Tractor_Saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Words fail me. Still in shock - such a passionate fan of Southampton and a saviour of the club. (pic from offialsaints Twitter feed below) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what the! Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 r.i.p. markus. you came and saved my football club in its darkest hour. i thank you from the bottom of my heart. bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 (edited) edited out of respect. Bristolsaint is right. RIP Markus. Thanks for giving thousands the chance to dream again. Edited 11 August, 2010 by buctootim knee jerk response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 tbh, even above Stu, you are the biggest **** of the forum, mainly because you dont know when to shut the **** up. Now you are telling people how to feel when someone has died. Don't give him the satisfaction mate, lets keep the thread for what it is and give Markus the respect he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macthesaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 God bless you Markus,a truly sad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I'm devastated by this news. This man meant a lot to me and although I had never met him personally I loved him for what he had done to save our football club. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Markus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeEnder Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbul Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Shocked and saddened. RIP Markus. Sincere condolences to the Liebherr family, Saints are in the great man's debt for bringing us out of dark times, we can't thank him enough for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Eternal gratitude to the great man for taking the time, effort & bother to find it within himself to purchase this great club. It's ironic that he has passed away in this - our centenary year. RIP Mr Liebherr sir. Gone - but never forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Heartfelt thanks to Markus and best wishes to his family. His time at the club was too short, but I'll never forget what he did for us. Hope the team can pull together over this and get us back to the Championship. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Thankyou for saving our club Marcus. My only regret is that you did not get to share our climb back up the leagues. A gentleman indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 If you are serious, don't be an idiot. If you were joking don't be an idiot. I am so glad I don't know who you are because you are quite clearly the lowest of the low. I will not get into this on a thread respecting the passing of Markus' life. Markus resurrected this club and provided a much needed injection of hope, happiness and fun into a club that provided so much negativity. Football was fun again. Seeing Saints at Wembley last season was a truly momentous moment for a lot of young fans on here that weren't around the first time around and that was all down to Markus. So perhaps rather than questioning my feelings on this great man's death, perhaps you should have taken the humane route and kept quiet. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Mush Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 So so sad - thank you Markus for all you did for us. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Speechless and shocked, he gave us all hope and belief in our club again, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintswe Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Just read the news. My condolences to all of Markus's family on this devastating news. He saved our club, without him we would have nothing. It was his club and should always be remembered as such and I am sure an appropriate method to achieve this will be announced in due course which will be supported by all of us. I will always have that wembly moment when he was using his camera, beaming away proud of his club in my memory. What a great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 My thoughts and condolences are with the family members and loved ones of Markus. Thank you Markus for saving our club, you are a Saint Forever and will be truly missed. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 My son and i will never forget you for saving Saints. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Totally, totally shocked. RIP Mr Liebherr & Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Ode to St Markus: We won't forget you smiling, We won't forget your grace, We won't forget your legacy, We'll miss your smiling face. You saved us when we suffered, Stuck in our hour of need, Trapped in our poor existance, With your help we were freed. You came to feed your passion, In doing so you fed ours, You've given us a future hope, To while away the hours. Alas we heard your passing, We grieve for you this day, We never will forget you, Especially not in May. For when we get promoted, We'll sing your name so loud, We'll keep you deep within our hearts, Love the SMS crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 With our love and deepest gratitude to a wonderful man. Our Saints family hold out their arms to your family and embrace them and thank them for lending him to us for such a short but memorable time. Bless you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbrooktonian Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 What a top man .buying the club saved us from extinction, I will be forever grateful. R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Thanks for the memories though they be short & sweet Marcus, R.I.P many condolences to your family. lets honour him by making his dream come true. Another Saint in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLeGod Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 How can one find the words? In a state of complete and utter shock. Absolutely devastated. Rest in Peace, thank you for all you did! Markus the Saviour - Forever in our Hearts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Marcus. The people of Southampton owe you a debt of gratitude. I hope we can fill the area behind Ted with tributes and feel we should at least have a Stand named in his memory as without him there would be no club. Sleep well big fella, and condolences to family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1576 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 R.I.P. Markus. Can't believe it, not many things make me speechless but this sure has. Surely it was not his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the nightmare Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Marcus. Deepest condolences to your family and friends. Thanks for believing in SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestSaint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I am stunned to hear this very sad news Sincere Condolences to his family and thank you very much for all you have done for this club You will never be forgotten RIP Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I'm genuinely quite upset about this. A man who managed to endear himself entirely to our fanbase within a year, was present at a number of games, was as giddy as any one of us at the JPT final and who had the vision and ability to see us rise to the top. Taken away at only 62. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 R.I.P Markus.Totally shocked and Thankyou for everything you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker268 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Rest in Peace Markus. Thank you so much for everything. Condolences to your family and friends You are a Southampton hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhenthesaints Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Rest in peace Markus. We owe you a hell of a lot, thank you for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quiff Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Thanks for everything.RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Shocked at this news. RIP Markus, you'll always be remembered as the saviour of our club, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 He came from nowhere, saved the club and departed just as suddenly. RIP Markus Liebherr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I have no words to sum it up. I am in shock. He saved our club and seemed the perfect fit for Saints. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace Marcus, you will be missed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placey Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I seriously dont know what to say. Very shocked. My thoughts are with his family. He was the reason I felt proud to be a saints fan again. RIP Markus. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastleighhalo Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Our Godfather and saviour has passed on but he will be in the hearts and minds of this great club forever for what he has done for us all. May you look down on us with pride great man. Thank you Markus R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich saints Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 so sad even a tear has been dropped tonight will pop down ground in morning with a scarf. sad sad day RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfryisalegend Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 18 months ago we were close to having no club, trying to explain why to my seven year old son was almost impossible, then Markus appeared on his white horse, now i get to take both of my kids to see the Saints because of what he did, I cannot thank him enough for that, He did not even know the effect he had on me and my family, but it was a great one. I was never lucky enough to meet him, but when I was below him at wembley the look of happiness and excitement on his face was wonderful to see, He took a picture of me taking a picture of him, then followed it up with a thumbs up and a wave to me and my son, I will never forget that moment, Myself, my kids, and the rest of my family and friends that sit together each week cannot thank him enough, It would not of happend if it was not for him, thank you so much Markus, RIP big man, you will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I’m still in shock at the news, but I would like to take the time to thank him for all he did in the short time he was here and add a little more to my original post, I’m sure it will be echoed by all Saints fans. When it was speculated that Markus was in the running to take us over, I believe we all wanted this one to happen – it seemed to stand out as the one deal that would really take us in the right direction. When it was announced that he was taking over the sense of relief in the city was so clear to see, he’d just saved our club with his hard earned money and personal wealth, that needs to be applauded, not many people would do that. We’d just got ourselves an honest and genuine owner. His pride in his purchase was clear to see, he only recently updated his mali-group website with a picture of him wearing a Saints scarf and I’ll never forget his face at Wembley when the cup was being lifted in front of him, there he was snapping away with his camera with the biggest grin you will ever see – that spoke volumes for me. But thanks Markus, thanks for saving the club, thanks for giving us hope and turning us in the right direction. You’ll always be a saint and you’ll never be forgotten in Southampton history, no matter how short your tenure was the difference you made was so clear to see and is appreciated by us all. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Thank you for saving us when all seem lost. For this, you will always be remembered. RIP Markus, our heartfelt condolences go out to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizz Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Our Saviour Saint Markus - will always be remembered and loved RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon monkey Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Black armbands for saturday and then a minutes silence for the following home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 still in a state of shock, bewilderment and sadness, difficult to take in really, even have to say that a bit of my love of the club has died tonight, we will go on but you now wonder what might have benn....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cool Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 This is so sad. We all loved you Markus. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Black armbands for saturday and then a minutes silence for the following home game. I think he deserves more than the standard minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycombe Saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I really dont know wot to say! I am absolutely gutted, because he seemed like such a likeable man My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Forever a Saint and i hope the players, manager and fans do him proud for many years to come on our march to the premier league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlooville saint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Marcus, thanks for saving our club. Lets hope we fulfil your dreams of making our club great again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Saint Markus meets Sir Ted in the great football ground in the sky what a team the greatest owner ever & the greatest manager ever united Markus the small fella with red hair & a squeaky voice is Bally, the party animal is Ossie, also look out for Bobby '76' Stokes Enjoy sitting with Sir Ted watching over us as we move up the footballing pyramid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 RIP Markus. When times were really bad not so long ago Markus appeared and gave us all hope. As an owner he was genuinely pleased when Saints fans responded to his input. It was clear. It's a blow and whatever happens now, let's remember Markus took away the dark days and offered us much promise. Even if that promise isn't fulfilled as imagined, now we are a healthy club with much to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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