rik2304 Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Mistake after mistake since this guy came in. Very basic ones at that as well as regular PR gaffs and it's clear he can't communicate effectively with fans. He's not competent to run the day to day business of a FT club in the top league. Any new owners will bullet him five minutes after they take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Looks like it was Maccas and Stan Harris’s decision to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stevo Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Might have been Macca and Stan's decision to release players, but the communication from the club sits squarely with Flaherty and is being handled so poorly, it's comic. We've been a proud, professional club for so long, that gaffs like this show us in a bad light. Edited May 30, 2023 by Saint Stevo rik2304 and pezza70 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 15 hours ago, Saint Stevo said: Might have been Macca and Stan's decision to release players, but the communication from the club sits squarely with Flaherty and is being handled so poorly, it's comic. We've been a proud, professional club for so long, that gaffs like this show us in a bad light. Make it look like it’s amateur hour and the wee club with no staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Bye. glenrothes saintee and The Kinross Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kinross Saint Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 First time in a while I've felt positive about the clubs direction. PSJ.84 and pezza70 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 A club statement read: “Saints can announce that Ian Flaherty will be leaving the business with immediate effect. We would like to thank Ian for everything he has done and wish him well in his future endeavours. “The club have also decided to bring all media operations fully in-house. “Gregor Sleith will take over as head of media and communications, with Greg Taylor taking on the role of media and communications. “Paul Smith will provide support to both as and when required.” Cleveland-Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 I reckon the backlash on Twitter at least(I’m not on other social media, but it was red hot on there) over the way they announced Spoony and his departure might of tipped them over the cliff after the Rangers ticketing debacle and how long it took them to acknowledge the fans. They have finally read the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 I was never that sure how much of the stuff that seemed to be poorly handled was driven by Flaherty, and how much of it was just him doing what he was told by Steve Brown. But he seemed to make a really poor job of dealing with the aftermath of the Rangers ticket debacle, in particular, and unfortunately for him I think that's what he's going to be remembered for. Personally I absolutely hated the tone of voice adopted by the club since Guidi's arrival - it felt aloof, pompous and Old Firmy. Really hope that's something we'll see an immediate change in, now that he's gone. I suspect it was probably always the case that the media team would do a better job without him there. Pleased to see quite a few positive changes coming out of the club, in the wake of what has been a long period of negatives. Lt. Col Kojak Slaphead II, pezza70, Cleveland-Saint and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 It is almost like there is someone behind the wheel again!!! Great news. tucker and pezza70 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Bollocks who are ye gonnae blame noo Stumpy1949 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Fantastic news 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setting Son Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 58 minutes ago, slf said: Bollocks who are ye gonnae blame noo You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 3 hours ago, slf said: Bollocks who are ye gonnae blame noo Will be blaming Davidson for a long time to come. It will take the club a couple of seasons to put things right. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 11 hours ago, blueheaven said: I was never that sure how much of the stuff that seemed to be poorly handled was driven by Flaherty, and how much of it was just him doing what he was told by Steve Brown. But he seemed to make a really poor job of dealing with the aftermath of the Rangers ticket debacle, in particular, and unfortunately for him I think that's what he's going to be remembered for. Personally I absolutely hated the tone of voice adopted by the club since Guidi's arrival - it felt aloof, pompous and Old Firmy. Really hope that's something we'll see an immediate change in, now that he's gone. I suspect it was probably always the case that the media team would do a better job without him there. Pleased to see quite a few positive changes coming out of the club, in the wake of what has been a long period of negatives. Good measured post as usual BH. Blowhards gonna blowhard, but impossible to know what happened over the last year, before everyone puts the boot in. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
california_saintee Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Guidi always came across as a bit of a smug arsehole. The first games on SaintsTV with him were hard to watch. Happy to see the back of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 At last a breath o fresh air blowing through the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 I think Guidi, and his company, being punted is great. They were quite clearly barely interested and more a hinderance than a help. Flahertys role harder to judge since nobody is actually sure what decisions were his and what decisions werent. He probably harmed himself with his early bragging to fans about scouting players, and then talking about how he was involved in hiring staff and signing off on players joining. If he'd kept quiet i doubt most folk wouldve put as much blame on him (*glances at Gus MacPherson*), but salesman gonna salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 I wonder who the sponsors will be if the Binn man has been binned. Would assume it will have to be arranged soon as the new strips due out soon. Maybe Binn have another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Will Flaherty have much to do with that though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Are the owners of Binn not massive Saints fans. Flaherty worked there before but I never got the impression that he was the reason they sponsored the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Cagey said: I wonder who the sponsors will be if the Binn man has been binned. Would assume it will have to be arranged soon as the new strips due out soon. Maybe Binn have another year. I'm struggling to see the connection. Didn't Flaherty leave Binn to take a full-time job at Saints? It's not liked he owned Binn or even still worked for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, blueheaven said: I'm struggling to see the connection. Didn't Flaherty leave Binn to take a full-time job at Saints? It's not liked he owned Binn or even still worked for them. Hes still listed on Binns website as an employee. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 19 hours ago, california_saintee said: Guidi always came across as a bit of a smug arsehole. The first games on SaintsTV with him were hard to watch. Happy to see the back of him. Did he do the commentary on Saints tv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, akuram said: Did he do the commentary on Saints tv? Yep - took over half way through the double season and was patronising as ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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