From: mcsdc1jpb@dct.ac.uk (john bell)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: Re: St.Johnstone sack manager
Date: 16 Dec 92 09:11:51 GMT
Organization: Dundee Institute of Technology

In article <1992Dec14.165044.2497@dct.ac.uk>, mcssecgm@dct.ac.uk writes:
> I read in the news at luchtime that St.Johnstone manager
> Alex Totten has been sacked from the club. Reason given
> from boardroom was they wanted a fresh look to the management
> side and a decline in attendances.
> Alex Totten has taken the Perth club from the lowly position
> of Second Division football to a mid table Premier Division
> club in the space of 6 years. They have reached two Skol Cup
> semi-finals (Rangers (0-5) and (0-3)) and two Scottish Cup
> semi-finals (Dun.Utd (1-2) and Rangers (0-0 & 0-4). They are also
> on an unbeaten league run of 8 games.

it was the most ridiculous managerial decision i have seen. And considering
that i support the dees and seeing some of the managers they have
sacked/appointed, that is really saying something.

i mean, look what he has done with the club...

april 1987 - 12th in division 2
december 1992 - div 2 runners up
                div 1 champs
                almost in europe in their first premier season
                beating celtic 3-2 and aberdeen 5-0
                4 cup semi finals
                brought in a number of quality players
                new all seater ground
                crowds 10 times bigger than they were in '87

all in the space of five years

the board at st johnstone are clearly out of their tiny minds

> 
> Assistant John McClelland tipped to take over hot seat.

i believe they are opting for a continental management system, with coaches,
technical directors etc.

> 
> Totten was quoted as saying he was extremely shocked and
> disappointed.

who can blame him?

> 
> Even though I have criticised Totten for his laughable claims
> after games and before (ie. St.Johnstone are an attacking team..,
> we won't sit back at Ibrox.., we're going for Europe,etc..), the
> man has to be respected for his ambition and drive to not simply
> be a "survival" club like 2/3 rds of the league. I also cannot
> understand the humanity of such boardroom members to push someone
> on the dole so close to Xmas!! ok he will probably get back into
> football soon but nevertheless it must have come as a blow to him and
> his families future plans.
> 
> Anyway, I have never admired St.Johnstone and this episode just
> reinforces ny vision of a club trying to be bigger than it actually
> is....
> 
> CGMILNE
> DIT
> SCOTLAND			"Hammers are back - Up the Barnsley
> 				 Keegan!!"
>  
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