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  1. Where should Saints spend the millions?

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    2 hours ago, magnus said:

    Pretty sure Saints Academy had achieved the highest ranking possible before Project Brave and the Board decided on cost grounds not to go for it under the new criteria (which would have involved more full time coaching staff)

    That jogs my memory, wasn't it that we decided (quite sensibly IMO) not to spend the extra to achieve said status,  I approve of striving to be the best or as best as you are able . but I loathe elitism

  3. New Manager Latest Odds

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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      59 minutes ago, northstbuddie said:

    Who from the list of names so far quoted in the press, (apart from possibly Steve Clarke), would have done a better job than Lambert at the clubs he was at?

    Even the great JR suffered in his first 6 months at St Mirren - did we not have the lowest points tally by December 2016 in our entire history?  And he failed to prevent Alloa from being relegated in his first season there.

    So we're now playing a game of hypothetically who would have done not so terrible a job as Lambert at the various clubs he's spent a few months each at over the last few years?? :ph34r:

    We're talking about a manager in Lambert with 13 years of managements experience. The last 6 years have been something of a car crash. Lambert's only experience managing in Scotland was 8 months at Livi, where he won twice.

    I would rather have a young manager who has fresh ideas and is looking to advance himself, who has some sort of positive recent record in management as an example of what he can achieve.

    this .......... a young manager who has fresh ideas and is looking to advance himself, who has some sort of positive recent record in management.      sounds like Goody:double

  5. Why Have We Stood Still?

    in The Sin Bin

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    2 hours ago, Lord Pityme said:

    It seems that the on the field success this season gone is helping screen the club board (& Smisa for that matter) from critical analysis of performance in off field activities.

    its two years since the new board & Smisa took over the majority shareholding, and in that time can you identify what they have actually achieved in driving up, or realising new revenue streams off the pitch?

    one of the first suggestions i put to the Smisa committee (endorsed by a body who were keen to give smisa a grant to help make it happen) was to have at the ground a Smisa cafe, or even start with a mobile snack van. It would see Smisa and the club creating jobs and training opportunities in the community, and provide a new revenue stream.  Also at the same time ir was discussed re-launching the Community Trust at the club that really only existed in name. Two years and tens of thousands of members pounds later... nada, zilch, nowt!

    these were easy, quick wins that could have seen smisa members funds invested for a return, instead all the club are interested in is getting their hands on smisa cash to pay the next bill, wheres the forward thinking, the big picture, the development plan???

    we now see potential new manager candidates openly questioning the boards plans, ambition and funding for the club. Its bordering on criminal neglicence to see the only way of getting more money in is to turf families out of seats to accomadate sectarian chanting hordes. Wheres the vision? 

    Then again Scott did say several times "I'm jist a joiner" so perhaps its expecting too much to see progression in the areas. And the board are responsible for i.e. Off the pitch.

    You know; every now and then some of what you say whilst not everyone is going to like or agree with it, does come across as valid; then you forget your pills and spout a load of tosh, in my opinion of course:D

  11. Jack Ross - SMTID?

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    3 hours ago, Sonny said:
    10 hours ago, jaybee said:

    You may speak for yourself and perhaps even myself, but you have no right to tar everyone with your grubby brush; because I am  sure there are many people whose integrity means more to them than pennies in their pocket

    If you had read all the threads relating to Jack's approach from all the various teams that wanted him (Dundee, Barnsley, Ipswich) you will note that I have consistently stated that money is not everything in life (unless you are a taxi driver :) ). It never has been for me and never will be.

    However the hypocrisy stinks when supporters slag off Jack for leaving when not one that I have read believes that Jack should have rejected a 5 times increase in salary for the good of his family or that they themselves would have rejected a five fold increase (and a great opportunity) - like you also admitted. So when I refer to 'everybody' I am referring to 'everybody' that has commented on on this forum and have not found one person who would have knocked the situation back but some that slag off Jack for accepting it. So stick your grubby brush.

    Actually my friend it was YOUR grubby brush ......... and just as a matter of interest I thought your post was valid and reasoned and had absolutely no need for the sarcastic comment at the end, spoiled it I'm afraid for me

  12. Jack Ross - SMTID?

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    7 hours ago, John Gotti said:
    10 hours ago, jaybee said:

    You may speak for yourself and perhaps even myself, but you have no right to tar everyone with your grubby brush; because I am  sure there are many people whose integrity means more to them than pennies in their pocket

    I have no idea what age you are but if you have a wife and kids then I find this comment astonishing. 

    I love my club but while I also love my employer IF I ever get offered a 500% pay rise then my family come first. This has nothing to do with integrity it simply comes down to economics. 

    Honestly Bud just think how this changes Jacks life. He can pay off his house, set up his kids and give himself a chance to become a real name in England and maybe even set for life.

    Irrespective of whatever age I am; I would be assuming that you are old enough to comprehend the English language and if this is the case you may well notice that I did not include myself within those whose integrity surpasses their desire for money;  ergo my family is as irrelevant as the entire first line of your post.  As for line two; well I have been a supporter since the 1950's which perchance might give you and indication of my age and here; I am making a rather profound assumption in that since you can read you might well be able to count as well; so line two is dead as well.  Having said that; you do have an extremely valid point regarding economics wife and family, but again I excluded myself from those with integrity.  And just to be absolutely fair to you, I agree entirely with line three, it is an absolutely no brainier given his particular circumstances, BUT don't you just wish that his circumstances were such that '  integrity meant more to him than pennies in his pocket'  we can but dream!   

  13. Jack Ross - SMTID?

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Sonny said:

    Just like you or any other supporter would.

    You may speak for yourself and perhaps even myself, but you have no right to tar everyone with your grubby brush; because I am  sure there are many people whose integrity means more to them than pennies in their pocket

  14. Legends Game for Raise For Rebecca

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    10 minutes ago, djchapsticks said:

    Would liked to have made it down to see this, I work with Rebecca's mum. 

     

    Off on holiday on Friday, though. Good luck to everyone bidding and taking part.

    Just a thought; maybe possible . what if someone periscopes it and people could donate for watching .  I know it's not the champions league final as such and I am aware of the SFA's view on such things ...BUT ... I am sure Buddies would perhaps be up for it?

  15. Sunderland Speak To Jack Ross

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    17 hours ago, Wilbur said:

    Picking the correct candidate for the new vacancy is critical. Hopefully the best candidate won't cost us any compensation money.

    Neilson ? - NO !!

    Hopkin ? - NO !!

    Jim MacIntyre ? - Hmm, maybe ?

    Neilson ? - NO !!

    Hopkin ? - NO !!

    Jim MacIntyre ? - Hmm, maybe ?

    GOODY ...YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS:D

  17. Speculation Thread

    in The Rumour Mill

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    On 5/24/2018 at 11:51 AM, St.Ricky said:

    'll get behind whoever the board decide.  Heart.  Jim Goodwin Head Between McIntyre and Nielsen if Hopkin is ruled out because of his assistant. 

    I should follow your heart my friend because if you support any of the others you are in desperate need of a brain transplant :whistle

  18. Speculation Thread

    in The Rumour Mill

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    3 hours ago, St.Ricky said:
    3 hours ago, Drew said:

    Did I read somewhere that we are possibly confirming a signing today, with McGinn (P) joining up tomorrow?

     

    You did.  Tony F was quoted as saying this would likely happen. 

    Good job I aint holding my breath .........Gassssssssssssp

  19. New Manager Latest Odds

    in General St. Mirren Discussion

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    3 hours ago, DougJamie said:

    I would take Tommy Craig back over Billy Davies..............................  Both horrible scary thoughts

    Billy has really been in demand hasn't he !!!!???

    I would rather have Ailsa Craig personally .it's a MUCH prettier lump than either of the first two

    and actually don't you mean 'Billy has really been xx damned hasn't he !!!!???  :whistle

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