doddisalegend Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Gives a few people an easy shot at Cortese. Plus I think the apparent bad blood between NC and MLT is something that troubles a lot of supporters at a time when things are looking better than they have done in years. Seems like people are far happier having a shot at MLT to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Why are people banging on about what ex-players want to get for free, the article clearly stated he wanted to BUY 10 tickets. The way Cortese is treating Le Tiss is a disgrace IMO, not just that it's ****ing dumb. The wise thing to do would be to give him some complimentary tickets to the board room, put all the takeover crap behind them, have a chat with the guy and pick his brains about football, the media etc. How can there be any doubt that Matt Le Tiss adds value to the SFC brand? How can SFC expect players like Chamberlain to be loyal to the club when loyalty is obviously a trait they do not value themselves. Exactley he never asked for freebies he offered to pay for his tickets and for Carlilse tickets as well (which he said he can't go to anyway) so in fact he's paid more for his ticket than I did as a ST holder. Really MLT is a legend if it wasn't for him this club would have been in league one years ago, we would never have got the PL facilities or history (that MLT provided us by keeping the club in the top flight for so long) that attracted NC and ML to buy saints in the first place. Really if he wanted to buy 10 tickets (20 tickets if you include the linked tickets) then I really don't see the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 For me it's not about tickets per se. The issue seems to be that MLT can't admit to the fact that he backed a bunch of chancers. NC calls Pinnacle a crock of sh1te, which for all we saw in the end, it was. End of story. All it would have taken was for Matty to put his hands up and admit he GOT IT WRONG. Due Diligence on his partners in Pinnacle perhaps? Few phone calls? Google FFS. Long & Short of it, is that Pinnacle in theory COULD have cost the club its existence. For that, when it became apparent they had less money than a whore in Pompey, they should have faced it up, and passed on to someone else. Oh no, we get SSN interviews from a supposed investor. It isn't rocket science. Christ we did due diligence on Barry the Briefcase on here using Google.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 A ridiculous comment. Would you like a CEO like Lowe or Wilde again ? And I reckon getting us into the Champions League would match some of Mattys achievements. Well said Alpine. As usual straight talking and speaks sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Exactley he never asked for freebies he offered to pay for his tickets and for Carlilse tickets as well (which he said he can't go to anyway) so in fact he's paid more for his ticket than I did as a ST holder. Really MLT is a legend if it wasn't for him this club would have been in league one years ago, we would never have got the PL facilities or history (that MLT provided us by keeping the club in the top flight for so long) that attracted NC and ML to buy saints in the first place. Really if he wanted to buy 10 tickets (20 tickets if you include the linked tickets) then I really don't see the problem. Can you not see though that in the event of a sell-out that maybe 9 other regular Saints fans might miss out on the game? Let's assume the 9 others who miss out have supported Saints for 30 years and are on the database? I love MLT - have got all the videos/book etc but come on, let's be fair. We contributed to his wages by buying tickets all of those years. Does Peter Rodrigues get treated any differently as he led us to win the FA Cup? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Seems like people are far happier having a shot at MLT to me. You think it's reasonable asking for 10 tickets for the man u game and not being a ST holder or on the database????? FFS, ST holders were not too chuffed that they could only get 1 ticket.... Let alone 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Le Tiss WAS and IS a legend in the true sense of the word. If he wanted 50 free tickets for the game ffs - he should have been given them. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 (edited) Can you not see though that in the event of a sell-out that maybe 9 other regular Saints fans might miss out on the game? Let's assume the 9 others who miss out have supported Saints for 30 years and are on the database? I love MLT - have got all the videos/book etc but come on, let's be fair. We contributed to his wages by buying tickets all of those years. Does Peter Rodrigues get treated any differently as he led us to win the FA Cup? Probably not. Let's assume those 9 fans are Nicola Cortese's extended family and mates from his banking days. I applaud your delusion that every single person in that stadium for that game will be a died-in-the-wool Saints fan (or a Man U fan). Except of course, anyone that happens to know Matthew Le Tissier, as they are obviously all c*nts who have never even been to a football match in their lives before. Rupert Lowe used to get slaughtered on here when the likes of Alan Ball's son's wife was refused tickets. "Alan Ball's family should have free tickets for life" was greeted with almost total agreement. If Lowe was in charge now I very much doubt you'd be writing what you have here. This "cult of Cortese" is starting to be a little bit creepy. PS - Matt Le Tissier's contribution to SFC is worth at least ten times more than any thing Rodrigues ever did. Edited 21 January, 2011 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 CB FRY...try thinking of the good of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Let's assume those 9 fans are Nicola Cortese's extended family and mates from his banking days. I applaud your delusion that every single person in that stadium for that game will be a died-in-the-wool Saints fan (or a Man U fan). Except of course, anyone that happens to know Matthew Le Tissier, as they are obviously all c*nts who have never even been to a football match in their lives before. PS - Matt Le Tissier's contribution to SFC is worth at least ten times more than any thing Rodrigues ever did. Christ - someone must have peed in your tea today or something. I never mentioned Cortese. I just want, if possible, everyone treated the same. People who BUY tickets (which MLT has done I'm sure) should be adhering to the same rules laid down to the rest of us. BTW, it made me feel sick at the last Man U cup game to see people in the Saints stands fawning over Rooney et al. They're not bloody role models to me. Listen, it pees me off when you hear stories of certain ex-reps (whether it's players/managers etc) getting 70k a year for a bit of hand shaking - I appreciate what they did for OUR club, but it's not a gravy train for ever. As for you mentioning Rodrigues - I happened once to spend a crossing from Soton to Cherbourg with him, purely by chance. Lovely bloke, no airs or graces, who was humbled by the fact that we WANTED to speak to him about those days. For every person who appreciates Matty, there's another who appreciates what Nick Holmes did more, or Micky Channon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Can you not see though that in the event of a sell-out that maybe 9 other regular Saints fans might miss out on the game? Let's assume the 9 others who miss out have supported Saints for 30 years and are on the database? I love MLT - have got all the videos/book etc but come on, let's be fair. We contributed to his wages by buying tickets all of those years. Does Peter Rodrigues get treated any differently as he led us to win the FA Cup? Probably not. You think it's reasonable asking for 10 tickets for the man u game and not being a ST holder or on the database????? FFS, ST holders were not too chuffed that they could only get 1 ticket.... Let alone 10 This whole issue reminds me of an episode of Yes Minister I watched not half an hour ago. Humpy was arguing that Honours were a just reward for the Civil Servants dedication to duty and Loyalty. Hacker pointed out that they were rewarded through their massive wages, they were paid for doing their jobs, and everybody else has to work hard and do something more for theirs. Ah, found the episode. From around 6.00 onwards: [video=youtube;oOozy1jd-Io]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOozy1jd-Io Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Christ - someone must have peed in your tea today or something. I never mentioned Cortese. I just want, if possible, everyone treated the same. People who BUY tickets (which MLT has done I'm sure) should be adhering to the same rules laid down to the rest of us. BTW, it made me feel sick at the last Man U cup game to see people in the Saints stands fawning over Rooney et al. They're not bloody role models to me. Listen, it pees me off when you hear stories of certain ex-reps (whether it's players/managers etc) getting 70k a year for a bit of hand shaking - I appreciate what they did for OUR club, but it's not a gravy train for ever. As for you mentioning Rodrigues - I happened once to spend a crossing from Soton to Cherbourg with him, purely by chance. Lovely bloke, no airs or graces, who was humbled by the fact that we WANTED to speak to him about those days. For every person who appreciates Matty, there's another who appreciates what Nick Holmes did more, or Micky Channon. I wonder what you'd think if we had another fundraiser for say, Danny Wallace or Ron Davies. If we treated everyone the same why should we raise money for anyone, or maybe the money should be spread around every single player we've ever had. What if Andrei Kanchelskis got ill. He played for Saints so should be treated the same as Danny Wallace. Right? Some players are more equal than others. Matt Le Tissier shouldn't be treated equally as some Joe Schmoe Saints fan from Bitterne. Matt Le Tissier will be in my heart and many other saints fans hearts a hell of a lot longer than the ratfaced foreigner who just happens to be the MD of the holding company that owns my football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 (edited) This whole issue reminds me of an episode of Yes Minister I watched not half an hour ago. Humpy was arguing that Honours were a just reward for the Civil Servants dedication to duty and Loyalty. Hacker pointed out that they were rewarded through their massive wages, they were paid for doing their jobs, and everybody else has to work hard and do something more for theirs. Ah, found the episode. From around 6.00 onwards: [video=youtube;oOozy1jd-Io]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOozy1jd-Io So, to recap, Matt Le Tissier is basically the equivalent of a trumped up civil servant who doesn't really deserve any kind of honour or respect because he got paid for doing his job and that's the end of it. Come on, let's see if we can tear down the Ted Bates statue in the morning. I mean, for christ sake, he got paid his wages by us. Edited 21 January, 2011 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singeon Sears Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 only on here could 3 pages be dedicated to this and shame on me for just adding to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Can you buy corporate box tickets at the ticket office if so Matt was quite within his rights to buy ten tickets? If not he should pay but dont embarrass our legend that gave me the best years watching saints ,who was loyal to us throughout and when I saw him leave wembly after JPT stopped at every fan for a photograph. Love the bloke and he gave me many free tickets as a youngster when I waited by the players gate(It was allowed then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 (also only away games) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 So, to recap, Matt Le Tissier is basically the equivalent of a trumped up civil servant who doesn't really deserve any kind of honour or respect. Come on, let's see if we can tear down the Ted Bates statue in the morning. I mean, for christ sake, he got paid his wages by us. Wow, you are an angsty one, no? You seem to look to twist anybodys opinion of the subject into a grotesque personal attack. As I said above, it was the fact that these people had already received adulation and special treatment, in addition to premiership wages as a reward for bringing sainst fans goals and excitement. So shouldn't the ordinary working man who helped pay those wages and continues to pay to watch saints on a regular basis after our fall from grace get tickets over the mates of MLT, who have actually done bugger all to derserve them (unless they have attended enough games, in which case it's a lazy attempt at queue jumping). Your weird straw man arguement involving Ted Bates is a bizzare point to raise, not only because no-one has mentioned him, but becuase he was from an era where professionals did not have the same amount of finanacial reward as they do now, and Dedicated his life to the club where he was known as 'Mr Southampton'. You strange person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Wish the air was cleared, and I think that should be a message from the fans to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 (edited) Wow, you are an angsty one, no? You seem to look to twist anybodys opinion of the subject into a grotesque personal attack. As I said above, it was the fact that these people had already received adulation and special treatment, in addition to premiership wages as a reward for bringing sainst fans goals and excitement. So shouldn't the ordinary working man who helped pay those wages and continues to pay to watch saints on a regular basis after our fall from grace get tickets over the mates of MLT, who have actually done bugger all to derserve them (unless they have attended enough games, in which case it's a lazy attempt at queue jumping). Your weird straw man arguement involving Ted Bates is a bizzare point to raise, not only because no-one has mentioned him, but becuase he was from an era where professionals did not have the same amount of finanacial reward as they do now, and Dedicated his life to the club where he was known as 'Mr Southampton'. You strange person. There was no personal attack in that post. Read it again, it's only two sentences long. There are plenty of footballers now earning more in a year than Le Tissier earned in his career. Ted Bates was paid for his services to Saints and got lots of adulation in his time too. Isn't that reward enough, just like your civil servant? The "ordinary working man" faces plenty of challenges in getting into "Premier League" level (which this game is, in price and stature) football matches without a handful of friends of a Saints legend being held responsible. There will be plenty of non-"ordinary working men" at that Man United game. And guess what, some of them might not be close friends of Matthew Le Tissier. Edited 21 January, 2011 by CB Fry Career not lifetime. MLT not currently dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 It isn't rocket science. Christ we did due diligence on Barry the Briefcase on here using Google.. No we didn't!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekelund24 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 There have been over 10,000 seats empty at most of our home games this year, so Matt deserves 10 seats I reckon! If 10 people who haven't been to a game this year miss out tough sh*t. No one is bigger than the club and at the moment NC holds the power and is doing a good job as we "should" be promoted this year and have the core of a Championship squad. We shouldn't forget Matt's ability either he was a great player and IMO second only to Cantona in the best player of the early years of the Premiership. Maybe NC is so intense in his focus he doesn't worry about the club history and is determined to write his own, I'm not saying this is a good thing but that is the way he works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 No we didn't!!!!! You're right. It was AltaVista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 If NC is not concerned with the Club's history, how come we are celebrating the 125th anniversary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 I'll always honour MLT as a Saints hero - Not so sure about his 9 friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 I'll always honour MLT as a Saints hero - Not so sure about his 9 friends. - about sums it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 I'll always honour MLT as a Saints hero - Not so sure about his 9 friends. True, but I think not letting him BUY some tickets for his mates doesn't show much honour considering St Mary's would probably not exist if it wasn't for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 he has plenty of honour from club and fans - deservedly so, day out for his mates isn't needed imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Sorry, I haven't read this but is MLT spouting off becuase he was allowed to purchase three tickets instead of ten? Is that really it? Legend etc. and a nice bloke whenever I've met him but obviously a total tool at times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 If NC is not concerned with the Club's history, how come we are celebrating the 125th anniversary? It's just a line trotted out by people who don't really understand anything much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Message to the Great One (CB FRY), of course I must remember you are always right about all things...oh great one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 So basically he didn't want a ticket for himself, he wanted 10 tickets for his friends? the article does not say that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 I wonder what you'd think if we had another fundraiser for say, Danny Wallace or Ron Davies. If we treated everyone the same why should we raise money for anyone, or maybe the money should be spread around every single player we've ever had. What if Andrei Kanchelskis got ill. He played for Saints so should be treated the same as Danny Wallace. Right? Some players are more equal than others. Matt Le Tissier shouldn't be treated equally as some Joe Schmoe Saints fan from Bitterne. Matt Le Tissier will be in my heart and many other saints fans hearts a hell of a lot longer than the ratfaced foreigner who just happens to be the MD of the holding company that owns my football club. Bit harsh IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 he has plenty of honour from club and fans - deservedly so, day out for his mates isn't needed imho. how has the club honoured him since NC got here? Non stop *****ing between the two parties is all I have seen with both at fault. Also, he went to buy tickets for his family FFS. If Ted Bates was still alive and had done exactly the same thing would there be a single person on here attacking him for asking to buy ten tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 the article does not say that at all. Your right! Thanks for pointing that out. It says "The former England star first contacted the club on Tuesday last week to buy 10 tickets for friends and family" It does not mention once they were for himself. Either way the story is probably a load of ********. He got 3 tickets so don't see the problem. Having none at all and being banned from St Marys would be something totally different. But that is the way people seem to be taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 I wonder what you'd think if we had another fundraiser for say, Danny Wallace or Ron Davies. If we treated everyone the same why should we raise money for anyone, or maybe the money should be spread around every single player we've ever had. Good point. I agree entirely with you on this, CB Fry. There are plenty more needy people out there than ex-footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 a hell of a lot longer than the ratfaced foreigner who just happens to be the MD of the holding company that owns my football club. What a disgusting comment that is. I hold you in respect CB but that!!!!!! The so called man has saved the club as much as MLT ever did. You may dismiss that but it was NC who pushed Ml to buy us and is now trying his darnedest to turn our club around into something for generations ahead. SFC was about to join the Dodo, and thanks to Pinnacle we nearly did. So before you spit and snarl think that the foreigner who had no attachment to the club is owed a lot of debt by the fans. He will, like all chairman, have to make some unpalatable decisions that many dont like but in time it will be for the greater good. He can't go out onto the pitch and do a sublime pass or score that makes the fans drool and forgive the lazy pass or not tackling, but he can set the footings for a future that my kids and grandchildren can still enjoy. MLT did some wonderful things but he did not save the club from extinction, in fact he was nearly party to help do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 You think it's reasonable asking for 10 tickets for the man u game and not being a ST holder or on the database????? FFS, ST holders were not too chuffed that they could only get 1 ticket.... Let alone 10 My feelings too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 What a disgusting comment that is. I hold you in respect CB but that!!!!!! The so called man has saved the club as much as MLT ever did. You may dismiss that but it was NC who pushed Ml to buy us and is now trying his darnedest to turn our club around into something for generations ahead. SFC was about to join the Dodo, and thanks to Pinnacle we nearly did. So before you spit and snarl think that the foreigner who had no attachment to the club is owed a lot of debt by the fans. He will, like all chairman, have to make some unpalatable decisions that many dont like but in time it will be for the greater good. He can't go out onto the pitch and do a sublime pass or score that makes the fans drool and forgive the lazy pass or not tackling, but he can set the footings for a future that my kids and grandchildren can still enjoy. MLT did some wonderful things but he did not save the club from extinction, in fact he was nearly party to help do so. I agree with your sentiments but Cortese did not save the club he only bought it I am sure another consortium would have bought it if he did not But pleased that he did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 I agree with your sentiments but Cortese did not save the club he only bought it I am sure another consortium would have bought it if he did not But pleased that he did i dont think there was time for another consortium to buy it. Were there others? i did feel that Fulthorpe etc were waiting to get us for 5m or something but i dont think the administrator would have taken it. history now, but Im sure glad he got ML to put the money into us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 i dont think there was time for another consortium to buy it. Were there others? i did feel that Fulthorpe etc were waiting to get us for 5m or something but i dont think the administrator would have taken it. history now, but Im sure glad he got ML to put the money into us. There's always time, look at Portsmouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 There's always time, look at Portsmouth.our administrator was not AA. We already had to ask LC to loan money to keep us going and there was no more to come in as far as Im aware. The point is NC got the job done, the rest??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 If Ted Bates was still alive and had done exactly the same thing would there be a single person on here attacking him for asking to buy ten tickets? The difference is that Ted had a great deal more sense and respect for supporters than Matt appears to have and would have understood that requesting to purchase 10 tickets when there was a limit for supporters was irresponsible. He would also never have gone blabbing to some tatty rag complaining about the Club he loved. Its called having class and humility. Poor comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 Le tiss is the best player ive seen and cortese although doing a good job should grow up and realise what matty did for the club. Why be so petty. Someone said that cantona had more ablity, couldnt disagree more. From 93-97 I think youre find mattys stats were better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 The difference is that Ted had a great deal more sense and respect for supporters than Matt appears to have and would have understood that requesting to purchase 10 tickets when there was a limit for supporters was irresponsible. He would also never have gone blabbing to some tatty rag complaining about the Club he loved. Its called having class and humility. Poor comparison. Matty doesnt have respect for the saints fans? Are you serious?He loved the saints fans and its basically why he stayed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 Each of the coaching staff and players have been allocated 4 tickets each and they have to pay for these. - i dont think there too chuffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 Originally Posted by John B I agree with your sentiments but Cortese did not save the club he only bought it I am sure another consortium would have bought it if he did not But pleased that he did i dont think there was time for another consortium to buy it. Were there others? i did feel that Fulthorpe etc were waiting to get us for 5m or something but i dont think the administrator would have taken it. history now, but Im sure glad he got ML to put the money into us. There was a Hong Kong group but they were not even considered as an alternative to liquidation. Unless someone came in and handed over money without an inspection of the books, it was Liebherr or liquidation, then you may be able to pick up all the bits for a few million. That would also mean starting in some lower depth, even the Blue Square would have been a good landing place, but not sure we would have had that luxury. I like Matty and I like Cortese. I just don't understand why Matty has to open this up. He really has said and done some stupid things since he stopped kicking a ball. He is still saying now that they would have been able to afford the likes of Lambert if they had taken over the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 Matty doesnt have respect for the saints fans? Are you serious?He loved the saints fans and its basically why he stayed here. It's a beautiful brand that has developed over the years (for loyalty read made the decision that was right for him). He didn't want to leave; homesick, laziness, who knows. But it wasn't loyalty, that's just a convenient coincidental badge of honour. No doubt he loves the club, but don't paint that as the reason he stayed. Otherwise he'd have never considered Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 Matty doesnt have respect for the saints fans? Are you serious?He loved the saints fans and its basically why he stayed here. Perfectly serious, he may have had respect but clearly no longer does. Take off your rose tinted spectacles. MLT was a great player and servant to this club and was very loyal and ofr that I applaud him. As a player he was a great. As a person sorry if it touches some raw nerves but he has proved several times to be a bit of a prat and has done so again here. If he had respect for supporters he would not be requesting a number of tickets far in excess of what ordinary supporters are allowed. If his family and friends are really supporters they would have had no more difficulty obtaining tickets than I would (or you I assume). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 The most valid point I've seen in this discussion so far is the one about Cortese wanting loyalty from players like Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lallana contrasted with his attitude towards Matt Le Tissier's loyalty, and the impact this might have on Ox-Cham's decision-making. Other than that I really couldn't give a toss, I can understand the problem and wish they'd sort it out so we don't have to sit through debacles like this situation (and this thread), but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 22 January, 2011 Share Posted 22 January, 2011 I am not sure what the true story is behind this but I do not think it relects well on anyone. I was not totally happy at Pardew's sacking but no one cares what my opinion is and I do not have any publicity clout and we move on. Matt Le Tissier was not happy with Pardews's sacking and is widely quoted in the papers - fine - but then he appears to want favours from the club. I was not very happy when, at the request of the clueless administrator, Matt agreed to become part of the Pinnacle bid and publicised it but failed to check if they had any money. The Pinnacle fiasco could have led to the club going out of existence but I do not blame MLT only the other jokers. I think Matt should always be part of Southampton FC in some guise and I welcome the day when that happens but I suggest he stops having a pop at the present owners who have ensured we do actually still have a Southampton FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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