pondsman Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I appreciate that this may be considered trivial as JR has now gone, but I've just read his statement on the club's official website. While I'm happy with and appreciate everything Jack says, I find it difficult to accept his signing off with the letters SMTID. Despite everything he did for the club, he was a club employee, not a supporter, someone we all knew would move on to pastures new eventually. I really think that only supporters have the right to these five letters. Did he write AATID when he left Alloa to come to us? Others may consider this trivial, but does it give us an insight to the man? I honestly wish him all the best at Sunderland, but is it not rather patronising of him to appropriate letters which rightly belong only to us? Comments, including from those who think I'm overreacting, welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alshboy Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Jack Ross GTF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwall_Saint Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I think the true meaning for Jack is that he will always have a place for the club in his heart. He enjoyed his time as a player, and his memories from the last 18 months will stick in his mind forever. It could well be his best time in football, taking a club from guaranteed relegation to title winners in a short space of time. It may be OTT to say SMTID, but perhaps it's his way of trying to say how much this club means to him. OTT maybe, as you say it's the fans who stick with a club thick and thin. But I believe his words are genuine. Best of luck to him (although I hope Argyle beat them to the title!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, alshboy said: Jack Ross GTF. Dunno if you've just woke up, Bud....he already has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 They've moved on. Aye, it wasn't in the best of circumstances, but let's take a wee step back and appreciate what they achieved while they were here. That won't be erased, and we are all benefiting from their efforts. Let's not be petty and bitter. We're better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I'm getting my waders on already in anticipation of all the pished breeks if there's no manager by this time next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, Drew said: They've moved on. Aye, it wasn't in the best of circumstances, but let's take a wee step back and appreciate what they achieved while they were here. That won't be erased, and we are all benefiting from their efforts. Let's not be petty and bitter. We're better than that. Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Lot of sensitive wee souls about who have quickly forgotten what Jack done for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, Abu Dhabi Saints said: Thanks for your input, Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, pondsman said: I appreciate that this may be considered trivial as JR has now gone, but I've just read his statement on the club's official website. While I'm happy with and appreciate everything Jack says, I find it difficult to accept his signing off with the letters SMTID. Despite everything he did for the club, he was a club employee, not a supporter, someone we all knew would move on to pastures new eventually. I really think that only supporters have the right to these five letters. Did he write AATID when he left Alloa to come to us? Others may consider this trivial, but does it give us an insight to the man? I honestly wish him all the best at Sunderland, but is it not rather patronising of him to appropriate letters which rightly belong only to us? Comments, including from those who think I'm overreacting, welcome. Think you're right. JR and James Fowler have been seen belting out "We're on our way" on more than one occasion weeks ago. Pair of chancers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Not many managers manage (sic) to create the rapport with the fans JR did, in my time two others have - Fergie & Tom Hendrie (before it all went pear shaped).. DL came close. I thought it was a nice touch - JRTID! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee cumbrae bud Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Jack Ross - SMTID SCUMMY MACKEM TILL I DIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagleybuddies Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Jack has delt with this with a huge amount of dignity and respect for St Mirren and, for once, St Mirren has delt with a very difficult situation with a huge amount of dignity. How refreshing is that given the shambles that is Rangers and the arrogance that is celic? Well done Gordon! At least we didn't sack Jack for no reason whatsoever (Fergie!) I am far more grateful for what Jack has done for us than gutted that he and James have left and believe me, I am absolutely gutted, but we could not stand in his way. Jack Ross is SMTID, he played, he led, he managed, he delivered. Our club, Love Street and the new ground, The Northbank, Paisley and all we have loved together over the last 20 months will remain in his heart and wherever he is managing, he will send us players and look for our result. Good luck Jack, thanks for everything! SMTID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagleybuddies Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 who give a f*ck what Alex are thinks, tosser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagleybuddies Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Alex Rae!, tosser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Abu Dhabi Saints said: Don't drink and post.....................good advice, unless you're fecking nutter. Are you determined to upset everyone on the forum by calling them "nutters" or some variation? Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Abu Dhabi Saints said: Read into this what you like...................if it upsets you, maybe time to feck off? No chance wee man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, alshboy said: Jack Ross GTF. 2 hours ago, djchapsticks said: Dunno if you've just woke up, Bud....he already has. Perhaps the poster was just emphasising that JR "GOT to F***" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 He was a former player, had some of the best memories of his career with us and built and restored faith within the club between fans, the board and the players as a manager, taking us back to the top flight where we belong in such a short space of time. Why cant the OP realise that he has an affection for the club regardless of where he is now. Tony Fitz was a self confessed Celtic fan before playing for us. Ask him now and he would give you a different answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just because Jack has left doesn't mean he doesn't have feelings for St Mirren. He's been offered the chance to manage a big club and is on much more money... shit happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Abu Dhabi Saints said: No, GTS......................where is f***? Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, Abu Dhabi Saints said: S..............Sunderland? 3 or 4 too many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, Abu Dhabi Saints said: S..............Sunderland? 3 or 4 too many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Abu Dhabi Saints said: S..............Sunderland? 3 or 4 too many? Hic Edited May 25, 2018 by stlucifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepaisleypanda Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Hagleybuddies said: At least we didn't sack Jack for no reason whatsoever (Fergie!) Erm - there WAS a reason we sacked Fergie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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