Saint 62 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 if the bonuses havent been cut why should they make a statement? if they made statements after every rumour on wap it would be an embarrassment Yeh I get your point, most rumors aren't worth comment but this one could have an effect on season tickets and attendances. Maybe an official statement is a bit over the top but if it is untrue, the club should try to get the word out, maybe via a player. They are right to ignore rumors as a rule but this one could cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscotty Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yeh I get your point, most rumors aren't worth comment but this one could have an effect on season tickets and attendances. Maybe an official statement is a bit over the top but if it is untrue, the club should try to get the word out, maybe via a player. They are right to ignore rumors as a rule but this one could cause damage.On the subject of season tickets, does anyone know how many we've sold so far? SB wanted the fans to invest in the team, I'm pretty sure we would have sold more on the back of last season so where is the money going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 On the subject of season tickets, does anyone know how many we've sold so far? SB wanted the fans to invest in the team, I'm pretty sure we would have sold more on the back of last season so where is the money going? The last time it was mentioned sales were up 20%. As for the money. Its going to improve the infrastructure of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Let's face it, we're pish and we'll be back in the First Division in a few years. I can only admire your optimism sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auld reekie saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 The last time it was mentioned sales were up 20%. As for the money. Its going to improve the infrastructure of the club. Yep the mega-store in the Ormond Stand is looking awfy nice with it's new lick of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchcolm Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ok say TW gets money to spend and it is all of £800,000 (dream on). Is this enough to buy a replacement for May because all the reasonable free transfers have been snapped up, so we will have to buy one. Is there anyone out there who can score 20+ goals a season at this price or more likley £250,000 (am I still dreaming) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 62 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I think any money from Mays transfer will be used for wages rather than transfer fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I can only admire your optimism sir Read the entire post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Read the entire post. I did read the full post and was being serious with my comment I could see us being relegated this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yeh I get your point, most rumors aren't worth comment but this one could have an effect on season tickets and attendances. Maybe an official statement is a bit over the top but if it is untrue, the club should try to get the word out, maybe via a player. They are right to ignore rumors as a rule but this one could cause damage. Don't think there would be many still to get ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 62 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Don't think there would be many still to get ST. I've still to get mine. Had to put it back a month so I could go to Luzern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Aitchy says that's because of your new post , Personal spokesman and rim cleaner to the big boss . I'll clean your rim with my size 12 ya bass.. andy rhodes fancy watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here is another possibility- Is it a case that Steve Brown wants to almost change the business model of the club to something more similar to Dundee United and previous spells at Hibs? By bringing in Stevenson it seems the club is set on regularly bringing in new players from the youth system and ultimately selling them on to make a profit? Look at Steve Thompson and Dundee United, not so long ago they were in a pretty poor position financially- but after cutting wages and bringing in millions from the youngsters things are looking much better. If this is the case, I am happy to support it, but I think Steve Brown has maybe over estimated the goodwill factor of last season and went TOO FAR with his savings in a short time. He knows that the squad we have is probably good enough to avoid relegation and it's as good a time as any to cut back, but and it's a big but- The club has finally managed to attract new fans/welcome back old ones- it would be silly to suggest that this negativity won't have an effect on their feel good factor to the club come the following season. Jenko82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 With United though they have spent and brought other youngish players in from across Europe to replace the players they have lost. We have brought in naff all and have about 14 players that have played in the SPL before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspiration Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Without offering an opinion of my own id just like to state a fact. We have beaten two fantastic sides in European competition in the last 12 months, finished top 6 for the third time on the trot and WON the SCOTTISH CUP. 15000 turned up at Celtic Park to see us lift our trophy, 15000 have attended out last two European games in total. We should be celebrating fantastic times for this club (the fact we feel aggrieved at losing a match closely in Europe says a lot for how good times are) We aren't celebrating at all. There is so much I'll feeling surrounding the club with negative comments coming from fans, players and coaches. This all stems from somewhere. The clubs hierarchy have amazingly managed to turn the fairytale like atmosphere into an atmosphere of loathing and disgust. This is possibly the darkest moment in the history of our club's management (not team management) Denzil, croc and OldPoster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 "This is possibly the darkest moment in the history of our club's management" Not sure about that. Unclear times for fans - yes. The next seven days are very big for the club and as to how the season will go. Football teams need strong squads, it is as simple as that. We have a some good players and some who have one more season in them, without bringing in new blood before the end of the transfer window it will be a revoultion of change this time next year. I think the BIG fear we all have is a domino effect if Stevie moves to Rotherham, a move which I think is highly dangerous for his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Swop him for Keiran Agard plus half a mill for Stevie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I do agree that what we've tried to do this Summer isn't necessarily a bad thing. The problem is how its been handled, and how far he's went with the first team cut backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 The last time it was mentioned sales were up 20%. As for the money. Its going to improve the infrastructure of the club. 20% of f**k all amounts to just a little bit more than f**k all... This club will never be a "normal" top half SPL club unless our season tickets sales were more like 60% up on last season. All this pish that we aren't actually skint and its a smoke screen for Steve Brown pocketing millions or we are saving it for a rainy day is just drivvel. WE ARE SKINT!! Our stadium is 25 years old and has barely been touched since its inception. Our facilities are starting to fall well behind other SPL and even Championship clubs. Its hardly sustainable to rent facilities from Stirling University forever. I don't particularly like the way Steve Brown has gone about things lately and I think we are ripped off for Stevie May but thats football. The bottom line is if May wants to chase money, he will go to Rotherham and there is nothing we can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Swop him for Keiran Agard plus half a mill for Stevie. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 20% of f**k all amounts to just a little bit more than f**k all... This club will never be a "normal" top half SPL club unless our season tickets sales were more like 60% up on last season. All this pish that we aren't actually skint and its a smoke screen for Steve Brown pocketing millions or we are saving it for a rainy day is just drivvel. WE ARE SKINT!! Our stadium is 25 years old and has barely been touched since its inception. Our facilities are starting to fall well behind other SPL and even Championship clubs. Its hardly sustainable to rent facilities from Stirling University forever. I don't particularly like the way Steve Brown has gone about things lately and I think we are ripped off for Stevie May but thats football. The bottom line is if May wants to chase money, he will go to Rotherham and there is nothing we can do. I agree. Though I wouldn't say we are skint. We have cash in the bank where most club have none. However, we have a different business model. We don't use credit facilities and try to pay things in cash. Most clubs who want to pay for improvements use credit to do so. Saints don't, we are old fashioned but at least we are safe. All we are doing is trying to build back up the cash reserves that have been depleted recently. Whether we agree with or not we don't have a choice. I'd rather we played it safe. Lerwick Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPoster Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I think we are ripped off for Stevie May but thats football. The bottom line is if May wants to chase money, he will go to Rotherham and there is nothing we can do. I don't think its a case of chasing money, But it doesn't seem that saints are offering any deal due to no budget being in place, So why would he not look to secure his football, I'm sure if there where 2 offers on the table 1 from saints and 1 from rotherham and there was a difference in wages but contract lengths where similar then he would stick it out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I don't think its a case of chasing money, But it doesn't seem that saints are offering any deal due to no budget being in place, So why would he not look to secure his football, I'm sure if there where 2 offers on the table 1 from saints and 1 from rotherham and there was a difference in wages but contract lengths where similar then he would stick it out here Who said there isn't a good offer from Saints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 It's a tremendous 10 these days but I am no longer part of the group having withdrawn. hope ye didnae leave a mess ! The ghost of Jim Morton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I agree. Though I wouldn't say we are skint. We have cash in the bank where most club have none. In football terms we are skint. In our personal lives we have all had one time or another when we have had more cash in our bank account than reflects our general wealth or future income. If I earn £20,000 per year, and one day I'm walking along the street and find £2000, that doesn't mean that I can start living a life of luxury. Once that £2000 has gone how do I replace it when I am still earning £20,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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