ian1964 10,720 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/f...6908-20679510/ FURIOUS organisers of Feyenoord's Jubilee Tournament last night blasted Celtic after they snubbed a press conference they were contractually obliged to attend. Boss Gordon Strachan and one of his players were supposed to attend the media briefing at Feyenoord's De Kuip Stadium yesterday evening. They should have been there along with representatives from the other clubs taking part in matches over the next three days, Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and the hosts. But Celtic stunned tournament promoters International Event Partnership by informing them at the last moment that no one would be coming. In what was perceived as a dreadful PR blunder, one IEP official described Celtic's actions as "appalling" because they knew weeks in advance what was required. Embarrassed workers at the event had to remove hastily Celtic's place from the top table before the television cameras were put up and before the MC introducing those in attendance, including Rotterdam's mayor, had a pop at the absentees. He told the assembled media pack: "We are disappointed to tell you that Celtic chose not to attend. "I'm sure Mr Strachan will invite you all around to his beach hotel later on for drinks." In the hours leading up to the conference IEP tried several times to persuade Celtic to send someone from their base on the outskirts of the Dutch city but to no avail. IEP spokesman Michael Galjaardt said: "We are very disappointed Celtic did not appear at the conference. "It was their decision not to come. As yet, we haven't had a clear indication from them as to why they chose not to attend. "They had an obligation under the contract of the tournament to attend the press conference." Galjaardt could not say whether Celtic would lose any money for their actions. All three managers of the other clubs were in attendance, Juande Ramos of Spurs, Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp and Feyenoord's Gertjan Verbeek. They brought along players Jermaine Jenas, Nuri Sahin and Jon Dahl Tomasson who all agreed to one-to-one interviews after the conference with the many members of the media from all over Europe. Later a spokesman for Celtic said: "The press conference coincided with our training." The Parkhead club face Tottenham tonight and then Feyenoord, who celebrated their 100th anniversary this year, on Sunday evening. The Dutch giants specifically asked for Celtic, the club they defeated in the European Cup Final of 1970. Meanwhile, West Brom star Paul Robinson could be the man to solve Celtic's left-back problem. The 29-year-old Englishman is high on Strachan's wanted list as he looks to strengthen his back four. Lee Naylor has been first choice for the past two seasons, but his form has dropped and Mark Wilson has been used in pre-season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The extra training didn't help. They still got gubbed. Seemingly they are set to sign Paul Robinson. I wonder if he can do interviews. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The extra training didn't help. They still got gubbed. Seemingly they are set to sign Paul Robinson. I wonder if he can do interviews. It's funny, Celtic have been linked with a number of high profile players, have they signed any ? Hope Michael Mols scores against them on Sunday 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It's funny, Celtic have been linked with a number of high profile players, have they signed any? Yet they'd still pump us! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yet they'd still pump us! The Gersnet belly boys 11 could beat Rangers at this moment. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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