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Dermot Desmond

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by TheHappyLoss, Feb 27, 2016.

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  1. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    We've finally got a massive global sports brand manufacturing our kits and they may be put off renewing any deal because of a downturn in sales.

    That downturn is as a direct result of the lack of respect shown by the board, nothing else.

    To repeat the bunnet's quote:
    "Celtic supporters want to be proud of their Club. That’s all they want. It is what they deserve.”

    Fail to do that and supporters will rightly withdraw their financial support. A DOF and Maresca isn't enough.
     
  2. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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  3. richie87 Gold Member Gold Member

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    If we withdraw financial support through tickets and kit the board would have to listen or DD would need to put his hand in his pocket is he prepared to invest 70-100m to run the club
     
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  4. World Champion

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    Penny pinchin auld *, * off.
     
  5. DonnyCelt

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    Picking his mates to manage us rather than an actual manager with tactical knowledge.

    We're done as a club as long as this clown is in charge.
     
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    This along with the ‘couldn’t possibly see it coming’ line are the two major takeaways from the interview.

    "Critics are in no position to judge what they cannot see."

    He’s right. It’s very difficult to criticise something that you don’t have any real visibility of.

    What he seems unaware of though, is him being correct in that statement, is a damning indictment of his leadership. You and the board are meant to be accountable Dermot, to the shareholders and to the supporters. It isn’t a good thing that you’re able to dodge it.

    It’s basic corporate governance. Successful leadership teams or management structures are visible and accountable. Bizarre that he’s holding up a complete lack of accountability up as some sort of victory. We’re always reminded that we’re a legit business, and one of significant size at that, so start treating us like one Dermot.
     
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    Get him to *
     
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    Only we could have bagged a billionaire sugar daddy who is as tight as a duck's *.

    20+ years on he's still * off that he 'overpaid' for Fergus' shares
     
  9. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Whats the point in being a billionaire if your not going to show off your champions league medals to your other billionaire pals? * *. I'd be full on breaking every ffp rule. Making man City look like a playground for skinttos :56:
     
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  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Can't be arsed with him.

    Hear from him once in a blue moon then when you do it's nonsense.
     
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    A * * who needs bought out.* him.HH
     
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    Maybe people will start to see getting rid of PL will change nothing.
     
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    Wit a tache by the way
     
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    Absolutely. I mean, the *'s in his 70s now, what are you saving it for? No pockets in shrouds
     
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    Imagine Brownie gone after all this service And this self called fan ppff owner, doesn't even bother to replaced the man. Or invest in a future pro..... sit down now lads, imagine it.

    That my bhoys. Telsl you that there is no forward thinking at the club. The 10 was all conceived. Before a ball was kicked.

    Get this man out of the club. Quick smart. The way Roy Keane will be in two seasons.
     
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    What an absolute *

     
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    A cold shiver must has ran down Dermot Desmond's spine watching that today. The team needs a massive rebuild and that is going to cost serious money. If Desmond is reluctant to release the required funds to rebuild the team and bring in a quality manager then we will not win the league next season, its as simple as that.

    Over to you Dermot, we watch with interest.
     
  19. leeso-ardoyne

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    How much did the huns team cost?
     
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    * all ran anywhere on Desmonds anything. I doubt he was even watching today, probably playing golf.

    Doesn't give a flying * about celtic and no amount of new CEO, DOF or head coach will change how we operate while this * is still ultimately calling the shots.
     
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