KeyserSoze 14,604 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Dude said: There have been several SPFL jobs he’s applied for and not even got as far an interview. Panel fell asleep when he was answering the questions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,159 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Positive appointment by the club again. Keep it up chaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,223 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 5 hours ago, The Dude said: There have been several SPFL jobs he’s applied for and not even got as far an interview. Not really I'd trust most SPFL clubs judgement on managers with the amount of constant failures who keep landing new jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,714 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, J-Maestro said: Not really I'd trust most SPFL clubs judgement on managers with the amount of constant failures who keep landing new jobs. It’s a fucking merry go round of managers in this league, it’s hilarious J-Maestro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,818 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: Panel fell asleep when he was answering the questions? Applied for job, didn't get interview, but panel fell asleep answering the questions.... How's that work then? 🤔 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,223 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: It’s a fucking merry go round of managers in this league, it’s hilarious The fact that Jim Goodwin was at the head of anyone’s list after Aberdeen was mental. Jack Ross on numerous shortlists too. ForeverAndEver, .Williamson. and Juniorsparkie 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,714 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, J-Maestro said: The fact that Jim Goodwin was at the head of anyone’s list after Aberdeen was mental. Jack Ross on numerous shortlists too. By far and away one of the worst professional leagues in Europe J-Maestro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 8 hours ago, J-Maestro said: Not really I'd trust most SPFL clubs judgement on managers with the amount of constant failures who keep landing new jobs. Tbf, that’s fitba everywhere. Less about their judgement anyway and more about Thomson’s motivations for touting himself for a return to us. He left Rangers because he felt he was above academy football and wanted to be a manager in his own right. Now, he can’t get a gig as manager having rubbed folk up the wrong way at Kelty and is looking for a way back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,223 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 26 minutes ago, The Dude said: Tbf, that’s fitba everywhere. Less about their judgement anyway and more about Thomson’s motivations for touting himself for a return to us. He left Rangers because he felt he was above academy football and wanted to be a manager in his own right. Now, he can’t get a gig as manager having rubbed folk up the wrong way at Kelty and is looking for a way back Thought he left as the budget was going to be smaller? Thats what Open Goal made it seem like, he’s always touted on there as an excellent coach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, J-Maestro said: Thought he left as the budget was going to be smaller? Thats what Open Goal made it seem like, he’s always touted on there as an excellent coach. Part of the reason he left was because he'd applied for several jobs while he was there and failed to get any. It's played into why nobody took a punt on him post-Kelty (Raith/Dundee/Hibs). Some felt that he'll just do the same thing and keep applying for jobs further up the food chain. Hard to convince players to commit when your manager is looking for an exit at the first opportunity. He is a decent coach by all accounts but he's just that, a decent coach. AGC123 and Laudrupsleftfoot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,223 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Dude said: Part of the reason he left was because he'd applied for several jobs while he was there and failed to get any. It's played into why nobody took a punt on him post-Kelty (Raith/Dundee/Hibs). Some felt that he'll just do the same thing and keep applying for jobs further up the food chain. Hard to convince players to commit when your manager is looking for an exit at the first opportunity. He is a decent coach by all accounts but he's just that, a decent coach. Better than half the clowns who keep getting jobs then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 minute ago, J-Maestro said: Better than half the clowns who keep getting jobs then. Depends on which ones you're on about. Also being a great coach =/= a good manager. I know guys who absolutely rave about Eddie May as a coach but he's piss poor as a manager. Same with Goodwin, almost everybody I speak to think he's a brilliant coach but not necessarily manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 3,913 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, The Dude said: Part of the reason he left was because he'd applied for several jobs while he was there and failed to get any. It's played into why nobody took a punt on him post-Kelty (Raith/Dundee/Hibs). Some felt that he'll just do the same thing and keep applying for jobs further up the food chain. Hard to convince players to commit when your manager is looking for an exit at the first opportunity. He is a decent coach by all accounts but he's just that, a decent coach. Take it by your posts, sorry inaccurate posts, you've got a problem with Kevin Thomson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just now, Lord Lockin said: Take it by your posts, sorry inaccurate posts, you've got a problem with Kevin Thomson. Nope. No idea how you've managed to make that leap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,676 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Can hardly hold being ambitious in applying for better jobs against someone. Every manager in the country would leave for a better opportunity. Thomson seems to have done a good job in getting them promoted to League 1 at the first time of asking, and is usually spoken pretty well of as a coach. J-Maestro and Smile 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,604 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: Can hardly hold being ambitious in applying for better jobs against someone. Every manager in the country would leave for a better opportunity. Thomson seems to have done a good job in getting them promoted to League 1 at the first time of asking, and is usually spoken pretty well of as a coach. I think the issue is that he left after just one season and for no other coaching role. Hardly ambitious in that he didn’t move on to a bigger club. I have no issues with him joining our club in a coaching capacity but a few steps away from players at under 20’s Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 65,138 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 hours ago, The Dude said: Part of the reason he left was because he'd applied for several jobs while he was there and failed to get any. It's played into why nobody took a punt on him post-Kelty (Raith/Dundee/Hibs). Some felt that he'll just do the same thing and keep applying for jobs further up the food chain. Hard to convince players to commit when your manager is looking for an exit at the first opportunity. He is a decent coach by all accounts but he's just that, a decent coach. Incredibly naive from those clubs if they don't think their current managers aren't using them as a stepping stone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,204 Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Somebody on FF saying they’ve heard that Thomson and Steven Davis “will be heavily involved with the academy, if not running it.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,605 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, Bronzy said: Somebody on FF saying they’ve heard that Thomson and Steven Davis “will be heavily involved with the academy, if not running it.” Cheers bronzman Davy Vandenbroucke 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 3,913 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 09/06/2023 at 08:15, The Dude said: Tbf, that’s fitba everywhere. Less about their judgement anyway and more about Thomson’s motivations for touting himself for a return to us. He left Rangers because he felt he was above academy football and wanted to be a manager in his own right. Now, he can’t get a gig as manager having rubbed folk up the wrong way at Kelty and is looking for a way back Not one word of truth in this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooperson 838 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Bronzy said: Somebody on FF saying they’ve heard that Thomson and Steven Davis “will be heavily involved with the academy, if not running it.” Yeah, that sounds better than the other rumour it would only be Thomson in charge to be honest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 39 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: Not one word of truth in this. No? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,013 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 53 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: Not one word of truth in this. Think there is. They weren't happy he was basically selling himself at any opportunity while at the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLaudrup 4,684 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 It’s important for the club to have solid ex pros around who can not only represent the club well but impart the correct mentality into younger players. There has to be a balance between that and jobs for the boys. I’ve not heard too much negative about Thomson as a coach but I’m sure there are plenty on here that know more than me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 3,913 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, The Dude said: No? And you know it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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