Colognejag Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, dpj said: Official Update https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/board-update-on-reconstruction-and-relegation/ Wow. Not holding back there! We knew the anger about the way the vote was handled, failure of reconstruction etc, what strikes me is the criticism of of the SPFL itself and the way they communicate in public. That seems to have broken the camel's (sorry JLow) back. Think I know which way we will be voting next week. All of the SPFL's own making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, dpj said: Official Update https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/board-update-on-reconstruction-and-relegation/ Statement can be summed up in one word - handbags. I also don't feel that there was any reason to publish a supposedly private letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, exiledjag said: I would be interested to know what the problem is as well, with examples for purposes of illustration! Mainly appointing Caldwell ..... and then abandoning her commitment to speak to the supporters when results failed to improve... She can bleat about the injustice of clubs voting for self interest (we would do the same) but her appointment of Caldwell- a guy who never had us away from the bottom of the league during his 12 months tenure despite two transfer windows and a lot of money given to him - is a big reason why we’re going down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfist Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 I think that’s a good response, within it justifying the steps the club took at each stage of the process. Scottish football really is an utter shambles. A dinosaur of outdated policies, religious discrimination and corruption, composed of individuals on the whole who are at best described as morally questionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, gianlucatoni said: Statement can be summed up in one word - handbags. I also don't feel that there was any reason to publish a supposedly private letter. I agree with your point about the letter. To specifically ask the SPFL not to publish it, then to do so ourselves, looks clumsy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornwood Jag Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, gianlucatoni said: Statement can be summed up in one word - handbags. I also don't feel that there was any reason to publish a supposedly private letter. Listen to what they are saying about the letter on Sportsound. Tom English describes it as "jaw dropping". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, sandy said: I agree with your point about the letter. To specifically ask the SPFL not to publish it, then to do so ourselves, looks clumsy. That was my first thought. But it's our letter. The author always has the right. I think releasing this half an hour before sportsound is quite smart from a publicity perspective Edited May 9, 2020 by allyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl1971 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Colognejag said: Wow. Not holding back there! We knew the anger about the way the vote was handled, failure of reconstruction etc, what strikes me is the criticism of of the SPFL itself and the way they communicate in public. That seems to have broken the camel's (sorry JLow) back. Think I know which way we will be voting next week. All of the SPFL's own making. Excellent statement. Hard hitting as it comes. Well said. Will it make a difference. Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Premier league clubs against reconstruction just now, both Saints teams, Ross County, Hibs and Aberdeen. Dundee Utd no reconstruction at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCF Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, sandy said: I agree with your point about the letter. To specifically ask the SPFL not to publish it, then to do so ourselves, looks clumsy. I'm impressed with how you put "clumsy" and "SPFL" in the same sentence without actually connecting the two. If you think that the enemy is within then that's old news and actually helps only the SPFL. This is a group who need seriously looked at and to provide them with a smokescreen is unbelievable (except that it happens here too often), this shooting ourselves in the foot while others are busy stabbing us in the back. It may be time for some people to pick a side. And in this case the sides are PTFC v SPFL cabal Ltd. Edited May 9, 2020 by MMCF Structure & Clarity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag36 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, JAG1970 said: Mainly appointing Caldwell ..... and then abandoning her commitment to speak to the supporters when results failed to improve... She can bleat about the injustice of clubs voting for self interest (we would do the same) but her appointment of Caldwell- a guy who never had us away from the bottom of the league during his 12 months tenure despite two transfer windows and a lot of money given to him - is a big reason why we’re going down If thats it seems a bit disproportionate..get the bit about not engaging enough with fans. But Caldwell seemed a reasonable appointment at the time ( though not a fan of him) and they did back him with funds. It did turn out to be the wrong appointment but that can happen and the fact that Colin Weir showed faith in her must at least must indicate that she has the best interest of the club at heart. Think the dislike of JLow on this forum seems a bit over the top. From a Thistle fan of 30 years 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QXBoy Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 To those who are critical of us now putting the letter in the public domain, check the date of the letter. It was not made public at that time. However in view of what has happened in the last week then it is perfectly reasonable to let us, Jags lovers, know what is going on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Leslie Deans ex Hearts chairman on Sportsound saying Hearts should take SPFL to court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: Leslie Deans ex Hearts chairman on Sportsound saying Hearts should take SPFL to court. It is a very interesting debate on Sportsound just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARu-Strathbungo Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: Leslie Deans ex Hearts chairman on Sportsound saying Hearts should take SPFL to court. Or pay appropriate compensation to the 3 clubs unfairly relegated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 51 minutes ago, gianlucatoni said: Statement can be summed up in one word - handbags. I also don't feel that there was any reason to publish a supposedly private letter. Think it was made public now , because the SPFL are conducting their business in said domain . It also shows what a shambles our governing body are , no due care of its member clubs . There just appears to be a futility in our situation and I think we’re right to out the SPFL for its inadequacies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Just now, ARu-Strathbungo said: Or pay appropriate compensation to the 3 clubs unfairly relegated How much is enough ? Relegation on it's own would be a gigantic blow. Relegation and all the effects that the COVID 19 is having could kill clubs off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, MMCF said: I'm impressed with how you put "clumsy" and "SPFL" in the same sentence without actually connecting the two. If you think that the enemy is within then that's old news and actually helps only the SPFL. This is a group who need seriously looked at and to provide them with a smokescreen is unbelievable (except that it happens here too often), this shooting ourselves in the foot while others are busy stabbing us in the back. It may be time for some people to pick a side. And in this case the sides are PTFC v SPFL cabal Ltd. I agree with you about the SPFL, it urgently needs reform. But I also thought that publishing the private letter was not the best approach. Clumsy PR perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, sandy said: I agree with you about the SPFL, it urgently needs reform. But I also thought that publishing the private letter was not the best approach. Clumsy PR perhaps. In this instance, I dont see what other Avenue the club could have taken. We have been totally screwed over and the club are now highlighting what has been going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCF Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 48 minutes ago, sandy said: I agree with you about the SPFL, it urgently needs reform. But I also thought that publishing the private letter was not the best approach. Clumsy PR perhaps. This may be about survival. Looking clumsy or doing the ugly to reveal the awful things that some people - SPFL management group - are doing is necessary. People in our organisation are going to suffer, many of them monetarily. But hey, let's give the SPFL plenty of room to wriggle out of what they have created? As I said perhaps it's time to pick a side because the SPFL have drawn the line in the sand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, jlsarmy said: Think it was made public now , because the SPFL are conducting their business in said domain . It also shows what a shambles our governing body are , no due care of its member clubs . There just appears to be a futility in our situation and I think we’re right to out the SPFL for its inadequacies. I just feel that the statement is us screaming into a void that simply does not give one hoot about us - it's a done deal now & the club has already laid down to them so the statement and letter are a complete waste of energy irrespective of how well worded it is Edited May 9, 2020 by gianlucatoni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Jag36 said: Caldwell seemed a reasonable appointment at the time No he didn’t - serial loser. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Jag36 said: Think the dislike of JLow on this forum seems a bit over the top. No it doesn’t - disastrous appointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Having just listened to Sportsound it appears that the SFA have been undermined by the SPFL over the handling of the Club 42 (Brechin) play off. Both the Highland & Lowland Leagues come under the direct auspices of the SFA and both leagues have been devalued due to the SPFL's refusal to provide an opportunity for one of their clubs to move up the ladder. Also hardly reading between the lines but it looks obvious that the SPFL tried to bully the Lowland League into accepting Brechin, should they lose a play off into their league. The SPFL were evidently using current League Cup & Challenge Cup invitations as leverage. The fact that the Brechin chairman sits on the SPFL Board obviously compounds the situation. The question that should be getting asked should be directed to the SFA. And that's, why aren't you standing up for the Highland & Lowland Leagues? * edited to add, the alleged SPFL bullying precedes the Covid threat and the suspension of League 2 Edited May 9, 2020 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag36 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Big Col said: No it doesn’t - disastrous appointment. Chairmen appoint the wrong managers all the time and it doesn't get this response- stand by my point its disproportainate. Always thought there must be more to it and i'd missed something but if thats what it is then thats all i need to know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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