NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Interesting interview on Solent with Cortese; would not have taken the job to be chairman just in league 1 - only to be a premiership chairman. The club is totally debt free and is not going to use banks for finance. The training ground development is all being paid with by Liebherr putting his hand in his pocket and fans should not worry about the club building up debts.
Matthew Le God Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 We knew both these things already but... Three cheers for Liebherr and Cortese! I was sat in the row directly infront of them and it looked like they were really enjoying the game tonight!
saintoli Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Pretty much knew that but still feel like i need to pinch myself sometimes. Things just get better for all Saints fans
docker-p Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo?
CB Fry Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Twas a good interview. This is not a man who is going to settle for "just staying up" as some were trying to make out earlier on in the season. Promotion is on for this season, and I get the feeling we will add one or two significant names to the squad in Jan. Still needs to make up with the Echo though (but use the other thread for that one).
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Author Posted 15 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo? he did actually, I was surprised, he said "I would like to take the opportunity to apologise to Mr Murray and Fitzhugh Fella for being a spoilt prima donna".
OLYMPIC Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 I don't know if anyone else read it but in the Mail on Sunday one of their reporters was going on about Ricky Lambert and what a great bit of business it was getting him,he then went on to say as 1 million pound is a lot for league one especially at cash strapped Southampton. I wonder if anyone has mentioned to him that we have no debt and owned by a billionaire.
Thedelldays Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 proves we are the big bucks, man city type of league 1
Foxstone Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Twas a good interview. This is not a man who is going to settle for "just staying up" as some were trying to make out earlier on in the season. Promotion is on for this season, and I get the feeling we will add one or two significant names to the squad in Jan. Still needs to make up with the Echo though (but use the other thread for that one). Agreed ! With perhaps the exception of Leeds, we already possess the strongest squad in this division and that is being put together with promotion in mind. Also agree that squad additions are likely and I suspect one will be a centre forward as cover for Lambo !
saint_mears Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo? Maybe he has good reason
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 proves we are the big bucks, man city type of league 1 +1
NickG Posted 16 December, 2009 Author Posted 16 December, 2009 no we are better run than Man City and with more class.
david in sweden Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Maybe he has good reason I don't think he should apologise. If he promised a proper announcement, and the Echo jumped the gun to get a cheap headline they should take the consequences if they continue to stand by their story. Cortese seems to be a very fair-minded fellow who goes out of his way to be fair to people. This was a bit of cheap journalism and the comment about the children's hospital bit was pathetic. I'd think a chance to watch the Saints players training would be a real lift for any sick kid !
Under Weststand Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Good interview great that were debt free & that ML is helping pay for the upgrade of the infrastructure here. Also seems their here for the long term, can't quite believe how lucky we've been to come up with ML & NC. Should be an interesting Jan transfer window as were now in a position to push for the play off's.
Genk Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 I don't know if anyone else read it but in the Mail on Sunday one of their reporters was going on about Ricky Lambert and what a great bit of business it was getting him,he then went on to say as 1 million pound is a lot for league one especially at cash strapped Southampton. I wonder if anyone has mentioned to him that we have no debt and owned by a billionaire. Yea, I read that too. Some reporters just haven't read up about us since last season!
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Was a really good interview IMO - loved his response when asked about how the training facilities were being funded - basically said yes whem asked if it was coming out of ML's pocket. Also said it was more about the academy - loving this new regime, absolutly loving it!
Thedelldays Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 no we are better run than Man City and with more class. how do you work that out..?
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 how do you work that out..? I know I'm classier but I'm not so sure about you
RonManager Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 how do you work that out..? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=46&pictureid=251 It's all here in the figures..
St Landrew Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Interesting interview on Solent with Cortese; would not have taken the job to be chairman just in league 1 - only to be a premiership chairman. The club is totally debt free and is not going to use banks for finance. The training ground development is all being paid with by Liebherr putting his hand in his pocket and fans should not worry about the club building up debts. Is there a link for this, or do you remember when he was interviewed so that we can listen again on iPLayer..?
damers Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 The interview went out at half time last night, NickG's quotes are right on the money, made me smile when the interviewer asked if it was coming out of Markus's pocket, and Nicola almost giggled as he said "yeah you'd be right to assume that"! Oh it feels good to be a Saints fan again...
Saint Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 I don't know if anyone else read it but in the Mail on Sunday one of their reporters was going on about Ricky Lambert and what a great bit of business it was getting him,he then went on to say as 1 million pound is a lot for league one especially at cash strapped Southampton. I wonder if anyone has mentioned to him that we have no debt and owned by a billionaire. I am ashamed to say that i did read that, i don't usually associate myself with that toilet paper. I actually wrote an email to the daily mail complaining about the term 'cash-strapped' and imploring them to do their research. Also, didn't like them saying that Lambert could help us back into the Championship, when our goal the Premier League. They don't have the right to ill research lower league clubs just because we don't splash our financial situation all over the news.
Saint_clark Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 I know I'm classier but I'm not so sure about you He's a sailor, he has no class whatsoever
Alanh Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 I am ashamed to say that i did read that, i don't usually associate myself with that toilet paper. I actually wrote an email to the daily mail complaining about the term 'cash-strapped' and imploring them to do their research. Also, didn't like them saying that Lambert could help us back into the Championship, when our goal the Premier League. They don't have the right to ill research lower league clubs just because we don't splash our financial situation all over the news. IMO the longer they refer to us as cash-strapped the better. If it means that we can gain an advantage, particularly in the transfer market, by being considered financially impoverished, when in fact we are on a strog financial footing then so much the better.
Golden Balls Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 IMO the longer they refer to us as cash-strapped the better. If it means that we can gain an advantage, particularly in the transfer market, by being considered financially impoverished, when in fact we are on a strog financial footing then so much the better. Exactly! If people think we're skint, they wont over charge us for players!
Thedelldays Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Exactly! If people think we're skint, they wont over charge us for players! do you really think other clubs use the press to find out if we are skint or not..?
JustMike Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo? maybe if the echo werent being an arse he wouldnt have had to ban them.
corsacar saint Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 We probably have the best owner in the entire league, and better still Markus will genuinely love the club more each day.
Golden Balls Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 do you really think other clubs use the press to find out if we are skint or not..? Yes
'dover Saint Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 So are the club totally debt free - that 30 mil to Norwich Union or whatever that was always being mentioned last summer and the Barclays OD are completly paid off??
NickG Posted 16 December, 2009 Author Posted 16 December, 2009 not intending to borrow a penny for new training buildings etc. Its great while it lasts with Markus but also means we are in very strong position should he ever leave
Block 5 Posted 16 December, 2009 Posted 16 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo? Come on Docker, you and I both know that the Echo is gash.
dune Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Did he mention regretting being an arse over banning the Echo? Are you the clubs official Librarian and did you lose your season ticket?
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