Saint-Armstrong Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Apparently there is a STH Dinner tonight with Cortese? Wonder if he will drop any hints or reveal anything interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Hopefully someone will ask him if he's had a poo at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Will Billy Sharp be attending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Hopefully someone will ask him if he's had a poo at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Is Puncheon the waiter? no,the table or more likely Nicola's foot rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 No one will post any feedback from it because NC has said he'll kill them if he does. Nasty man. CoC etc. (that's all said in jest btw incase NC is reading) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a waste of time & money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a waste of time & money. As it isn't your time or money, why do you care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ben Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a waste of time & money. Why? would have a thought it would have been a great idea for supporters to have a real insight to the goings on at the club. are you saying you would declne if you were offered to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 As it isn't your time or money, why do you care? Because potentially is all of our money. Plus if NC has time to waste like this there are plenty of other things his time should be going towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Because potentially is all of our money. Plus if NC has time to waste like this there are plenty of other things his time should be going towards. It is an evening dinner, out of normal working time. It isn't "our" money, it is the clubs money, we pay our money for games of football, it is up to them how they wish to spend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 If anyone from here is going then you need to get NC w*nkered & ask the questions we need answers on: 1) what he really thinks of Puncheon 2) who we're planning to buy before next Tuesday (Sharp, a CB etc) 3) how much we actually bid for Hooper 4) whether Lee is here for his football or to improve marketing in Asia 5) Lee's missus, would he? 6) has he ever had a poo at SMS Probably covered it all unless anyone else has any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It's the easy option instead of doing fans forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It's the easy option instead of doing fans forums. It is. Its also a very decent service. If it was done as well as fans forums, I think it would be a brilliant thing that the club offer. That they're doing something is better than nothing. Personally I prefer the fans forums as they are more inclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It's the easy option instead of doing fans forums. He probably avoids fans forums so that he avoids 'fans' like you. You'd probably try and reinact this: [video=youtube;VFX-dKpcDz8] With Cortese instead of Bush, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It is. Its also a very decent service. If it was done as well as fans forums, I think it would be a brilliant thing that the club offer. That they're doing something is better than nothing. Personally I prefer the fans forums as they are more inclusive. Agree with this. I think it's a negative thing that a huge number of saints fans now cannot get their questions answered if the club choose to ignore emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Because potentially is all of our money. Plus if NC has time to waste like this there are plenty of other things his time should be going towards. Not been invited to one yet then ? Isn't he allowed to eat dinner now then ffs ? I would think answering fans questions whilst having your evening meal is using that time very wisely actually ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 No doubt all those mithering wouldn't turn down the invitation if it landed on their doormat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Is this dinner even happening? Usually someone pops up saying they're going by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 No doubt all those mithering wouldn't turn down the invitation if it landed on their doormat. Why is that relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Because potentially is all of our money. Plus if NC has time to waste like this there are plenty of other things his time should be going towards. Are you a member of the Liebherr family then....any deals going on a crane? 'Our' money! What a pile of cr*p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Apparently there is a STH Dinner tonight with Cortese? Wonder if he will drop any hints or reveal anything interesting... Where did you hear there was a dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Because potentially is all of our money. Plus if NC has time to waste like this there are plenty of other things his time should be going towards. Don't follow that logic, I'm afraid. Do you tell the landlord at your local how he should spend the money you paid for your beer ? ....or the manager of the local Tesco how you want him to spend what... " used to be your money ?" For a start , NC doesn't have to do it at all. As it's in the evening (after normal worktime)...and the fans concerned are not paying, where's the problem. Picking the fans randomly, you get a good idea of feelings in the fanbase, and a much better understanding of what makes the "average fan " tick! Over a period of time you get to see a good cross-section of the fans who might not otherwise ever see the Chairman, let alone get a chance to talk to him. From what I know of Fans Forum, they are often dominated by one or two people who drone on criticising everyone and everything in the club. This way everyone can have a voice and converse in a calmer manner. I think it's a great idea. Pity that a few more companies don't pick up on the idea, it would improve communication and help smooth out misunderstandings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Damned if you do, damned if you don't... oh the joys of being the Chairman of a football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Damned if you do, damned if you don't... oh the joys of being the Chairman of a football club. Don't think you understood what people were saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Don't follow that logic, I'm afraid. Do you tell the landlord at your local how he should spend the money you paid for your beer ? ....or the manager of the local Tesco how you want him to spend what... " used to be your money ?" For a start , NC doesn't have to do it at all. As it's in the evening (after normal worktime)...and the fans concerned are not paying, where's the problem. Picking the fans randomly, you get a good idea of feelings in the fanbase, and a much better understanding of what makes the "average fan " tick! Over a period of time you get to see a good cross-section of the fans who might not otherwise ever see the Chairman, let alone get a chance to talk to him. From what I know of Fans Forum, they are often dominated by one or two people who drone on criticising everyone and everything in the club. This way everyone can have a voice and converse in a calmer manner. I think it's a great idea. Pity that a few more companies don't pick up on the idea, it would improve communication and help smooth out misunderstandings. Nope. Fans forums weren't dominated by one or two. EVERYONE got to answer a question if they wanted and were able to question the chairman after the event as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Nope. Fans forums weren't dominated by one or two. EVERYONE got to answer a question if they wanted and were able to question the chairman after the event as well. Don't know how many attended... " Fans Forum's" ? ....several dozen.....fifty.....a hundred?....more ? Still sounds like a stressful exercise to me. Much nicer to have a quiet evening and spend time chatting over things in a civilised manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It is an evening dinner, out of normal working time. It isn't "our" money, it is the clubs money, we pay our money for games of football, it is up to them how they wish to spend it. So by that logic we shouldn't care what the club spends money on? Never got that impression from the forum before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Don't think you understood what people were saying. Really, which people? You mean the people who were pro the event, or the people who were anti? I thought I understood them all, and the man who stood in the middle of the argument, you know the one who was gracious enough to extend the dinner invitations. Hence my comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterseasaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 I believe he is hosting a dinner tonight for those who went on the Kenya trip. I would say that Nic prefers the more personal fans' dinners because he is able to get a good understanding of the issues that fans are concerned about without having to put up with the idiots who want to make a name for themselves in the fans forums. He'll still get a good cross section of views in a smaller party and will be able to address the issues in more detail, as he won't have to spend time fending off idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 No doubt all those mithering wouldn't turn down the invitation if it landed on their doormat. That's kind of my point. I'm sure everyone will go along and enjoy a good feed and some free booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Don't follow that logic, I'm afraid. Do you tell the landlord at your local how he should spend the money you paid for your beer ? ....or the manager of the local Tesco how you want him to spend what... " used to be your money ?" For a start , NC doesn't have to do it at all. As it's in the evening (after normal worktime)...and the fans concerned are not paying, where's the problem. Picking the fans randomly, you get a good idea of feelings in the fanbase, and a much better understanding of what makes the "average fan " tick! Over a period of time you get to see a good cross-section of the fans who might not otherwise ever see the Chairman, let alone get a chance to talk to him. From what I know of Fans Forum, they are often dominated by one or two people who drone on criticising everyone and everything in the club. This way everyone can have a voice and converse in a calmer manner. I think it's a great idea. Pity that a few more companies don't pick up on the idea, it would improve communication and help smooth out misunderstandings. It's not random David, someone last time round was sure that the club had people watching the crowd during the game in order to select "suitable" candidates. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 That's kind of my point. I'm sure everyone will go along and enjoy a good feed and some free booze. It reminds me of that bond film where the young girls are taken from all over europe and subjected to mind control so once released they can do the dastardly work of the villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 I imagine it is difficult to accept his very kind hospitality and then have a moan, so how much does he really learn? If say there was a fans dinner this week, do you think anyone would ask (or moan) about the illogical decision to make fans drive to Southampton to collect bus tickets for the bubble game or the failure to give a reasonable amount if warning when tickets go on sale for the Brighton game? Both ****ed me off massively, but I'm not sure I could bring these up whilst stuffing my face at his expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It's not random David, someone last time round was sure that the club had people watching the crowd during the game in order to select "suitable" candidates. Lol. I know - quite a few here seem to like a bit of CoC (conspiracy of cortese) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Oh no I have not been invited again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It reminds me of that bond film where the young girls are taken from all over europe and subjected to mind control so once released they can do the dastardly work of the villain. Jealous that you havent been invited more like! Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a waste of time & money. is it your time, or money? No - so why worry? chairman get relaxed evening hearing some feedback, maybe sharing a few ideas. fans get a treat and chance to hear some thinking behind the club and voice opinion all get a decent meal I know it shouldn't but still surprises me how desperate some are in trying to find something to moan about in their hobby/entertainment!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Jealous that you havent been invited more like! Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using Tapatalk Indeed. I want to ask him about the Colonel Sanders flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Indeed. I want to ask him about the Colonel Sanders flag. What is left to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What is left to ask? You could start with why is a fans flag, payed for by fans, not allowed to be seen by fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Fecks me off so much with the same nobs going on about the same sh1te... Deliberately setting out to paint cortese in a negative light irrespective of what effect he's had on Sfc so far... Wums or just thick sh1ts! Ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 You could start with why is a fans flag, payed for by fans, not allowed to be seen by fans? Because the Liebherr family requested not for it to be used unless it was a special occasion, as it reminded them of their loss. I believe the flag was collected by the organiser, Justmike. Keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 ...you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 It's good that we repeat the same thread each time he has one of these dinners. Maybe we should do it each night and speculate what he's having for dinner at home and whether he makes his wife eat with the kids for bad behaviour? It is like groundhog day on here sometimes. Now where is Trousers with the appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 I would imagine its an evening of who can get their tongue furthest up nicolas rusty sherrifs badge. And I bet he loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Isn't the meal tonight something to do with the Kenya trip for Saints Foundation rather than one of the 'invite season ticket holders' efforts? Am sure I read about it somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a waste of time & money. It's the easy option instead of doing fans forums. Agree with this. I think it's a negative thing that a huge number of saints fans now cannot get their questions answered if the club choose to ignore emails. I would imagine its an evening of who can get their tongue furthest up nicolas rusty sherrifs badge. And I bet he loves it. Guys, are we going to have this thread every time Nicola hosts a dinner for someone? Seriously, we appreciate the reminder but we all know you're a bunch of weird, poisonous, inadequates so there's really no need. I imagine it is difficult to accept his very kind hospitality and then have a moan, so how much does he really learn? If say there was a fans dinner this week, do you think anyone would ask (or moan) about the illogical decision to make fans drive to Southampton to collect bus tickets for the bubble game or the failure to give a reasonable amount if warning when tickets go on sale for the Brighton game? Both ****ed me off massively, but I'm not sure I could bring these up whilst stuffing my face at his expense. I don't know Chez. I expect that's not the case. I don't see why someone couldn't raise a point like that. I would be surprised if you weren't able to do so - the raison d'etre of the evening surely dictates that you should. The effect the scenario probably does have is that people raise the point in a measured and calm way rather than using the opportunity to have a rant on the radio and make a tit of themselves. It probably also allows for a slightly more candid response than a public forum as it affords the opportunity for a dialogue to occur - which can be tricky when addressing a crowd as people are more likely to interrupt or ask about something completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 The effect the scenario probably does have is that people raise the point in a measured and calm way rather than using the opportunity to have a rant on the radio and make a tit of themselves. It probably also allows for a slightly more candid response than a public forum as it affords the opportunity for a dialogue to occur - which can be tricky when addressing a crowd as people are more likely to interrupt or ask about something completely different. Seriously, are we going to have this thread every time Nicola hosts a dinner for someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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