Gingeletiss Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Is this starting to turn into....'I couldn't give a fig'...about Saints thread. FFS, these people saved us from oblivion, and now some are posting on here, that they couldn't give a stuff about our 'alledged' 'arragant' chairman. I hope to god he laugh's off comments such as these, and indeed, dismisses the Echo's comments as well. We need NC, and we need ML, lets not start shooting ourselves in the preverbial foot!!!:tfrag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I don't believe for a second that Liebherr will just walk away when Cortese does, regardless of small insinuations. Correct, he would need to sell us first. Unfortunately, Mr Cortese does not give the impression that he is the type of character to cede on his decision regards the Echo so the spat that has caused this discussion to escalate is likely to continue and that cannot be good for anyone when love it or loathe it the Echo IMO occupy the higher ground on the original issue. We have a free press in this country and it is something we have fought wars over to protect and IMO it is an error of judgement on the part of the club to ban the Echo and they need to give in and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I tend to agree but things said in a quoted piece like this tend to be there for a reason. These OS articles that are about his battle with the Echo will be read, re-read and re-read again. The words that remain after editing will be there for a reason. If I put a cynic's hat on I could quite easily see Cortese as an ambitious but ego-driven control freak that wants everyone, including us fans, to bow down and be grateful that he is here. If I put my happy-clappy hat on I think we're bloody lucky to have Cortese because he's the type of driven person that will take us a long way, and that we should be eternally grateful that he brought Markus to the club. The truth is somewhere in the middle I guess and I'm not making a judgemnt on the man either way. I'm delighted he's here, pleased with what he's done so far but I do see signs that concern me a little. Taking on the Echo in this way is not too smart a thing to do, regardless of the rights or wrongs. I only hope that his battle with the Echo is more about the commercial benefits of controlling our own media relations than the personal dispute it appears to have become. The OS and Saints Player (not to mention the Twitter feed!) will get more traffic if the Echo gets zero "news". So I can see that for the club's future commercial success it might make sense to try to marginalise the Echo. But if it's just a petty, vengeful dispute that will run and run, then it does no one any favours and will only serve to bring fewer people back to the club on our journey over the coming years. +1 I would also add to Gingeletiss post that I don't think for 1 minute that those voicing concerns are not grateful for their involvement but neither should that be used as an excuse not to challenge matters that concern some of us. The Honeymoon doesn't last forever and requires hard work and commitment from both sides and occassionaly things will go wrong that shouldn't be ignored just because of their investment. Lets not forget an investment that is being designed as a vehicle for a decent return on that original investment and to protect it they have a duty of care to us as fans and we need to continue to prove our support which we are doing to encourage them to stay. That does not mean we need to be compliant little people when a decision goes against the grain in my IMO, Messrs Cortese and Liebherr are not acting charitably they are businessmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Bones Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I dont think it comes across as arrogance really. I took that as him taking full responsibility for everything that has happened to the club, what it now is and what it is doing, therefore protecting Liebherr and the rest of the staff. Oh and maybe a bit of pride too as it has been a success so far. We can forgive the guy for feeling pretty chuffed with what has been achieved, cant we? Agree - Perhaps arrogance was the wrong word to use. I think the club is in safe hands with him at the helm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Just thought, could the club be Fiorentina? A 'here's Waigo, fancy joining us' deal? It was none other than AC Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 As posted on the other Cortese thread - seems the club was AC Milan: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/27/notts-county-hmrc-debt Half way down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 anyone know Nicola's email, purleeeeease PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 As posted on the other Cortese thread - seems the club was AC Milan: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/27/notts-county-hmrc-debt Half way down Best let Murray and his investigation team at the Echo know !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Correct, he would need to sell us first. Unfortunately, Mr Cortese does not give the impression that he is the type of character to cede on his decision regards the Echo so the spat that has caused this discussion to escalate is likely to continue and that cannot be good for anyone when love it or loathe it the Echo IMO occupy the higher ground on the original issue. We have a free press in this country and it is something we have fought wars over to protect and IMO it is an error of judgement on the part of the club to ban the Echo and they need to give in and move on. I don't agree that the Echo have the moral high ground on the original issue. It is by no means clear as to the exact circumstances as to why Cortese and Murray fell out, but one only has to observe the childish, petty vindictiveness of Murray to form an opinion as to whether he is suitable to hold the position of Editor of a local newspaper. With freedom of the press comes responsibility to report with accuracy and impartiality. We didn't fight the wars for a free press, we fought for freedom of speech. There is a subtle difference. And I disagree with your opinion that the club made an error of judgment and need to give in and move on. The error of judgment was the Echo's. It is they who need to give in and move on, as it is they who need access to inside information to boost their circulation. Instead, the longer this goes on and the more they set out to antagonise the club and its supporters, the lower will their circulation fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Best let Murray and his investigation team at the Echo know !! Its on their site too - but I didn't want to link to it and give them any hits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Best let Murray and his investigation team at the Echo know !! They already do! http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4874240.AC_Milan_revealed_as_club_that_approached_Saints_for_Cortese/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 what is it with the echo pointing out that solent have a commercial deal with the club in every article!!! sour grapes "Speculation surrounding the story was initially reported on BBC Radio Solent yesterday morning. Mr Cortese's subsequent interview was broadcast on the same station, which has a commercial deal with the club, today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Its on their site too - but I didn't want to link to it and give them any hits! They already do! http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4874240.AC_Milan_revealed_as_club_that_approached_Saints_for_Cortese/ Aaahh but other than the Guardian where was it first ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 27 January, 2010 To Kerrins, Murray and the rest of the second-to-the-ball churnalists at the Echo: Nice copy and paste job - the Guardian story went up at midnight yours at 11 am- and you didn't know it was AC Milan - otherwise you would have announced it - i believe that's called a scoop in the profession. Like a 50-year-old virgin, its a pleasure you know nothing about. Yesterday's story was a simply another cut and paste job from a vague report Solent thrown in with the not so unpublic knowledge that Papa is on loan from Fiorentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Thanks for clearing that up NC - now to the job in hand a new midfielder please - onwards and upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Good news that NC is staying, but have to agree that it has a slight tinge of what happens if he decides to go. Would hope that ML has grown to love the club & would just replace with another good leader & keep it going. But for now lets just enjoy the ride. Been so long since we've had something to look forward to at this time in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mick channon windmill Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Correct, he would need to sell us first. Unfortunately, Mr Cortese does not give the impression that he is the type of character to cede on his decision regards the Echo so the spat that has caused this discussion to escalate is likely to continue and that cannot be good for anyone when love it or loathe it the Echo IMO occupy the higher ground on the original issue. We have a free press in this country and it is something we have fought wars over to protect and IMO it is an error of judgement on the part of the club to ban the Echo and they need to give in and move on. Yes we do have a free press in this country but that doesnt explain why the local southampton paper is printing stories giving reasons why our striker should consider joining Newcastle. And there is no excuse whatsoever for the way they have chosen to report this story about cortese. I do get your point about freedom of speech and it is a very valid one. With that in mind however the Echo has the freedom to print whatever they want but they choose to print stories that are at best negative about saints and at worst potentially very harmful. The echo has gone too far, Southampton FC do not need the Echo, the fans with all the alternative media options available these days do not neeed the Echo. The paper should have been reflecting the mood of the community in rejoicing about our new owners but they have chosen to go a very different route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Yes we do have a free press in this country but that doesnt explain why the local southampton paper is printing stories giving reasons why our striker should consider joining Newcastle. And there is no excuse whatsoever for the way they have chosen to report this story about cortese. I do get your point about freedom of speech and it is a very valid one. With that in mind however the Echo has the freedom to print whatever they want but they choose to print stories that are at best negative about saints and at worst potentially very harmful. The echo has gone too far, Southampton FC do not need the Echo, the fans with all the alternative media options available these days do not neeed the Echo. The paper should have been reflecting the mood of the community in rejoicing about our new owners but they have chosen to go a very different route. Completely untrue. Even the training ground article was positive about ML and NC's plans for the club. That same week the paper was talking about how we were on the verge of a record breaking run of good form. Today's articles were poor but I can't believe how precious people on here are being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthamSteve Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Completely untrue. Even the training ground article was positive about ML and NC's plans for the club. That same week the paper was talking about how we were on the verge of a record breaking run of good form. Today's articles were poor but I can't believe how precious people on here are being. That is true, I'm just surised that no one has noticed what they're paying for in that 'newspaper'. If they were to actually read the thing they'd probably realise that their better off saving their money anyway. On the OP - My only worry is due to all the bull**** we ere fed by previous chairmen. Is he telling the truth? - I guess he'll prove it to us in the coming months.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Not sure AC Milan would 100% agree with what has been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Not sure AC Milan would 100% agree with what has been said. So you are saying that Nicola made up the interest? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I've had a mooch around the Italian 'net but found no reference in the Italian press. Can't say I've tried very hard though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I've had a mooch around the Italian 'net but found no reference in the Italian press. Can't say I've tried very hard though.. wouldn't be a story - hiring of executives? Only issue here as he is seen as part of our salvation and the echo first reporting it, then mocking him and backing him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Fed up with your little digs Duncan before disappearing without backing up what you have said. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Not sure AC Milan would 100% agree with what has been said. Here you go again Duncan....What the hell is up with you...Tell us the truth as your strange little digs at NC seem coated in hidden spite. Almost as if you want NC and Pards to fail...Like a little boy playing a game:tfrag: Wots up Doc:smt088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Best let Murray and his investigation team at the Echo know !! and don't forget to give them the nod when Skacel signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Here you go again Duncan....What the hell is up with you...Tell us the truth as your strange little digs at NC seem coated in hidden spite. Almost as if you want NC and Pards to fail...Like a little boy playing a game:tfrag: Wots up Doc:smt088 He'll just ignore you. Seriously Duncan just leave the board if you are going to continue with this. If you have something to say then say it, otherwise just shut the hell up and you would be better off not on here. If you act like this as the leader of your union then I'm not surprised your employers are looking to get rid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 there must be something personal going on - he is not enjoying saints for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Not sure AC Milan would 100% agree with what has been said. " Nicola Cortese, Southampton's chairman, was recently approached by a representative for Berlusconi informing him of that gilded club's interest in taking him on. It is strongly possible that the contact was made on the recommendation of Giancarlo Giorgetti, an influential member of Berlusconi's Northern League party who just so happens to be a massive Saints fan. But Cortese is understood to have declined the approach" FF, based on how this is reported, would anyone at the club of been aware of the approach ? my interpretation of the article is that it was all very informal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 there must be something personal going on - he is not enjoying saints for some reason. He had a lot to do with the rival bid, and has not had anything positive to say about NC and ML since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 As posted on the other Cortese thread - seems the club was AC Milan: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/27/notts-county-hmrc-debt Half way down coupled with this: The club, despite where they are and the success that they have had in the past in the Italian leagues cannot offer me anything that Southampton cannot achieve. ......exciting times I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 He had a lot to do with the rival bid, and has not had anything positive to say about NC and ML since. FF is only putting forward opinions which in most cases seem reasonable he just does not like having an owner who can do what he likes. Nothing to do with ML/NC he would act the same probably who ever owned the club. I agree with his stance but probably like him expect that NC/ML will do great things for the club but there is always the remote chance that I am wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 FF is only putting forward opinions which in most cases seem reasonable he just does not like having an owner who can do what he likes. Nothing to do with ML/NC he would act the same probably who ever owned the club. I agree with his stance but probably like him expect that NC/ML will do great things for the club but there is always the remote chance that I am wrong Just for your info....Rupert never was the owner and like many he didn't like him either.smiley winky thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 doesn't like an owner who doesn't answer to anyone, nor one who answers to shareholders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 FF is only putting forward opinions which in most cases seem reasonable he just does not like having an owner who can do what he likes. Nothing to do with ML/NC he would act the same probably who ever owned the club. I agree with his stance but probably like him expect that NC/ML will do great things for the club but there is always the remote chance that I am wrong No problem at all with that stance. It's all the hinting and pathetic digs I can't stand. It's seeing the negative in every situation, saying stupid things like he doesn't expect Pardew to be here next year without backing up why he thinks that. It's making comments suggesting he knows personal things about Cortese despite the fact that recently he admitted he had never met him (though that may have changed.) I used to enjoy receiving PMs from Duncan who would give me some info but the more I got the more I realised how biased he was to a particular point of view and how readily he would believe pretty much anything. You wouldn't believe some of the stories he came up with about Wotte. Duncan used to be a good and interesting poster but since Markus has come in he sounds terribly bitter and pretty pathetic. I expect that many people feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Just for your info....Rupert never was the owner and like many he didn't like him either.smiley winky thing Thats the whole point Lowe was not the owner and was accountable to the board and shareholders and got turfed out but NC/ML are not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 No problem at all with that stance. It's all the hinting and pathetic digs I can't stand. It's seeing the negative in every situation, saying stupid things like he doesn't expect Pardew to be here next year without backing up why he thinks that. It's making comments suggesting he knows personal things about Cortese despite the fact that recently he admitted he had never met him (though that may have changed.) I used to enjoy receiving PMs from Duncan who would give me some info but the more I got the more I realised how biased he was to a particular point of view and how readily he would believe pretty much anything. You wouldn't believe some of the stories he came up with about Wotte. Duncan used to be a good and interesting poster but since Markus has come in he sounds terribly bitter and pretty pathetic. I expect that many people feel the same way. Had not really noticed that but lots of posters believe pretty much anything which meets their agenda. Very few change their attitudes I would have thought although after seeing the performance against MK Dons I now believe 442 is not the way forward at the moment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Had not really noticed that but lots of posters believe pretty much anything which meets their agenda. Very few change their attitudes I would have thought although after seeing the performance against MK Dons I now believe 442 is not the way forward at the moment . All I'm asking for is for people to give their opinions and say what they know. FF suggesting that he knows something means he can pretty much make up what he wants and pretend that it's fact without actually explicitly saying what he has been "told." I don't see you copping half as much as Duncan does John and that's because you give your opinion and not all the rubbish that comes with it. I strongly disagree with a lot of you say but you must be able to see the difference between your posts and FFs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Thats the whole point Lowe was not the owner and was accountable to the board and shareholders and got turfed out but NC/ML are not John my dearest Grandpa:smt054.....Out of idol curiosity....Any evidence that Uncle Rupert was ever accountable to the board or the shareholders during his dictatorship:rolleyes: By the way you never sent me that handwritting specimen for comparison with the Rupert letter at the AGm..any reason for the delay:) Mind you..my mate jonah never responded either. COYRs:smt054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 thought it was administration that got Lowe out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Originally Posted by docker-p I couldn't give a toss whether he stays or goes, he isn't going to score 30 goals for us this season, and I'm sure ML would swiftly replace him with someone of a high caliber. Southampton FC is bigger than any one individual, particularly pen pushers. Without Cortese, we probably wouldn't even have a club!! ML only came on board due to cortese's insistence, without Cortese on board, ML would have no interest!! He is pretty much a saviour in my opinion So true, without Cortese I doubt Liebherr would have even known about us. He seems to have favoured son status with Liebherr, long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Gawd there's some crap put out on here, and one or two major culprits make up things about what I have said or not said. These people are all anonymous but they love to have a pop at someone who does not hide behind that cloak. Right, for the record, I am not bitter and twisted about ML and NC taking over one little bit. I welcome it and continue to do so. I have been to many games this season home and away and there is no doubt the club is moving rapidly in the correct direction. IS THAT CLEAR? It could hardly have worked out better. However, I never subscribe to blind worship - everything is done with reason in football and I watch and listen closely. I hate to say this but for some reason I do get passed information some of it pretty believable and "interesting". I don't post it publicly because I am asked not to. But I do share it with people on here who I respect. Hypo was one of those but after I told him Wilde's username, he blew the cover, I stopped including him on the private stuff as i could no longer trust him. Now I have just ignore him because he gets personal as can be seen earlier. What I do try and post "bits" and hope you can read between the lines. What I am trying to say is don't believe all you are told no matter who it comes from, especially if you do not personally know that person. No one on here really know NC or ML's inner thoughts with regard to why they really got involved in So'ton. Maybe they are 100% genuine - I hope so, but I am naturally suspicious - especially when I hear other things, which may or may not be true. Certain people have told me certain things and I have some doubts over this whole "story". If you don't want to accept it fine - stick me on ignore - I really couldn't care. In the meantime debate away but let's keep out the personal bits, because the people that are making them don't know me at all. As far as I am aware I am free to express my fears, hopes, feelings, expectations or opinion on here as much as anyone else is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 I've had a mooch around the Italian 'net but found no reference in the Italian press. Can't say I've tried very hard though.. You should go work for the Echo, I think that is their way of doing things as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 thought it was administration that got Lowe out? Not the first time I would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 John my dearest Grandpa:smt054.....Out of idol curiosity....Any evidence that Uncle Rupert was ever accountable to the board or the shareholders during his dictatorship:rolleyes: By the way you never sent me that handwritting specimen for comparison with the Rupert letter at the AGm..any reason for the delay:) Mind you..my mate jonah never responded either. COYRs:smt054 Well they did get rid of him did they not but that will not be the case when a club has a single owner that is my point. By the way my actual involvement with Lowe is considerably less than yours as I dont recall ever seeing him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Well they did get rid of him did they not but that will not be the case when a club has a single owner that is my point. By the way my actual involvement with Lowe is considerably less than yours as I dont recall ever seeing him He was like an Uncle to me....:smt054 I sent him a letter once but I am sure he never readit out at the AGM:tfrag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Well it is now being quoted that AC Milan were possibly after NC http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/8483042.stm Seems slightly far fetched to me Milan are one of the top clubs in world football and I cannot see what NC has done to warrant their interest. He has only been here for six months but although progress is good it is not outstanding and I doubt if he has made contacts at the highest level including UEFA Perhaps the JPT is held in high regard in Italy:D The whole saga fascinates me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Hypo (or mods) I would strongly advise you to remove your last post asap. It could lead to some unpleasant consequences and I dissassociate myself from it completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Cortese is a man with a vision for Saints, there is no doubt about that. Personally i believe that vision could be higher than any of us dare to currently imagine. He has been extremely successful in everything he has done and the signs are that will continue with saints. He is a very smart man and i think he realises that with the infrastructure and fan base that we have this club could be massive. The talk is of 5 year plans to get back to the premiership and how we will spend appropriately for whatever level saints are at. I dont want to think too far ahead or dream too much but with saints back in the premier league and with ML's financial backing, a full st marys stadium again, i can see the stadium being extended and Saints being taken to a level that we should have been taken to after we won the FA cup and were signing two times current european player of the year. I have thought for a long time that cortese was virtually 100% responsible for bringing ML onboard. It appears to be the dream partnership and i still have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure this is all actually happening. I am so grateful for what Cortese has done for us and he will probably never realise just how much what he has done means to me and the many thousands of saints fans in southampton and around the world. Without doubt my life has changed beyond belief since he and ML came into the club. For many years i watched rich owners coming into other clubs and investing huge sums of money and watched on enviously. I was always confused as to why southampton was overlooked given the huge fanbase that we have and lovely part of the world the city is in etc. I am sure the sense of achievement that Cortese would feel from taking saints from league 1 to the premiership and beyond would be almost impossible to match in any other business venture. I am so pleased he has come out and made this statement as i was very worried after reading the reports yesterday. I couldnt care less that Cortese has fallen out with the Echo, yes it would be nice if they got on but to be honest the Echo as a newspaper has been going rapidly downhill over the last few years. The Echo is supposed to support the local community and should be backing this regime 100% but instead they are out looking for sensational stories and it really annoys me. Yes of course report the truth but it appears the Echo is quire happy to print stories that harm our club. I think people should boycott the Echo as the paper is now getting petty and some of the rubbish they are printing could damage the club. Cortese as stated earlier is a very successful man and has hardly put a foot wrong since walking into the club. I would back his judgement to make the right call and back him in whatever he does as he has not only saved saints from going out of existence but we are hopefully at the start of a journey that will take us beyond our wildest dreams Completely agree 100% I believe Corteses vision includes playing Champions Leauge at St. Mary's..... something no one before him ever has dared to even mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 January, 2010 Share Posted 27 January, 2010 Hypo (or mods) I would strongly advise you to remove your last post asap. It could lead to some unpleasant consequences and I dissassociate myself from it completely. Thank you. Wise move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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