Buddist Monk Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Coventry Saint said: Not sure about McGinn, but did Thommo not really fancy the job at one point, too? I thought he'd done his badges, etc, and the word on the street was he was a bit put out when Goodwin and Teale were made Tommy Craig's assistants. Not that I think Thommo would necessarily be a good manager. Would Thompson give up his lucrative media work. I'm guessing it is lucrative purely by the amount of appearances he makes! For me, if we go for a seasoned head, I'd like to see a young assistant learning the ropes. The role model for that could be something like St Johnstone where Davidson seems to have come on well under Wright. Goodwin, if he wasn't already in a managerial position, Thompson or McGinn seem like the obvious ones. You know, "St Mirren minded", as it were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fony Titz Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Not sure about McGinn, but did Thommo not really fancy the job at one point, too? I thought he'd done his badges, etc, and the word on the street was he was a bit put out when Goodwin and Teale were made Tommy Craig's assistants. Not that I think Thommo would necessarily be a good manager. Thommo definitely said in the press he fancied it (when he was still a player) but I've no idea if he actually applied for it when any of the Teale, Murray or Rae appointments were made. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyMirren Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I'm still not convinced he'll go. Just like with Barnsley, the only real sources that are talking this up are the Scottish gutter press who, lets face it, have track record for flinging enough sh*te and hoping it sticks. Their modus operandi is to keep reporting on it until people believe it and then it becomes a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy. The bookies will be basing their odds on the amount of press coverage the story is getting, but I genuinely don't believe he's the man they want. Obviously after speaking to St Mirren, they'll have had a chat with Jack but IMHO I don't think he's anywhere near being the leading candidate, especially looking at some of the other names being banded around who have a better knowledge of the English game. As for the local press down there, apparently Ipswich want Simon Grayson and there's little to no mention of Jack's name at all, which again makes me think its anything but a done deal. He's proven to be an excellent manager, and has pulled the club back together but we all know he will go at some point, and best of luck to him when he does...but we need to put an end to the speculation every time a job comes up in England. he's under contract to us, and I think Gordon Scott for the sake of the club needs to speak to Jack and get him to either commit to the club or say he wants to go and allow us to start looking for a replacement. I think that ST sales and potential signings are going to be affected by this constant rumour mill and something needs to be done. Its make your mind up time Jack...stop the hokey-cokey, are you in or are you out?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, JimmyMirren said: I'm still not convinced he'll go. Just like with Barnsley, the only real sources that are talking this up are the Scottish gutter press who, lets face it, have track record for flinging enough sh*te and hoping it sticks. Their modus operandi is to keep reporting on it until people believe it and then it becomes a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy. The bookies will be basing their odds on the amount of press coverage the story is getting, but I genuinely don't believe he's the man they want. Obviously after speaking to St Mirren, they'll have had a chat with Jack but IMHO I don't think he's anywhere near being the leading candidate, especially looking at some of the other names being banded around who have a better knowledge of the English game. As for the local press down there, apparently Ipswich want Simon Grayson and there's little to no mention of Jack's name at all, which again makes me think its anything but a done deal. He's proven to be an excellent manager, and has pulled the club back together but we all know he will go at some point, and best of luck to him when he does...but we need to put an end to the speculation every time a job comes up in England. he's under contract to us, and I think Gordon Scott for the sake of the club needs to speak to Jack and get him to either commit to the club or say he wants to go and allow us to start looking for a replacement. I think that ST sales and potential signings are going to be affected by this constant rumour mill and something needs to be done. Its make your mind up time Jack...stop the hokey-cokey, are you in or are you out?! http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/jack-ross-now-odds-on-favourite-for-ipswich-town-manager-s-job-1-5521472 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I don't think Thompson has any interest in coaching or management, certainly not at the moment. Think he said that in his interview with Robert Grieve when he announced he was retiring. Probably gets a fair wedge from Sportscene and the like and there's far less stress and pressure. As I said yesterday, not bothered a jot about whether a guy is from Paisley or from a St Mirren supporting family. Davie Hay was form Paisley and that didn't exactly go well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 30 minutes ago, JimmyMirren said: I'm still not convinced he'll go. Just like with Barnsley, the only real sources that are talking this up are the Scottish gutter press who, lets face it, have track record for flinging enough sh*te and hoping it sticks. Their modus operandi is to keep reporting on it until people believe it and then it becomes a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy. The bookies will be basing their odds on the amount of press coverage the story is getting, but I genuinely don't believe he's the man they want. Obviously after speaking to St Mirren, they'll have had a chat with Jack but IMHO I don't think he's anywhere near being the leading candidate, especially looking at some of the other names being banded around who have a better knowledge of the English game. As for the local press down there, apparently Ipswich want Simon Grayson and there's little to no mention of Jack's name at all, which again makes me think its anything but a done deal. He's proven to be an excellent manager, and has pulled the club back together but we all know he will go at some point, and best of luck to him when he does...but we need to put an end to the speculation every time a job comes up in England. he's under contract to us, and I think Gordon Scott for the sake of the club needs to speak to Jack and get him to either commit to the club or say he wants to go and allow us to start looking for a replacement. I think that ST sales and potential signings are going to be affected by this constant rumour mill and something needs to be done. Its make your mind up time Jack...stop the hokey-cokey, are you in or are you out?! He is going Div has good contacts it' s about the next who will be manager that seems to be Robbie Neilson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stu said: I don't think Thompson has any interest in coaching or management, certainly not at the moment. Think he said that in his interview with Robert Grieve when he announced he was retiring. Probably gets a fair wedge from Sportscene and the like and there's far less stress and pressure. As I said yesterday, not bothered a jot about whether a guy is from Paisley or from a St Mirren supporting family. Davie Hay was form Paisley and that didn't exactly go well. Fergie was from a suburb of Paisley and that worked Your right of course but it helps when they have an understanding of the club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Believe this will be done and dusted by Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, JimmyMirren said: Its make your mind up time Jack...stop the hokey-cokey, are you in or are you out?! Should he stay, or should he go now? If he goes he'll burst our bubble. If he stays, we'll win the double. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyMirren Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 40 minutes ago, madton said: http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/jack-ross-now-odds-on-favourite-for-ipswich-town-manager-s-job-1-5521472 An article about the odds shortening...Wow! If only the bookies weren't right every time they predicted something? This is the same news outlet that last night put out this following 'exclusive' article about Ipswich contacting Simon Grayson and both them and him being interested in the post. If I were the chairman at Ipswich and I were convinced I'd found the right manager in Jack Ross and that it was the 'done deal' that many are saying it is, then I certainly wouldn't be going out of my way to contact other candidates that were't originally in for the post and had only recently become available. Interesting also is the fact that so many people said that Barnsley was also a 'done deal' on here...until it's official I won't believe a word of it. http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town-contact-simon-grayson-regarding-managerial-vacancy-1-5518950 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: Should he stay, or should he go now? If he goes he'll burst our bubble. If he stays, we'll win the double. Would have won the Double last Season if Jacko had treated the Challenge Cup with respect. Unfortunately, he was happy for our Team to lose a competitive match. -6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, shull said: Would have won the Double last Season if Jacko had treated the Challenge Cup with respect. Unfortunately, he was happy for our Team to lose a competitive match. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 30 minutes ago, McG said: Believe this will be done and dusted by Saturday. Is that in and out ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Demented Zebra said: Is that in and out ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 31 minutes ago, JimmyMirren said: An article about the odds shortening...Wow! If only the bookies weren't right every time they predicted something? This is the same news outlet that last night put out this following 'exclusive' article about Ipswich contacting Simon Grayson and both them and him being interested in the post. If I were the chairman at Ipswich and I were convinced I'd found the right manager in Jack Ross and that it was the 'done deal' that many are saying it is, then I certainly wouldn't be going out of my way to contact other candidates that were't originally in for the post and had only recently become available. Interesting also is the fact that so many people said that Barnsley was also a 'done deal' on here...until it's official I won't believe a word of it. http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town-contact-simon-grayson-regarding-managerial-vacancy-1-5518950 You said there was no mention of Jack Ross in the local press down there, I am merely pointing out there clearly is!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 The sooner it's over with the better. I'd love it if he sticks about, but it's not helpful right now as we are building a squad. We can't sit around whilst Ipswich twiddle their thumbs. Make a decision and get on with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyMirren Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, JimmyMirren said: As for the local press down there, apparently Ipswich want Simon Grayson and there's little to no mention of Jack's name at all, which again makes me think its anything but a done deal. He's proven to be an excellent manager, and has pulled the club back together but we all know he will go at some point, and best of luck to him when he does...but we need to put an end to the speculation every time a job comes up in England. he's under contract to us, and I think Gordon Scott for the sake of the club needs to speak to Jack and get him to either commit to the club or say he wants to go and allow us to start looking for a replacement. I think that ST sales and potential signings are going to be affected by this constant rumour mill and something needs to be done. 22 minutes ago, madton said: You said there was no mention of Jack Ross in the local press down there, I am merely pointing out there clearly is!! See above...'little to no mention'. The article you posted was put on that website after my comment was posted, but prior to that there was one article in about 20 that even mentioned Jack. That paper seems to have linked everyone from Paul Hurst to my gran's dug to the job. Almost as bad as the Evening Telegraph for just posting sh*te to fill space...they'll be hiring Tom Duthie anyday now! Edited May 17, 2018 by JimmyMirren 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Jack may stay. Then more upheaval next week and the week after as more Clubs want to talk to him. It could ruin our pre season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 6 hours ago, shull said: It really hasn't. It definitely has. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Not when the place is full of sheep. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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