rabuddies Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I think what was said at the Agm was they were looking for someone with experience. Take that any way you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Someone 'ITK' has been telling all and sundry that Rae is the man and to get betting on it. That someone is a close relative of one of the players at the club. That's why Rae's went to odds on, there's been a tonne of money put on it. Whether he is the man or not I have no idea. It certainly flies in the face of what the BOD said on Monday, and indeed what Rae himself said on the radio last night. Just need to wait and see I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 If I'm honest then I would have to admit that I have concerns about his appointment, but it's a gamble when you appoint any manager. The BOD are in a no win situation as whoever they do appoint then it won't please everyone. Regardless of what we might think about his ability to do the job, we must give him our support as its vital we unite as one and support the club through this relegation battle. Absolutely. There is no obvious perfect answer here. Having thougth about it my own personal preference would have been to get the two Jimmy's in until the end of the season with the remit of kicking some arse and getting us as high up the Championship table as possible. Then we could review things in the summer. If that has went well, then they get another years contract, if it's not gone well we shake hands and we look for a long term appointment. Right now we need experience, and someone who can wheel and deal in January, and I think Calderwood fits that bill better than anyone else I can come up with whilst Jimmy Nic on the training ground has bags and bags of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Experience can mean many things... did SGG say at the AGM we were looking for someone with years of good experience as a No.1, or did we just hope that's what he meant?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Someone 'ITK' has been telling all and sundry that Rae is the man and to get betting on it. That someone is a close relative of one of the players at the club. That's why Rae's went to odds on, there's been a tonne of money put on it. Whether he is the man or not I have no idea. It certainly flies in the face of what the BOD said on Monday, and indeed what Rae himself said on the radio last night. Just need to wait and see I guess. I wonder if the ITK person is related to a bookie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 He (Rae) has more to loss than the last one (Craig), who was only wanting to top up his pension. Trying to put a positive spin on Rae he's maybe applied for a number of managerial positions but been unsuccessful, that he's allegedly in the running for the Saints job probably says more about the state we're in than it does about Rae. Rae's only 46 so is probably looking for another 15-20 years in the game rather than Craig who was never likely to stay beyond his first contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Will give any new manager support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Trying to put a positive spin on Rae he's maybe applied for a number of managerial positions but been unsuccessful, that he's allegedly in the running for the Saints job probably says more about the state we're in than it does about Rae. Rae's only 46 so is probably looking for another 15-20 years in the game rather than Craig who was never likely to stay beyond his first contract. He could also have been wanting more experience coaching under experienced managers. Who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmc83 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) ISorry but whats wrong with a Glaswegian supporting his local team, dont get it.I don't have an issue with him supporting his local team it's just Usually if your looking to become a manager and tout yourself for jobs you would keep your personal team allegiances quiet rather than talk about his undying love for them at every opportunity .... Edited December 17, 2015 by gazmc83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrie82 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 It's not about supporting a team it's about having two years experience as a manager. Please Stewart go for someone who has been over the course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Wouldn't we be taking a chance on chance with JC. We would mate ,but it would possible be a better chance ,he has got far more experience .I wouldn't pick either JC or Rae if it was my choice I was just making an observation on who are the names being mostly banded about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Absolutely. There is no obvious perfect answer here. Having thougth about it my own personal preference would have been to get the two Jimmy's in until the end of the season with the remit of kicking some arse and getting us as high up the Championship table as possible. Then we could review things in the summer. If that has went well, then they get another years contract, if it's not gone well we shake hands and we look for a long term appointment. Right now we need experience, and someone who can wheel and deal in January, and I think Calderwood fits that bill better than anyone else I can come up with whilst Jimmy Nic on the training ground has bags and bags of experience. ^^^this^^^^ it can only be this now, then take it from there.................as and when Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Will give any new manager support. Yup, thats a given afaiac. Murray included, as per TC before that, then Teale. Its not as if they come in to NOT DO A GOOD JOB. This is the thing about football managers, their ego and their belief is that they see a club and think , yup , that's for me I can take that on and improve it. Unfortunately it rarely throws up circumstances that blends like the short Hendrie or Gus spells.......... Irrespective of who is up next, they'll get the support for a time, its unconditional, except of course for..................***%%£$$&^*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Will give any new manager support. So would I, however there are quite a few that don't share that point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Stuart Gilmour should have said watch my lips don't believe what you hear in the press. Oh aye so he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Rae interested but no one been in touch apparently. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alex-rae-admits-hes-interested-7031245? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I once saw Alex Rae get of a team bus with his boots in a Food Giant bag. Just saying.As long as he didn't pack his lunch on a Sunblest bag. Just singin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) Someone 'ITK' has been telling all and sundry that Rae is the man and to get betting on it. That someone is a close relative of one of the players at the club. That's why Rae's went to odds on, there's been a tonne of money put on it. Whether he is the man or not I have no idea. It certainly flies in the face of what the BOD said on Monday, and indeed what Rae himself said on the radio last night. Just need to wait and see I guess. Last year a first team players dad had everyone sticking money on Barry Ferguson as it was a done deal.I hope it's Calderwood, his record of drastically improving clubs win ratio after a mid season appointment is excellent. Exactly what we need. Edited December 17, 2015 by davidg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Last year a first team players dad had everyone sticking money on Barry Ferguson as it was a done deal. I hope it's Calderwood, his record of drastically improving clubs win ratio after a mid season appointment is excellent. Exactly what we need. Last year a first team players dad had everyone sticking money on Barry Ferguson as it was a done deal. I hope it's Calderwood, his record of drastically improving clubs win ratio after a mid season appointment is excellent. Exactly what we need. If Rae gets it I'll eat my charcoal grey , pork pie hat and even the feather. . Must be "Jimmy two-times" Calderwood. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Alex Rae appointed on a short term contract to the end of the season I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
religion is saints Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Alex Rae appointed on a short term contract to the end of the season I believe.u must be fecking joking...that is a disgraceful appointment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 If Rae gets it I'll eat my charcoal grey , pork pie hat and even the feather. . Must be "Jimmy two-times" Calderwood. . Get your knife and fork looked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Alex Rae appointed on a short term contract to the end of the season I believe. I hope this is as accurate as the Argentina leak, however I fear not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Welcome aboard Alex, erm, I see it only took 4 minutes for the Rae Must Go bandwagon to start............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 f**king joke of an appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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