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<blockquote data-quote="SoundMan" data-source="post: 7422888" data-attributes="member: 28532"><p>To be fair to Clement I think he's less of a bluffer than Beale - though Clement's league record over the first however many league games they've played since his arrival is worse than Beale's over the same period. Clement had periods of success managing in Belgium and did OK in France too - Beale had never managed anyone before he got the TRFC gig.</p><p></p><p>Clement galvanised a squad of players that were underperforming under Beale but, as is the case in Scotland, the Main Stream Sports Media over there, hyped him up to more than he actually is. It should be noted that the media there have a vested interest in bigging up the huns because without a rivalry between roughly equals they don't get to sell as much copy or advertising.</p><p></p><p>Clement got them to win the League Cup (after Killie had knocked out Celtic) so that got him a lot of goodwill and boosted their confidence. They've a huge squad financed beyond their income though surviving on soft loans in the hope of making it to the BIG payouts. That's what put paid to Leeds United in the top flight and it's only now they're clawing their way back. It saw Rangers go out of business and it's pretty clear that lessons haven't been learnt in the corridors of power at ibrox.</p><p></p><p>The league itself I think only guarantees 3M in SPL prize money, but the CL money it opens the door to is HUGE. </p><p></p><p>Celtic are now in the box seat though - 3 points ahead with 5 games left - but we've blown it previously from such a position so I won't be counting my chickens (hi Earl) just yet.</p><p></p><p>There's a big weekend now - Aberdeen will get a lift from news that they've lined up a successful young manager from Sweden for next season, so I expect they'll have a bit of pep in their step. Celtic need to win this weekend and not pick up any injuries to critical players. The other semi-final on Sunday I think is a must win for Clement - Hearts usually don't trouble the huns much, but with a chance of a Cup Final awaiting I'd expect them to put up at least some fight and the hun's mindset must be very fragile after last night and Sunday. If Clement's side loses the cup semi and Celtic win theirs, then the knives will be well and truly out for Clement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SoundMan, post: 7422888, member: 28532"] To be fair to Clement I think he's less of a bluffer than Beale - though Clement's league record over the first however many league games they've played since his arrival is worse than Beale's over the same period. Clement had periods of success managing in Belgium and did OK in France too - Beale had never managed anyone before he got the TRFC gig. Clement galvanised a squad of players that were underperforming under Beale but, as is the case in Scotland, the Main Stream Sports Media over there, hyped him up to more than he actually is. It should be noted that the media there have a vested interest in bigging up the huns because without a rivalry between roughly equals they don't get to sell as much copy or advertising. Clement got them to win the League Cup (after Killie had knocked out Celtic) so that got him a lot of goodwill and boosted their confidence. They've a huge squad financed beyond their income though surviving on soft loans in the hope of making it to the BIG payouts. That's what put paid to Leeds United in the top flight and it's only now they're clawing their way back. It saw Rangers go out of business and it's pretty clear that lessons haven't been learnt in the corridors of power at ibrox. The league itself I think only guarantees 3M in SPL prize money, but the CL money it opens the door to is HUGE. Celtic are now in the box seat though - 3 points ahead with 5 games left - but we've blown it previously from such a position so I won't be counting my chickens (hi Earl) just yet. There's a big weekend now - Aberdeen will get a lift from news that they've lined up a successful young manager from Sweden for next season, so I expect they'll have a bit of pep in their step. Celtic need to win this weekend and not pick up any injuries to critical players. The other semi-final on Sunday I think is a must win for Clement - Hearts usually don't trouble the huns much, but with a chance of a Cup Final awaiting I'd expect them to put up at least some fight and the hun's mindset must be very fragile after last night and Sunday. If Clement's side loses the cup semi and Celtic win theirs, then the knives will be well and truly out for Clement. [/QUOTE]
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