Fitzhugh Fella

Probably just as well

I think you will find Rupert actually dines out on the "I was the man who appointed Nick Leeson to Barings" story. Thinks it is a bit of a hoot by all accounts - I was told this by someone who has heard the whole tale from the horse's mouth. Perhaps Rupert has a sense of irony after all? Don't know if Barings think it is that funny though

Cracking

The first time I watched it last year I laughed - now I squirmed.

Be fair - we hadn't had an anti Lowe thread for at least 36 hours.

Trouble is Eurosaint - if i gave you all hope I could be branded as one of those horrible ITKers. I think there is a better than 50% chance because - at least one bid has gone in, we know that much. I think Fry is fishing for more and thereby lies the danger. Do you pull your net in with one small fish in it or do you leave it out hoping a bigger fish swims in while accepting the possibility the small fish may swim out beforehand. Am sounding a bit Cantona-ish now so I will shut up

No, Not at all! I was invited to pass on the story and hey it passes the time while waiting for Godot. I wish Lowe no harm and success in what he does next. He is gone - there is no point thinking any other way. I don't think he ever meant the club harm and I think he thought he was doing what he thought was best for the club. I would not go out of my way to avoid him and would say hello if our paths ever crossed. We would probably be having a row within seconds however. But he got it wrong big time and seemed he couldn't learn from his mistakes. I always thought and said he would. I think he probably did refer to us as peasants but at the end of the day to give him the benefit of the doubt it was probably more playful than nasty. However if he was still here you bettcha I would be spinning it the other way

Could never understand why he wrote it in French! Does Mark Fry speak French?

Not a fan of Samuel Beckett but as the days pass without any smoke coming out of the Vatican chimney (or Mark Fry's office), I am increasingly reminded of his (that's Beckett's not Fry's) most famous play "Waiting for Godot" where 2 tramps (or were they peasants) are waiting by a roadside for someone called Godot who never shows. The play is totally based on their conversations while waiting for someone they both admit while waiting they don't really know, but they hope will be able to deliver them from theirselves. Does Godot ever show? Of course not!

hasn't he what?

Does Rupert do irony? Would he be using the expression tongue in cheek?

Need something to take our minds of this interminable wait - its like waiting to see if the judge is about to put his black hat on.

This morning I recieved this e mail from someone not prone to gossip and hitherto quite open minded about Lowe. I make no comment other than many of you may not believe the story - sadly I do.This is the e mail - Speaking to an old friend last night. His neighbour related an incident that happened quite recently. The neighbours son was in London when someone barged past him without apology. He turned round and realised it was Lowe and called him by name. Lowe looked round in shock and said "how do you know who I am?" the neighbours son explained he was from Southampton. After further discussion Lowe said "get back to those peasants in Southampton" Thought you might like the story. You can put it up on TSW if you like. It confirms what you have said before about Lowe.

agreed but let's not forget Fry's job is not to find us an investor it is instead to get as much as possible for the creditors.

Can it get worse - we are about to be taken over by a hick?

All of Wacko Jacko's pronouncements have sort of become jumbled up in my head over the years - I don't think even he rembers half of what he has said or claimed.

That bit wasn't made clear - I assume the latter. And there was no further mention of the Canadian consortium and the council but I would assume the Canadians can't afford a total buy out which doesn't make them look particularly affluent.

I have posted some interesting news as to why there is a delay to being bought on the the Pinnacle 5 year plan thread.

According to today's Echo Pinnacle's clients are awaiting legal advice on whether the 10 point deduction can be overturned. That advice from an independent barrister is expected imminently. But it is understood that even if there are sufficient grounds for the decision to be overturned the deal will not be scuppered, although the amount of finance needed for the 5 year plan would change. The late Canadian interest is based on the Council buying the stadium and leasing it back.

No problem. He took me in 2 years ago. Rang me to say the sheikhs wanted to talk to m to learn about the club's history blah blah blah His presence now is just what we (the club and the fans) need and it looks as if everything is going boots up.

You didn't he did! Lifelong Saint morphed suddenly into Lifelong Cherry or something like that. The man is a walter mitty Mike, I have spoken to him too and agree he is plausible, likeable etc but I have never heard so much crap in all my life. If he pulls something off I will apologise big time but I am virtually 100% sure it is all talk just as it was before with Dubai sheiks, David Beckham and a worldwide Saints FC franchise etc etc. In the end all we got was an ex con called Barry carrying a briefcase.

He loves Saints but then tried to buy (badly) Bournemouth??

I have just had a phone call from St David who says he is not part of this consortium although obviously he knows Marc Jackson. I asked him about Master Bates text re an announcement on Monday and he was not aware there was going to be one.