Herbie Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Ex Saint Ryan Robinson mentioned last week on Twitter that Thommo was in fact a well known Rangers fan, news to me certainly. Has anyone else ever heard tell of such nonsense? Don't believe that for a second. I was chatting to Thommo last week and he came across (again) as a passionate Buddie. I'm sure he has a wee soft spot for the ex-football plc, but in exactly the same way as he has a wee soft spot for Dundee United, Burnley (probably more so given the play-off win) and Cardiff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habbiesaint Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Known the big guy for years, and can indeed confirm that he's a St Mirren fan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabinho Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Known the big guy for years, and can indeed confirm that he's a St Mirren fan....Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabinho Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't believe that for a second. I was chatting to Thommo last week and he came across (again) as a passionate Buddie. I'm sure he has a wee soft spot for the ex-football plc, but in exactly the same way as he has a wee soft spot for Dundee United, Burnley (probably more so given the play-off win) and Cardiff.... Yeah I did think it was an odd claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani bongo Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 He was on radio Scotland earlier tonight with Maurice Malpas and Malpas said he used to drive him nuts going on about St Mirren all the time they were at Tannadice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yeah I did think it was an odd claim. Indeed. The moral of your story: Ignore the claims of ex-football players that failed spectacularly at St.Mirren and scum bigot filth on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Ex Saint Ryan Robinson mentioyned last week on Twitter that Thommo was in fact a well known Rangers fan, news to me certainly. Has anyone else ever heard tell of such nonsense? Ryan R is jealous he is not a legend. Edited April 12, 2016 by HSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambud Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Known the big guy for years, and can indeed confirm that he's a St Mirren fan.... just to further back this, I first met him when we were both about 17 or 18 and he was at United. I remember asking him (tongue in cheek) would he not rather just play for saints and get us promotion, to my astonishment he said he would absolutely love to. He had no reason to "market" himself as a saints man back then. Edited April 11, 2016 by Hambud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Has Thommo got a claim to say he was subbed in a game after coming on as a sub though? They can never take that accolade away from you, Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Let's be honest, Thompson would have to have acting skills worthy of an annual Oscar to have reacted the way he did to scoring in the cup semi and finals had he not been a St Mirren fan. Barry Lavety was his neighbour and a hero figure when he was younger, and I'm pretty sure that the big guy's old man has confirmed often enough that his lad is a Saints man. We shouldn't really be debating this, as we all know that Roy of the Rovers was never a fraud or a liar, and Thommo is our Roy of the Rovers. Edited April 12, 2016 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Let's be honest, Thompson would have to have acting skills worthy of an annual Oscar to have reacted to scoring in the cup semi and finals had he not been a St Mirren fan. Barry Lavety was his neighbour and a hero figure when he was younger, and I'm pretty sure that the big guy's old man has confirmed often enough that his lad is a Saints man. We shouldn't really be debating this, as we all know that Roy of the Rovers was never a fraud or a liar, and Thommo is our Roy of the Rovers. The bit in bold hits the nail on the head. Pretty good to react like that - and with his post match comments - in the heat of the moment if you're not a fan. He's up there with Basher in terms of my all time favourite Saints player, which is about the highest praise I can give him. What he did for us in his first three years with us was incredible. The fact it was a Saints fan doing it was just the icing on the cake rather than the main ingredient. Edited April 12, 2016 by Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hope Lavety and Thompson have someone in mind to continue the legacy. I also hope the Academy is set up well enough to ensure no more Ryan Robinsons. Jealous wee git. Does he post on here by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hope Lavety and Thompson have someone in mind to continue the legacy. I also hope the Academy is set up well enough to ensure no more Ryan Robinsons. Jealous wee git. Does he post on here by any chance? His older brother does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 His goals in the semi and final in 2013 will remain in my memory forever, 2 cracking goals, not just tap ins. The guy is indeed a st mirren legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Great player Thommo. One of a very few who could put the wind up the Old Firm when in opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ex Saint Ryan Robinson mentioned last week on Twitter that Thommo was in fact a well known Rangers fan, news to me certainly. Has anyone else ever heard tell of such nonsense? Giggsy's a windup merchant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Hope Lavety and Thompson have someone in mind to continue the legacy. I also hope the Academy is set up well enough to ensure no more Ryan Robinsons. Jealous wee git. Does he post on here by any chance? He's only on twitter I think. Like I said, a wind up merchant on there, but a good guy. Edited April 12, 2016 by Soctty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thommo is a genuine Saints Legend. Up there with Tony Fitz. Don't think there any others who come close in my lifetime to be fair. Was fantastic for three seasons, scoring goals and leading the line fantastically, also leading us to the historic cup win. Even an injury hit season and this season, which seems to have been a bridge too far, can do anything to blight his standing with the club's fans. Thanks for everything Thommo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svard svard Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thommo is a genuine Saints Legend. Up there with Tony Fitz. Don't think there any others who come close in my lifetime to be fair. Was fantastic for three seasons, scoring goals and leading the line fantastically, also leading us to the historic cup win. Even an injury hit season and this season, which seems to have been a bridge too far, can do anything to blight his standing with the club's fans. Thanks for everything Thommo. Dunno if I wud put him in the same bracket as Tony Fitz likesays.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabinho Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 He's only on twitter I think. Like I said, a wind up merchant on there, but a good guy.He's a good laugh on Twitter actually, I was just curious as to whether there his any substance in his(tongue in cheek it appears)claim re Thommo. Fortunately not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Thommo owns a lovely house in Arran,I guess the EBT paid for it.I don't think any of the players can be blamed for the EBTs.It was Rangers who avoided paying the tax and NI. It allowed them to sign players they otherwise wouldn't have been able to sign. The biggest cheat in Scottish football ever. And Pozbaird, Kendo and Faraway Saint wanted to turn a blind eye to it. Edited April 12, 2016 by nosferatu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't think any of the players can be blamed for the EBTs. It was Rangers who avoided paying the tax and NI. It allowed them to sign players they otherwise wouldn't have been able to sign. The biggest cheat in Scottish football ever. And Pozbaird, Kendo and Faraway Saint wanted to turn a blind eye to it. How do you know I have a glass eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't think any of the players can be blamed for the EBTs. It was Rangers who avoided paying the tax and NI. It allowed them to sign players they otherwise wouldn't have been able to sign. The biggest cheat in Scottish football ever. And Pozbaird, Kendo and Faraway Saint wanted to turn a blind eye to it. When it comes to fishing... I prefer to watchthe wee Geordie twat. That was poor! Extreme. Poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 You want to know if Thommo is a Saints fan just watch the final league cup game. He is a St Mirren legend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I don't think any of the players can be blamed for the EBTs. It was Rangers who avoided paying the tax and NI. It allowed them to sign players they otherwise wouldn't have been able to sign. The biggest cheat in Scottish football ever. And Pozbaird, Kendo and Faraway Saint wanted to turn a blind eye to it. The players accepted the EBTs, and accepted the advice of the club that they were perfectly allowable in their circumstances. They would be liable to pay the tax due, if and when HMRC decides that they were used inappropriately, and also if they decide to pursue those who had EBTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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