SaintRobbie Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Just wondering. Not advocating it and just for interest. No evidence to back this assumption, but recalling Wotton's HT anger in the dressing room which almost left him being sold and the anger displayed by many other senior players who clearly want away. Add also the negative (or at best neutral comments) from those such as Cork who opted to get away from Saints at the first opportunity. I am assuming that the camp is not as happy as Lowe/JP suggest. ...and of course add the impact of this new Lowe 'advisor' mystery man who may be now giving the team talks... If the players decided to strike for one game in protest at the way they were being treated by Lowe and this 'new' stooge, what could the reactions be against them personaly from: 1. Club. 2. The FA. And, what would be the impact on the team in the league - docked points or a replay for example? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Would we notice if the players weren't on the pitch Robbie? After Doncaster, I am not so sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 why would they go on strike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 23 January, 2009 why would they go on strike You only read the titles Delldays dont you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Ithought they had been on strike for the last 6 weeks they certainly havent been playing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 23 January, 2009 I was reading about the last PFA threatened strike in 2001, where all players theatened to walk out unles given a greater share of TV money. As it was greed related, most fans were very anti it and it died away. I wonder, if the players said enough was enough and went on strike would we support them? You know what I think right now we would. I just am interested what the repercussions would be for them as individuals and the team with regards to points etc. Again - not saying it should happen... just interested. Given the way protests, fans organisation and other examples of superb teamwork that have started to come together under the threat of Lowe killing the Club... I wonder how things may eventually progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 We would be docked points (not necessarily 3) for not being able to fulfill a fixture. The players would not get paid and would be fined 2 weeks wages by SFC which could be used to pay the fine that would also be imposed. We could also be liable for paying any costs incurred for the opposition. Not too good an idea really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 23 January, 2009 We would be docked points (not necessarily 3) for not being able to fulfill a fixture. The players would not get paid and would be fined 2 weeks wages by SFC which could be used to pay the fine that would also be imposed. We could also be liable for paying any costs incurred for the opposition. Not too good an idea really... Even if it was sanctioned by the PFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelamprey Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 If the players went about striking in the correct way they could not be fined two weeks wages. Localised industrial action in line with union rules and in line with legal requirements towards giving an employer 7 days notice cannot be punished other than by withholding pay from the participants further more in a dispute with an employer those employed but not members of the union involved can also strike without further sanction other than having their pay withheld for the withdrawal of labour, any further action by the employer woould be seen as victimisation and we know Rupert wouldn't approve of that don't we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 24 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 24 January, 2009 If the players went about striking in the correct way they could not be fined two weeks wages. Localised industrial action in line with union rules and in line with legal requirements towards giving an employer 7 days notice cannot be punished other than by withholding pay from the participants further more in a dispute with an employer those employed but not members of the union involved can also strike without further sanction other than having their pay withheld for the withdrawal of labour, any further action by the employer woould be seen as victimisation and we know Rupert wouldn't approve of that don't we. So essentially, provided the players were willing to give up 1-2 weeks pay and did it through the PFA it is possible. Anyone understand what the League would do? Would we be docked points or made to replay the game on another date? Its an avenue worth examining. I am not advocating it. But if the players wanted to make a stand for the good of the club ALONG WITH THE FANS - it would be a united rebellion that Lowe would have never have faced before. What's more the media attention would probably go international! I just would like to draw out the potential consequences of this sort of - somewhat unique - action. But then, Saints is in a somewhat unique position right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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