Molotov Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Without doubt Jim Clunie and Ricky McFarlane both built on the foundations laid by Alex Ferguson. With a bit more fortune I think both of those managers could have won major honours. There were some serious sickening moments in Hampden semi finals that went against us during that particular period that have been well documented. The squads between ‘76 and ‘87 - especially the early years were filled with brilliant players and a few characters too! Let’s enjoy these moments and hopefully with a bit of luck we can secure another major domestic honour (Scottish cup) and qualification for European football through our league position. Might be worth seeing what odds we can get on Saints winning the SC this season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I've enjoyed re-reading some of the posts in this thread back in July after we lost 0-2 in a kickabout against Morton (pages 1946-1950 or thereabouts). Umpteen Morton-supporting roasters giving it full-strength bravado about both teams' prospects for this season - we are going down, Morton going up, blah, blah, blah. Has anyone seen Colkitto or Purplemonkeydishwasher posting in this thread lately ? The only one l back then spouting that 'St Mirren are sure to be shite this season' , and who stills posts on here is, of course, Elvis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Molotov said: Without doubt Jim Clunie and Ricky McFarlane both built on the foundations laid by Alex Ferguson. With a bit more fortune I think both of those managers could have won major honours. There were some serious sickening moments in Hampden semi finals that went against us during that particular period that have been well documented. The squads between ‘76 and ‘87 - especially the early years were filled with brilliant players and a few characters too! Let’s enjoy these moments and hopefully with a bit of luck we can secure another major domestic honour (Scottish cup) and qualification for European football through our league position. Might be worth seeing what odds we can get on Saints winning the SC this season. Well if we win the SC we won’t be able to better that in the league as it carries the most valuable European qualification prize. Unless of course we finish 1st or 2nd and get Champions League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, billyg said: He's up there , because of the sustained improvement. Only similar situations I can remember would be Alex Wright , who turned us round on a shoestring and established us again in the top league , and of course Fergie , who came in to an almost impossible task but completely turned it around , although it took him 2 full years really. We've had a few brief highs and several lows since , but at no time did we have a manager that truly looked as if he was in control , until now ! I think Robbo and co are doing a fabulous job, but to add to that, they are being allowed to, and supported by a great team who brought them here as well. The forward steps in the last 15 years have also been very helpful - like the new stadium, clearing debt etc. It is going to be much harder to keep progressing, but not impossible either. 3rd, europe, cup wins and an even better squad, and being even more clinical are all fair aims. No matter what, winning more than losing and entertaining us as they currently are is marvellous. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 In terms of pure enjoyment, entertainment and 'cannae wait for Saturday to come', I'd have to nominate the Ferguson era, in particular the promotion season. Amazing European nights in the eighties ! Anglo-Scottish Cup success ! Next best would be the Tom Hendrie promotion season, hugely entertaining and goals galore. Yardley and Lavety up front, Tommy Turner controlling midfield and defence. Some of my most memorable St Mirren games were in that season (Raith away those 2 late goals, gubbing Morton away, Paul McKnight's winner at Ayr, etc). If we can hold on to Robinson and the cire of our current squad then perhaps we can achieve something similar in the top division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Unless of course we finish 1st or 2nd and get Champions League. You are clearly not as ambitious as I am! Or as daft. Get on board the Robbo and express! Choo choo! Passports checked and at the ready! As Elvis would say “If I can dream!” Perhaps we should adopt this as our pre match anthem with some lyrics changed? Edited November 1, 2023 by Molotov 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 No Baccus tonight and Strain in for Flynn. Hope CBM has a stormer of a game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, medals said: No Baccus tonight and Strain in for Flynn. Hope CBM has a stormer of a game Got a feeling Baccus may be suspended. Picks up a good few bookings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Molotov said: Got a feeling Baccus may be suspended. Picks up a good few bookings. Apparently picked up an injury. Mandron on bench too. Is he being protected or a late weapon to unleash? Edited November 1, 2023 by medals 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhame Buddie Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I’m not hearing many people complaining about Hemming now. We should use our second place prize money to sign him up on a long term contract. The lure of guaranteed European football should be enough to convince him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Just now, Doonhame Buddie said: I’m not hearing many people complaining about Hemming now. There are some St Mirren fans on here who perhaps owe him an apology. Some had written him off before he even pulled on his gloves for the first time. When we had our best runs in the league in the 70s and 80s we had two very young goalkeepers. All goalkeepers will make errors. Zach is doing a great job and if he does have a sticky spell it’s important that we back him. COYS. Jamie Langfield is a superb coach. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston_bud Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 The fact we'll all be disappointed that we haven't taken anything from a game at Parkhead (and also the fact it's not a one off), shows how far we've come. Looking at our team tonight as well: Hemming - dropped at Kilmarnock and hunted Gogic - released by Hibs Tanser - struggled for starts at St Johnstone Taylor - picked up from the Irish second tier O'Hara - left Motherwell for more games Mandron - released by Motherwell Greive - signed from semi pro in New Zealand Robinson is getting a tune out all these guys. Many who couldn't hold down a place in teams well below us in the league. He's doing an incredible job. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looks like the last three times that Celtic have gone a goal behind in the league at Parkhead have all been against us. Makes a change from all the nils. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Just an idle thought. If we disregard our managers who won a second tier title, or a cup (excluding the Renfrewshire), Robbo’ must be in the conversation for best manager not to have delivered silverware. ….yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 11 hours ago, houston_bud said: Robinson is getting a tune out all these guys. Many who couldn't hold down a place in teams well below us in the league. He's doing an incredible job. According to some Motherwell fans they rate Kettlewell as a far better manager than Robbo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 11 hours ago, Doonhame Buddie said: I’m not hearing many people complaining about Hemming now. We should use our second place prize money to sign him up on a long term contract. The lure of guaranteed European football should be enough to convince him. 2nd place prize money? (3rd or 4th) Think we may get Hemming back on loan next season but i would not be opposed to buying him if we could afford it. Last night Hemming had a good game, as did Taylor, Fraser, Kiltie CBM. The rest pulled their weight too. Toyosi doesn't compete for headers/challenges like Mandron or Greive. He has speed, he will no doubt improve, but again missed a really decent chance last night. Glad Conor is off and running with his 1st goal for us too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, Molotov said: According to some Motherwell fans they rate Kettlewell as a far better manager than Robbo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston_bud Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, Molotov said: According to some Motherwell fans they rate Kettlewell as a far better manager than Robbo. Bonkers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sortmeout Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Harsh one for you last night. Good sign of how far your team has come that you matched Celtic for so long. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, Sortmeout said: Harsh one for you last night. Good sign of how far your team has come that you matched Celtic for so long. "Giving someone a game" might seem like a laughably low barometer for success, but honestly, if we can keep 11 men on the park, I am confident that we can go toe-to-toe with anyone in this league. We'll still lose probably 17 out of 20 games against the Old Firm, but we're no pushovers any more and that is huge progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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