trousers Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Keegan linked to Saints takeover Former Southampton chairman Leon Crouch has refused to comment on speculation suggesting that Kevin Keegan may make a sensational return to the club. Local newspaper reports have linked the relegated League One club with their former star player of the early 1980s. Current boss Mark Wotte's contract runs out on 30 June, and he is due to clarify his position with the club's intended new owners on Friday. But Crouch's Pinnacle group insist Keegan has not had a formal approach. Article continues here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/8106934.stm Never heard it referred to as "Crouch's Pinnacle Group" before....I for one would welcome Crouch back on board.
Matthew Le God Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Journalist error. Or more one of alternative wording. May be involved but certainly not the main backer
brightspark Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 My initial guess was sloppy journalism... but you never know. Wouldn't be too bothered if he stayed around, he's proven he wants to help the club in a good way.
Bailey Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 I don't have a problem with Leon having a place on the new Board. After all, if it wasn't for him injecting some cash into the club, we'd be out of existence by now. Not to mention the fact that he's a Saint through and through. Admittedly a clean sweep would be ideal, but if anyone was going to remain then I'm glad it's Crouch.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 LoL.... That'll get a few foaming at the mouth.
miserableoldgit Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 NC19 has just dropped off his perch Whoo-bloody-rayyy!!
SaintRobbie Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Wottes contract runs out on 30th June. Didnt realise that .... Happy days.
Gemmel Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Wottes contract runs out on 30th June. Didnt realise that .... Happy days. Only as manager, his contract then reverts back to Academy Director (Or whatever his original title was)
SaintRobbie Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Only as manager, his contract then reverts back to Academy Director (Or whatever his original title was) OK - well hopefully he'll find a job then - he so does not deserve a severence payment from us.
trousers Posted 18 June, 2009 Author Posted 18 June, 2009 Wottes contract runs out on 30th June. Didnt realise that .... Happy days. Meanwhile, back on topic....
Burger Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Heard but can not back this up (perhaps some-one else can) that Leon has just sold one of his companies LP Medical. Is he raising funds?
trousers Posted 18 June, 2009 Author Posted 18 June, 2009 Heard but can not back this up (perhaps some-one else can) that Leon has just sold one of his companies LP Medical. Is he raising funds? Companies House anyone?
The9 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Wottes contract runs out on 30th June. Didnt realise that .... Happy days. That's definitely a piece of shoddy journalism, so I wouldn't go putting too much stock in any of the "facts" therein.
Gemmel Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 That's definitely a piece of shoddy journalism, so I wouldn't go putting too much stock in any of the "facts" therein. Apart from the fact it's true
krissyboy31 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 If you listen to the Radio Solent feed, linked to this article it says that Crouch has been helping Pinnacle with the bid. It also says that Kevin Keegan has not agreed to be manager (yet) and that Wotte is under contract (at the moment).
The9 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 (edited) Apart from the fact it's true If you believe the OS, specifically what Wotte said, his contract with the club as "a coach" continues whether he is manager or not. He was most explicit about that. He is a Saints employee on July 1st even if he's not the "Head Coach" - unless he gets bought out. Here we go : Rolling contract and can continue as Academy Director : paragraph beginning "my own future is not so important..." ironically enough. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1649761,00.html Edited 18 June, 2009 by The9
trousers Posted 18 June, 2009 Author Posted 18 June, 2009 If you believe the OS, specifically what Wotte said, his contract with the club as "a coach" continues whether he is manager or not. He was most explicit about that. He is a Saints employee on July 1st even if he's not the "Head Coach" - unless he gets bought out. It's a bit of a long commute from Egypt though
disintegration87 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 I wouldn't read much into this. On the gossip page he was called 'Lee Crouch" so they probably don't have any real information as to his involvement in the bid.
The9 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 It's a bit of a long commute from Egypt though I'm sure Pinnacle can afford it. I think that's my new catchphrase, should sum up the delirium surrounding Keegan nicely.
Gemmel Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 If you believe the OS, specifically what Wotte said, his contract with the club as "a coach" continues whether he is manager or not. He was most explicit about that. He is a Saints employee on July 1st even if he's not the "Head Coach" - unless he gets bought out. Here we go : Rolling contract and can continue as Academy Director : paragraph beginning "my own future is not so important..." ironically enough. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1649761,00.html Errr that was my point.....his contract as manager is upto the 30th June. see earlier posts above.
The9 Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Errr that was my point.....his contract as manager is upto the 30th June. see earlier posts above. Yeah, I see it, we're saying the same thing. Except the article at the top says "Mark Wotte's Contract runs out on June 30th". No it doesn't. Mark Wotte ceases being Head Coach then, he's still got a contract. So it isn't true.
Gemmel Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 Yeah, I see it, we're saying the same thing. Except the article at the top says "Mark Wotte's Contract runs out on June 30th". No it doesn't. Mark Wotte ceases being Head Coach then, he's still got a contract. So it isn't true. Well if you had read the posts, you would have seen before you chipped in that we had established that it was in relation to the managers position.............. therefore "Mark Wotte's Contract runs out on June 30th". was infact true
trousers Posted 18 June, 2009 Author Posted 18 June, 2009 Yeah, I see it, we're saying the same thing. Except the article at the top says "Mark Wotte's Contract runs out on June 30th". No it doesn't. Mark Wotte ceases being Head Coach then, he's still got a contract. So it isn't true. So, when does his actual contract run out?
Gemmel Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 So, when does his actual contract run out? As manager 30th June As Academy coach - Don't know
SW11_Saint Posted 18 June, 2009 Posted 18 June, 2009 I don't have a problem with Leon having a place on the new Board. After all, if it wasn't for him injecting some cash into the club, we'd be out of existence by now. Not to mention the fact that he's a Saint through and through. Admittedly a clean sweep would be ideal, but if anyone was going to remain then I'm glad it's Crouch. Me neither. Not my idea of a great Chairman or CEO, but at least he admitted his mistakes and put his money where his mouth was to bail Saints out when they needed it. Happy for him to be involved in some capacity. On a similar note, I wonder if McMenemy will get anything under the new regime? Club President maybe, or perhaps just his picture back up in the boardroom!
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