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Martin O'Neill Officially Steps Down

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by NeoCoN, May 25, 2005.

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  1. glasgowsellick

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    * bless and good luck to Martin from his old school in Derry, I hope he comes back to Derry lol. Martin O'Neill for Derry City FC. :celt_2: :shamrock: Hail Hail You'l never walk alone.
     
    glasgowsellick, May 25, 2005
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  2. Mick

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    Martin has officially confirmed he will be stepping down as Celtic manager after Saturday's Scottish Cup final with Gordon Strachan replacing him from June 1st on a years rolling contract. Martin said the news concerning his wife's health had been good last year and bad this year. I'd like to wish Martin, his wife and his family all the best for the future and sincerely hope his wife starts to regain her health over these coming months. Thankyou for 5 unforgettable years Martin O' Neill.
     
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    He was gutted and annoyed with himself over Sunday - he only said so about a million times.

    Good luck to a man who has made us respected again, he won a lot with us, there were so many good nights, especially in Europe. Liverpool was amazing, all of that UEFA run. It's a sad time, but we now have something new to look froward to. MON let me experience the kind of European success that older generations told me of, and that I could only imagine. He made the dreams real.

    I wish Gordon Strachan the best of luck for the new job. He will have it tough, living up to the standards MON's set.

    MON you were a magnificent manager and an even better man. I wish you and your wife all the luck in the world and I hope Mrs O'Neill recovers. Hail Hail! Always in our hearts :bye1: x
     
    Melissa, May 25, 2005
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    So what's the opinion on GS coming in?? Will Tommy Burns be the number 2 then?
     
    henrikstongue, May 25, 2005
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    Just read that Mark Mcgee has been approached about being NO 2 to GS.

    AND it seems certain now that Henk will be playing on Sunday as a tribute to MON and Jackie!!!
     
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    Where did you read this ? :97:
     
    Mick, May 25, 2005
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  7. Ticchick

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    Dalily Record website, had already heard the rumours about Henk from a mate in Barca
     
    Ticchick, May 25, 2005
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    Yeah TicChic. MON had a say in his appointment too. O'Neill said: "Hopefully Strachan is fit enough to provide something to the club I wasn't fit enough to do." (Or something along those lines). O'Neill thinks it will benefit both Celtic and himself if he resigns. There will be a press conference for Strachan next Tuesday.

    Can't wait for Saturday now to give him a good send off.
     
    Mark, May 25, 2005
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    I think the games on saturday and sunday will be more tearful than Henke's last games it is the end of an era with MoN, and many players eemingly playing their last games. * Bless You Martin and i hope he returns next year after all Strachen is only on a 12-month rolling contract.
     
    jpmcc67, May 25, 2005
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  10. Celtic Mad Administrator Administrator

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    Will be a great way to say goodbye to him on Saturday and a great way for the players to say goodbye too, by winning the cup. Only time will tell how Strachan does with us, lets all make him feel welcome, whether we agree with the decision or not.
     
    Celtic Mad, May 25, 2005
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    I think with Larsson back for this testimonial and MON leaving it will be like one last game for the old bhoy's of Seville together. Will MON be in charge though as it says he will quit after the final?

    :55: :55: :55:
     
    Melissa, May 25, 2005
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    Said in press conference MON will address the fans at CP on Sunday, so am guessing from that he will be in charge for the match.
     
    Ticchick, May 25, 2005
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  13. Celtic Mad Administrator Administrator

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    Was thinking that myself, would like to see him in charge of that game, like you said, it would be one last game for all the bhoys from Seville to get together and say their goodbyes.
     
    Celtic Mad, May 25, 2005
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    It said on Sky Sports News that MON will be in charge for the Cup Final and Jackie Mac's game.
     
    Rosco67, May 25, 2005
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    Would love to see him over the Lecky Road myself! :60:
     
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    anyone know what the ticket situation is for the Jackies Test? I really cant afford but all this talk is making me wanna go so bad...
     
    Darlo Hoop, May 25, 2005
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    Think the tickets are 21 quid for adults and 15 for U16's.
     
    Celtic Mad, May 25, 2005
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    A Just want to say thanks to MON for everything and i wish him and his wife all the best.
     
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