Valentino Bolognese Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said: I actually thought it was a decent article by Steve Brown standards. It's good to hear the club philosophy is about youth development, and also that the plan remains to loan out young players to get major game time in the lower tiers as part of their "pathway" into the first team. It might sound a bit underwhelming but shit like this could convince a few parents reading that their kids will be well served at St Johnstone and given a real chance. I suppose that this interview helps to support/explain the (misguided I think) enthusiasm for a colts set-up. Will be interesting to see what a new manager makes of it all. TW had obviously seen a lot of the development of the youth talent we currently have. Sounds like any new manager isn't likely to be allowed signings (or no more than one) until we're in the clear as far as the virus goes. Seems sensible. We might miss out on a 'bargain' signing or two but the fundamentals of the team we finished last year with are there and I can't see many others strengthening dramatically. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 15 minutes ago, Valentino Bolognese said: I suppose that this interview helps to support/explain the (misguided I think) enthusiasm for a colts set-up. It's a bit confusing as hes gone from wanting an entire division of Colts, to saying he doesnt understand their worth to St Johnstone and far prefers a loan system, within a week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, RandomGuy. said: It's a bit confusing as hes gone from wanting an entire division of Colts, to saying he doesnt understand their worth to St Johnstone and far prefers a loan system, within a week. Yeah I thought that too, but I expect he realises that the colts thing is a pipe dream so no point in supporting it. Loans are a much better option in any case. Maybe the answer to how he thinks we could afford a colts team would be that we'd not be signing experienced pros. There's obvious financial merit (and other advantages) to 'growing your own' but bringing experience from other clubs and leagues is also very valuable. Hope we don't swing too far in one direction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bose Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: It's a bit confusing as hes gone from wanting an entire division of Colts, to saying he doesnt understand their worth to St Johnstone and far prefers a loan system, within a week. He reads Pie and Bovril. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 No steak and chorizo availability for this Sunday. Disaster.Still getting 6 though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Ordered six too on the pretence that I'll share them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18523047.callum-davidson-st-johnstone-bookies-suspend-betting-manager-post/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Monday is going to be some day for St Johnstone fans. New manager announced, players back in training, new signing announced. Imagine if they announce season tickets and kits on the same day aswell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Monday is going to be some day for St Johnstone fans. New manager announced, players back in training, new signing announced. Imagine if they announce season tickets and kits on the same day aswell. Cellland announced, slightly different blue/block logo and Rooney still not confirmed and you have the perfect trifecta for a Saints fans Monday meltdown Although thinking about it, it's more likely to be absolutely zero announcement that causes a meltdown. Edited June 17, 2020 by Mr Positive, sometimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/callum-davidson-close-st-johnstone-22208074.amp?__twitter_impression=true Scott Burns has spoken. It is happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Announced within 48hrs. I'll nip down to McDiarmid and get a photo of the photoshoot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Van Dyke Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I hope to god we are not paying Millwall money for Callum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, Dick Van Dyke said: I hope to god we are not paying Millwall money for Callum Article states he's got a release clause, but given how Gary Rowatt said he wouldn't stand in his way if he wanted to become a manager I don't think there's any compensation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 BBC saying Davidson will be announced tomorrow. Really pleased with that - I like a first time manager coming in, but also knows the club, staff and most of the current players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dick Van Dyke said: I hope to god we are not paying Millwall money for Callum Have you met our chairman? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dick Van Dyke said: I hope to god we are not paying Millwall money for Callum Dont know what that actually means tbh, but it sounds like its next to nothing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconesaint Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Good appointment, ticks all boxes and he will be hungry to succeed as a manager. Now... The Ali McCann song. ‘Is Davidson’s man’ Thoughts??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviemay17 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Happy with the appointment, this is a time for familiarity and continuity, not blowing things up and trying to start again. Unless CD has a clause that allows him to leave if he's offered a managerial job, surely Millwall will want something for him? Especially after last time when we charged them for the useless figurehead of the managerial team in Steve Lomas and kept Tommy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PauloPerth Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Delighted that it's Callum. The right appointment. There's never any guarantees over a managerial appointment so we'll have to wait and see if it works out or not, but certainly can't fault the decision here. And Steve Broon has done what Steve Broon does.. getting Millwall and the government to pay his wages right up until when we start training, magnificent work. I'm not one to get carried away at times like this, but with the talented young squad we have plus the right couple of additions, and with no old firm crowd advantage until Xmas, this will probably be the season St Johnstone come closest to the Premiership title in many of our lifetimes... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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