yahoorsir Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 No doubt that in both the 20th and 21st century Geoff has been by far and way the most important person involved with St Johnstone FC. I wholeheaterdly agree with all the tributes on here As is well documented, he saved the Club from ruin and has presented a model under which all football clubs should operate unlike the cheats from Dundee, Motherwell,Livi, Gretna, Rangers etc. What's more a genuine fan who was as passionate about the team as anybody. One thing Geoff has always wanted was national silverware. Wouldn't it be great if Mr Lomas could lead the team to Scottish Cup glory next May as a fitting end to Geoff's final season as Chairman. In summary thanks for everything Geoff. Definitely Mr St Johnstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Madrid Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 This is a strange day, I came on here to read about the new manager and find out its one in and one out! Without Geoff we could have been another Dundee, but without the fan base to save the club. Without Geoff we could have been another Ayr United and still been playing at Muirton park with no hope of SPL football. Without Geoff we could have been a Clydebank and been playing in the juniors. Today makes last seasons Scottish cup semi final loss worse as we know that the only thing he had not seen Saints do during his period in charge was play in the Scottish cup final. I know its been done at another club but would it be appropriate for all the Saints fans at the game on Monday to it the 25th minute stand up and give Geoff a round of applause to mark his 25 years in charge. With Sky at the game it would certainly be picked up but to be effective everyone would have to be in on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I know its been done at another club but would it be appropriate for all the Saints fans at the game on Monday to it the 25th minute stand up and give Geoff a round of applause to mark his 25 years in charge. With Sky at the game it would certainly be picked up but to be effective everyone would have to be in on it. Totally agree. Can Big Stu not get flyers printed off that are handed out to fans arriving at the game and Kev the tannoy man not give some kind of signal for the applause to start and finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulfulsaint Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 A great figure in the history of our club. All the best Geoff. The Man Who Fell to Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintcraigieboy Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thankyou. St. Johnstone FC Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstu Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Totally agree. Can Big Stu not get flyers printed off that are handed out to fans arriving at the game and Kev the tannoy man not give some kind of signal for the applause to start and finish Yea, sure I can do that... If someone can sort a design, I will get some flyers made up, will of course take people to hand them out. Also may be worth checking with the club if they are ok with us handing out loads of flyers that they will have to clean up at the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thank you Geoff and as other have said - all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yea, sure I can do that... If someone can sort a design, I will get some flyers made up, will of course take people to hand them out. Also may be worth checking with the club if they are ok with us handing out loads of flyers that they will have to clean up at the end? I dont suppose they have to be anything complicated. Can just be simple text making people aware that at the 25minute mark the tannoy will beep twice or something and that everbody should stand and applaude for one minute, the end of which will be signified by a further two beeps, as a mark of respect for all GB has done at the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryangordon86 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Espanyol don't need a tannoy? They do it every game in memory of Daniel Jarque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Espanyol don't need a tannoy? They do it every game in memory of Daniel Jarque Well, there you go then, they all know what's coming and are practiced at it...we're not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDuncM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Farewell Boss. Enjoy the peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well, there you go then, they all know what's coming and are practiced at it...we're not Saying that, we have the scoreboard, when it works properly...would be sods law that it didn't on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstu Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Alternatively, supersaint can take a big poster and show everyone in the East Stand. (Geoff wont be able to read it as he will be in the main stand) Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaf Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well done, Sir. I have not experienced the Saints in your tenure but it is obvious, even from thousands of miles away, that the club has grown in stature, resources and respect. Good luck in your "retirement". The inverted commas signify Once A Saint, Always A Saint. Best wishes Smudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaf Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Alternatively, supersaint can take a big poster and show everyone in the East Stand. Could not that silly suit join Geoff in retirement? Smudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Gutted. Grateful. Go'on the two Stevies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryhallsdanceband Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Heartfelt thanks Geoff. We may be a wee club but we must be a model of how a wee club should be run and what can be achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Very, very sorry to see him go. With Geoff at the helm I've always felt totally confident about Saints, knowing we wouldn't fall into the trap of Dundee, Livi, Gretna et al. I'm sure Brown Mark Two will be just as prudent, but it's still a wrench. I'm sure there aren't too many chairmen up and down the country who could resign and see a thread like this on the supporters' forum. He is a giant in our club's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Christmas Jones Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 We are truly the greatest wee club in the world thanks to Geoff! Long may it continue under his son. Oo to be a SAINTEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The fans of every other club in Scotland would love to have a chairman as good as we've had for the last 25 years. Thanks for everything and enjoy your retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryangordon86 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Could not that silly suit join Geoff in retirement? Smudge You do know who bigstu becomes at 2pm every second Saturday?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEccles621 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 A fantastic last job for the club Geoff. You have been Mr St Johnstone for the last 20-odd years - and you saved our club from oblivion. We will always be indebted to you for everything. Thanks for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 very emotional interview on the OS now http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=1776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee69 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 As I predicted a couple of days ago What can you say...GB saved Saints many years ago and has left us as one of the most financially secure clubs in the country with many happy memories in his years at the helm. I hope the club (and we as supporters can get involved) organise a suitably fitting and lasting tribute. A massive statue of him reclining where the north stand used to be perhaps You truly are a visionary Edstar - albeit a massive cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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