Ross Lyon loves St Kilda

[st sandy]

Can you believe that!!
Sorry - meant to add to previous thread - recent Age article

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/he- ... 5bq0w.html

St Kilda want to appoint their new senior coach within a fortnight, with Ross Lyon’s long-time lawyer expecting an approach from the club within days.

And the man who gave Lyon his career break and signed him as Saints coach in 2006 says there is no reason why the club and coach cannot forge a new relationship.

Lyon left the Saints in tumultuous circumstances after the 2011 season, when the club and his then manager thought they had agreed to a contract extension, only for Lyon to have done a separate deal with Fremantle.

Saintly intervention: Ross Lyon is the frontrunner to replace Brett Ratten, potentially returning to a club he left in tumultuous circumstances in 2011.
Saintly intervention: Ross Lyon is the frontrunner to replace Brett Ratten, potentially returning to a club he left in tumultuous circumstances in 2011.CREDIT:SEBASTIAN COSTANZO

However, Lyon, who guided the Saints into grand finals in 2009 and ’10, is still beloved by many players from his time there, including former captain and high-profile commentator Nick Riewoldt, and has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Brett Ratten - should he want the job.

Lyon does not have an agent, but his long-time lawyer John Gdanski, also a friend and confidant of Lyon, and a former Saints board director, said on Saturday that Lyon, who has worked in the media and in business since he left the Dockers, was expected to chat with the Saints this week.

“He has definitely not been approached and, like anyone, is always keen to have a chat. He loves St Kilda … (but) unless there is a particular offer, he is very happy where he is,” Gdanski said.

Rod Butterss says there is no reason why Ross Lyon and the Saints cannot build a new relationship together.
Rod Butterss says there is no reason why Ross Lyon and the Saints cannot build a new relationship together.CREDIT:JOE ARMAO

“Wouldn’t it be great to see the two of them, Lenny (Hayes) and Ross, together again.”

Club great Hayes recently agreed to return as an assistant coach alongside Ratten, the latter blindsided by his shock axing on Thursday. Angry friends of Ratten said on Saturday that he had been “stitched up” by Saints powerbrokers, and there was now no sympathy for a club desperate to be in the premiership mix as soon as next season.

[Toy Saint]

Well this St Kilda fan doesn't love Ross Lyon

[WellardSaint]

Well this St Kilda fan doesn't love Ross Lyon

I cancelled my direct debit auto renewal before the finals.
When Lenny came back, I rang the club and said I am strongly inclined to re-sign.

Well, if the Tosser gets the gig, I will NOT rejoin

[Sebastian Tombs]

when he returned the first time

[Rubyjo]

Ross Lyon has been the only coach that has bought me joy ..apart from Stan Alved and Gt .

[bangaulegend]

Ross loves what is good for Ross & there is nothing wrong with that & it's in his best interest to be that way.

[shanegrambeau]

Ross Lyon has been the only coach that has bought me joy ..apart from Stan Alved and Gt .

What about Keeny Sheldon??

Believe this???

Sheldon coached us for 86 games and only lost 36 times!!!

Can you believe it???

Fired of course.

[freely]

Ross loves what is good for Ross & there is nothing wrong with that & it's in his best interest to be that way.

I sorta think there is something wrong with that actually. I don't think it sits very well with 'strength through loyalty'!

[spert]

Ross Lyon has been the only coach that has bought me joy ..apart from Stan Alved and Gt .

What about Keeny Sheldon??

Believe this???

Sheldon coached us for 86 games and only lost 36 times!!!

Can you believe it???

Fired of course.

Kenny was great, but of course the tail wags the dog at StK, so the weak board gave him the flick.

[Sebastian Tombs]

Ross Lyon has been the only coach that has bought me joy ..apart from Stan Alved and Gt .

What about Keeny Sheldon??

Believe this???

Sheldon coached us for 86 games and only lost 36 times!!!

Can you believe it???

Fired of course.

Kenny was great, but of course the tail wags the dog at StK, so the weak board gave him the flick.

Kenny got sacked three times , yes what a f****** gun lol

[Sainter_Dad]

Apparently, and according to whispers which are unconfirmed, Goddard would return as an assistant if Ross The Boss is made Boss again

[saynta]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

[shanegrambeau]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

It works…
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2013/04/ ... ers_w.html

The ex wife thing…dunno..

I imagine that 1:4 people regularly decide to get divorced every five and a half days, are apathetic for another few days, then decide they are happily married for a few more.

That’s how much I know.

What makes you think we really know the odds?

[Rizz64]

Lyon signed up. Done deal. 5 years deal. At a million a year.
Fox son is funding.
Riewoldt going onto board

[WellardSaint]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

There were allegations of misconduct towards a female staffer. More than one alleged instance.
A bloke in a position of power like him, with friends n suckholes on the board- when they behave badly, there's always a cover-up such as a payout etc

[saynta]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

There were allegations of misconduct towards a female staffer. More than one alleged instance.
A bloke in a position of power like him, with friends n suckholes on the board- when they behave badly, there's always a cover-up such as a payout etc

Yep and...yep...the guy flirts with the truth and is a grub

[SaintPav]

This is so St Kilda.

[The G Train Legacy]

Lyon signed up. Done deal. 5 years deal. At a million a year.
Fox son is funding.
Riewoldt going onto board

Have you heard this? If so hoe reliable is your source? Or are you speculating?

[The G Train Legacy]

This is so St Kilda.

True, but this time its a good thing.

[The G Train Legacy]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

There were allegations of misconduct towards a female staffer. More than one alleged instance.
A bloke in a position of power like him, with friends n suckholes on the board- when they behave badly, there's always a cover-up such as a payout etc

The misconduct allegations whether true or not, weren't hanging offences. You don't banish people; particularly highly competent ones, because they are flawed, as all humans are.
The abrasive elements of his personalty are also what makes him highly competent under pressure and a leader who men want to follow.

[Yorkeys]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

There were allegations of misconduct towards a female staffer. More than one alleged instance.
A bloke in a position of power like him, with friends n suckholes on the board- when they behave badly, there's always a cover-up such as a payout etc

The misconduct allegations whether true or not, weren't hanging offences. You don't banish people; particularly highly competent ones, because they are flawed, as all humans are.
The abrasive elements of his personalty are also what makes him highly competent under pressure and a leader who men want to follow.

I wonder if Sonja Hood would agree with your sentiments at the moment.

[The G Train Legacy]

Be like getting back with your ex wife...never works

And...

Is everyone forgetting that this grub got fired from Freo for reasons other than football.

There were allegations of misconduct towards a female staffer. More than one alleged instance.
A bloke in a position of power like him, with friends n suckholes on the board- when they behave badly, there's always a cover-up such as a payout etc

The misconduct allegations whether true or not, weren't hanging offences. You don't banish people; particularly highly competent ones, because they are flawed, as all humans are.
The abrasive elements of his personalty are also what makes him highly competent under pressure and a leader who men want to follow.

I wonder if Sonja Hood would agree with your sentiments at the moment.

I don't know. Landing Clarkson took a certain level of competence, certainly more than is on tap at Essendon. I don't think she'd have regrets.

[bangaulegend]

Ross loves what is good for Ross & there is nothing wrong with that & it's in his best interest to be that way.

I sorta think there is something wrong with that actually. I don't think it sits very well with 'strength through loyalty'!

I don't think loyalty is a high priority for Ross

[footynut]

He would positive and negatives to the club. Just like any other coach. In the positive side of the ledger is his demand for excellence and the standards he sets, his preparation and the respect he generates. However I remember his lack of game day tactical nous, his preference on role players over x factor, and lack of future planning ie playing the younger players. But the biggest danger is that he trys to implement a defensive game plan that is based on pressure and lacks score board impact. As even in 09 when we were almost unbeatable, we were often in danger due to our low scores

[footynut]

He would positive and negatives to the club. Just like any other coach. In the positive side of the ledger is his demand for excellence and the standards he sets, his preparation and the respect he generates. However I remember his lack of game day tactical nous, his preference on role players over x factor, and lack of future planning ie playing the younger players. But the biggest danger is that he trys to implement a defensive game plan that is based on pressure and lacks score board impact. As even in 09 when we were almost unbeatable, we were often in danger due to our low scores