Dog Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Southampton administrator Mark Fry has suggested that the Liebherr Group will complete a takeover of the club in the next 72 hours after revealing there are just 'one or two' minor issues to be resolved. © 2009 BSkyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 OK does that mean we are sold or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Don't mean to tempt fate, but assuming this takeover does go through, the swiss bidder should be commended for the manner in which they have conducted their business. No fanfares heralding their arrival on the scene, no daily updates on SSN to say 'nearly there, any day now..', no trying to big themselves up by releasing their 'vision' for the future of the club, no shouting how much money they have, no leading the fanbase on. No spin, no rhetoric. They just kept their heads down, got on with it after pinnacle were out of the equation, and are now on the brink. Hopefully this professionalism will help a united club repair the damage suffered to it's reputation from here on in. Totally agree - hopefully shows a mature professional approach rather thn the 'flash Harry' look of Pinnacle's bid. Maybe a bright new dawn for SFC. Feeling very positive at the moment for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKATE_HATE Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Which is it deal done or another 72 hours?!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfinks Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 same old same old, until its done its not done FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Now here's the catch .... our new kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Don't mean to tempt fate, but assuming this takeover does go through, the swiss bidder should be commended for the manner in which they have conducted their business. No fanfares heralding their arrival on the scene, no daily updates on SSN to say 'nearly there, any day now..', no trying to big themselves up by releasing their 'vision' for the future of the club, no shouting how much money they have, no leading the fanbase on. No spin, no rhetoric. They just kept their heads down, got on with it after pinnacle were out of the equation, and are now on the brink. Hopefully this professionalism will help a united club repair the damage suffered to it's reputation from here on in. Agreed. I hope we can look to a bright new future....but I'm still furious about Pinnacle. I'm not usually spiteful but I do actually hope that Tony Lynham's business suffers markedly as a result of his duplicity and incompetence over this whole affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Now here's the catch .... our new kit I'm not sure I like the socks but the boots are just what the players will need to get out of this division!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Let's see if we can get some Vega across to the UK anytime soon I feel some unearthing of Google searches from a couple of weeks ago if Mr Vega is involved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4477832.Saints_deal_close___but_other_bidders_waiting_in_the_wings/ Echo story updated at 4.10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 7 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Southampton administrator Mark Fry has suggested that the Liebherr Group will complete a takeover of the club in the next 72 hours after revealing there are just 'one or two' minor issues to be resolved. © 2009 BSkyB Thats from this article: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5418161,00.html -which is clearly using old news that the echo were reporting yesterday. Solent are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 We're still in limbo for a bit, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Don't mean to tempt fate, but assuming this takeover does go through, the swiss bidder should be commended for the manner in which they have conducted their business. No fanfares heralding their arrival on the scene, no daily updates on SSN to say 'nearly there, any day now..', no trying to big themselves up by releasing their 'vision' for the future of the club, no shouting how much money they have, no leading the fanbase on. No spin, no rhetoric. They just kept their heads down, got on with it after pinnacle were out of the equation, and are now on the brink. Hopefully this professionalism will help a united club repair the damage suffered to it's reputation from here on in. Exactly, if and when this completes, it will optimise everything that TL and Pinnacle were not. No novelty ex legend fronting the 'bid', and no posting on here. Could be some happy Saints fans about shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Oi Fry, hurry the **** up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Now here's the catch .... our new kit Well it's got red and white stripes. What's your problem?! K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Exactly, if and when this completes, it will epitomise everything that TL and Pinnacle were not. No novelty ex legend fronting the 'bid', and no posting on here. Could be some happy Saints fans about shortly! Corrected for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 What page number will we be on when the takover is finalised? Sweepstake anyone? I reckon page # 118. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Hopefully, it will be time to plan for the future soon enough. but does anyone think we would have been able to keep DMG or Surman if the Swiss had got exclusivity at the end of May and completed three weeks later? Under those circumstances, we would not have had to sell to pay pwages. Or were DMG and Surman going anyway. I think we might have been able to keep Surman. Further collateral damage from the Pinnacle fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitmonSaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 (edited) Well it's got red and white stripes. What's your problem?! K. If you look closely on the left boot you will clearly see a Nike tick. Originally introduced to Rugby the chunky leather boot has been adapted for Football (especially League One). The studs have been shortened and the steel toe cap has been made from a lighter metal, to allow the player more speed. Not on sale till the 1st of September, The Nike:Crunch range is sure to be the boot of choice for the majority of League One players. The boot is also available in white coloured leather - for tarts. Edited 7 July, 2009 by WhitmonSaint spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 When did the Echo start calling them a Swiss "consortium" instead of a single wealthy Swiss owner as I recall them doing when the Leibherr name broke a couple of days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Crikey, 12,000+ views of this thread since early afternoon People - GET A LIFE And let us loonies refresh the pages more than once every 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 What page number will we be on when the takover is finalised? Sweepstake anyone? I reckon page # 118. Nah. Best we can hope for today is an indication that all will be revealed tomorrow, with then in the morning maybe some proper leaks (eg name!) and an announcement of a press conference later in the day. So there's still a good 18-20 hours of dedicated posting and F5-ing to go yet. My money is still on 150 pages. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestSaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Hopefully, it will be time to plan for the future soon enough. but does anyone think we would have been able to keep DMG or Surman if the Swiss had got exclusivity at the end of May and completed three weeks later? Under those circumstances, we would not have had to sell to pay pwages. Or were DMG and Surman going anyway. I think we might have been able to keep Surman. Further collateral damage from the Pinnacle fiasco.[/Q That we will never know, but the bottom line is that we appear to have been bought by a firm/individual with excellent credentials and a very professional approach. I guess that administration in the end has provided a new begining that we can all look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Hopefully, it will be time to plan for the future soon enough. but does anyone think we would have been able to keep DMG or Surman if the Swiss had got exclusivity at the end of May and completed three weeks later? Under those circumstances, we would not have had to sell to pay pwages. Or were DMG and Surman going anyway. I think we might have been able to keep Surman. Further collateral damage from the Pinnacle fiasco. IMO we might have kept Surman, but even for him the draw of premiership would have been strong. But I dso think Kelvin would have stayed ...or is he still going to? Anyone got an update on him? K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Why was Fry still contacting that buffoon Batchelor this morning!! I know he needs back up just in case but really!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Gary Lineker on Radio Solent just now - apparently here for a trial What, he's on jury service you mean? Wonder if he'll visit that imaginary chip shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Why was Fry still contacting that buffoon Batchelor this morning!! I know he needs back up just in case but really!!! Perhaps just to tell them their bid had failed? We can hope... This is killing me...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Perhaps just to tell them their bid had failed? We can hope... This is killing me...! The Echo says it was to provide more proof of funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 When did the Echo start calling them a Swiss "consortium" instead of a single wealthy Swiss owner as I recall them doing when the Leibherr name broke a couple of days ago? Love the way they keep changing their headline too - even though the article content harldly changes. Notice they're being very careful with their language, e.g. "There always remains the chance of last-minute complications but the remaining couple of glitches were ironed out this morning, it is understood." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 When did the Echo start calling them a Swiss "consortium" instead of a single wealthy Swiss owner as I recall them doing when the Leibherr name broke a couple of days ago? Actually I've consistently heard them being referred to as the "Swiss Group" across all of the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eire Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Exactly, if and when this completes, it will optimise everything that TL and Pinnacle were not. No novelty ex legend fronting the 'bid', and no posting on here. Could be some happy Saints fans about shortly! still a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Radio Solent has just confirmed that the contracts are ready for signature and the money to be transferred. Will that finally be the end of this thread tomorrow morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nice Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Love the way they keep changing their headline too - even though the article content harldly changes. Notice they're being very careful with their language, e.g. "There always remains the chance of last-minute complications but the remaining couple of glitches were ironed out this morning, it is understood." What the begbies PR firm tell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Radio Solent has just confirmed that the contracts are ready for signature and the money to be transferred. Will that finally be the end of this thread tomorrow morning? After all these false hopes recently I am still concerned that the money will not appear. Just call it pessimistic but I am really worried this will fall through again. I think we all just want to here the news its a done deal...even though we know nothing about the Swiss or what their real intentions are for the club..we could all be turkeys voting for Christmas! But what choice do we have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwaySaint1 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 After all these false hopes recently I am still concerned that the money will not appear. Just call it pessimistic but I am really worried this will fall through again. I think we all just want to here the news its a done deal...even though we know nothing about the Swiss or what their real intentions are for the club..we could all be turkeys voting for Christmas! But what choice do we have? It cannot be any worse than Saints go Wilde thats for bl**dy sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Radio Solent has just confirmed that the contracts are ready for signature and the money to be transferred. Will that finally be the end of this thread tomorrow morning? Sky Sports News have not reported anything (I've had it on in the background for the last 3 hours)...maybe their reporter Gary Cotterrill has died of boredom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Radio Solent 'Latest on the Saints situation after this - it's Nick Kershaw and the Riddle' Is the presenter trying to say something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoozonside10 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Solent update after nik kershaw and the riddle... I've always hated that song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Solent update after nik kershaw and the riddle... I've always hated that song nik kershaw is an anagram of I am a W*nker. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Sky Sports News have not reported anything (I've had it on in the background for the last 3 hours)...maybe their reporter Gary Cotterrill has died of boredom... Gary Cotterill was reporting on the Ronaldo transfer in Madrid so wont be bac in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Sky Sports News have not reported anything (I've had it on in the background for the last 3 hours)...maybe their reporter Gary Cotterrill has died of boredom... Sky probably lost interest when the Le Tiss connection evaporated, had they ever given so much attention to a third division club before? Goes to show the value of having Mattie involved with the club with his media connections... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Solent update after nik kershaw and the riddle... I've always hated that song - dealing with swiss consortium. - fry, FL and Swiss all happy and ready to conclude the deal. - deal technically should be finished tomorrow morning. - member of the Liebherr family. - club on verge of having real real power and financial clout behind them. - Liebherr family decentralise operations, appointing people to run their businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Sky probably lost interest when the Le Tiss connection evaporated, had they ever given so much attention to a third division club before? Goes to show the value of having Mattie involved with the club with his media connections... They gave plenty to MK Dons when they reappointed Paul Ince, to be fair. It depends what else is going on further up the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I've never realised there was so much contained in that Nik Kershaw song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 nik kershaw is an anagram of I am a W*nker. True story. No it isn't. But it would be good if it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Sky probably lost interest when the Le Tiss connection evaporated, had they ever given so much attention to a third division club before? Goes to show the value of having Mattie involved with the club with his media connections... They covered the Eastleigh v Saints match live from the ground on Saturday...and that really was a non-event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Solent: "Southampton Football Club should be saved tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 They covered the Eastleigh v Saints match live from the ground on Saturday...and that really was a non-event. will they be at Totton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 No it isn't. But it would be good if it were. It is. It's also an anagram of 'spiky haired c*nt'. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Hate to plug a rival, but upthesaints.com are reporting that the deal has been signed, and we are now in Swiss owership. The deal includes "a member of the Liebherr family". Could they be the TMZ.com of the South Coast?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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