Lord Pityme Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, div said: Hasn't even been announced yet, no idea of the remit or role he will be fulfilling, and yet it's put the boot in time anyway 48 minutes ago, billyg said: GLS says that it will be an almost invisible role for Gus , I can live with that if we turn things around on the park . 44 minutes ago, div said: I think an announcement is due this afternoon so hopefully we'll get some clarity on what the role entails. My fear is that I'm seeing the John McGinn money disappearing down the plughole, fast! So its an invisible role? Gus is getting paid to do, say and offer nothing? Jobs for your mates i suppose then. Makes Its just like the Tory party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazil85 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: So its an invisible role? Gus is getting paid to do, say and offer nothing? Jobs for your mates i suppose then. Makes Its just like the Tory party! Wow even more spin from LPM. Coupled in with an accusation that GLS is paying him a wage only because he’s a mate. I for one am shocked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeblesaint Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Announced on sky sports news about 20 minutes ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Delighted to have Gus back. Hopefully he will leave OK to deal with team matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 You know those online surveys that ask you to give a ‘10’ if completely satisfied, or a ‘0’ if completely unsatisfied? On this, I’m a ‘5’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, pozbaird said: You know those online surveys that ask you to give a ‘10’ if completely satisfied, or a ‘0’ if completely unsatisfied? On this, I’m a ‘5’. Bit like "sitting on the fence" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suedehead Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, pozbaird said: You know those online surveys that ask you to give a ‘10’ if completely satisfied, or a ‘0’ if completely unsatisfied? On this, I’m a ‘5’. ........... I'll abstain if that is also an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 The latest Chairman's update notes: "The board have a vision of how they want the club to develop. At present we have a plan but not the man power to define and execute it. "Gus is someone I worked with closely when I was on the board previously and he has the experience and knowledge we are looking for in the newly created role. Sharing some of the details of this vision and plan with the supporters would be nice. Is there a job specification for the Technical Director role? Was a full recruitment process followed? What happens if we're relegated and the income available drastically reduces - is this role likely to be first to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Welcome back Gus, some are looking for free popcorn [emoji897] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, ged62 said: Welcome back Gus, some are looking for free popcorn Can I have Butterkist please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 So Gus has been brought back to be Tony and Oran's butler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 So Gus has been brought back to be Tony and Oran's butler?If GLS has a vision and Gus is part of it then he can be their male escort too for all I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I can only hope he lasts not quite as long as our last manager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st jock Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Gus oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, pozbaird said: You know those online surveys that ask you to give a ‘10’ if completely satisfied, or a ‘0’ if completely unsatisfied? On this, I’m a ‘5’. So am I. '-5' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, TopCat said: Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. Kids! Don't do drugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwall_Saint Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, TopCat said: Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. Or maybe they were that concerned about how shite Stubbs was and decided to avoid the same problem in future? 38 minutes ago, Drew said: So Gus has been brought back to be Tony and Oran's butler? Didn't you hear? Back when he was manager he made some absolute belters of cups of tea. That was the main reason Andy Dorman and Garry Brady joined us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] f**king hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Does this appointment mean we’re not replacing Darren Jackson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Bud the Baker said: Does this appointment mean we’re not replacing Darren Jackson? We are replacing him. One incompetent for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, TopCat said: Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. Lex, you know we're cool. You don't half talk some pish at times, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Very much reminds me of the Levein/Cathro situation at Hearts.Cathro was an inexperienced guy who had never played or managed at full time level. He was the ‘manager’. Just like Kearney.Levein was a respected ex manager and played of said club and had been kicking around for years. He was the ‘director’. Just like Gus.Levein was seen to be passing instructions down from the posh seats to the touchline during games on more than one occasion. He was clearly pulling the strings. Things go wrong, Cathro gets the bullet and the new manager is of course, Craig Levein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Welcome back Gus. A true club legend. Think this is an excellent and slightly bizarre appointment by the board. We have two ex managers managing the current manager. What a weird situation. There’s one of two things going on here. Either Gus is the manager and this is a sneaky way of Gordon getting his mate back in the hot seat without inciting the ire of a large section of the fan base. Kearny is a show pony. There to arrange the cones, do the interviews and clap the fans after the games. Or.. Kearny is the manager and the board have absolutely no faith that he is up to it. Note none of our managers before needed a technical director... and Gus is there to be that and will step into the breach if things go tits up. Not sure what’s the most likely. Either way, the appointment of Oran makes far more sense now. Dreadful fishing attempt, absolutely dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, TopCat said: Very much reminds me of the Levein/Cathro situation at Hearts. Cathro was an inexperienced guy who had never played or managed at full time level. He was the ‘manager’. Just like Kearney. Levein was a respected ex manager and played of said club and had been kicking around for years. He was the ‘director’. Just like Gus. Levein was seen to be passing instructions down from the posh seats to the touchline during games on more than one occasion. He was clearly pulling the strings. Things go wrong, Cathro gets the bullet and the new manager is of course, Craig Levein. Two very different situations Lex. OK has 7 years of management experience. Regardless of part time or full time, that's 7 more years of experience (PT or FT) than Cathro had when he took the Hearts role on. He may be inexperienced at FT level, but he's certainly not an inexperienced manager. Not by a long shot. Cathro also came under a LOT of intense scrutiny off the bat as he was very much a 'do what the stats on my laptop say' type of manager and wasn't renowned for his adaptability and this ultimately cost him. He didn't really have the people skills that Kearney seem's to be getting talked up on. Will it work out for Kearney? Who knows? It might, it might not. The comparisons to Cathro though are tenuous at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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