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Sorry you've posted this in the wrong spot - this is the - "When the facts don't fit the narrative then just make it up" thread.Can anyone help me out?
I've seen a few people comment that Richo refused to be interviewed by us but still got the job. And that is so St Kilda. Can someone please provide a link where it says he refused to be interviewed. That's not how I remember it nor how it was reported at the time.
Richo refused to apply for the job full stop because of his position at Port Adelaide. That is a sign of integrity, not arrogance.
We continued to pursue him and he changed his mind and said he was interested in the job and then it appears we told his manager the job was his.
How the Saints found their man
Head of Football Chris Pelchen speaks about the process that led to Alan Richardson being appointed the St Kilda coach.www.saints.com.au
Richardson initially declined to be interviewed for the position, but St Kilda was persistent in pursuit of the 48-year-old.
He threw his hat into the ring after speaking with Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and chief executive Keith Thomas.
"I had spoken to St Kilda a couple of weeks earlier and mentioned that it's something that unfortunately I can't do at this stage given my commitment at Port Adelaide," Richardson said.
"Then as things unfolded, on Tuesday night my manager rang and said they're ready to go, in terms of presenting to the board.