Jagsman Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 i reckon for them a step backwards and maybe a help to us for next seasons any thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandyellowallover Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Awful, awful decision. Appointing assistant managers to become the manager only works when he had been part of a successful team. Such as McInnes under Coyle, Archie under McNamara type thing. Goodwin and Teale as assistants? Think this gives us a great chance to finish above St Mirren. Obviously not willing to splash any cash about for established managers. I'd of thought the only reason you would get rid of Lennon would be to totally shake things up with an experienced (or respected) manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Why in Gods name would you bin a manager that has kept you up and won you a trophy for a dinosaur like Tommy Craig. Can see that going down well Paisley way......not! Edited May 13, 2014 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hopefully he will as successful as Gerry Collins ... and we can all enjoy listening to Prick "Chic" Young squirm his way through next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hopefully he will as successful as Gerry Collins ... and we can all enjoy listening to Prick "Chic" Young squirm his way through next season! You reckon newGers will be crap as well next season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 don't really care about next season, or especially about other clubs (or at least until ptfc board wises up), but that's a prize diddy and pup st murn have landed themselves. now what's that saying about football fans getting what they deserve if they moan enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 This the most bizarre appointment you can think of ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 This the most bizarre appointment you can think of ! It's so bizarre you have to think he's some sort of interim puppet but for the life of me I can't see the angle. Craig is no doubt a competent coach but in thirty years he's never managed a club. Why start now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's so bizarre you have to think he's some sort of interim puppet but for the life of me I can't see the angle. Craig is no doubt a competent coach but in thirty years he's never managed a club. Why start now? I just don't get it either .... Even more risky than ian Murray with less of a track record than Danny Lennon.... Didn't he manage somebody for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted May 13, 2014 Members Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I seem to recall earlier on in the season when Thompson and Teale's names were getting mentioned. Perhaps Craig's just in till they can get their coaching badges and get up to speed? eta... a quick look at the St Mirren forums tells me that Goodwin and Teale are Craig's assistants. From the little I read, the majority of Saints fans reckon it's a cost cutting exercise and many of them aren't particularly happy with the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 To add a wee bit to the cost-cutting theme...... A St. Mirren supporting pal texted me that he believes there is a "consortium" waiting to take over at New Love St. and this is a way of reducing the staff costs to sweeten the deal for the prospective new owners. Makes some sense as they will save Lennon's wage outright and the three stooges taking over are already on the payroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifu02348 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 the curse of the djemba twins strikes again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 To add a wee bit to the cost-cutting theme...... A St. Mirren supporting pal texted me that he believes there is a "consortium" waiting to take over at New Love St. and this is a way of reducing the staff costs to sweeten the deal for the prospective new owners. Makes some sense as they will save Lennon's wage outright and the three stooges taking over are already on the payroll. I heard this from a player who knew the manager was going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I heard this from a player who knew the manager was going. The chairman denied this on the radio this morning and said they had all been given 2 year contracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Can't believe no one is going for Ian Murray. What he's achieved with Dumbarton has been remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Can't believe no one is going for Ian Murray. What he's achieved with Dumbarton has been remarkable. It was reported yesterday he's signed a new 2 year contract at Dumbarton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Can't believe no one is going for Ian Murray. What he's achieved with Dumbarton has been remarkable. Just remember that the same was said about Murdo McLeod...:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just remember that the same was said about Murdo McLeod...:-( Of course. But remember how bad Dumbarton were at the start of last season. When Murray came in they were absolute certainties for bottom spot. The speed at which he turned around the same group of players and made them competitive and hard to beat was nothing short of remarkable. Let's not forget they comfortably defeated us under McNamara. A team that went on to win the league by 11 points. This season they were unlucky not to finish in 4th spot. All this has been achieved with part time players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 ^^^^^^ Absolutely agree about Ian Murray. I was just having a cheap shot at the useless McLeod. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I've seen Dumbarton play. They're a big strong side with a good few experienced players but still play decent football. They're the sort of side we hated to play in the 1st Div. I too am surprised he's not offski to a full time club but another season with the Sons would be no bad thing for the guy. Plus he'll be playing against bigger clubs this season coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I've seen Dumbarton play. They're a big strong side with a good few experienced players but still play decent football. They're the sort of side we hated to play in the 1st Div. I too am surprised he's not offski to a full time club but another season with the Sons would be no bad thing for the guy. Plus he'll be playing against bigger clubs this season coming. Exactly. With the way the 1st division is shaping up, Murray and his team will gain just as much experience from playing in that league next season as they would from playing in the premier. If they can again stay up next season the guy should be looking for a top 6 job as a bare minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLightningUK Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sucks ot be Lennon right now on the basis that he was basically shafted by both the St Mirren BoD and his Assistant. Talks must sutely have been had behind his back with Craig, Goodwin and Teale about them taking over next season. Too quick a turnaround to think otherwise. Awful treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter of '63 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Can't believe no one is going for Ian Murray. What he's achieved with Dumbarton has been remarkable. I suspect that he is waiting for the Hibs job to come up...he may not have to wait that long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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