JJ McG Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Not sure about everybody else but I'm still absolutely buzzing with the appointment of Jack Ross Onwards and upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STGBuddy Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, JJ McG said: Not sure about everybody else but I'm still absolutely buzzing with the appointment of Jack Ross Onwards and upwards. Not buzzing by any stretch but hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Banjos Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 He speaks well in that extended interview. In terms of building a rapport with the players and getting them to play I think the personalities of Ross / Potter are a better bet than what's gone before in recent times. Murray / Spalding - I'm not sure whether they ever gained the respect of the players and Murray seemed emotionally detached. Rae / Farrell - The hardman schtick wears thin pretty quickly and you just got the impression that Farrell was his hauners. Was a bit underwhelmed when JR was appointed last night, but the more I've heard and read about him the more confident I'm becoming he'll do a good job. Will require patience though; a tough few games coming up and, unlike the last 2 seasons, if we're down the bottom at the end of the year I don't think the manager will be going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestreet Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Welcome to League 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmc83 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Another player Nicky Devlin of Ayr praising Jack Ross on Peter and roughie tonight , says he's the best coach he's ever worked under ..:There definitely seems to be a lot of current players praising him so he must have something ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 He speaks well in that extended interview. In terms of building a rapport with the players and getting them to play I think the personalities of Ross / Potter are a better bet than what's gone before in recent times. Murray / Spalding - I'm not sure whether they ever gained the respect of the players and Murray seemed emotionally detached. Rae / Farrell - The hardman schtick wears thin pretty quickly and you just got the impression that Farrell was his hauners. Was a bit underwhelmed when JR was appointed last night, but the more I've heard and read about him the more confident I'm becoming he'll do a good job. Will require patience though; a tough few games coming up and, unlike the last 2 seasons, if we're down the bottom at the end of the year I don't think the manager will be going anywhere. This is my take on things. I think he will have far better man management skills than either Murray or Rae. The return of John Potter to the club is an interesting one too as seemed a big character in the dressing room and very well liked. Hopefully get the excitement back about going to St Mirren games. Can't say I have genuinely looked forward to going to a game at St Mirren Park for quite some time now. Hopefully that will change under Jack Ross. Welcome back to the club Jack Ross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmc83 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Good article here form the chairman addressing inbalance in our squad something we have all worried about since the start of the season Saints chairman welcomes new boss but admits he's giving him an imbalanced squad http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/14784198.Saints_chairman_welcomes_new_boss_but_admits_he__39_s_giving_him_an_imbalanced_squad/?ref=twtrec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydebanksaint Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 9 hours ago, davidg said: Best of luck Jack, hope it really works out well Risky appointment, but who wouldn't be? No matter the outcome of this season, even if it ends in relegation I'd give him the entire next season to see what happens. He's working with a squad he didn't build and also has to deal with the tactics, training methods and mentality installed by Rae, this will take time to change. Really hope it works out well. Tactics and training methods instilled by rae if all th games ive seen this season which with the exception of the dumbarton game there has been no tactics involved so shouldnt be too hard to erradicate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/14784193.New_surrounds_but_different_circumstances_as_Jack_Ross_returns_to_St_Mirren/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 8 hours ago, JJ McG said: 8 hours ago, JJ McG said: Not sure about everybody else but I'm still absolutely buzzing with the appointment of Jack Ross Onwards and upwards. Aye, I remember you were "buzzing" about Danny Lennon before you slaughtered him on here at every opportunity. Fickle eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 7 hours ago, eastlandssaint said: http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/14784193.New_surrounds_but_different_circumstances_as_Jack_Ross_returns_to_St_Mirren/? Jack Ross played (outstandingly well) when we went to Grangemouth and defeated Falkirk 2-0 in that famous relegation scrap. He has seen the very best of the St Mirren fan base, as, for me, that was the best support I've ever been a part of. I think this will have stuck in his mind, and will have influenced his thoughts in terms of the comments he makes in that interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 That Falkirk game was the best half of football I've ever seen us play. If we'd been 4-0 up after half an hour, it'd still have flattered Falkirk. A bit off topic, but I just love that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, JM1 said: That Falkirk game was the best half of football I've ever seen us play. If we'd been 4-0 up after half an hour, it'd still have flattered Falkirk. A bit off topic, but I just love that game. Aye, have to agree. We absolutely pummelled them. High intensity, pressing football, with shot after shot, and every player 100% committed. What a day. JR was like a man possessed. As we left the stadium a few Bairns spoke to us, telling us how much we deserved the win, but also that it was the best away support they had experienced. Vewy, vewy pwoud! Edited October 6, 2016 by Drew Excessive comma usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergie's no1 fan Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Watched this video just the other night. Incredible, could have been at least 4 up at half time. Ironically enough look who was Falkirk's manager for that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Sergie's no1 fan said: Watched this video just the other night. Incredible, could have been at least 4 up at half time. Ironically enough look who was Falkirk's manager for that game. Yes a Gus v Yogi fixture and Gus blew Yogi's team off the park. I thought Gus was defensive as well! Edited October 6, 2016 by Kendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Gus will be the next Manager of St Mirren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/st-mirren/st-mirren-the-right-fit-for-me-says-new-boss-jack-ross-1-4250351 At least two errors in that intro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Stu said: At least two errors in that intro! 8 minutes ago, Stu said: At least two errors in that intro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Kendo said: Yes a Gus v Yogi fixture and Gus blew Yogi's team off the park. I thought Gus was defensive as well! Absolutely not to take anything away from Gus and Andy, but its also worth mentioning that the players were very clear after the match about the extent to which the support drove them on that day. They could hear the 2,000 Saints fans from the dressing room as we drowned out the tannoy (a brilliant, and very, very loud sound system). Indeed, this was the match and reaction thereafter that totally sold me on the '12th man' notion. Edited October 6, 2016 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) I drove through arriving about 2pm and the Away Stand was almost full then with non stop singing an hour before kick off. Maybe we should move to Falkirk Edit to Add: Players like Brady and Mason were regarded probably as just average back then. Now they would be standouts. Edited October 6, 2016 by Sonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 20 minutes ago, Drew said: Absolutely not to take anything away from Gus and Andy, but its also worth mentioning that the players were very clear after the match about the extent to which the support drove them on that day. They could hear the 2,000 Saints fans from the dressing room as we drowned out the tannoy (a brilliant, and very, very loud sound system). Indeed, this was the match and reaction thereafter that totally sold me on the '12th man' notion. Yeah the fans were brilliant that day. Everyone seemed to be in the ground really early for some reason and the atmosphere was superb from around half two right up to kick off. Can't really remember why everyone was so pumped but it was a magical afternoon all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, Drew said: Absolutely not to take anything away from Gus and Andy, but its also worth mentioning that the players were very clear after the match about the extent to which the support drove them on that day. They could hear the 2,000 Saints fans from the dressing room as we drowned out the tannoy (a brilliant, and very, very loud sound system). Indeed, this was the match and reaction thereafter that totally sold me on the '12th man' notion. Yeah, however the point I was making is Yogi wasn't all that good. Perhaps Jack Ross will be a better appointment than Yogi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Watched this video just the other night. Incredible, could have been at least 4 up at half time. Ironically enough look who was Falkirk's manager for that game. Still get goosebumps watching that, brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergie's no1 fan Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Still get goosebumps watching that, brilliant. Will never get tired of seeing Billy rip the pish out of Pressley. No wonder he got sent off, Mehmet had him in his back pocket the whole day, he was seething. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Decay Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Jack Ross is a good appointment, I was initially hoping for more a guy with more experience but after reading Jack's interview as well as the endorsements from his fellow peers has got me feeling very positive about him being St Mirren manager. I do think go times are ahead. Just disappointed he has to work a week's notice at Alloa, surely he has racked up some unused holiday time that he could have used to finish up there 4 or 5 days earlier. I was delighted when it wasn't Gus too, and Jack does like the fans also. Edited October 6, 2016 by Second Decay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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