Desp Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 28 minutes ago, AW saint said: Robbo has a habit of getting the best out of players. I am sure he can help KVV find some form. This will be key. Robinson knows what he's doing, so it wouldn't surprise me to see him get a tune out of KVV. Or, do what he did when he re-signed Ross McCormack for Motherwell and launch him back out the club within the month... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 4 minutes ago, Desp said: This will be key. Robinson knows what he's doing, so it wouldn't surprise me to see him get a tune out of KVV. Or, do what he did when he re-signed Ross McCormack for Motherwell and launch him back out the club within the month... I’ve mentioned this a bit on our thread but I’ve always thought that while it’s true that Robinson has a clear ability to get the best out of certain players his record (with us) of getting a tune out of strikers he brought to the club was pretty patchy. Especially a certain *type* of striker. You mentioned him bombing McCormack out the club, I’d say KVV and Ciftci are/were similar players and it was only that one game against Accies that we ever got to see Nadir just cook. All his other appearances were really just pretty functional performances. As you say, it could probably go either way with KVV it’s about how motivated Kev is and how much leeway Robinson willing to give to indulge him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naegoodinthedark Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 6 hours ago, hk blues said: We had one at Dens - He's blue, he's white, He fills your shoes wi shite, Ian Mccall, Ian Mccall. Maybe similar with Falkirk? Sure it was He's white, he’s blue He shat in Simon’s shoe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 3 hours ago, capt_oats said: I’ve mentioned this a bit on our thread but I’ve always thought that while it’s true that Robinson has a clear ability to get the best out of certain players his record (with us) of getting a tune out of strikers he brought to the club was pretty patchy. Especially a certain *type* of striker. You mentioned him bombing McCormack out the club, I’d say KVV and Ciftci are/were similar players and it was only that one game against Accies that we ever got to see Nadir just cook. All his other appearances were really just pretty functional performances. As you say, it could probably go either way with KVV it’s about how motivated Kev is and how much leeway Robinson willing to give to indulge him. Key to the whole thing, I'd imagine, would be Keith Lasley rather than Robinson. I'm not sure Robbo goes after KVV quite so persistently without any input from Keith. He'll have far more experience working with KVV than any of our management team and I'm sure his input and feedback would have been extensive regarding him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camer0n_mcd Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) 4 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Key to the whole thing, I'd imagine, would be Keith Lasley rather than Robinson. I'm not sure Robbo goes after KVV quite so persistently without any input from Keith. He'll have far more experience working with KVV than any of our management team and I'm sure his input and feedback would have been extensive regarding him. Las was already at St Mirren by the time we got the best out of KVV was he not? Edit; Yes he was, Lasley left at the end of the Alexander-ball season and KVV's best form was the season after that, he still showed flashes of a decent player before that but it was inconsistent. Edited September 9 by camer0n_mcd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 (edited) 16 hours ago, camer0n_mcd said: Las was already at St Mirren by the time we got the best out of KVV was he not? Edit; Yes he was, Lasley left at the end of the Alexander-ball season and KVV's best form was the season after that, he still showed flashes of a decent player before that but it was inconsistent. To be fair, half of the concerns some of our fans have is regarding attitude and apllication rather than his ability. Lasley will have still been at Motherwell for Van Veen's first season so will have known if he was problematic. Also, might not be popular but if he gives us a season in the vein of his first at Motherwell, I'd be pretty happy with that. Edited September 10 by djchapsticks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfason Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 3 hours ago, djchapsticks said: To be fair, half of the concerns some of our fans have is regarding attitude and apllication rather than his ability. Lasley will have still been at Motherwell for Van Veen's first season so will have known if he was problematic. Also, might not be popular but if he gives us a season in the vein of his first at Motherwell, I'd be pretty happy with that. I think that sums it up. The assumption is we are expecting/hoping for the 25 goal season. In reality if he gets 10+ then he will have been a success. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Looks like our vice-chairman isn't off to the blue bigots after all. Quote St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie is set to drop out of the race to become the next chief executive of Rangers. The Ibrox club targeted the 46-year-old after previous CEO James Bisgrove moved to the Middle East in June. Discussions reached an advanced stage, with Gillespie the frontrunner to land the job up until last week. However, Mail Sport now understands that the trail has cooled on Gillespie, who is CEO of Renfrewshire children’s charity Kibble. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempes Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Other reports suggest Jim withdrew from talks and told them yesterday that he was staying with the Saints. Either way, I am glad that he is staying at the club. If we can keep the key folk here, and I’m obviously including Robbo and Keith, we have a chance of building something and progressing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I reckon he's taken a look at their accounts and opted for stability. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenstrieSaint Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Maybe his Salary , job security , employment terms and conditions ( including pension ) are rather good at Kibble . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempes Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 56 minutes ago, MenstrieSaint said: Maybe his Salary , job security , employment terms and conditions ( including pension ) are rather good at Kibble . I don’t think the banners saying, “back the manager and SACK the board” would have tempted him to join! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I’m hearing some rumours that we might be seeing an old friend back again on a short term deal, due to injuries on two crucial players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZingaliMan Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 First thing I read this morning was Jim Gillespie staying on at Saints. Absolutely delighted clearly Kibble have helped take our club a step forward. Happy days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZingaliMan Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 1 minute ago, glenburn bud said: I’m hearing some rumours that we might be seeing an old friend back again on a short term deal, due to injuries on two crucial players. Attacking midfielder I would guess. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Just now, ZingaliMan said: Attacking midfielder I would guess. No a defender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston_bud Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 7 minutes ago, glenburn bud said: No a defender. Seeing as he's never made much of an impact at Barnsley and was on loan last season, I'm going to guess Connor McCarthy? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum1877 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 6 minutes ago, houston_bud said: Seeing as he's never made much of an impact at Barnsley and was on loan last season, I'm going to guess Connor McCarthy? Can't be, transfer window is shut - has to be a free agent if it's going to be anyone. Who's even injured anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko van Haddock Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Charlie Dunne would have the Saintees seething anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola montez Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Having Jim Gilllespie remain at the club is great news on so many levels, the best bit will be the meltdown that someone rejects a move to The Sevco and how dare they, they must be an absolute mess. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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