pod Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, YulBrynner said: I have not posted for a long time due to the childlike abuse - like this - you inevitably get in reply. I do not do social media for the same reason. It was a post simply to inform you all that Alan had announced his resignation in front of me and a very large audience and that it would be easy for anyone to confirm Ross had been made redundant for the short time taken to send an e-mail or make a phone call. It does not help your case to “shoot the messenger” when you simply don’t want to accept the message. These are the facts. They should not be ignored. and nobody can disprove what you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, Slarti said: I called the club, they said I've to tell you and Glen to stop being twats. Don't know who to believe anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 16 hours ago, billyg said: TBH Wardrop is no loss , always seen him as an attention seeker , a "look at me I'm a real fan" type! Glory stealer from his Fan Council days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam M Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 George Adam has now resigned as SMISA chairman due to time constraints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, YulBrynner said: I have not posted for a long time due to the childlike abuse - like this - you inevitably get in reply. I do not do social media for the same reason. It was a post simply to inform you all that Alan had announced his resignation in front of me and a very large audience and that it would be easy for anyone to confirm Ross had been made redundant for the short time taken to send an e-mail or make a phone call. It does not help your case to “shoot the messenger” when you simply don’t want to accept the message. These are the facts. They should not be ignored. Those may well be the facts but the reasons you gave are the parts others suggest is, at the very least, unproven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 So. Alan Wardrop gone, Ross Paterson gone. George Adam gone. No word on the Club or Smisa web pages. Who will be next ? More to go I hear. Let's just wait and see. Please. No need to reply to this when you get home from school guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, glen said: So. Alan Wardrop gone, Ross Paterson gone. George Adam gone. No word on the Club or Smisa web pages. Who will be next ? More to go I hear. Let's just wait and see. Please. No need to reply to this when you get home from school guys. You can't leave us hanging like that. Who's next to go? Is it individual(s) that are responsible? Or a collective group? Can you tell us where you're getting the info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Wardrop announced he was stepping down to his mates in the 1877 club , big George is stepping down as Smisa Chairman due pressure of work, and Paterson likely to be replaced by Langfield ? The club are still signing boys of all ages so I wouldn't worry about the Academy being wound down any time soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Seems like some people are upset because their mates have lost their jobs.Sent from my SM-A405FN using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 45 minutes ago, billyg said: Wardrop announced he was stepping down to his mates in the 1877 club , big George is stepping down as Smisa Chairman due pressure of work, and Paterson likely to be replaced by Langfield ? The club are still signing boys of all ages so I wouldn't worry about the Academy being wound down any time soon ! Wardrop won’t be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfellow Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 I haven't a clue what state the clubs finances are in but surely making savings isn't always because of financial troubles. Being as efficient as possible is what any worthwhile business will strive for eg to increase funds to improve the standard of playing squad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, Oldfellow said: I haven't a clue what state the clubs finances are in but surely making savings isn't always because of financial troubles. Being as efficient as possible is what any worthwhile business will strive for eg to increase funds to improve the standard of playing squad . Neither does anyone who posts on here. In the current financial climate, many businesses are making savings. Why should we be any different? It's extremely unfortunate that employees are losing their jobs, but it's hardly unheard of at businesses of our size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 I think in amongst all the whataboutery and conspiracy theories about what certain things mean, there is also a genuine concern over transparency within SMISA. I've long thought of the SMISA board as well meaning fans who put in, doubtless, effort and time, but it has a real feel of a closed shop. Now that George has resigned, they come up with a statement saying they will announce his successor soon. Do they just decide that between themselves? Maybe they've decided to finally forego any illusion of democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 The importance of facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, billyg said: Wardrop announced he was stepping down to his mates in the 1877 club , big George is stepping down as Smisa Chairman due pressure of work, and Paterson likely to be replaced by Langfield ? The club are still signing boys of all ages so I wouldn't worry about the Academy being wound down any time soon ! I know of at least one lad being taken on. I doubt he'll be alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, billyg said: Wardrop announced he was stepping down to his mates in the 1877 club , big George is stepping down as Smisa Chairman due pressure of work, and Paterson likely to be replaced by Langfield ? The club are still signing boys of all ages so I wouldn't worry about the Academy being wound down any time soon ! Maybe it's not the academy one should be worried about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 The youth academy fairly recently achieved elite status, (previously classed as "progressive"), so I'm sceptical of anyone who suggests the club would put that status in jeopardy About Us (stmirren.com) Quote ABOUT US The St Mirren Youth Academy is the only Youth Academy in Scotland, outwith Celtic and Rangers, to reach a 5 Star Elite rating from the Scottish FA.The criteria based system requires that the Academy reaches certain standards in a range of different areas, from medical facilities, coach qualifications and technical/tactical development plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 It’s almost as if some want St Mirren to fail 🤷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, HSS said: It’s almost as if some want St Mirren to fail 🤷 Indeed but thankfully only a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 32 minutes ago, Doakes said: The youth academy fairly recently achieved elite status, (previously classed as "progressive"), so I'm sceptical of anyone who suggests the club would put that status in jeopardy About Us (stmirren.com) So why suddenly is some of the coaching staff not deemed good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, pod said: So why suddenly is some of the coaching staff not deemed good enough. Successful businesses strive to improve year on year. Sometimes good staff are replaced by better staff. It's called life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 40 minutes ago, FTOF said: Successful businesses strive to improve year on year. Sometimes good staff are replaced by better staff. It's called life. What ever happened to the devil you know. Not wearing your reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 What ever happened to the devil you know. Not wearing your reasoning. We're a club who have improved both on and off the pitch in the past year.Why should that not be extended to the academy?If we adopted your reasoning, we'd not have Keith Lasley at the club.Sent from my SM-A405FN using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 16 hours ago, Hendo said: I think in amongst all the whataboutery and conspiracy theories about what certain things mean, there is also a genuine concern over transparency within SMISA. I've long thought of the SMISA board as well meaning fans who put in, doubtless, effort and time, but it has a real feel of a closed shop. Now that George has resigned, they come up with a statement saying they will announce his successor soon. Do they just decide that between themselves? Maybe they've decided to finally forego any illusion of democracy. The Smisa Directors elect one of them to be Chairman as that's in the constitution and it's the same for every company in the land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Not saying this is the reason, but if the club wants to go in a certain direction but the current staff don't fit that model, perhaps a decision was made to change it up? Results on the park have been good, perhaps the manager wants to change the youth structure to match his philosophy? Without reasons being given by the club, that's just a theory - but that would be how any well run business would look at it 17 hours ago, pod said: So why suddenly is some of the coaching staff not deemed good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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