wild-saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP You saved my club when the light was fading for that I will be eternally grateful.
Nexstar Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 He saved us from extinction and is a hero, plain and simple. Looked like he loved his time involved with Saints and I hope he died a satisfied man, knowing how much joy he had brought to thousands of Saints fans. Markus Liebherr, the Saviour. R.I.P
Special K Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 What very sad news. RIP Markus and condolences to the Liebherr family and all those who were close to him. I wonder if he ever knew how many smiles he put on the faces of the people of, or connected with, this fair city and football club? I bet he would be too modest to acknowledge it. When he bought Saints he also bought a part of our lives and our heritage, our culture and our emotion; the things that give the Club a soul and a heart, and a finer steward of these precious jewels won't be found anywhere else. You'll be missed big fella.
ooh it's a corner Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Thanks Marcus. I will always smile at the fact that my JPT cup pictures include you taking photos like the rest of us. I'm sure you had as much fun as we did. I hope all the messages of goodwill on here help to ease the pain felt by your loved ones... God bless big fella
The Cat Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Markus, thank you for bringing so much happiness to our club. You will be remembered forever.
suewhistle Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Just passed by the the OS for a quick look and actually said "Oh f***" with my mum in the room, before hastening here. I'm sure he was pleased with our purchase; that broad smile at Wembley made me smile too. What a shame we can't now share the roller-coaster together.
Islander Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Such sad news. Sincere condolences to his family. Thank you Markus for giving us our club back and hope that you enjoyed your time with us. We will never forget you - your legacy will live on. RIP.
SuperMikey Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Still in shock, we should all raise a glass in his memory tonight. RIP big man, thank you for saving my club. You will always be a saint.
Shrek Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Marcus, you brought smiles back to the faces of thousands of Saints fans around the world, and hopefully the club brought many smiles of your own. You were a great man and had the respect of so many people, hence the outpouring of emotion here by so many including myself...I was as shocked as everyone else to have heard the tragic news. Rest in peace now, but know that you will never be forgotten by those associated with this great club, be it fans, staff, players or even casual observers. God bless.
croydonsaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Very sad news, will always be grateful for what he started. Sincere condolances to his family.
Spudders Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 So so sad. Puts everything into perspective. RIP, thank you for everything.
negium Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Thank you Markus for everything you did. You gave us a club to be proud of again and we will all be eternally grateful for that. The best way we can honour your commitment to us is to show the commitment we have for this club and pack the ground to the rafters the then raise the roof as we drive the team on to win the league in your honour. Rest in Peace.
saint ant saint jordan Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Can't believe it, we'll always be grateful for what you did for us, Your a true gentleman and true saint! R.I.P From all the family.
saintjay77 Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Just as stunned as everyone else it!!! RIP Marcus. Thoughts with your family and I hope we did you proud in the short time you were with us.
Saint Matty 76 Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Terrible news, a true saint. R.I.P Marcus and thank you for everything.
CLOTH EARS Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Markus Thankyou so much for saving our club. Rest in peace and God bless you.
Saints Warrior Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Marcus saved Saints, we salute you! RIP Name a stand after him.
Robsk II Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP M.L. - Despite such a short tenure, you have been firmly written into the club annals as a saviour.
saintsim Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 thanks to a great Man Gone but will never be forgoton RIP Marcus
clanger Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Can't believe it! Just when we were going places thanks to him. He genuinely cared about Saints, it wasn't just a business to him. His family obviously feel it more than we do but I hope they see this thread to appreciate how well we had all taken to him. Choked! RIP
modern matron Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 This is really bad news. May your family find comfort at such a terrible time. Thank you for what you did for our club. RIP
Kelly Smunt Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Markus. Your light didn't burn for long but it did burn extremely brightly for all who love this club. Let's hope that your dreams for us become reality. Thank you so much.
Saints Mad Si Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 You will NEVER be forgotten for what you did. RIP Markus I will be forever in debt to you for saving our beloved club, and giving us the oppotunity to carry on. I hope and pray the players, manager, coaching staff and fans come together and get promotion in dedication to the man.
Pat from Poole Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 What a terrible shame at such a relatively young age. His legacy is the respect and regard that the supporters have for him. Maybe it is now time to give the stadium a new name in his memory. Condolences to his family, may he rest in peace. Couldn't agree more. That would be so apt for the club's saviour.
CitySaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 So Sad. Will always be a hero in my eyes, will always be a true Saint for how he saved our club. Hopefully we can pull together and finish the job he started to fund. RIP Markus.
Winchester_Saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 I cannot thank you enough for saving our club when all seemed lost. You are a true hero and will forever be a Southampton legend. RIP Markus, you most certainly will never be forgotten.
John McGrath's Jockstrap Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Saw the big man with the biggest smile at Wembley.....he needed a big heart and not just a pocket to save our club......it really was not about the money. I hope that the team reflect his wishes in getting us to the Premier League so that he can give us a big beaming smile from up above when we get there. A big message to all at the club - now is the time to pull together and make his dream a reality !!. My sincerest condolences to his family - if he cared this much about Saints he loved you even more.
homesick-saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 I feel bereaved. Thank you and R.I.P. Marcus. Sincerest condolences to your family. Your name and unblemished reputation will endure for decades to come!
Saint_clark Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 I haven't been this close to tears for many a year. Thank you Markus. Truly. You will be missed.
Tractor_Saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Saw the big man with the biggest smile at Wembley.....
Liquidshokk Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Big fella. Still completely gobsmacked. Will forever remember seeing your cheery face at SMS... Thank you and good night.
explorer saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Thank you Marcus for saving my club and I hope that your wish to see us return to the premiership will be realised RIP
JerryL Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 A sad time to make a first ever post to the forum. Thank you for saving our club. We won't forget. Jerry and Matthew
SparkySaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 I'm so glad you got to watch Saints play and win at Wembley Big Man. We will always remember you and everything that you have done for us our club
Crab Lungs Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 I'm still in absolute shock and completely dumbfounded. I'm not one to immerse myself in grief for grief's sake but I still feel, like a gentleman above me so succinctly put it "bereaved". I keep thinking of all the terrible implications or dreadful possibilities if Markus hadn't stepped in. In fact, it doesn't even bear thinking about. I can only hope that as a club, we honour him in the correct way- that we leave or create something as a lasting tribute as whilst he was only here in little over a year, he made such a huge and significant impact on the club and the fans. Markus Liebherr, thank you for everything you've done for us. Thank you for saving us from oblivion, thank you for breathing life back into us as a club and giving us hope. Thank you for restoring our faith after a torrid half-decade and may you rest in peace and never, ever be forgotten. RIP Markus "Our Saint"
'00' Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/markus-liebherr-southampton-future Tragic yet he was thinking of Saints to the end..
the colonel Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 What can I say?....gobsmacked. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Will never for getting the image of you on the big screens at Wembley taking photos of the crowd. Thank you thank you. RIP
Saint_Ash Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Saved the club and put smiles and hope into all Saints fans. Legend! RIP!
Crab Lungs Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/markus-liebherr-southampton-future Tragic yet he was thinking of Saints to the end.. My word, what a man. What a man.
Wade Garrett Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 Puts all life's little problems into perspective when something like this happens. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mr Leibherr for saving the club when he did. My thoughts go out to his family.
dubsaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 R.I.P MARKUS LIEBHERR Thank you for your faith in the club and maybe this year we will now go and repay your faith, God Bless to you, your family and friends
Saints foreva Posted 11 August, 2010 Posted 11 August, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/markus-liebherr-southampton-future Tragic yet he was thinking of Saints to the end.. What a great owner. Leyton Orient at home will be an emotional day.
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