Honest Saints Fan Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I am all aboard the Macca for manager campaign, surprisingly enough. Hallberg staying I'm not fussed about. I'd rather see the opportunities for our younger players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double deluxe Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Ross Sinclair is definitely playing the last two fixtures. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Aye Hallberg leaving feels fine. Came in, helped us stay up, played his part this season, and now moves on to help reduce the budget and open a pathway for younger ones to play. Shame he was wasted deep so much, and i always feel like he could be more dominant on the ball if he just pushed himself more, but all in it seems to have been a really good signing in every way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I really liked Hallberg, but would caveat that by saying only when he was playing further forward. 90% of the time he was being wasted deeper or doing something he cant do. Ultimately he came in did a job and now feels the time to move on. If the budget was there I'd keep him, but I don't think he's worth pushing the boat out for, or taking a large chunk of the budget up for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Hallberg probably was wasted by CD unfortunately but he's been fine overall. I've no issue with him going if it helps get minutes in for our promising young players. I'd also be happy to see Macca get an opportunity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On MacLean im not convinced its the right move but it seems inevitable so might aswell give him a chance first. Now has time to prepare for next season and knows the squad, but do worry about whether hes too close to some players who big decisions need made on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1977 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Another refreshing interview by Macca. Open and honest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, perthsaint1977 said: Another refreshing interview by Macca. Open and honest. Saying literally all the right things. Hopefully he can back it up if given the job and its not just bluster to get folk onside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 So, anyone getting a free ticket for County away? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, mizfit said: So, anyone getting a free ticket for County away? It's a shambles! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 37 minutes ago, mizfit said: So, anyone getting a free ticket for County away? Doubt it. Only valid for those collecting from County's ticket office.... Which wasn't an option for any Saints fans when purchasing I presume?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Doubt it. Only valid for those collecting from County's ticket office.... Which wasn't an option for any Saints fans when purchasing I presume?! A Highland Saint called them on Thursday and was told absolutely no option to buy or collect tickets from County. Saints were handling everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Hallberg being away isn't a big deal really, he's been decent enough but the bar before him last season was low and I don't think he's been pivotal to the relative successes we've had this season either. My understanding is he's a very high earner, I think we can replace him like for like in terms of ability for a lot less of a hit on the budget. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Now, I was fully onboard for Regan Hendry joining us in 2021. Am I willing to go back on that bandwagon and let Hallberg & Murphy go at the end of the season? @RandomGuy. any comparisons? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Hope that minibus icon is deliberate. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Van Dyke Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, perthsaint1977 said: Another refreshing interview by Macca. Open and honest. is Macca the one to initiate these updates or has someone at the club woken up? either way its brilliant and long may it continue! Edited May 22, 2023 by Dick Van Dyke 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Thanks for your efforts Melker, you were a better footballer than most of your teammates. Can we get better value? probably. Can we do a lot worse? Most definitely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh*teAndMuck Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 What a difference in the club’s online updates and things like squad news. Can only assume Callum was not into communicating with the fans as well as the players and staff. Macca is like a breathe of fresh air in this regard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipa Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Pretty much a soft no for Macca as manager. When Callum came in it seemed like a positive thing, but there were clear risks on both sides. For the club, they got someone they knew, a club legend, who seemed to have done well as coach/assistant manager, the obvious risks being that he had no experience as manager in his own right. For Callum, he was going to a club he knew well, with a settled, fairly successful squad, most of whom he knew well, the downside of that being that he was taking his first management role at quite a high level, with much expectation on him. Also, a little in his defence, he came in during covid, following his predecessors unexpected departure, and in a time where, we now all realise, there was a lot of change and unrest going on behind the scenes at the club. As for Macca, if he gets the job going forward, as others have suggested, I will give my full support to that, but the risks I have mentioned about Callum's appointment stand true, maybe even more so, this time. Personally, I'd prefer Macca to spend more time, at Saints, in a coaching/youth development role, and/or to spend a couple of years managing in the lower leagues, to prove himself, as it feels to me that he has even less experience than Callum did when he took the job on. TL:DR I see Macca as a future Saints manager, and will fully back him when that time comes, just not sure now is the right time for either party. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Dick Van Dyke said: is Macca the one to initiate these updates or has someone at the club woken up? either way its brilliant and long may it continue! I imagine it's something they media team would have wanted for a while but Davidson was probably not up for it. I can't see the manager suggesting what updates he gives to the media internally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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