BanburyBud Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Looked through some of interviews of Stubbs from the beginning of his time at the club.Guy never looked excited to be here. Don’t think he was up for it.I have to agree with this point and something I’ve been thinking about. He didn’t seem to embrace the club in any way. In his interviews he always used the term ‘they’ as opposed to ‘we’ when addressing team matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Good take on things from Bill Leckie (although not sure what Northern Ireland training camp he's on about). He's usually fairly critical of clubs that bin their managers early. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3158872/st-mirren-alan-stubbs-squad-cull-set-tone-bill-leckie/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, Stu said: Good take on things from Bill Leckie (although not sure what Northern Ireland training camp he's on about). He's usually fairly critical of clubs that bin their managers early. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3158872/st-mirren-alan-stubbs-squad-cull-set-tone-bill-leckie/ Great article............................... I do get why some on here are annoyed Stubbs was appointed in the first place.............. I mean he did get it totally wrong. In Spain he makes it like a trialist camp . He tells some to go, and brings in guys who haven't played football much against guys who have heart and soul dragged this club from the abyss to the Premiership..... Surely this came into the reckoning for the interviews. First rule of management is respect the achievements, get people onside and bought in and don't shit on doorsteps...... so when Stubbs was starting to go wrong, why didnt someone redirect him. Jack knew the club, he formed a close relationship with fans and BOD. These players are earned the right to play in the big league, we needed experience and a Morgan replacement................ Stubbs is a highly decent guy, but in a way he has had no steer...... maybe Jack leaving was so huge that the BOD panicked ................ Well this time, no excuses. We need a man with a shared vision not a personal one........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, helpmaboab said: Whits wi the new pic wee Dougie? Starting yer JG campaign? Or maybe Sammy as oor new player/manager??? Thinking ootside the box eh? Na mate, just reminding myself we have living breathing Saints Legend who are currently in management.................. Goody got the best out of Ross, maybe he can get the best out of Stubbs recruits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the lad Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Stu said: Good take on things from Bill Leckie (although not sure what Northern Ireland training camp he's on about). He's usually fairly critical of clubs that bin their managers early. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3158872/st-mirren-alan-stubbs-squad-cull-set-tone-bill-leckie/ Good article. The problems started as soon as he was signed, why try and reinvent the wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Stu said: Good take on things from Bill Leckie (although not sure what Northern Ireland training camp he's on about). He's usually fairly critical of clubs that bin their managers early. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3158872/st-mirren-alan-stubbs-squad-cull-set-tone-bill-leckie/ Looks as though he's written this by reading the forum. A similar amount of whispers and "by all account" type statements. Typical Sun, although funny how many all of a sudden decide it's a worthy newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jack the lad said: Good article. The problems started as soon as he was signed, why try and reinvent the wheel? Agreed. Could only have been written by a St Mirren fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Assuming Jackson is away as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Are people still genuinely taking issue with this decision? I have most of the forum rockets on ignore, so can't confirm this for myself. It would be very odd, though. In saying that, we do have some very strange companions on here. While, as a rule, I don't like to see folk lose their jobs, I find that I have an extra spring in my step today. Is the sun actually shining, or is just my current disposition leads me to believing that to be the case? Edited September 4, 2018 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Aint that the truth! Looks like Stubbzo held their hands to the fire and made them wince.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Drew said: Are people still genuinely taking issue with this decision? I have most of the forum rockets on ignore, so can't confirm this for myself. It would be very odd, though. In saying that, we do have some very strange companions on here. While, as a rule, I don't like to see folk lose their jobs, I find that I have an extra spring in my step today. Is the sun actually shining, or is just my current disposition leads me to believing that to be the case? Geez mate that rules out 70% of posters on here, no wonder you're so calm and collected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 hours ago, DougJamie said: Na mate, just reminding myself we have living breathing Saints Legend who are currently in management.................. Goody got the best out of Ross, maybe he can get the best out of Stubbs recruits If Sammy starts using his box rather than planting himself on the goal line I will be happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 minute ago, DougJamie said: Geez mate that rules out 70% of posters on here, no wonder you're so easily upset you prefer to read posts that agree with you, Aye, he's a tender wee soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Aye, he's a tender wee soul. Not got me on ignore- and according to you I am a roaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, DougJamie said: Not got me on ignore- and according to you I am a roaster A roaster.................on a good day mibbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmullo Bud Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Was shocked when I heard the news last night, mainly due to Stubbs having a 3 year contract, but having time to think about it, it has to be the right call. I was initially positive about his appointment, so can’t be too critical of the BoD. They made a mistake, especially the length of contract, but they have acted quickly and are trying to fix it ASAP. He’s left some mess behind for whatever brave soul comes in to sort it. Can’t think of anything positive about Stubbs’ time with us. His shocking recruitment and the horrendous organisation of the team, especially at the back was embarrassing. We can only speculate what things were like in the changing room, but it looked like he’d completely lost any connection or bond with the players, if he ever had one. Seems to have been a polar opposite from Jack Ross. His body language and lack of energy was really poor and he reminded me of Rae, not taking responsibility for the team’s shortcomings and blaming it all on the players. His heart never seemed in it and he looked totally out of his depth; clueless. Jim McIntyre for me, to replace him. Good experience and unlucky to get the bullet at County. Was really worried that Utd would get him last season as McKinnon’s replacement. My overall feeling, now he’s gone is relief. Onwards and upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, DougJamie said: Geez mate that rules out 70% of posters on here, no wonder you're so calm and collected It's easy to be calm and collected when you have blocked everyone who challenges your viewpoints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Ayr United manager, Ian McCall, much maligned by St Mirren supporters, is currently on Radio Shortbread talking a great deal of sense on the Stubbs sacking. Edited September 4, 2018 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, Drew said: Ayr United manager, Ian McCall, much maligned by St Mirren supporters, is currently on Radio Shortbread talking a great deal of sense on the Stubbs sacking. He certainly knows how many months on average a St Mirren manager gets before the axe falls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, oaksoft said: It's easy to be calm and collected when you have blocked everyone who challenges your viewpoints. I have no-one on block and i can confirm none of you lot get me angry in the slightest, it's only a football forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, proudtobeabuddy said: I have no-one on block and i can confirm none of you lot get me angry in the slightest, it's only a football forum. He wasn't referring to you, numbnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Drew said: Ayr United manager, Ian McCall, much maligned by St Mirren supporters, is currently on Radio Shortbread talking a great deal of sense on the Stubbs sacking. I like him. He was a bit full of himself when younger but seems to be a very knowledgeable football guy. He will not leave Ayr so pointless speculating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: He wasn't referring to you, numbnuts. i'm aware of that, he suggested it's easy to be calm with so many on block. The point i was making is i don't find it hard to be calm despite the amount of trolls and wind up merchants... ok titface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, proudtobeabuddy said: i'm aware of that, he suggested it's easy to be calm with so many on block. The point i was making is i don't find it hard to be calm despite the amount of trolls and wind up merchants... ok titface? That's it, ignore for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, magnus said: I like him. He was a bit full of himself when younger but seems to be a very knowledgeable football guy. He will not leave Ayr so pointless speculating. I'm not speculating. My post wasn't a reference to him possibly being a candidate for the job, just an observation. If you listened to him talk, however, he far from distanced himself from the option, were it to be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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