Soctty Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Just compo between clubs and personal terms to be agreed now it would seem. more importantly the real shortlist is in its infancy, we need a couple of other names.. Goodwin Neilsen McManus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Maybe they are meeting to give him another pay rise, or to decide if they should spend a couple of bob on the PA system..? Think I now what you prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmullo Bud Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yeah that is fair mate. I suppose the flip side is that if Jack stays (and I still believe he will stay, did I mention that?) then it will give the whole club another nice lift just at the right time. His determination to see the job through has been a consistent mantra all season and I've no reason to think he won't do that. I don't expect him to be our manager for too much longer but I genuinely don't think this is the right move for him at this moment in time. This is what's going through my head at the moment. If Jack stays, it will be noted on his impressively growing CV that he declined two offers from bigger clubs to finish the job that he started with us. It would be yet another boost to a team that is flying at the moment and he obviously has a strong bond with the players, so that might be in his thoughts. He obviously has to put his family first, so who knows what kind of money could be involved down there, but the upheaval and uncertainty of moving could be a factor in our favour too, although you could argue that's the nature of the beast in football. He's forward thinking and ambitious, so he should be showing an interest in what a Championship club is willing to offer and learn a bit about they operate, just for the experience and to compare with any possible future offers he might receive. If Jack was to go and it didn't work out for him, his stock would still be high up here and he would have the chance to walk into most jobs that came available in Scotland. None of us have a clue of what is really going on behind the scenes, but fingers crossed that we get good news today. If Jack does stay we'll all be delighted and it will give the whole club a boost. I'm sure he will eventually end up with a move that befits such a talented young manager. Hopefully he'll have another Saints' win to add to his CV on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just now, Soctty said: McManus. Caretaker? here's a curve ball..... That'll put CaT-Thro amongst the pigeons..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, pod said: Think I now what you prefer Dirty beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 When all the dust settles on this, it will be interesting to know why permission seems to have been so readily granted for Barnsley to speak to Jack. Possibly a clause in his contract? Possibly. Then again money talks & I’m talking about for our club & Jack, I’d be gutted if he didn’t stay to finish the job off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, ged62 said: Possibly. Then again money talks & I’m talking about for our club & Jack, I’d be gutted if he didn’t stay to finish the job off. I don't think any compensation figure will soften the blow a great deal. The club will do all that they can to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 If JR does leave then Robbie Neilsen in to get us over the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Come home ye wee legend Lennon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just seen leaving the building at Ralston with a cardboard box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Soctty said: McManus. and Donati ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, JJ McG said: If JR does leave then Robbie Neilsen in to get us over the line. If both Jack and James leave, I wouldn't be averse to McManus taking the reins to see the season out. Knows the players, knows Jack's style, and would just have to keep the ship steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, DougJamie said: Just saying !!! Sort of goes against my earlier post but........................ Woke up this morning felling quite maligned Jack Ross is leaving on my mind Barnsley will be his new football neighbourhood Something tells me were going to get Jim Good……………………win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, East Lothian Saint said: Sort of goes against my earlier post but........................ Woke up this morning felling quite maligned Jack Ross is leaving on my mind Barnsley will be his new football neighbourhood Something tells me were going to get Jim Good……………………win Good times are coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, billyg said: and Donati ? Over my head mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, East Lothian Saint said: I like Goody and alongisde another legend Thomo was he not trying to motivate players during the terrible spell when the club was plummeting, losing goals in the last minute of every game and then losing matches every week. The feeling something wasn't right was ever present and the sense something was rotten in the club and a lack of motivation existed from the BOD right down to the playing staff, haunted the terraces. They didn't do a very good job. Okay he was only the Captain not the manager but his team mates were in charge and he must have had a big influence, possibly negative because after him and Thomo left that attitude changed and the club turned around. He's doing Ok at Alloa and it was probably all down to TC and AR but I'd have reservations about appointing him as manager. Still it's feck all to do with me , so Gone yersel Fitzy. Just Saying Your post makes no sense whatsoever. Gary Teale sidelined Goodwin while we got relegated from the SPL and Alex Rae got rid of him during the close season after keeping us up. Once Goodwin left for Alloa that's when Rae got off to a bad start in the league and was sacked by September. Just saying Edited February 15, 2018 by Dibbles old paperboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Drew said: If both Jack and James leave, I wouldn't be averse to McManus taking the reins to see the season out. Knows the players, knows Jack's style, and would just have to keep the ship steady. My shortlist would be Goodwin, Neilson and McManus. Young coaches, with fresh ideas, two of whom have worked with Jack and hopefully picked things up from him, the other who has a great record of working with young players, and is another Paisley man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Quick question..? is there anyone left who still thinks he's staying..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Soctty said: My shortlist would be Goodwin, Neilson and McManus. Young coaches, with fresh ideas, two of whom have worked with Jack and hopefully picked things up from him, the other who has a great record of working with young players, and is another Paisley man. I just think it's at least a year too soon for Goodwin. The plan (that only existed in my heid) was for Jack to stay another year, at least, and then for Goodwin to take over then. Goodwin is one my all-time favourites but I just have a nagging doubt. Then again, if he impresses GLS then that's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Dibbles old paperboy said: Your post makes no sense whatsoever. Gary Teale sidelined Goodwin while we got relegated from the SPL and Alex Rae got rid of him during the close season after keeping us. Once Goodwin left for Alloa that's when Rae got off to a bad start in the league and was sacked by September. Just saying Sense was never my strong point. All water under the bridge now. I suppose the key thing is what will happen now. There was something festering in the club then and yeah I'm probably being a bit harsh on Goody. If he is the future I will support him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Quick question..? is there anyone left who still thinks he's staying..? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Quick question..? is there anyone left who still thinks he's staying..? Do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just now, Magic Monkey said: I just think it's at least a year too soon for Goodwin. The plan (that only existed in my heid) was for Jack to stay another year, at least, and then for Goodwin to take over then. Goodwin is one my all-time favourites but I just have a nagging doubt. Then again, if he impresses GLS then that's good enough for me. He's done well at Alloa - only the two big full time teams outdoing them, after a sticky start to the season. He'd be more of a punt than Jack was, certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, whydowebother said: Yes 1 minute ago, elvis said: Do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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