THE LARK SAINT Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Heard at the weekend he resigned and will leave after Kilmarnock game If it is true this will have a huge impact on administration of the Club He is St. Johnstone Any one else heard anything? Who replaces such a massive vacancy Jim Spence all ready reporting we need a CEO type never mind this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Something not quite right at the club at the moment. May be that Paul has got a better offer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kinross Saint Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 I always got the impression that Paul pretty much runs the club, huge loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 If this is indeed the case then we do not have a General Manager or a Football Administrator. Does this add credence to Jim (the Arab) Spence's call for a CEO and if so who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Half Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, Templar Saint said: If this is indeed the case then we do not have a General Manager or a Football Administrator. Does this add credence to Jim (the Arab) Spence's call for a CEO and if so who? That is another story doing the rounds who? However lets just take one thing at a time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Templar Saint said: If this is indeed the case then we do not have a General Manager or a Football Administrator. Does this add credence to Jim (the Arab) Spence's call for a CEO and if so who? If true, then yes. However, if the plan would be to bring some external people in, then maybe you could bring in a general manager CEO who then appoints the other? No idea how much Paul does at the club behind the scenes, but certainly, Saints need to good competent people running the club and if he fits that bill, the obviously a loss. Longer term, we cannot rely on a part time running of the club. Would have to be someone who fits in with the ethos of the club and understands the challenges and restrictions. Dare I say it and I know he is hated in Leith, but a Rod Petrie type character who is an employee, not an owner. Also, we need some non executives that have a wider business reach than local perthshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 We need someone to make sure contracts are done properly & we comply with SPFL rules & regs. Loads of things like we don't play banned players etc etc. Don't think Brooner or Roddy would be any good at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Templar Saint said: If this is indeed the case then we do not have a General Manager or a Football Administrator. Does this add credence to Jim (the Arab) Spence's call for a CEO and if so who? Jim Spence was bemoaning the fact that he doesn't think we have ever replaced Stuart Duff. He was a pain in the arse but he ran the club properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Paul in his usual place in the Mainstand , going along the rows handing out team sheets today. No one is irreplaceable, however his experience & knowledge will be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 The biggest fear here is not simply the hard work done by Paul Smith, but much more pressing is the fact that precious little of it has been delegated, documented or explained to others at the club. He was a one man band who just got the job done. Even if we install a capable replacement, he wouldn’t know where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, TheYellowBox said: If true, then yes. However, if the plan would be to bring some external people in, then maybe you could bring in a general manager CEO who then appoints the other? No idea how much Paul does at the club behind the scenes, but certainly, Saints need to good competent people running the club and if he fits that bill, the obviously a loss. Longer term, we cannot rely on a part time running of the club. Would have to be someone who fits in with the ethos of the club and understands the challenges and restrictions. Dare I say it and I know he is hated in Leith, but a Rod Petrie type character who is an employee, not an owner. Also, we need some non executives that have a wider business reach than local perthshire. No quality non-execs would come within a mile of us if they read that interview with Brown IMO. Perhaps 80 season ticket holders will meet a new GM this week? Timing seems interesting and I doubt the resignation wasn't well telegraphed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Valentino Bolognese said: No quality non-execs would come within a mile of us if they read that interview with Brown IMO. Perhaps 80 season ticket holders will meet a new GM this week? Timing seems interesting and I doubt the resignation wasn't well telegraphed. What interview are you on about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, slf said: What interview are you on about ? That 'bulletproof' embarrassment https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/st-johnstone-chief-steve-brown-11886892 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Cagey said: We need someone to make sure contracts are done properly & we comply with SPFL rules & regs. Loads of things like we don't play banned players etc etc. Don't think Brooner or Roddy would be any good at that. Roddy is as smart as a shoe afaic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, MySpazz said: Roddy is as smart as a shoe afaic Ha ha .your most likely correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Valentino Bolognese said: That 'bulletproof' embarrassment https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/st-johnstone-chief-steve-brown-11886892 Oh the article in a comic. I thought It was quite enlightening. i don’t have the seethe you seem to have though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Just now, slf said: Oh the article in a comic. I thought It was quite enlightening. i don’t have the seethe you seem to have though. And this article has what to do with Paul Smith ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Two things: 1. Paul Smith is not dead - well at least don't think so, but have read a few eulogies 2. He has left his job. That's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) i went to a friendly v barrow.roddy grants first game on his return to the club.he might have scored ,can't remember.i remember paul smith at the game ..we were the only two stjohnstone supporters at the game.unless someone kens otherwise. nothing to do with him allegedly leaving his job though ,i don't think. Edited August 26, 2019 by slf MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, slf said: i went to a friendly v barrow.roddy grants first game on his return to the club.he might have scored ,can't remember.i remember paul smith at the game ..we were the only two stjohnstone supporters at the game.unless someone kens otherwise. nothing to do with him allegedly leaving his job though ,i don't think. braw day out mind. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, MySpazz said: Two things: 1. Paul Smith is not dead - well at least don't think so, but have read a few eulogies 2. He has left his job. That's it! correct allegedly. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hope he gets a free season ticket for life, totally deserves one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: Hope he gets a free season ticket for life, totally deserves one. I don’t. Give him a medal instead. Ginger Bakers rebel army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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