The Real Saints Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: Re the laptop, I'd suspect it's more innocent than some suggest. Guessing Tommy has been doing a bit of reading up of the Saints news in the media and just happens to have an article about may open. An article with a photo which takes up the entire screen? Nah, I don't buy it. That photo has been intentionally zoomed in on. You won't find any recent Stevie May article which features that photo. The only place you can find it? As mentioned before, it's the first result when you look for photos of 'Stevie May, St. Johnstone' on Google. I'm not saying that this means he's going to sign. But I think people are burying their heads in the sand if they don't think this has been done deliberately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Mikey Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Soooo, we need a left back, central midfielder and a striker and now have 4 feckin keepers on the books. I hope they know we cannae play two keepers in goals every game. This is utter bollocks now. Seasons started, League campaign in 3 bloody days. Embarrassing. Edited July 31, 2019 by St Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 15 minutes ago, The Real Saints said: An article with a photo which takes up the entire screen? Nah, I don't buy it. That photo has been intentionally zoomed in on. You won't find any recent Stevie May article which features that photo. The only place you can find it? As mentioned before, it's the first result when you look for photos of 'Stevie May, St. Johnstone' on Google. I'm not saying that this means he's going to sign. But I think people are burying their heads in the sand if they don't think this has been done deliberately. To what end would someone do it deliberately though? We all know saints nearly signed him, so no secret that he is interested. Doubt even if we were in discussions that anyone at McD would make any reference to a potential deal, subtly or not until he signed a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Toon Saintee Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, St Mikey said: Soooo, we need a left back, central midfielder and a striker and now have 4 feckin keepers on the books. I hope they know we cannae play two keepers in goals every game. This is utter bollocks now. Seasons started, League campaign in 3 bloody days. Embarrassing. Well we don't do we we as one has gone out on loan to Brechin for a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, St Mikey said: Soooo, we need a left back, central midfielder and a striker and now have 4 feckin keepers on the books. I hope they know we cannae play two keepers in goals every game. This is utter bollocks now. I read into the keeper fest, that Tommy is either bringing in cover for the risk that Clark leaves or doesn't sign a new deal. If he does stay and we run with 2 younger keeps next year with parish leaving or, should Clark go, Parish is no.1 with the 2 younger keepers as backup. Sinclair is well thought of, so suspect he is seen as the next no.1 longer term after a couple of season out on loan, moving up the leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, TheYellowBox said: I read into the keeper fest, that Tommy is either bringing in cover for the risk that Clark leaves or doesn't sign a new deal. If he does stay and we run with 2 younger keeps next year with parish leaving or, should Clark go, Parish is no.1 with the 2 younger keepers as backup. Sinclair is well thought of, so suspect he is seen as the next no.1 longer term after a couple of season out on loan, moving up the leagues. Correct. Zander has not signed, we've loaned one out. This is a well respected keeper that will be relatively cheap. As for the laptop thing, it's brilliant drama. Clearly not an innocent plant, but why indeed? Perhaps a dig at the chairman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Mikey Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lang Toon Saintee said: Well we don't do we we as one has gone out on loan to Brechin for a year Missing the point. Irrespective Sinclair has gone on loan. We have 4 registered keepers in our squad and on 3 strikers. But if you want it that way we have as many keepers as strikers all of which ain’t going to score us goals. We need outfield players with a bit more urgency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: To what end would someone do it deliberately though? We all know saints nearly signed him, so no secret that he is interested. Doubt even if we were in discussions that anyone at McD would make any reference to a potential deal, subtly or not until he signed a contract. I have no idea. Hopefully we'll find out. It just seems incredibly blatant to me. The laptop hasn't featured in any of Tommy's other office videos, it is facing the camera (albeit in quite a subtle way), the camera is angled perfectly so we can just see Stevie's entire face before it cuts off on the right-hand side... And it seems quite a bizarre notion that both Tommy and Gary didn't notice it whilst recording the video. But for me, the biggest indicator is the fact that it's an old Saints photo from an old Daily Record article which has undoubtedly been zoomed in on. If it wasn't for some sort of purpose, why on earth would Tommy be putting in that much effort? Also, as he's a more 'mature' gentleman who is possibly unsure about computers and their ways, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had helped him with this. I'm not saying that he'll sign with us by any means. But I just don't believe it was a totally unplanned coincidence. Edited July 31, 2019 by The Real Saints blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltrane Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Real Saints said: I have no idea. Hopefully we'll find out. It just seems incredibly blatant to me. The laptop hasn't featured in any of Tommy's other office videos, it is facing the camera (albeit in quite a subtle way), the camera is angled perfectly so we can just see Stevie's entire face before it cuts off on the right-hand side... And it seems quite a bizarre notion that both Tommy and Gary didn't notice it whilst recording the video. But for me, the biggest indicator is the fact that it's an old Saints photo from an old Daily Record article which has undoubtedly been zoomed in on. If it wasn't for some sort of purpose, why on earth would Tommy be putting in that much effort? Also, as an older man who is possibly unsure about computers and their ways, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had helped him with this. Elementary my dear Watson..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALLS ANGEL Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Deveronvale 0 Aberdeen 2 May did not score substituted in 64 minutes at 0 - 0. Aberdeen goals 83 and 93 minutes Ross and Ruth penalty. Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 44 minutes ago, The Real Saints said: Also, as he's a more 'mature' gentleman who is possibly unsure about computers and their ways, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had helped him with this. You ageist you. How dare you imply that older people are possibly unsure about computers. You can call me a Zoom-er if you like, and tell me that I’m in Cloud cuckoo land. I won’t mind, I might send you a Prezi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, andrew said: You ageist you. How dare you imply that older people are possibly unsure about computers. You can call me a Zoom-er if you like, and tell me that I’m in Cloud cuckoo land. I won’t mind, I might send you a Prezi. Andrew, don't forget that I've seen you in real life and therefore I already know that you're clearly in your mid-thirties at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, saintgscot said: And was against Brora who are one of the top teams in highland league https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49186402 I’m claiming the credit for this. (They won tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 hours ago, The Real Saints said: I have no idea. Hopefully we'll find out. It just seems incredibly blatant to me. The laptop hasn't featured in any of Tommy's other office videos, it is facing the camera (albeit in quite a subtle way), the camera is angled perfectly so we can just see Stevie's entire face before it cuts off on the right-hand side... And it seems quite a bizarre notion that both Tommy and Gary didn't notice it whilst recording the video. But for me, the biggest indicator is the fact that it's an old Saints photo from an old Daily Record article which has undoubtedly been zoomed in on. If it wasn't for some sort of purpose, why on earth would Tommy be putting in that much effort? Also, as he's a more 'mature' gentleman who is possibly unsure about computers and their ways, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had helped him with this. I'm not saying that he'll sign with us by any means. But I just don't believe it was a totally unplanned coincidence. I think Tommy plays the 'I dont do social media/internet' card a bit too often. He has referred to the opinion on the internet a few times this season so clearly reads some of it. I really hope Tommy is just having a laugh knowing people will be getting all worked up about it, would be some cracking trolling. Probably Gary's best media work yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, St Mikey said: Missing the point. Irrespective Sinclair has gone on loan. We have 4 registered keepers in our squad and on 3 strikers. But if you want it that way we have as many keepers as strikers all of which ain’t going to score us goals. We need outfield players with a bit more urgency. You have 3 strikers plus Swanson, O'Halloran, Wright, Kennedy who could also play as a striker in an emergency. You could not play anyone in goals in an emergency? 3 keepers on the books and available for a squad is essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Once the window shuts we also cant recall Sinclair until January, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 9 hours ago, The Real Saints said: I have no idea. Hopefully we'll find out. It just seems incredibly blatant to me. The laptop hasn't featured in any of Tommy's other office videos, it is facing the camera (albeit in quite a subtle way), the camera is angled perfectly so we can just see Stevie's entire face before it cuts off on the right-hand side... And it seems quite a bizarre notion that both Tommy and Gary didn't notice it whilst recording the video. But for me, the biggest indicator is the fact that it's an old Saints photo from an old Daily Record article which has undoubtedly been zoomed in on. If it wasn't for some sort of purpose, why on earth would Tommy be putting in that much effort? Also, as he's a more 'mature' gentleman who is possibly unsure about computers and their ways, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had helped him with this. I'm not saying that he'll sign with us by any means. But I just don't believe it was a totally unplanned coincidence. Completely agree... if it was his desktop background then it could conceivably just be something he's had on his laptop for years without changing it, but a zoomed in photo filling the entire screen of a browser tab? I just can't think of any possible scenario where that could happen accidentally. Add in the fact that the laptop's turned at a weird angle to face the camera, and it's 100% intentional. Hard to know what the intention of it all is, but a dig at the chairman would be my guess, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, The Real Saints said: Andrew, don't forget that I've seen you in real life and therefore I already know that you're clearly in your mid-thirties at most. I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, garydavidson said: I think Tommy plays the 'I dont do social media/internet' card a bit too often. He has referred to the opinion on the internet a few times this season so clearly reads some of it. I really hope Tommy is just having a laugh knowing people will be getting all worked up about it, would be some cracking trolling. Probably Gary's best media work yet! I think he usually says he has been told about stuff on social media. Must be by Roddy,he has to be there for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Paul Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, blueheaven said: Completely agree... if it was his desktop background then it could conceivably just be something he's had on his laptop for years without changing it, but a zoomed in photo filling the entire screen of a browser tab? I just can't think of any possible scenario where that could happen accidentally. Add in the fact that the laptop's turned at a weird angle to face the camera, and it's 100% intentional. Hard to know what the intention of it all is, but a dig at the chairman would be my guess, unfortunately. Totally agree with this - the angle of the laptop is suspicious for me. It is at right angles to him, which is bizarre, unless he simply moved it from in front of him to allow the camera to film him unobstructed. But then, the question becomes why was he looking up Stevie May on the internet before the interview ? It is clearly a browser tab with a picture of Stevie May been clicked on to expand it to full screen. Clearly, this is a set up in some way, but the mind boggles as to what the message is. Is it a dig at Steve Brown ? Deals fall through all the time due to budget constraints etc. and Tommy usually moves on to the next target, so why is he lingering on this one so much ? Perhaps it's a subtle message to the fans that he is still "looking" at Stevie May and that the deal is not as dead as we were lead to believe. There are rumours on Pie & Bovril that May has sacked Rowan Vine as his agent, so perhaps he has been back in touch to say he still wants the move ? Time will tell, I'm sure. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Strasser Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 And the moon landings did not happen, the Illuminati rule the world etc etc. Cagey and ex-montrosesaintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I think it's deliberate too. If it's a troll, it's a pretty misguided one given the reaction to the deal's collapse last week. I'm hoping Gary/Wright are showing marketing chops, the beginning of an elaborate hype campaign before announcing Stevie May at the end of the week. It's more likely to be the former than the latter I fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Strasser Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 On a more sane level - not heard anymore about Joe. Southend played him in friendly versus Millwall but they have not followed up on it. Not aware of any other interest. If there is a last minute signing he might be the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kinross Saint Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 So he does read WAP... Abernethy Saint, Kyle, blueheaven and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 He is looking at our suggestions for a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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