TopCat Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Are some of our fans saying that Samson should have turned down more money and a chance at a career that could provide for he and his family for the long term?Absolutely mental. Of course he shouldn’t have, it’s a no brainer. He did the right thing and he leaves with all sensible fans best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 A lot of good family men on this thread. Family first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 A friendly against Sunderland is something to look forward to. Wonder if that's the sum total of compensation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, buddies1877 said: Mate grow up. He’s anything but a snake one of the nicest guys we will ever have at our club. More important things in life than football. A better income for him and his family plus also a new start in a future career for him. What if he knocked it back then we punt him next year as he’s coming towards the end of his career we already have langfield as coach so he could easily end up back in part time football as a coach it’s an absolute no brainier of a decision for him and his family. Yes, the advantages for Craig Samson are clear. The complete lack of respect Jack Ross and Samson have for St Mirren is also clear. This could have been done at the end of the season. His family aint going to strave. Have some honour and see through your contract. This really shows what a bad influence on society having all that easy money in English football is. Remove the greed factor and nobody would ever retire from playing Premier League football mid-season to take up a goalie coach position! It's all down to money. I accept it - I don't need to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, TopCat said: Are some of our fans saying that Samson should have turned down more money and a chance at a career that could provide for he and his family for the long term? Absolutely mental. Of course he shouldn’t have, it’s a no brainer. He did the right thing and he leaves with all sensible fans best wishes. I don't read it that way TC. CS is entitled to look after his family and has a responsibility to do that. Questions need to be asked and answered elsewhere. After all. Sunderland would need permission before Craig could be approached. After all. We could say.. Not now but January OK or any other variation on that. Was it a Board Call? Was the Manager Consulted? UPDATE OK says best to happen now rather than wait till January. Also Confirmed pretty season friendly. Edited November 13, 2018 by St.Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 I don't read it that way TC. CS is entitled to look after his family and has a responsibility to do that. Questions need to be asked and answered elsewhere. After all. Sunderland would need permission before Craig could be approached. After all. We could say.. Not now but January OK or any other variation on that. Was it a Board Call? Was the Manager Consulted? UPDATE OK says best to happen now rather than wait till January. Also Confirmed pretty season friendly. Read the statement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gosport Buddie Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 So do we have to recall (if allowed) Lyness or can we bring in another keeper on loan ? I know free agents can sign at anytime. I wonder if this means one less outfield player joining us in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 The fact that we released Lyness suggests OK may already have someone else in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Optimistic Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 At best he was average. Not the bravest and NEVER dealt with a cross properly. St Mirren Legend!!! You've got to be having a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 minute ago, TPAFKATS said: 7 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: I don't read it that way TC. CS is entitled to look after his family and has a responsibility to do that. Questions need to be asked and answered elsewhere. After all. Sunderland would need permission before Craig could be approached. After all. We could say.. Not now but January OK or any other variation on that. Was it a Board Call? Was the Manager Consulted? UPDATE OK says best to happen now rather than wait till January. Also Confirmed pretty season friendly. Read the statement!!! Read the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Doakes said: The fact that we released Lyness suggests OK may already have someone else in mind I think the Airdrie loan has been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Read the post. The updated one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, TPAFKATS said: 4 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: Read the post. The updated one? That's the one. It was being updated to take the statement into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sunderland obviously need a GK coach now.Samson turns it down, the position goes to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kemp said: Yes, the advantages for Craig Samson are clear. The complete lack of respect Jack Ross and Samson have for St Mirren is also clear. This could have been done at the end of the season. His family aint going to strave. Have some honour and see through your contract. This really shows what a bad influence on society having all that easy money in English football is. Remove the greed factor and nobody would ever retire from playing Premier League football mid-season to take up a goalie coach position! It's all down to money. I accept it - I don't need to like it. I don't really get the bitterness TBH. Like (almost) every member of this forum you have chosen to support the club that you love rather than opt to follow one that attracts glory-hunters. I doff my cap to you. But you must know by now that clubs like St Mirren are frequently shat upon by bigger clubs, just like we have done in the past to the likes of Cowdenbeath, Dumbarton, etc. Players will always chase the £££'s, loyalty is thin on the ground. Human nature unfortunately. It's just what bigger clubs do to smaller clubs and there's nothing we do to change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Wilbur said: I don't really get the bitterness TBH. Like (almost) every member of this forum you have chosen to support the club that you love rather than opt to follow one that attracts glory-hunters. I doff my cap to you. But you must know by now that clubs like St Mirren are frequently shat upon by bigger clubs, just like we have done in the past to the likes of Cowdenbeath, Dumbarton, etc. Players will always chase the £££'s, loyalty is thin on the ground. Human nature unfortunately. It's just what bigger clubs do to smaller clubs and there's nothing we do to change that. It's quite underhand. "Retiring" in November! And then giving us another f**king friendly. It's humiliating really. Pay us a fair price and move in the transfer window. Those are supposed to be the rules of engagement. It does look like a free transfer may have been on the table in January. I really question Kearney's logic if he was the one that pushed for it to go ahead now. If Danny Rogers turns out to be a capable replacement then all is well. My hopes aren't very high on that one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) I thought that Samson was a decent 'keeper for us and he has my good wishes regarding his future. Although, I have to wonder if Sunderland will be signing another GK coach on how to deal with cross balls. Edited November 13, 2018 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 A buddie legend you can also pick up his passion for the club in his interviews. Have seen some brilliant save not just the penalty's. If it was not for Mr Samson we would not have won the League Cup. Whatever Samson choose he will get my thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: A buddie legend you can also pick up his passion for the club in his interviews. Have seen some brilliant save not just the penalty's. If it was not for Mr Samson we would not have won the League Cup. Whatever Samson choose he will get my thumbs up. This really, the man's got his whole future to consider. Have a good one Sammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6Saint Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, TPAFKATS said: 4 hours ago, Dan Is The Man said: The Sunderland Snake still at it I see. Still at what? Doing the job he’s paid to do, which is immoral apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6Saint Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, FTOF said: Although, I have to wonder if Sunderland will be signing another GK coach on how to deal with cross balls. Samson, a cross ball coach and a goal kick coach... that wage bill is getting larger by the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmullo Bud Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 This is a real kick in the nuts. I’m gutted he’s ofski. Don’t blame him for taking the opportunity, but the fact it’s come out of nowhere and is out with a transfer window is a big shock. Sammy seems to split opinion on here, but I think he’s been a great asset to the team during both his spells with us and seems a very positive influence. He’s made some mistakes, but so do the top keepers in the world. Some of his saves, especially from vital penalties will be remembered for a very long time and actually shaped part of our history. Think we will be doing well to find a better replacement with the same presence and experience, but I hope I’m wrong. We sat right behind his goals at the recent St Johnstone game and got a bit of banter from him. When St Johnstone missed the second pen (he saved the first one) over the bar, he turned round grinning to us and said he didn’t even need to dive for that one. Good luck Sammy and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ged62 said: You seeking attention again How does one not do that on a Public Forum ? There, you caught my attention. Easy so it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Will somebody light a fecking candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, shull said: Will somebody light a fecking candle. 100 of them Shull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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