OK, What Happens Now?

[hypochondriac]

Now is not the time mate, thanks

 

I'm not discussing cheap point scoring about the merits or otherwise of Cortese. I'm discussing the future of SFC.

[dune]

I'm not discussing cheap point scoring about the merits or otherwise of Cortese. I'm discussing the future of SFC.

 

There's nothing to discuss until we are told what is happening in more detail, and we will be told in more detail, but not today.

[angelman]

It is quite a shock all this, and my condolences to family and friends.

 

I would say don't worry, as I am confident things have been sorted out in the eventuality of an untimely passing away. The Liebherr's are no fools, and would have taken prudent measures to deal with this situation. His Will will pass the club on to whoever he has decided and they will be the new owner to do with how they please.

 

I presume that it will be a family member (but you never know), and I hope that they have an equally fond view of Southampton Football Club. If they don't, I do hope that we as supporters will accept that. From a business angle the club is quite attractive so again I have no worries about the future.

[Deppo]

I'm not discussing cheap point scoring about the merits or otherwise of Cortese. I'm discussing the future of SFC.

 

No, but you have in the past though, haven't you. This is exactly what my original post was about, when you said 'now is not the time'. It is only because you pushed it that I looked into it. Like when you spit your dummy out about that stupid 'stadium announcer' post. Hope you think about the stupidity of that a bit more now Leibherr is gone and Cortese is still here.

[docker-p]

He's not even cold yet ffs.

Sorry, i promise i won't listen to anything other than Chopin for a week. Meanwhile is it possible he could have set up a trust fund for Saints? I guess it depends whether it was sudden or expected.

[sadoldgit]

Is it me but I dont think this is the time to discuss this

 

Agreed.

[bristolsaint29]

No one here will have any say or input into the future of saints so why discuss it you'll all just end up fighting as usual

[Toomer]

Why can't some of you just give it a rest on what is one of the sadest days in our clubs history.

[Chez]

Perhaps this is why we have been encouraged to become season ticket holders - Marcus is going to give the club to the fans, an equal share to every season ticket holder. I'm dreaming, but Marcus was Southampton's Saint and I'm sure he will leave us in safe hands. No matter what happens we're in a damn sight better position than the day before he bought us.

[docker-p]

No one here will have any say or input into the future of saints so why discuss it you'll all just end up fighting as usual

Err it's a forum, thats what we do. Nobody has got any input into the team selection for Saturday but we still discuss it.

[lee_saint]

Family will continue to fund the club, see Telegragh link.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/7939635/Southampton-owner-Markus-Liebherr-dies.html

[S-Clarke]

Family will continue to fund the club, see Telegragh link.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/7939635/Southampton-owner-Markus-Liebherr-dies.html

 

His stated ambition was Premier League football and, although ownership of the club’s holding company is now expected to move to the family, they have already reassured staff that they do not intend to make any changes.

[Glasgow_Saint]

what a guy....what a sad day....not much more to say really

[Smirking_Saint]

I would imagine it may spur the family to push harder ? As a mark of respect ?

 

Everyone needs to get a grip, from those that claim they are not bothered about the death of who seemed a very friendly, morally successful and nobel man, to those shooting down the fans of SFC who are genuinely worried about the future of the club.

 

Truth is we do not know what is going to happen, we can only hope for the moment that SFC will survive as the successful club that ML wanted it to be.

 

Rest in peace Saint Markus, you made a lot of people far happier than you will ever have known.

[bender]

What happens now, is EVERYONE on the forum should be issued with a Markus avatar for one week, which cannot be changed, as a mark of respect.

 

or we all do it voluntarily using different pics of the legend

[Saint_Jimbo83]

RIP Markus. To all of you saying the club is more important, if it wasn't for Markus we wouldn't have a club!!!

[Colinjb]

or we all do it voluntarily using different pics of the legend

 

Way ahead of you.

[Andy Durman]

Sorry, but this thread should be closed in respect to our saviour. God bless you Markus and your family. I cannot thank you enough. May you look down with pride at your clubs future march to the premiership. We owe you so much. Thankyou.

[bridge too far]

Family will continue to fund the club, see Telegragh link.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/7939635/Southampton-owner-Markus-Liebherr-dies.html

 

Also in the Guardian:

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/southampton

[docker-p]

Family will continue to fund the club, see Telegragh link.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/7939635/Southampton-owner-Markus-Liebherr-dies.html

 

If this is true, it's good news particularly if they're in it for the long term

[Crab Lungs]

Family will continue to fund the club, see Telegragh link.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/7939635/Southampton-owner-Markus-Liebherr-dies.html

 

 

Incredible that he will continue to fund the club after his death. My word, thank you Markus, I can only hope we do you proud.

[RobM]

Everything I've read about the Leibherr family suggests they are very family orientated, very focused and very down to earth. I hope somebody from the family take the club over in the same vein Marcus did and continue to support us.

 

Let's give them time to get over this loss before we start making demands and asking questions. Most importantly though, whatever they decide, let's respect their decision and support them as best we can.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Leyton Orient now needs to be a sell out imo

[Right sider]

Felt I should change my avatar as a mark of respect as Dungeon Master from Dungeons and Dragons was not quite befitting as a tribute for our Saviour.

[Weston Super Saint]

That would exclude more than half the forum though

[martel]

Sorry, but this thread should be closed in respect to our saviour. God bless you Markus and your family. I cannot thank you enough. May you look down with pride at your clubs future march to the premiership. We owe you so much. Thankyou.

I have to agree with your statement, simply because all this will do is simply go around in circles as the only people that know will be family and lawyers of course, all I would add is that Marcus had fantastic business acumen and could not imagine for one second that he did not think of this before anyone else. Admin, shut this thread down please out of respect.

[doggface]

I think there is nothing wrong with this thread as the clubs future is obviously a matter of concern to all.

 

I do however feel it is a real shame that 1 or 2 are tarnishing this thread with inappropriate comments at a time like this.

[Golac's Cunning Stunts]

He's dead, I'm sad about that but my club is more important.

 

Sorry if that doesn't sit well with some posters but that's the way it is.

 

You completely stupid and selfish little ****.

[oxfordshire_saint]

Shocked and saddened, the club is debt-free but we're forever in his debt.

 

Thoughts go out to Cortese too, love him or loathe him, he and Markus were obviously close, so hopefully people will give him some space to grieve too.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Get over yourself mush, I don't adopt the "Princess Di" approach, I'm more pragmatic. He's dead, it's sad but my immediate and only concern is SFC.

 

Of course it's easy for folk like yourself to pretend you haven't thought about the implications for our club, but you go and light a candle and pretend you haven't.

 

oh wow.....what a complete ass

[dan17]

Leyton Orient now needs to be a sell out imo

 

That would be awesome IMO, a full SMS to pay their respects.

[explorer saint]

I'm pleased with the family statement over this very sad news, but I am wondering where this leaves Nicola and how this will affect him on a personal as well as professional basis.

[Saintandy666]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/markus-liebherr-southampton-future

 

There we go.

[alpine_saint]

I'm pleased with the family statement over this very sad news, but I am wondering where this leaves Nicola and how this will affect him on a personal as well as professional basis.

 

No change in the short-to-mid term, I would say. Presumably he doesnt have the close relationship with the rest of the family, but they will probably trust him if Markus did.

[Smirking_Saint]

I'm pleased with the family statement over this very sad news, but I am wondering where this leaves Nicola and how this will affect him on a personal as well as professional basis.

 

Family statement ?

[S-Clarke]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/11/markus-liebherr-southampton-future

 

There we go.

 

What a truly great man he was.

[Saint_clark]

What a truly great man he was.

 

Indeed...I was emotional when I heard the news but now i'm fighting back the tears, as any of us in his situation would have done exactly the same i'm sure. Anybody, absolutely anybody, who doubted his motives has their answer now - he loved Southampton Football Club.

[explorer saint]

Family statement ?

 

OK the quote as in the guardian, sorry can't do the link but its on this forum

[Smirking_Saint]

OK the quote as in the guardian, sorry can't do the link but its on this forum

 

cheers bud

 

Top man, top saint

[alpine_saint]

Indeed...I was emotional when I heard the news but now i'm fighting back the tears, as any of us in his situation would have done exactly the same i'm sure. Anybody, absolutely anybody, who doubted his motives has their answer now - he loved Southampton Football Club.

 

I never believed the "return of investment" or "profit" b*ll*cks spouted on here anyway.

 

He loved football, and for some reason fell in love with our poky little club.

 

Bless the man. I hope Him Upstairs is giving Markus the guided tour and making him feel right at home.

[S-Clarke]

Indeed...I was emotional when I heard the news but now i'm fighting back the tears, as any of us in his situation would have done exactly the same i'm sure. Anybody, absolutely anybody, who doubted his motives has their answer now - he loved Southampton Football Club.

 

Every picture i see of him is bringing a tear to my eye too, as he's smiling in every single one of them. He loved it, and i'm so happy he got to see us win at Wembley. Just a shame we couldn't get prompted for him, but we'll do that this season in his memory. ''win it for markus''

 

The world has lost a great man today, it's not just about the club.

[sainta claus]

This tragedy will not affect us in the short term. Markus saved us, gave us money to spend on players, and made sure that the club is up to standards in every way possible. No matter the outcome, Markus made us THE club of the south and our only concern now is that a new (?) owner is as dedicated as Markus!!! A club debt free, outstanding squad, new stadium, new facilities, and massive support. No worries!

[JustMike]

I never believed the "return of investment" or "profit" b*ll*cks spouted on here anyway.

 

He loved football, and for some reason fell in love with our poky little club.

 

Bless the man. I hope Him Upstairs is giving Markus the guided tour and making him feel right at home.

 

couldnt have put it better myself, well said.

[Barry the Badger]

Bless the man. I hope Him Upstairs is giving Markus the guided tour and making him feel right at home.

 

I hope there's a room up there with a f*ck off big TV that he can watch our games on.

[alpine_saint]

I hope there's a room up there with a f*ck off big TV that he can watch our games on.

 

He's in heaven, he doesnt need Sky anymore.

 

(sorry...)

[St Chalet]

So the OP question: What happens now?

 

Well for me it is simple, we unite behind the manager, team and club management and walk this league.

[The Fat Controller]

Respect guys ..... we are talking about the man who saved our club, and in turn became one of us!! Now is time to let everyone who knew him closely to grieve with the respect they deserve from us supporters. The club will continue with his memory in our minds for many years to come. Just give things time and stop making rash comments and let's all show the man the respect he earned from us by saving our club and giving it chance to succeed again.

[Thedelldays]

I never believed the "return of investment" or "profit" b*ll*cks spouted on here anyway.

 

He loved football, and for some reason fell in love with our poky little club.

 

Bless the man. I hope Him Upstairs is giving Markus the guided tour and making him feel right at home.

 

I wonder if the resident ITKers like stu etc knew about this. And how they claimed with their fag packet maths what was what?

 

I would wait till the dust settles before being confident his family will run us as the same

[Northant Saint]

Great post.

[Northant Saint]

I would imagine it may spur the family to push harder ? As a mark of respect ?

 

Everyone needs to get a grip, from those that claim they are not bothered about the death of who seemed a very friendly, morally successful and nobel man, to those shooting down the fans of SFC who are genuinely worried about the future of the club.

 

Truth is we do not know what is going to happen, we can only hope for the moment that SFC will survive as the successful club that ML wanted it to be.

 

Rest in peace Saint Markus, you made a lot of people far happier than you will ever have known.

 

Oops I meant this one.