tactics, and get back that fighting spirit we are so famous for, and most of all to be able to tell that interfering fuck PL to fuck off from team affairs until he hopefully gets the boot as well.
Who ever may come in will be inheriting bit of a mess due to the vision of PL.
I would say 8 out of the 15 players used yesterday will not be wearing a Celtic Jersey next season, and I fear PL penny pinching may well cost us the quality of lax.
We have millions available from players value, and time has come when DD either invests in success within Europe or piss off into retirement.
We need a strong manager with good man management skills to still salvage this season as it is still very much possible.
We still have the players to make this season a success at the moment.
For anyone taking over has a major rebuilding job on there hands, hopefully more so at the end of the season than in January, but if any player don't want to be there for the fight then fuck them out the door in January. If it means losing millions on transfer fees then sobeit, as it may be short change to what this money mad board will lose if they don't sort this shitshow out and secure the 10iar.
This decision has to be one if not the biggest in the history of our club and any attempt to mess about any new potential manager shall be looked upon as an act of treason upon our support as many have already got there suspicions about support towards that scum outfit.
As I see it, the time has come for make or break regarding this board so what ever conclusion they come to needs to be done very wisely