Give it to Ron

Russian mail order bride?

Agreed he did say that then...but now it seems they have decided they have withdrawn that and if we don't like it then we don't have to play in their league. Sorry if that sounds too simple but this is the FL who don't want to be shown up to be wrong so have denied us the opportunity to do this..we have no choice. What about the repercussions if we win....the next time one of our players or club have trouble in the ground or break any minor reggulation we will have double the usual penalty. Sorry this stinks of something else.

Who would pay? Why would Fry if he had MJ and Swiss consortium willing to take the 10 point penalty if it meant them getting the club.

If they are risking all this on an appeal they may even lose - and history tells us they will then sorry there is more to this than that. This is not new..it happens in all sorts of football, an example not dissimilar of over zealous officialdom last year one boys team missed registration by a couple of days due to an admin oversight. The team were refused entry even after an appeal. The league would rather 14 boys not play than bend their rules. Everyone knows the rules and consequences and so did Pinnacle at the outset that we would in all likelihood start -10 to refuse to go ahead with the deal because of this is fishy to say the least.

Even risking getting gazumped?

Well it could also be done in 3 with the right investment and management team and they are as good as they say.

I criticised you the other day for your Money Walks post....I think now after today you are bang on the money. This 10 point thing stinks...Leeds had far more and this galvanised their support into a feeling of us against the world and so would be and if there was the money to spend as advised it would not be a worry. Our revenue stream would be in the top 5 in the division, in the next couple of years Pinnacle would see there investment recoup 5 fold with promotion and the credit crunch turned round. GM I apologise.

I bet the FL are shaing in their boots...they won't give a toss. It matters not a jot to them whether 15,000 fans are unhappy, livid or whatever. If Pinnacle don't want the deal then they can bugger off and let Saints die and they will promote someone from Blue square Conference. Its my ball and I am going home and there is bugger all you can do.....IMO there is more to this than 10 points.

Latest on Meridian wa s that they spoke to someone in Pinnacle 45mins ago and the FL are refusing to clarify the position/difference between SLH PLC and the football club even though we have asked several times today. Still hoping it will go through.

Small, tricky, lots of promise but very lightweight.

I hated Strachan before he came here....after many years of watching him as a player winding up others - moaning - getting at refs etc....exactly the same as Ince. Groaned when he took over.....jumped for joy when we got Burley.....think we all should just wait and see what unfolds. Personally at the moment I just want the deal done and worry about the rest later.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/8107552.stm Armstrong interview on the BBC

I can undrstand Armstrong and Trevor Mitchell not getting on ;-)

Interviewed Mick Channon on tv at Ascot earlier he said that KK never mentioned anything about it a couple of days ago when he spoke to him. He followed that up with well everything about this deal is a secret and he really hoped it all came off and what a great club this is. You could see the love for this club shine through in the interview.

South Today mentioned it could be completed in hours...by that I take it tomorrow. Armstrong thought Keegan is what we need so not sure where the don't get on comment came from on another thread

Yep and the Exeter fans I read reviews from all attributed the success to Perryman....... As I said I personally want us to shoot for the moon we need to realise to keep picking the Wotte/JP/Dodd/Gorman/Gray/Wigley option is why we got here.

Just said on Meridien that there will be an announcement of some sorts tomorrow but they expect more news on Monday? An extension been granted??

So how many games have you watched this season...ok I understand you are away a lot but you often form an opinion. You read ...watch tv...talk to people that were there?

What like you were championing JP after the West Ham friendly how many games in was that? Like you were praising Wotte? rolley eyes thing....for the record I don't think Tisdale is the answer either.

So if its a case of just throwing money at it ...why did Chelse not win the Prem, why are Newcastle so ****e considering the money spent? Money is very important when you are in the Premiership...but in League 1 I am not convinced its the be all and end all. Keegan has experience, can attract players to the club, can get bums on seats which adds revenue.....thats why I want him coupled with the fact his managerial record is very good compared to others. Seeing as you mentioned him Hoddle had loads of dosh at Wolves and Burley spent a fortune here ...not quite that simple as putting a statue in charge is it?

One of your reasons was that Keegan was a quitter then you said you would select someone who was sacked by England, Tottenham and Wolves and quit Southampton...you can see why I find a problem with your logic cant you. PS I still think this story is a smokescreen.

What ...can you tell me what Hoddle has won in management compared to this for Keegan ? Managerial career Newcastle United Winner * Division One: 1992–93 Runner Up * FA Charity Shield: 1996–97 Fulham Winner * Second Division: 1998–99 Manchester City Winner * Division One: 2001–02

Not as much as Wotte staying on as manager concerns me.. ;-)

This is the bit that worried me ...KK at SMS yesterday and no-one noticed? Now the paranoia in me is wondering whether this is all a smokescreen....We would of apponted KK if we had taken over - unfortunately we could not complete as the terms Mr Fry offered were not acceptable or do this in time so have to leave this deal? Or has this been released to put pressure on Fry to grant extension? I have not seen any denial from KK though and only TL text to Radio Solent denying anything. However Solent are now stating they believe he will take over.....its all weird.