PSJ.84 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Does anyone know the places he interviewed and didn't get? Feel like I remember Forest Green (or a similar type of meh club) being mentioned 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, houston_bud said: And the fact that he's been binned, vindicates him for trying to jump. He’s been binned for poor results and poor quality entertainment for nearly 2 seasons, having spent a fortune to try and turn things around. He tried to make short term signings in the summer after the double, presumably to keep things ticking over until he got the move that didn’t materialise. He’s shown no flexibility and has blamed everyone and everything under the sun for the poor results and performances other than himself. It’s sad it’s went the way it has but it’s the right decision for Saints and for Davidson. I don’t think he’s got the skill set to be a good manager long term but he’s clearly an excellent coach. Hope he succeeds wherever he ends up next but this decision is long overdue. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZingaliMan Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I would be worried if it's American owners coming in the chance of making money is an illusion. Fan ownership is the way forward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, mizfit said: Could you imagine Tommy Wright dealing with Melker Hallbergs passenger performances? Let’s not forget that Tommy Wright continued to play Gary McDonald…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, houston_bud said: He doesn't strike me as the type of guy who would easily woo potential employers in an interview. He also isn't the type to woo clubs with the football on offer either. He's anti anything that involves entertaining or attacking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyellowbox Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ZingaliMan said: I would be worried if it's American owners coming in the chance of making money is an illusion. Fan ownership is the way forward. Normally I'd agree, but as it is, Saints continually turn a profit. This is more impressive when you consider there is next to no commercial activity being maximised. There is more money to be made at Saints without a single extra fan coming through the gate. I do agree though, that the intentions of any owner is always a worry. Kind of hope that given there is plenty of American owners in the league already, there should be no surprises over the limited payback on investment. Edited April 16, 2023 by Theyellowbox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derektaylor84 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I can see John Hughes getting the job. Think he impressed in his interview with the board before Davidson was appointed. Time will tell. www.youtube.com/@DerekTaylor84 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, Theyellowbox said: I know it won't happen, but I'd get Tommy back for these last 6 games, fire a rocket up the players and at the end of season become DoF and get Gus as far away as possible. New American overlords come in and let the razzmatazz commence. I was against it tbh, but the more i think about it the more it makes sense. Give the players confidence, give us some solidity again, give the fans something to cheer. Short term it makes a tonne of sense i think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, sergie's no1 fan said: James McFadden on sky just now saying it's a terrible decision Party line is all you're gonna get from these fuckwits who, in the grand scheme of things, know f**k all about our club. Edited April 16, 2023 by Trackdaybob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston_bud Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Kyle said: He’s been binned for poor results and poor quality entertainment for nearly 2 seasons, having spent a fortune to try and turn things around. He tried to make short term signings in the summer after the double, presumably to keep things ticking over until he got the move that didn’t materialise. He’s shown no flexibility and has blamed everyone and everything under the sun for the poor results and performances other than himself. It’s sad it’s went the way it has but it’s the right decision for Saints and for Davidson. I don’t think he’s got the skill set to be a good manager long term but he’s clearly an excellent coach. Hope he succeeds wherever he ends up next but this decision is long overdue. I'm not particularly criticising the decision. More a general comment about management. Davidson has clearly made mistakes but im sure hes worked hard in the job, now he's out a job. Managers get binned all the time, so who can blame them for moving for more money when the opportunity arises. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Was it not John Hughes that said the board were impressed by him? On Simon Ferry’s podcast? I’d imagine, and hope, the Dunfermline debacle would be enough for the board to reconsider. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Thread is up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center half Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Hope Macca is player manager ! Only fucking striker we have on the books just now who gives a f**k! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Does anyone know the places he interviewed and didn't get? Scotsman claiming he was one of the final candidates for the Preston job in December 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 The news about new owners is really promising too, i think. Without knowing how they are/their plans, which might make the whole thing a disaster, of course. We need the ownership situation dealt with before the Summer so the managerial situation can be sorted before the Summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 The amount of Old Firm Twitter types aghast at this decision because he won trophies two years ago is huge. They always think they know best for the rest of Scottish football. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Some dafty on Twitter now saying he wouldn't mind relegation as it would be more exciting 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, eez-eh said: The amount of Old Firm Twitter types aghast at this decision because he won trophies two years ago is huge. They always think they know best for the rest of Scottish football. Multiple claims of "this is even more ridiculous than the Neilson sacking" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibbydoo Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 42 minutes ago, houston_bud said: I'm not particularly criticising the decision. More a general comment about management. Davidson has clearly made mistakes but im sure hes worked hard in the job, now he's out a job. Managers get binned all the time, so who can blame them for moving for more money when the opportunity arises. We heard you the first time. Doesn't apply in this situation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Multiple claims of "this is even more ridiculous than the Neilson sacking" At least it has taken the McInnes departure off the radar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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