AndyCanary 0 Posted April 12, 2010 Surprised that this hasn''t been posted on here yet.. (sorry if I''ve missed it and it has)http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8615923.stm Norwich City chief executive David McNally says any approach for manager Paul Lambert would be refused.The Scot, who is the bookmakers'' second favourite to be the new Celtic manager, played down the link north last month. McNally said: "If anybody came in for him, we would say ''your interest is not welcome, you do not have permission to speak to him, please go away''." Lambert, 40, took over at Carrow Road in August and has led them to the verge of the League One title. Celtic are 13 points below Rangers in the Scottish Premier League table, with Neil Lennon acting as caretaker boss. Lambert made 193 appearances for Celtic between 1997 and 2005 and has had managerial spells at Livingston, Wycombe and Colchester. McNally said: "Paul''s very happy at Norwich City. He''s got a job to do and I know he''s looking forward to next season. "Of course we all hope we''ll be in the Championship. That will bring for all of us some real challenges but I am sure he''s planning to take this great club forward." We''d obviously hope this was the case. But it''s great to hear it said in the press! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewBoy 0 Posted April 12, 2010 Its worth noting that Lambert is on a rolling contract, exactly how much compensation do you think Celtic would have to pay us?The answer is pretty much none, Lambert could choose today to be unemployed tomorrow with no questions ask.And that, unfortunately, is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen B 0 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="TheNewBoy"]Its worth noting that Lambert is on a rolling contract, exactly how much compensation do you think Celtic would have to pay us?The answer is pretty much none, Lambert could choose today to be unemployed tomorrow with no questions ask.And that, unfortunately, is true.[/quote]I''m not sure it''s as simple as that. I did a Google search on rolling contracts and found thisHoddle - Wolves Rolling Contract seems to explain it quite well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="Queen B"][quote user="TheNewBoy"]Its worth noting that Lambert is on a rolling contract, exactly how much compensation do you think Celtic would have to pay us?The answer is pretty much none, Lambert could choose today to be unemployed tomorrow with no questions ask.And that, unfortunately, is true.[/quote]I''m not sure it''s as simple as that. I did a Google search on rolling contracts and found thisHoddle - Wolves Rolling Contract seems to explain it quite well.[/quote]You seem to know far too much about football for a woman [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen B 0 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="Title chasing CT "][quote user="Queen B"][quote user="TheNewBoy"]Its worth noting that Lambert is on a rolling contract, exactly how much compensation do you think Celtic would have to pay us?The answer is pretty much none, Lambert could choose today to be unemployed tomorrow with no questions ask.And that, unfortunately, is true.[/quote]I''m not sure it''s as simple as that. I did a Google search on rolling contracts and found thisHoddle - Wolves Rolling Contract seems to explain it quite well.[/quote]You seem to know far too much about football for a woman [;)][/quote]Haha I''ll take that as a compliment [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Wash Your Mouth Out Son 0 Posted April 12, 2010 Sooooo....... A rolling contract makes him cheaper to sack ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen B 0 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="Go Wash Your Mouth Out Son"]Sooooo....... A rolling contract makes him cheaper to sack ?[/quote]In basic terms yes, although it says "it is impossible for the contract to run out unless both parties agree a termination", which I''ve taken as meaning it''s not as simple as just walking out at the end of the year if the manager feels like it. Also, it doesn''t seem like it runs out: there''s always a year remaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewBoy 0 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="Go Wash Your Mouth Out Son"]Sooooo....... A rolling contract makes him cheaper to sack ?[/quote]I guess so.... free to sack?Lets face it, this club cant afford another big compensation payout. What was it? £700k for Roeder, £500k for Worthy? I suspect that Grant walked for free (did the decent thing).... No matter how big the manager is, we shouldnt have to pay for failure.... a great deal by McNally if you ask me.... and a great commitment by Lambert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted April 12, 2010 [quote user="TheNewBoy"][quote user="Go Wash Your Mouth Out Son"]Sooooo....... A rolling contract makes him cheaper to sack ?[/quote]I guess so.... free to sack?Lets face it, this club cant afford another big compensation payout. What was it? £700k for Roeder, £500k for Worthy? I suspect that Grant walked for free (did the decent thing).... No matter how big the manager is, we shouldnt have to pay for failure.... a great deal by McNally if you ask me.... and a great commitment by Lambert.[/quote]It doesn''t make him free to sack, we just have to pay off the remainder of the contract, which is always the same length (probably a year).Wasn''t Worthy on a rolling contract as well? Guessing 500k was his yearly wage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted April 13, 2010 That a very clever piece of buisness for both parties. McNally really is the man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites