Lord Pityme Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A question.... Do you think any other championship or premier club would see TF as having the required skill set to become their CEO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A question.... Do you think any other championship or premier club would see TF as having the required skill set to become their CEO? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A question.... Do you think any other championship or premier club would see TF as having the required skill set to become their CEO? Answer ...... Who cares what other clubs think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A question.... Do you think any other championship or premier club would see TF as having the required skill set to become their CEO? Surely that's for them to answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A question.... Do you think any other championship or premier club would see TF as having the required skill set to become their CEO? This could be another question that you could ask at the Simsa question and answer night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Good luck Tony! Great to see Tony back at the club, as always felt for someone as unique as him there should be a role for him at St Mirren but feel it is a slightly bizarre appointment. Brian Caldwell came to the club after doing well in the same role at Ayr and was a great success in my opinion. I don't know what Tony has done in the last 20 years or so. Not being harsh or trying to be overly negative just think it is a surprise appointment and trying to look at it objectively without the 'return of a legend' tinted glasses. Next week Paisley Panda will be unveiled as the new club dietitian with the menu at Ralston and corporate changing to mainly bamboo related foodstuffs. It's been a strange last 18 months at St Mirren Park that's for sure. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Good luck Tony! Great to see Tony back at the club, as always felt for someone as unique as him there should be a role for him at St Mirren but feel it is a slightly bizarre appointment. Brian Caldwell came to the club after doing well in the same role at Ayr and was a great success in my opinion. I don't know what Tony has done in the last 20 years or so. Not being harsh or trying to be overly negative just think it is a surprise appointment and trying to look at it objectively without the 'return of a legend' tinted glasses. Next week Paisley Panda will be unveiled as the new club dietitian with the menu at Ralston and corporate changing to mainly bamboo related foodstuffs. It's been a strange last 18 months at St Mirren Park that's for sure. :-) Fair balanced post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani bongo Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Welcome back Tony and best wishes. My footballing hero when I was a boy so I have a soft spot I'll admit. Lots of praise from the majority and I'm sure you'll give it all so best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Good luck Tony! Great to see Tony back at the club, as always felt for someone as unique as him there should be a role for him at St Mirren but feel it is a slightly bizarre appointment. Brian Caldwell came to the club after doing well in the same role at Ayr and was a great success in my opinion. I don't know what Tony has done in the last 20 years or so. Not being harsh or trying to be overly negative just think it is a surprise appointment and trying to look at it objectively without the 'return of a legend' tinted glasses. Next week Paisley Panda will be unveiled as the new club dietitian with the menu at Ralston and corporate changing to mainly bamboo related foodstuffs. It's been a strange last 18 months at St Mirren Park that's for sure. :-) Tony F back at St Mirren. Seems that could be like the cortisone injection to the damaged joint. Some relief from pain, some positive movement restored but is it any good in the long term ? In short, its undeniably a positive blast to a place where negativity and gloom has been thriving. Edited January 30, 2016 by Seaside Nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wee interview in the ET ... Tony Fitzpatrick reckons St Mirren should take inspiration from ice hockey outfit Braehead Clan after being named the Paisley club's chief executive. The former Saints player and manager was unveiled yesterday as the man to replace outgoing CEO Brian Caldwell, who is set to take up a similar role at Shrewsbury Town. Part of the 59-year-old's remit is to immerse St Mirren further into the community and help bring more people into the club. It is something that Braehead have done to great effect. Despite only being formed in 2010, the Elite League side regularly play in front of sell-out home crowds at the Braehead Arena of around 3500, while their attitude to fan engagement and entertainment has helped win them plaudits as well as awards. Fitzpatrick is one of many admirers of the Glasgow outfit, and he has pledged to take a leaf out of their near neighbours' book at Saints. “You have to engage with supporters," he said. "I look at Braehead. Look at the way they have generated things. You have to look at it and give them credit. “St Mirren have great foundations but like the great man Sir Alex Ferguson once did here, you have to go out and get your customers. “Over the last few years I have been involved with leadership qualities and going to speak to major companies through my business. They tell you to go and get customers and we are no different. We want people to come to games and feel good. “We want the fans to feel part of the club. The club needs the whole security." He added: “Clan are getting as many supporters as St Mirren are getting on a Saturday for a league match. Of course you have to look at and see how they are structured. “I am fortunate to have contacts at a lot of clubs so you always go and look at what is best." Fitzpatrick is of course no stranger to St Mirren. Named as the club's youngest ever captain at 17, he turned out over 450 times for the Buddies across two spells while also managing them twice, a double feat nobody else has done in the club's history. Above all else, however, the man who also had a stint at Bristol City has Saints at heart, and has felt the frustration and pain over the last 18 months as his club struggles with life in the Ladbrokes Championship after being relegated last term from the top flight. While his playing and coaching days may be over, he is determined to do what he can to restore St Mirren to where he believes they should be. “It has been a bit mind-boggling at times because the team can play good football, they just haven’t always got the results to back that up," said Fitzpatrick. “That’s frustrating and we are where we are. But I still believe when I see the players, the manager, the structure, and I see potential. “At the end of the day I’m a supporter. I know how we have all felt. The one word I’d hate to use is apathy, we need to stop thinking ‘ach it’s another game where we have been unlucky.’ “That’s not just down to me though, there is the manager as well and I’m there to support him." He added: “I was very fortunate in my young life to be brought up under Sir Alex Ferguson. I saw what he tried to do. “He was more than a manager and he knew how to engage with the fans and community, and why not do it again? “It goes in cycles and I feel that things are falling into place, and I include myself in that! It’s the same with Alex. “I believe there are good times coming for St Mirren." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wee interview in the ET ... Tony Fitzpatrick reckons St Mirren should take inspiration from ice hockey outfit Braehead Clan after being named the Paisley club's chief executive. The former Saints player and manager was unveiled yesterday as the man to replace outgoing CEO Brian Caldwell, who is set to take up a similar role at Shrewsbury Town. Part of the 59-year-old's remit is to immerse St Mirren further into the community and help bring more people into the club. It is something that Braehead have done to great effect. Despite only being formed in 2010, the Elite League side regularly play in front of sell-out home crowds at the Braehead Arena of around 3500, while their attitude to fan engagement and entertainment has helped win them plaudits as well as awards. Fitzpatrick is one of many admirers of the Glasgow outfit, and he has pledged to take a leaf out of their near neighbours' book at Saints. “You have to engage with supporters," he said. "I look at Braehead. Look at the way they have generated things. You have to look at it and give them credit. “St Mirren have great foundations but like the great man Sir Alex Ferguson once did here, you have to go out and get your customers. “Over the last few years I have been involved with leadership qualities and going to speak to major companies through my business. They tell you to go and get customers and we are no different. We want people to come to games and feel good. “We want the fans to feel part of the club. The club needs the whole security." He added: “Clan are getting as many supporters as St Mirren are getting on a Saturday for a league match. Of course you have to look at and see how they are structured. “I am fortunate to have contacts at a lot of clubs so you always go and look at what is best." Fitzpatrick is of course no stranger to St Mirren. Named as the club's youngest ever captain at 17, he turned out over 450 times for the Buddies across two spells while also managing them twice, a double feat nobody else has done in the club's history. Above all else, however, the man who also had a stint at Bristol City has Saints at heart, and has felt the frustration and pain over the last 18 months as his club struggles with life in the Ladbrokes Championship after being relegated last term from the top flight. While his playing and coaching days may be over, he is determined to do what he can to restore St Mirren to where he believes they should be. “It has been a bit mind-boggling at times because the team can play good football, they just haven’t always got the results to back that up," said Fitzpatrick. “That’s frustrating and we are where we are. But I still believe when I see the players, the manager, the structure, and I see potential. “At the end of the day I’m a supporter. I know how we have all felt. The one word I’d hate to use is apathy, we need to stop thinking ‘ach it’s another game where we have been unlucky.’ “That’s not just down to me though, there is the manager as well and I’m there to support him." He added: “I was very fortunate in my young life to be brought up under Sir Alex Ferguson. I saw what he tried to do. “He was more than a manager and he knew how to engage with the fans and community, and why not do it again? “It goes in cycles and I feel that things are falling into place, and I include myself in that! It’s the same with Alex. “I believe there are good times coming for St Mirren." Good stuff but let's see if he practices what he speaks. But he's right the days of build a pitch and they will come doesn't work these days There has to be a better rapore with the local footballing community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie-dee Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Good stuff but let's see if he practices what he speaks. But he's right the days of build a pitch and they will come doesn't work these days There has to be a better rapore with the local footballing community He could start by letting out the dome for free (hint,hint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Good stuff but let's see if he practices what he speaks. But he's right the days of build a pitch and they will come doesn't work these days There has to be a better rapore with the local footballing community Absolutely and I've been banging on about that for years now. There's so much St Mirren could do to make the club far more central to the community. It HAS to work both ways but it can be done easily and cheaply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Just spotted Fitzy driving about the Asda car park in an old ford Cortina with a PA system booming out the back telling people to get on down to St Mirren Park. The good times they are a coming folks :-) Edited January 30, 2016 by Mr Zo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just spotted Fitzy driving about the Asda car park in an old ford Cortina with a PA system booming out the back telling people to get on down to St Mirren Park. The good times they are a coming folks :-) Ha, that'll be lost on the younger fans.But hopefully we have 'bottomed out' so to speak. Lets get behind the team & the club & play our part to ensure 'The good times are a coming' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 His interview at ht on the radio was brilliant. His enthusiasm for our club is completely infectious. I love that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 FFS pass me the sick bucket it is not god we have given a job to but a good ex player who tell lies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Disappointed he didn't make the squad today. What's Alex Rae thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Fitzy is a legend and i hope his positivity is infectious and spreads throughout the club. We have been on a downward spiral for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/ill-best-saints-dad-vows-7404760? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 This is another great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 It is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 It is fecking hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 You'll wear out your button ye trumpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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