Kendo Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Only away matches, do they not count? Much better atmosphere, away from the greeting faced ST holders, although that's no you either. You and lordpitiful only go to away games, you make a fine team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) You and lordpitiful only go to away games, you make a fine team. As far away from you as possible, that's always a bonus. PS For extra drama......................it's always with a heavy heart. Edited March 18, 2016 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 You don't believe lots of people. PS Who cares what you think. You clearly care sufficiently to reply to many of my posts. Thanks, hon'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 You clearly care sufficiently to reply to many of my posts. Thanks, hon'! You started it.......................... It's Friday, kick back into yer shed and get yer best dress on, glass of something cheeky and get Abba on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 You started it.......................... It's Friday, kick back into yer shed and get yer best dress on, glass of something cheeky and get Abba on. And you'll be straight there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 F#ck Sevco - what happened to them boycotting our stadium cause we voted to kick them down to the third tier ? Glory hunting arseholes ...... St Mirren BOD should hang their heads in shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimc87 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Whilst I do not disagree with the idea of gaining extra money for the club would be beneficial, I question the idea of extra money at what cost for St.Mirren fans. I mentioned the disabled parking bays, that is only in money terms of little cost, but important to those of us unfortunately disabled. You've also got to take into consideration the idea in the aims of getting extra money, that St.Mirren fans that purchased season tickets for the family stand are being moved like it or not. It may be an important game for us, in terms of a relegation play off. There are plenty more reasons I could list but I will leave it at that bar one other, were the fans consulted? Of course the fans were consulted through the Fans Council. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 That's three sources now indicating the FC were party to the decision. only passing on what's freely available out there. They created their own car crash of a debacle. I was told the night before the club released the news by my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I was told the night before the club released the news by my son. Gonnae' ask him who really shot JFK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Gonnae' ask him who really shot JFK. Doubt he would know who JFK was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteman Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Of course the fans were consulted through the Fans Council. 'through' the fans council or 'as' the fans council ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 'through' the fans council or 'as' the fans council ? I hate to say the bleedin obvious but does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad saint 2 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 dont see what the problem is at our old home ,many a time before seats were put in both off the old twins ,got both areas behind goals ,and there were crowds off 15k and over we need the cash, get over it when was the last time south stand was full..??????? still a saint , even though i hate our board ,,,, still the right decision , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) dont see what the problem is at our old home ,many a time before seats were put in both off the old twins ,got both areas behind goals ,and there were crowds off 15k and over Indeed, but we didn't have the internet and football forums in those days.......................... Edited March 18, 2016 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymehmet1 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 So funny reading the pish on here turn on the Falkirk game there second in the league and rangers have half of there stadium. Yet no outcry from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Of course the fans were consulted through the Fans Council. So tell me jim, was it the fans council members in their entirety or the chairman, secretary and treasure that was consulted about this and they either unanimously or majority wise thought this was a good idea. If that's the case not only should the BOD,s hang their heads in shame, so should the fans council. Furthermore, when was it decided that the fans council spoke for all St.Mirren fans, be they members or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) So funny reading the pish on here turn on the Falkirk game there second in the league and rangers have half of there stadium. Yet no outcry from them. Whit? No people shouting they'll not be buying a season ticket next year? No people calling the BOD every name under the sun? No people getting their knickers well and truly twisted? No people saying they are really upset and life will never be the same? Fcuk it, Falkirk fans are shit. Edited March 18, 2016 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Whit? No people shouting they'll not be buying a season ticket next year? No people calling the BOD every name under the sun? No people getting their knickers well and truly twisted? No people saying they are really upset and life will never be the same? Fcuk it, Falkirk fans are shit. Another master baiter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Another master baiter! No need to get upset, a bit of drama is always good. This weeks Oscar goes to...........................................................^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 No need to get upset, a bit of drama is always good. This weeks Oscar goes to...........................................................^^^^^^^^^ not upset one iota. Thespian and a master baiter! You are multi-talented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 not upset one iota. Thespian and a master baiter! You are multi-talented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiecat Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) So tell me jim, was it the fans council members in their entirety or the chairman, secretary and treasure that was consulted about this and they either unanimously or majority wise thought this was a good idea. If that's the case not only should the BOD,s hang their heads in shame, so should the fans council. Furthermore, when was it decided that the fans council spoke for all St.Mirren fans, be they members or not. As you know Stripey, the FC were set up by the club, and they have never once canvassed other fans opinions that i know of (they might ask people they know for their opinion) truth is though, i have sat on that fans council and listened to the biggest amount of pish i have ever heard from fellow saints fans, usually 3 or 4 mouthy guys bandied words about such as, "they will buy lotto tickets again and be quite happy at the chance of winning less than they could have won last year - they will not even notice we have cut the prize money, we boobed by giving them too much last year" These are not the words of someone who gives a shit about other fans, my own words at one meeting were completely misquoted in the minutes of that meeting, that is one reason i stood down from that group, their work in raising money is not in question - it's usually good work by them, their connection to the wishes and whims of the board is what i would question. You have people on here stating they heard about the South Stand issue before it was officially announced by the club, i have been told by a person i trust that a fan council member stated "it could have been worse - the original proposal was to give them 3 stands" none of these conversations were recorded of course, but i know what i believe and i believe the fans council knew all along what was being proposed. Not a massive crime admittedly but to state they wished the club had spoken to them before making the announcement if they did already know about the plan would be typical of my experience with them. I would also add that there may well have been a pressing need to raise extra money from the blue lot, it has never been done before so i don't believe it will be money made available to directly get new players, it might make less of a strain on next seasons budget, but i reckon it's needed to balance this seasons books and therefore should have been explained as that and not as it has been. It has belittled the "last home game of the season" experience as already mentioned by some on here, and also pissed of some of our long standing fans and most of our young fans who are the future fans of this great club. Quite simply - you don't do that to your own fans without getting a majority agreement from the fans directly affected by your proposals, ask and you might get approval or not, slap it into them and you will get anger and worse in return. Edited March 18, 2016 by buddiecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1877SMFC Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 So tell me jim, was it the fans council members in their entirety or the chairman, secretary and treasure that was consulted about this and they either unanimously or majority wise thought this was a good idea. If that's the case not only should the BOD,s hang their heads in shame, so should the fans council. Furthermore, when was it decided that the fans council spoke for all St.Mirren fans, be they members or not. For those on the Forum who have not read through the 32 pages on this thread .The Facts are:- Here is the original statement issued in this forum and social media on Tuesday the 15th March from the Chairman of the Fans Council I would like to update the forum to state that on behalf of the Fans Council I have spoken with Stewart Gilmour today. The purpose of the call was to offer assistance in making decisions of this magnitude in future. The Fans Council would have preferred an audience with the board to assist in the approach and communication of this difficult financial decision. Stewart has taken this on board and at the same time shared with me some correspondence that he wrote today personally to a fan that contacted him direct. I have enclosed this below as I believe it helps give his and the boards perspective on the decision made for the re-allocation of the seats in the Family stand for the Rangers fixture. Fans Council On Thursday a club announcement was made following a further discussion with members of the Fans Council that day As a result of feedback received from our supporters affected by the change in seating at the forthcoming Rangers match, the club has engaged with The St Mirren Fans Council and have taken on board the thoughts and feelings of our supporters. As a result the affected Season Ticket holders are being offered a £10 reduction on next season’s Season Ticket and will be invited to a special screening of the League Cup winning video at a future date to be confirmed. The venue will be the new SMFC 1877 supporters club which will open shortly. Players from the cup winning team will be in attendance. The club wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Board will always act in the best interests of St Mirren FC and their supporters and hope this gesture demonstrates our commitment to the financial needs of the club and the feelings of our loyal supporters. We will be contacting the affected supporters directly. This was a joint announcement from CEO of SMFC and the Chairman of the Fans Council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1877SMFC Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 As you know Stripey, the FC were set up by the club, and they have never once canvassed other fans opinions that i know of (they might ask people they know for their opinion) truth is though, i have sat on that fans council and listened to the biggest amount of pish i have ever heard from fellow saints fans, usually 3 or 4 mouthy guys bandied words about such as, "they will buy lotto tickets again and be quite happy at the chance of winning less than they could have won last year - they will not even notice we have cut the prize money, we boobed by giving them too much last year" These are not the words of someone who gives a shit about other fans, my own words at one meeting were completely misquoted in the minutes of that meeting, that is one reason i stood down from that group, their work in raising money is not in question - it's usually good work by them, their connection to the wishes and whims of the board is what i would question. You have people on here stating they heard about the South Stand issue before it was officially announced by the club, i have been told by a person i trust that a fan council member stated "it could have been worse - the original proposal was to give them 3 stands" none of these conversations were recorded of course, but i know what i believe and i believe the fans council knew all along what was being proposed. Not a massive crime admittedly but to state they wished the club had spoken to them before making the announcement if they did already know about the plan would be typical of my experience with them. For anyone on the Forum who would like to be updated on the actual content of the meetings, these are available on http://www.supportsmfc.co.uk/minutes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) "The facts are".... "The Board will always act in the best interests of St Mirren FC and their supporters"! Hahahaha... Priceless. Like when the Chairman wanted a return to a top ten because Saints would be financially better off in the second tier of football? Like when the Chairman tried to bribe fans into fast-tracking The Rangers into the first division to avoid "armageddon". Aye right! Edited March 18, 2016 by BuddieinEK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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