Roast The Chronicles of Alan Richardson - Part II - Richo Resigns (16/07)

[cartel]

Probably the Saints are expecting the Hawks to go down this week, then Ratten will be announced senior coach. The club will need to pay out for Richo, so some of our players wil traded off to balance finances, though the finances are in a sorry state.

Hawks have got double chance, so it will be minimum two further games. I'd like Richo to be not coaching us next year, but I reckon he'll stay on.

 

[Crusty Undies]

 

[TheEnsign]

You know how ex Dees players been going off about Neeld’s interview last night? That’ll be Cho in a few years. Reckon he’s extremely hated at the club. Piss weak bloke.

I think it's the Ross Lyon situation all over again, except without the genuine premiership tilt. That being, a really polarised playing group - Ross and Richo really, really have/had their favourites, so it depends who you ask. If you're in the inner circle, you luuuurve yourself some Cho. If you're on the outer, you can't stand him.

 

[StCicatriz]

the real fun will be when matt finnis bails next year after the sides performance is shit again and the media pressure starts to mount with "WHY THE **** DIDNT YOU SACK HIM LAST YEAR AND PAY HIM OUT LIKE EVERYONE WANTED"

 

[triggering bro]

The leaders at the Dogs,
Which include Bob, Boyd & Morris, told the club to get rid of McCartney.

 

[NarklesHelmet]

Speaking of terrible coaches, did anyone catch Mark Neeld on Open Mike last night?

I usually give Open Mike a watch on Tuesday nights before I put on a show I downloaded from the previous weekend (usually Better Call Saul/Game of Thrones)….... my wife, who has no idea about footy, even likes Open Mike as he’s a good interviewer and some good stories normally come of it.

But within about 10 minutes of Neeld she said “who is this guy, get him off, he doesn’t say anything” and I had to agree with her. He is one of the worst communicators and the biggest wafflers I have ever heard. How he got a coaching gig is beyond me. Even Sheahan was bored, you could tell.

Richo also has big issues on the communication front too. He doesn’t really ever say anything. You just can’t have a coach like that and at least Melbourne moved Neeld on relatively quickly to give them some credit.

 

[VDS66]

If they do get around to sacking Richo this week Bassat is going to be the embarrassed one. Phone calls to Richo apologising and then having coffee to reassure him. The media are already having a field day. They will go into hyper-drive.

If there are 6 players at least wanting out I am thinking that it includes some who aren’t contracted. And we obviously think they are ok to lose. Then the others are contracted. And we will endeavour to keep them.

The fact that the media aren’t reporting player unrest makes me wonder. I have no doubt MG and others have good mail, but why no media?

And I am cynical about Player Managers wanting their players out. If we are awash with money they should have pretty good deals. Why go to clubs who are under Cap pressure? Doesn’t all add up.

I confess I am confused.

That's the million dollar question right there.

Who are the players that want out?

 

[Saint Shags]

That's the million dollar question right there.

Who are the players that want out?

Assuming first 4 names were correct
Billings
Dunstan
Acres
Gresham

Add the supposed Steven and then Hickey.

 

[hayes]

If and when Richo gets the sack that’ll be two horrific coaching appointments in a row. Jeez I hope someone different is picking this time.

 

[triggering bro]

That's the million dollar question right there.

Who are the players that want out?

We can only go by the rumours. But the 4 contracted players mentioned are a big, big concern. Multiple B&F & best player, two of our young guns & one fringe player with leadership qualities.

 

[austinnn]

Come on Jack Steven, is this what you want, yes or no?

 

[ScrappyDo]

The leaders at the Dogs,
Which include Bob, Boyd & Morris, told the club to get rid of McCartney.

Could you see Gears and Dave doing the same? They'd be cutting their careers short by doing so....bloody hell...

 

[mightymalaka]

Trying to come to terms with the sad fact that this imposter is going
to survive somehow!
Defies belief really....No other club in the comp would put up with such incompetence!
This Board and their inability to see whats painfully obvious to all and sundry
perfectly encapsulates why this club has always and evidently WILL always FAIL!

This time it's not the tail wagging the dog
but the Dog being so stupid it laps up it's own shit!

Good ol Sainters finding new ways to fail us poor suffering fans!

 

[triggering bro]

Could you see Gears and Dave doing the same? They'd be cutting their careers short by doing so....bloody hell...

according to Dave’s brother, who posts on SS, Dave is not a fan of the Cho! Gears would back in the Cho, though!

 

[Savatage]

Just logged in to see tonight’s posts.

How the **** is Alan Richardson still our coach??!!

 

[PaddyMcClunkin]

Least keen for a football season I have ever been already.

 

[FinBar19]

The fact that Richo needs to go is so obvious to literally everyone except the only people who can do anything about it.

Why is this always the way

 

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[ScrappyDo]

according to Dave’s brother, who posts on SS, Dave is not a fan of the Cho! Gears would back in the Cho, though!

If even Dave doesn't like him then WTF! This just gets worse with every new tidbit.

 

[pebblesofsand]

Ok i agree so why don't they do it then it makes no sense to make a decision in 3 or 5 weeks draft,trading period over, so if the so called board want him gone there not doing a good job getting on with it.

My call he stays

Nah I think they will wait until just before the trading period before they sack him. Then they will run a comprehensive selection process with an appointment coming well after the draft is finished, probably announce it a day or so before the Christmas break.

 

[Verdun66]

Assuming first 4 names were correct
Billings
Dunstan
Acres
Gresham

Add the supposed Steven and then Hickey.

Add Lonie's name I suppose....

 

[VDS66]

Assuming first 4 names were correct
Billings
Dunstan
Acres
Gresham

Add the supposed Steven and then Hickey.

Has Gresh asked for a trade?

 

[PoppedCorn]

Will just say that if we don't hear anything by Friday evening then mentally prepare yourself for what is to come over the next 12 months.

Ffs.

I had a little faith before but it's now pretty much all gone
Thought all along that he will be coaching into next year

We are going to loose players and the circle of st Kilda ****ing it up again in a never ending cycle of destruction continues going around and around.
Pretty sad when you automatically think that the chance of us ****ing it up is about 90%

Also pretty sad when u are past the real anger stage and just shrug ya shoulders with a mehh when the 90% happens

 

[ScrappyDo]

Add Lonie's name I suppose....

And Steele apparently llRC

 

[Diehard Saint]

Unfortunately, with typical Saints “luck” we are the victims of a perfect storm.

Two seasons of over achievement, just missing finals on the back of Roo and Joey and very little in the way of injuries... so that this season with injuries, difficult draw and very little leadership has convinced most external people that this year was just an aberration. In addition, the good guy persona that Richo has, has meant that there has been very little in depth look at our coaching failures and pressure from people outside the club.