santaponsasaint Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Big loss for the club. Tony's dedication to this club has always been 100%, Glad he'll still be around. Knowing he'll be sitting about doing nothing. Good luck Fitzy and Thank you.Sent from my SM-A526B using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I think you will find it was Gordon Scott who sold everyone a Dud. And then pushed through the Kibble deal so he got his money back earlier.Agreed.Endorsed by our CEO who was rolled out and used to get everyone on board.Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Did Tony want to retire from being the CEO ? Yes he is about to turn 66 and can get his gov pension, but i just can't believe he had walked away from the job voluntary. Apart from playing the game, this is likely the best job he had ever had in his working life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Had forgot he was also a community coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said: Had forgot he was also a community coach. TBH, you forget much more than you remember these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Tommy said: Did Tony want to retire from being the CEO ? Yes he is about to turn 66 and can get his gov pension, but i just can't believe he had walked away from the job voluntary. Apart from playing the game, this is likely the best job he had ever had in his working life. Hope you are wrong bud. Edited January 28, 2022 by magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, magnus said: Hope you ate wrong bud. I know what you mean. Like Kippers and condensed milk. Been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I know what you mean. Like Kippers and condensed milk. Been there. [emoji20] Separate, lovely. Together, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, antrin said: I know what you mean. Like Kippers and condensed milk. Been there. Hate these typos but I am getting worse 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 TBH, you forget much more than you remember these days. He never forgets where the biscuits are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Damn it thats our Champions League win out the window.... all the best Tony a total Legand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 14 hours ago, Maboza said: A great servant to the club and someone who always talks St.Mirren and the town up - even if it’s seen to be a bit over-exuberant at times. I wasn’t sure that Tony was the right CEO to take us forward but having him in an ambassador type role is a no brainer. Would be lovely to finish on a high with a top 6 finish. Let’s hope the club get a Brian Caldwell type back in the chair for a successor. That’s a discussion for another day though. You mean someone with sound business sense, great ideas and a strong will? Absolutely no chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, waldorf34 said: I said he should retired and BE replaced by a qualified individual and that's what's happened. I have known Tony for 50 years and he is a great guy , just time for a change for him and the club. He will be a great ambassador and he will enjoy that role with the pressure off from the day to day running problems. So who is the qualified individual? I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 To be honest, this actually doesn't change anything or mark a turning point. Decision making from here on in will follow the same model as the last year or two, it will just be a different dupe in the CEO chair. Possibly a more informed, kibble-sourced and tuned- in dupe, but a dupe non the less. There is no chance of going back to the days of BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, beyond our ken said: To be honest, this actually doesn't change anything or mark a turning point. Decision making from here on in will follow the same model as the last year or two, it will just be a different dupe in the CEO chair. Possibly a more informed, kibble-sourced and tuned- in dupe, but a dupe non the less. There is no chance of going back to the days of BC. I hope you are wrong. For what it’s worth the board should be involved in setting the strategy and agreeing budgets which are then turned into an action plan by the CEO and their team with the agreement and support of the board.There are some good examples out there for us to follow. If the CEO is also a good front man then so much the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Tony Fitzpatrick (footballer) - Wikipedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 hours ago, bazil85 said: GLS did not push through the Kibble deal, it was presented to members. IMO it is quite disrespectful to those who voted, to question if they made their own informed choices on the deal. As someone in the know, if GLS didn't push through the deal, why did he accept it. Are fan ownership agreement with the Kibble still the same/similar as with GLS and fans will have total control of club or has that changed and we're stuck with them. Apologies if I've missed explanation or what agreement was reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazil85 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, pod said: As someone in the know, if GLS didn't push through the deal, why did he accept it. Are fan ownership agreement with the Kibble still the same/similar as with GLS and fans will have total control of club or has that changed and we're stuck with them. Apologies if I've missed explanation or what agreement was reached. He didn’t push the deal through, he presented it to SMISA members to vote on. If we had voted no, nothing would have changed. Far as I can tell, there are very few differences bar a voting say on certain big decisions that’s seemingly been blown massively out of proportion. A great deal for St Mirren & Kibble alike I would say. Edited January 28, 2022 by bazil85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maboza Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, beyond our ken said: You mean someone with sound business sense, great ideas and a strong will? Absolutely no chance! In fairness - I mainly remember Brian Caldwell for appearing in the press talking about painting the away dressing room black and how it would have a psychological effect on Away teams. Lol. Always thought that if there was any merit in that, surely you don’t tell them about it in public. 😂 Pretty sure that was the season we got pumped nearly every week and relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 In fairness - I mainly remember Brian Caldwell for appearing in the press talking about painting the away dressing room black and how it would have a psychological effect on Away teams. Lol. Always thought that if there was any merit in that, surely you don’t tell them about it in public. [emoji23] Pretty sure that was the season we got pumped nearly every week and relegated. Without BC, we would never have had Teal and Thommo.His experience, knowledge and contacts made those deals happen. Not a bad legacy. No Teale and Thommo, probably no cup win! Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Suggestion for SMISA Now that TF is leaving, this is the ideal time to return to having a general manager/CE who knows and understands the club. A Brian Caldwell type if there is such an animal. ☺️ I suggest that SMISA and its nominated directors support this. The current general manager who is not a St Mirren Football Club employee would not lose her job as she is already in paid employment. She would just return to her area of expertise.The club would not require take on an additional wage as TF is already paid by the club, so still only paying out one wage as is the situation now. The benefit is that the club’s day to day management would be done by an employee whose first loyalty would be to his or her’s employer, the club, and not to an outside agency which is paying her salary from money it raises through grants from taxpayers. I can’t think that even Baz will object to this. But Baz let’s hope we see more goals like Connor Ronan’s at Dens. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maboza Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, BuddieinEK said: Without BC, we would never have had Teal and Thommo. His experience, knowledge and contacts made those deals happen. Not a bad legacy. No Teale and Thommo, probably no cup win! Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk Indeed. I only jest. BC was excellent and gets the credit for Teale. I think Thommo decided himself that he was coming to Saints and told his agent to get it done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, BuddieinEK said: Without BC, we would never have had Teal and Thommo. His experience, knowledge and contacts made those deals happen. Not a bad legacy. No Teale and Thommo, probably no cup win! Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk Teale certainly, he is old mates with Caldwell. Nothing to do with Thommo though. Thommo is a St Mirren fan who was on record long before Caldwell joined us saying that he planned to end his career at St Mirren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 He never forgets where the biscuits are.I nearly choked on my kit kat reading that. You can have the last [emoji867]ya plick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I nearly choked on my kit kat reading that. You can have the last [emoji867]ya plick.Seeing as you'll be the expert on things like this, is there anywhere in Paisley at this time of day that does freshly made sugared ring donuts. The good lady has a craving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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