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Ah, sorry, never knew that. Thought the ST deadline was 30.06 then general sale.
Cheers lads

Christ.
As it happens, I do tend to suspect he's not the best person for the Chief Exec job. I believe he'd be a better fit as a club ambassador, tbh.
But still, would be interesting.

There isn't an obvious candidate. JG just isn't ready for management in the Premiership. People forget that JR was coming to a failing Championship side. Although also in part time football, OK had 7 years experience in management. 
If Scott wants to maximise his investment the first head on the chopping block should be his own. He needs to find someone who actually knows how to run a football club. St. Mirren is not a toy to the supporters.

Think someone needs to have a word with Alan Wardrop after this. He retweeted a journalist saying a statement is imminent about Orans departure, commenting on players about to be signed.

Think he enjoys the attention, needs to start acting like a director and not someone playing the role. Makes us, and him, look amateur.

You would think the CEO should be scheduled to be here for the return of the players. The Popescu contract needs signed for one thing!
I am backing the club on moving Kearney on, but the situation is exposing how shambolic the running of the club really is.
And why is Popescu allowed to wander about outside the stadium saying his contract isn’t done? Where is the DoF? Where is the PR & media “team”?
Time for a clear out of the “jobs for the boys” crew in my opinion.

If Gus gets the job I’m not going back until he leaves 

He'd be banned from the touchline for our first six fixtures if he was appointed.

I'm not so sure that being promoted from League 1 to the Championship and the fans loving you qualifies to manage St.Mirren in the Premiership.
Also,  Jack had far more coaching experience under his belt before he arrived at Saints than Jim.

This. Love Goody but would only be happy if he had a greatly experienced assistant.

So, it looks as though OK is out on his arse and Jim Goodwin is #1 on the list... Purely as a new topic of discussion, If it wasn't a Saint Mirren legend and solely a nobody Alloa manager, would we be happy with the appointment? I know his job last season with limited resources was fantastic but can't help feel he's under qualified for the job. Especially when he has only got three weeks to build a squad before the serious stuff kicks off  -unless we write off the League Cup to give him slightly more time.
I wouldn't be up in arms if we do appoint JG but i'm not so sure his credentials qualify him for the job..

No to Gus if appointed. Just no. Shambles

Maybe his wife is pregnant and doesnt want to move family over here as she needs or want to be with her own family back home
just a guess mind you 

That guy yeah. The one never off the uk's motorways trying to get another job!

I would be raging at the continual  public spouting that the SHOULD be top 4 or top 6.
It drives people away, it potentially puts new mangers and signing under undue pressure. 
It shouldn't even be getting spoken about unless they are willing to cough up a budget to match their quite frankly, idiotic public expectations. If the budget is the reason then they are 100% at fault for bringing up the nonsensical expections but wanting it done on the cheap. 

Christ... Sounds like an absolute cluster f**k with GLS at the helm.

Gus McP to take over. Have to question if this was the plan all along. Massive back step if so.
Sad times. 
 

This!
Never mind OK leaving (potentially), the ambition of the club on the budget we have is laughable. Champagne lifestyle/cider budget an' all that jazz. 
Finishing 10th, 9th would be progress and we re-evaluate. 
However, this is just another clusterf**k close season. Should have seen it coming; No assistant, no new players...... Only 5 weeks to go. The St Mirren way......

The most telling point is that St Mirren wouldn't comment 

Absolutely spot on if it is true we need to get someone in asap to avoid a start like last season. If he is leaving due to family reasons then I have no issue at all family comes before everything but I would be disappointed if he is leaving due to budget reasons he must know that a club like us has to watch our finances. I wasn't that keen on him at the start and was angry with the team he put out against Celtic but you can't deny he did a fantastic job in last quarter of season was looking forward to seeing what he could do this year

My take on it is, if his heart isn't in it then he needs to leave right away. We don't have time to waste nor do we want want this appearing again midway through the season. He's either all in or all out as far as i'm concerned.
We have three weeks till the season starts ( pre season fixtures next weekend ) and need something concrete in place. I'm hoping the 'money ball' recruitment team are working hard to secure deals for players that will benefit the team no matter who the gaffer will be come Easter Road in August.
If he goes, i'd like us to have a serious attempt at getting Goodwin in the door. He's not the experienced manager i would like but certainly someone that would unite the fans during yet another dismal period and keep the feel good factor of staying up alive into next season.
 

My understanding, from a reliable source, was at the time of his appointment, GLS "wasn't sure" about OK and would "make a change" if it didn't work out. I would have hoped that keeping us up, even by the skin of our teeth, would have made him sure, especially given the improvement in calibre of player he brought to the club. If OK goes, five permanent managers in the three years since GLS became chairman isnt a good look.

Sshhhhh. Bazil will be along to chastise you with chat like that. 

Goodwin was Dundee’s 1st choice then he pulled out the running and they gave it to McPake claiming he was 1st choice. 
It’s going to be an interesting few days but If Goodwin comes in then I fully expect him and Scott to clash as well.

Christ... Sounds like an absolute cluster f**k with GLS at the helm.