Ken Tone Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 What it says in the title. Am simply curious to know is he going to be sufficiently committed, and interested in us, to attend every game, home and away? Or will he just pick and choose games? K.
niceandfriendly Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Well he lives in Switzerland so I very much doubt he was there. He'll more than likely just come back for the odd home game like he is doing.
Saint_clark Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 £13million+ is more than enough proof of commitment for me, thanks.
Ken Tone Posted 20 August, 2009 Author Posted 20 August, 2009 So for that matter, was he at huddersfield? How keen is he on playing with his new 'train set'? The more of a fan he becomes the more he'll get sucked into spending money! K.
krissyboy31 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I doubt it. I doubt he'd be at any of our midweek games TBH. He is not going to keep his diary at Mali clear on a Tuesday afternoon so that he can fly to the UK for a match and fly back for his Wednesday morning meeting.
ladysaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 The only directors I saw in the directors box at the game were Dave Jones, Andy Oldknow and Cortese
ottery st mary Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I was wondering if Markus could sweep by Exeter airport on his way to Southampton.. He could pick up a dozen or so from this area. Just a thought.
Scummer Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 The only directors I saw in the directors box at the game were Dave Jones, Andy Oldknow and Cortese How on earth is Dave Jones still a director.
Wes Tender Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 He was at Swindon, but spent the entire evening trying to negotiate his way around the magic roundabout. As far as I know, he's still there.
VectisSaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I doubt it. I doubt he'd be at any of our midweek games TBH. He is not going to keep his diary at Mali clear on a Tuesday afternoon so that he can fly to the UK for a match and fly back for his Wednesday morning meeting. he should move his Mali HQ to Southampton then...
ruddick Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 What it says in the title. Am simply curious to know is he going to be sufficiently committed, and interested in us, to attend every game, home and away? Or will he just pick and choose games? K. Oh dear god. How many times - he has spent a significant amount of money buying the club, appointed Cortese to run the business for him, agreed a long term plan including a budget for this season and is leaving Cortese up to it. So that is his commitment sorted. He won't be selling any time soon. That enough for you? He lives in Switzerland and has other commitments also - i.e. has a life outside Football which can't be a bad thing. He will come to as many games as he can but Cortese and crew will be there every step of the way for him. I am happy with that!
trousers Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 How many more times do I have to say this.....he's only here as a Trojan Horse for his siblings to help them win the contract for supply of cranes for the Southampton Dock expansion programme. Keep up. (Note: A percentage of the above statement is completely made up)
oxfordshire_saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 As long as Cortese was there, Markus doesn't need to be. I can imagine he'll be over for the odd home game now and again, that's it.
kpturner Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I don't think he is going to turn up at every game, and not doing so is fine by me. I don't see his perpetual presence as a sign of commitment - the large wedge of cash he has stumped up to buy the club is commitment enough methinks.
krissyboy31 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Plus he's stumped up for his Season Ticket, so if he doesn't actually use if every week, that's his prerogative.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Oh dear god. How many times - he has spent a significant amount of money buying the club, appointed Cortese to run the business for him, agreed a long term plan including a budget for this season and is leaving Cortese up to it. So that is his commitment sorted. He won't be selling any time soon. That enough for you? He lives in Switzerland and has other commitments also - i.e. has a life outside Football which can't be a bad thing. He will come to as many games as he can but Cortese and crew will be there every step of the way for him. I am happy with that! Pretty sure he lives in Dubai, read it somewhere... Anyway, I wouldn't expect him to attend every game, but seeing him at the majority of home games would'nt be a bad thing.
ruddick Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Pretty sure he lives in Dubai, read it somewhere... Anyway, I wouldn't expect him to attend every game, but seeing him at the majority of home games would'nt be a bad thing. Agreed - with the scarf!!! Dubai eh?! Very nice - I know he has a place out in Switzerland but Dubai too I spose and prob a few other places! Alright for some!!
yorkiesaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 he bought the club as an investment, he's not going to attend games, except when there is a business case.
krissyboy31 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Pretty sure he lives in Dubai, read it somewhere... Anyway, I wouldn't expect him to attend every game, but seeing him at the majority of home games would'nt be a bad thing. No. That was an incorrect translation from Bablefish (or similar). He definitely lives in Switzerland.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Agreed - with the scarf!!! Dubai eh?! Very nice - I know he has a place out in Switzerland but Dubai too I spose and prob a few other places! Alright for some!! Yeah love that scarf, got one identical and have had it since I was just a little boy, signed by James Beattie as well haha. I have something in common with our billionaire owner, love it.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 No. That was an incorrect translation from Bablefish (or similar). He definitely lives in Switzerland. Ah right, fair enough. Yeah I remember reading it on here now off someone's translation. I'll take your word for it.
countysaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Oh dear god. How many times - he has spent a significant amount of money buying the club, appointed Cortese to run the business for him, agreed a long term plan including a budget for this season and is leaving Cortese up to it. So that is his commitment sorted. He won't be selling any time soon. That enough for you? He lives in Switzerland and has other commitments also - i.e. has a life outside Football which can't be a bad thing. He will come to as many games as he can but Cortese and crew will be there every step of the way for him. I am happy with that! Totally agree. The mood has somewhat changed in a very short space of time. Asking stupid questions as the title of this thread does no one any good but for some reason people just like to pick more holes. FFS get behind this bloke before he decides he dont like the attitude of certain fans and takes his money elsewhere. Some people are just never happy!!!
SaintRichmond Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Well he lives in Switzerland so I very much doubt he was there. He'll more than likely just come back for the odd home game like he is doing. He was thinking of going ....... but the last bus back to Gatwick was too late for his flight .......
terryhulock Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 He clearly stated in a German language article that whilst he does not intend to move to Southampton (think of the tax liability!) he plans to attend all home games.
Channon's Sideburns Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Markus can do as he pleases. He spent shedloads to buy this club (thank you :-) ) He put Nicola Cortese and Andy Oldknow in place to run things... He paid for HIS SEASON TICKET How much more can he do? If the idea of the thread is create some irony with complaints last season re: Lowe and Wilde (specifically) not attending all games, well done. Neither of them did any of the above...christ if they would have paid for their season tickets there would have been a round of national TV interviews to plug the fact ;-)
Nineteen Canteen Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 What it says in the title. Am simply curious to know is he going to be sufficiently committed, and interested in us, to attend every game, home and away? Or will he just pick and choose games? K. How many fans attend every game home and away?? Mr Liebherr is not the DWPS and to be honest has no need to increase the hand outs he has already made by idlely throwing money at us. IMO we need to show and in some cases improve our commitment before he provides more cash.
Jez Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Totally agree. The mood has somewhat changed in a very short space of time. Asking stupid questions as the title of this thread does no one any good but for some reason people just like to pick more holes. FFS get behind this bloke before he decides he dont like the attitude of certain fans and takes his money elsewhere. Some people are just never happy!!! blimey... and breath!! if you read the OP's post, it just says he was curious, no agenda or hatred if he didn't make games each week, there was no malice in this thread and yet people are getting all argumentative and defensive over nothing.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Markus can do as he pleases. He spent shedloads to buy this club (thank you :-) ) He put Nicola Cortese and Andy Oldknow in place to run things... He paid for HIS SEASON TICKET How much more can he do? If the idea of the thread is create some irony with complaints last season re: Lowe and Wilde (specifically) not attending all games, well done. Neither of them did any of the above...christ if they would have paid for their season tickets there would have been a round of national TV interviews to plug the fact ;-)[/QUOTE] And Crouch would be telling us all that the money he lost wasn't an issue and that he fixed the statue for the good of the club and the memory of Ted (and expected no PR points from it?) oh and all donations over £1000 would be in the programme and on the club's os for reasons of......transparency? Or self promotion? I think you're probably right but no need to leave out those who gave and somehow us fans found out.
Channon's Sideburns Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Markus can do as he pleases. He spent shedloads to buy this club (thank you :-) ) He put Nicola Cortese and Andy Oldknow in place to run things... He paid for HIS SEASON TICKET How much more can he do? If the idea of the thread is create some irony with complaints last season re: Lowe and Wilde (specifically) not attending all games, well done. Neither of them did any of the above...christ if they would have paid for their season tickets there would have been a round of national TV interviews to plug the fact ;-)[/QUOTE] And Crouch would be telling us all that the money he lost wasn't an issue and that he fixed the statue for the good of the club and the memory of Ted (and expected no PR points from it?) oh and all donations over £1000 would be in the programme and on the club's os for reasons of......transparency? Or self promotion? I think you're probably right but no need to leave out those who gave and somehow us fans found out. I take your comments in the spirit they are intended NC.....please add Askham and Richards to the donation list. That's more balanced isn't it ? (How much did Lowe and Wilde donate to the cause?) ;-)
Crowds Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I was wondering if Markus could sweep by Exeter airport on his way to Southampton.. He could pick up a dozen or so from this area. Just a thought. I like that idea alot!!!!! Mid week games only for me though weekends I'm home in soton lol
ottery st mary Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I like that idea alot!!!!! Mid week games only for me though weekends I'm home in soton lol There are quite a few down this way.....I can feel a few beers coming on...Markus could be our President here in Devon.
Micky Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Funny, funny thread - love it. Couldn't make Swindon or Huddersfield, absolutely no passion about the team - time to mag to grid and get someone new in eh...!
kpturner Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 blimey... and breath!! if you read the OP's post, it just says he was curious, no agenda or hatred if he didn't make games each week, there was no malice in this thread and yet people are getting all argumentative and defensive over nothing.I think the "sufficiently committed..." bit is the cause of the ire TBH
Nineteen Canteen Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I take your comments in the spirit they are intended NC.....please add Askham and Richards to the donation list. That's more balanced isn't it ? (How much did Lowe and Wilde donate to the cause?) ;-) I have no idea perhaps they gave money in line with the laws of the Jewish Talmud. 'A man who gives charity in secret is greater than Moses' Now I don't know about you but that is how I prefer to make my donations and it also cuts down on the junk mail.
Ken Tone Posted 20 August, 2009 Author Posted 20 August, 2009 blimey... and breath!! if you read the OP's post, it just says he was curious, no agenda or hatred if he didn't make games each week, there was no malice in this thread and yet people are getting all argumentative and defensive over nothing. Quite. Thanks. Some of you lot could start a fight in an empty room. As I said I was merely curious. There was no implicit, let alone explicit, criticism of Liebherr. K.
SaintRobbie Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 What it says in the title. Am simply curious to know is he going to be sufficiently committed, and interested in us, to attend every game, home and away? Or will he just pick and choose games? K. Does it matter? I mean has he actually done anything wrong? What a pointless thread. As I recall Lowe went to pretty much every game when in charge, didnt do much good did it! I am sorry but this thread at the moment baffles me. If he comes he comes if not - who cares as long as he keeps investing... which he is. That's commitment enough for me.
kpturner Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Quite. Thanks. Some of you lot could start a fight in an empty room. As I said I was merely curious. There was no implicit, let alone explicit, criticism of Liebherr. K.Don't you think "is he going to be sufficiently committed, and interested in us, to attend every game" implies that you feel that lack of attendance at every game = lack of commitment to us? That is what people are biting at IMHO.
TopGun Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Oh dear god. How many times - he has spent a significant amount of money buying the club, appointed Cortese to run the business for him, agreed a long term plan including a budget for this season and is leaving Cortese up to it. So that is his commitment sorted. He won't be selling any time soon. That enough for you? He lives in Switzerland and has other commitments also - i.e. has a life outside Football which can't be a bad thing. He will come to as many games as he can but Cortese and crew will be there every step of the way for him. I am happy with that! Exactly. The bloke owns a number of businesses and no doubt has a managing director at each of them.
master Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Don't know but we have signed Neal Trotman on loan from PNE
kpturner Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Don't know but we have signed Neal Trotman on loan from PNE:confused: What is wrong with the Neal Trotman thread then?
master Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 :confused: What is wrong with the Neal Trotman thread then? Lol nothing now I seen it, its a bit low down and I didnt scroll down very far. TBH I was expecting it to be at the top
SaintRobbie Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 :confused: What is wrong with the Neal Trotman thread then? I think Master is referring to the fact that it is more relevant and interesting than trying to generate a debate about whether the bloke who has just spent millions on Saints and continues to do so, is interested or not.
SaintRobbie Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Lol nothing now I seen it, its a bit low down and I didnt scroll down very far. TBH I was expecting it to be at the top ...but then again perhaps not!
kpturner Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 ...but then again perhaps not! Made me chuckle
LostBoys Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I was and I hope he wasn't as ha might want to reconsider his investment. This is a joke by the way rather like the SFc performance the other night
Charlie2008 Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 There are quite a few down this way.....I can feel a few beers coming on...Markus could be our President here in Devon. I'm up for that, down here in Plympton ( + wife and five juniors!)
lordswoodsaints Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Should of asked the question 'was he available for the Swindon game' he would have got 90 minutes.
sadoldgit Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 What would the reaction be if he pitched up for training in a tracksuit top with the initials ML on the front?
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