thewhiteman Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 SMiSA has initiated and published a trial edition the popular free newspaper ‘The Saint’ and copies will initially be available and distributed at the end of Saturdays match against Ayr United. The new twelve-page edition has a targeted circulation of 11,000 copies and the success and the future of the publication will depend on the response from fans, both in terms of feedback on the content and the help provided with the distribution. Firstly, we need help to hand out copies to every saints fan as they leave the ground this Saturday, so if you are able to help please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or just turn up on the day and offer assistance to any of the fellow buds already handing them out It would also add to the wider marketing of St.Mirren FC for every saints fan to be involved and help promote your club by taking a couple of copies and passing on to friends and neighbours, or by leaving a copy in your local shop, pub, library etc etc. The main purpose of this wide distribution plan is two-fold 1) To provide awareness of fan groups activities and encourage more fans to sign up to SMiSA 2) To provide information on all things St.Mirren to the wider community of Renfrewshire, and beyond, and encourage them to get involved in the activities, including match day attendance. This venture is providing a practical opportunity for every saints fan to actively promote St.Mirren FC but requires minimal time or effort, where by assisting with distribution (even by passing on one copy), or engaging with potential sponsors for future editions we would like to hear from you. COYS John White Secretary SMiSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Happy to take a few and pass them on to a few Saints Fans who won't make it along today. Well done for making this possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Well done SMiSA for another innovative idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 hour ago, thewhiteman said: SMiSA has initiated and published a trial edition the popular free newspaper ‘The Saint’ and copies will initially be available and distributed at the end of Saturdays match against Ayr United. The new twelve-page edition has a targeted circulation of 11,000 copies and the success and the future of the publication will depend on the response from fans, both in terms of feedback on the content and the help provided with the distribution. Firstly, we need help to hand out copies to every saints fan as they leave the ground this Saturday, so if you are able to help please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or just turn up on the day and offer assistance to any of the fellow buds already handing them out It would also add to the wider marketing of St.Mirren FC for every saints fan to be involved and help promote your club by taking a couple of copies and passing on to friends and neighbours, or by leaving a copy in your local shop, pub, library etc etc. The main purpose of this wide distribution plan is two-fold 1) To provide awareness of fan groups activities and encourage more fans to sign up to SMiSA 2) To provide information on all things St.Mirren to the wider community of Renfrewshire, and beyond, and encourage them to get involved in the activities, including match day attendance. This venture is providing a practical opportunity for every saints fan to actively promote St.Mirren FC but requires minimal time or effort, where by assisting with distribution (even by passing on one copy), or engaging with potential sponsors for future editions we would like to hear from you. COYS John White Secretary SMiSA Hold on. Is this a community related project? According to Blub the shit stirrer, we don't do anything relating to the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, FTOF said: Hold on. Is this a community related project? According to Blub the shit stirrer, we don't do anything relating to the community. Typically unoriginal shit response. Well done SMISA would have been sufficient. Looking forward to getting mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhura Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 I've still got a few copies of the original Saint which came out in, I think, the seventies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, uhura said: I've still got a few copies of the original Saint which came out in, I think, the seventies. Misplaced my original copies. Managed to pick up replacements a few years ago. I think from Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, FTOF said: Hold on. Is this a community related project? According to Blub the shit stirrer, we don't do anything relating to the community. As community related as Pravda, Der Sturmer or the Nationalist. Some folk clearly have no idea what a community project is or what it looks like Edited December 17, 2016 by Stuart Dickson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Really good read. Massive congratulations to all concerned with this venture. Good to see ALL sectors associated with St.Mirren represented in a positive light in this edition . The club really need everyone to pull together at this time . COYS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Perhaps the PDF of the paper could be made available online so far flung fans could read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 An excellent production. Just finished reading it. Well done to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 42 minutes ago, Stu said: Perhaps the PDF of the paper could be made available online so far flung fans could read it? Good idea Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Nice to see a back page spread about the fans council 1877 club. In the renewed spirit of co-operation between Buddies with the best interest of our club at heart , perhaps the FC might consider some reciprocal advertising for this worthwhile venture on their site and also have copies of the paper made available in the club (if it isnt already) We (most of us ) have similar aims & desires for our club ,albeit with different ideas on how to achieve them but lets not forget .... we are all Buds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteman Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 on line availability - yes that's the intention, will announce when available copies were distributed today to 1877 club (200) hospitality(100), stm airport car parking(300) and newspaper distribution company 1500 (don't know the name of company but many thanks to Des) as well as at the match and individual shops etc we could however do with more involvement from supporters and there are more copies available at the stadium if anyone has any ideas for further distribution. please get in touch if you can assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kombibuddie Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 The Club has, in the recent past, given out match tickets to local schools & youth groups?Approach those schools ( & as many other schools as you fancy) & ask that they give them to the children (put them in their school bags is the phrase used down here)You'll be getting The Saint into many homes & hopefully, many will have a good read of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinness Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Des Barr on Glasgow road has putca copy in every paper he delivers today which covers a fair bit of the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 41 minutes ago, guinness said: Des Barr on Glasgow road has putca copy in every paper he delivers today which covers a fair bit of the town. Indeed. I received my copy this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Just had a read while having my Sunday morning dump.Left it in the shite house for the next person in. Good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, HSS said: Just had a read while having my Sunday morning dump.Left it in the shite house for the next person in. Good read. Clatty barsteward. Oh, sorry... the newspaper. My mistook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Enjoyed the read . Hopefully more to follow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteman Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 there are still a lot of copies of 'the saint newspaper' available and on saturday morning (before the QotS game) 11:30 to 13:00 a few of us will be handing them out to the general public at paisley cross and to all shops in the location all help would be appreciated giving you all a chance to help promote your club as opposed to the many accusations of negativity to all things St.Mirren of forum posters see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJP Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 You could leave them on every seat in the hospitality suite as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I would suggest asking the St Mirren friendly boozers if you can leave a few in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Leave some in every Boozer. Just maybe ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteman Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Copies were handed out at recent home games and will still be available at future games, but to make sure fans in further-flung locations are able to see it, we have added a copy on our website at smisa.net we hope you enjoy the read. The Saint newspaper online at our website. http://www.smisa.net/n…/5-general-smisa-news/225-saintissue1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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