Dog Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 If we get promotion this season, surely this has to happen? It was his dream and promise to get us back into the Premiership within 5 years. We owe it to the Big Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I'm not sure anything has been confirmed, but I seem to remember a poster from one of the Cortese dinners, posting that honouring him through the training ground (Renaming I assume) was the most favored way of remembering him. (That could have cause been complete bollyacks - I would happily rename the stadium after him or indeed a statue) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 "Marcus Liebherr Statue" One assumes his name would be spelt correctly on the plaque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I'm sure there will be a naming or erection somewhere at the stadium to recognise his dream being realised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyDookySaints Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 .........not sure this would happen....I mean has it not been suggested that his family get "upset" if the flag is brought out on display? I think the Staplewood renaming would be more apt.......Marcus had a"vision" for the future.......Staplewood is where the seeds of that future are being sewn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 A statue is a great idea, but imho a few seasons need to elapse first. We assume that the Liebherr ladies will continue to fund Saints for the forseable future, but we can't be certain that they won't opt for a profitable sale if we are promoted. Obviously we all hope not, but it would be strange to see a statue next to Ted's, who was Mr Southampton for decades, if the Liebherr's no longer own Saints. If and when Nicola expands Saint Mary's let's rename the new refurbished stand after Marcus in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyflo Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I'm sure there will be a naming or erection somewhere at the stadium to recognise his dream being realised. I'm sure there will be quite a few erections at the stadium if we get promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millbrook Saint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Have to agree, training ground should be where he's honoured. I am grateful to him for saving us, without him we would not be where we are now and hopefully he fell in love with the club but he had only been involved with us for a couple of years. He definitley should be honoured in some way though. Ted Bates on the other hand dedicated his whole life to the club, he was Soutrhampton Football Club, without him where would be, this is what deserves the ultimate honour of having your statue at the front of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 "Marcus Liebherr Statue" One assumes his name would be spelt correctly on the plaque? This. I know it shouldn't annoy me, but it does. Why can't people at least have the decency to check the fella's name, its not difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I honestly don't mind what it is, but I want to see us do something. He is quite possibly the most important man in the clubs history - certainly recent history - so he deserves recognition in some form. I think I'd prefer something very public and obvious like a statue, but I'd be happy with anything, it's the sentiment that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Great idea! Why don't we have a collection as fans to fund it? Where is Just Mike when you need him.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Liebherr was an intensely private man (a trait not uncommon amongst Swiss businessmen). He never gave interviews or made public appearances, he never weighed in with his opinion, and when he came to matches he wanted the focus to be on the pitch, not on him. This is probably why the family don't like the flag coming out. It's also the reason why a statue would be an inappropriate gesture. Honouring him in the new training ground is far more fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 There's already a lounge at the stadium and an annual Trophy named for Markus, they can't be that bothered about reminders being around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I can recommend a good sculpter. Can I be on the statue committee with Dave Ford please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Saint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Surely its time for the 'original' Ted Bates statue to make an appearance on a thread like this? :-) Not sure about a statue for ML but I think renaming one of the stands is a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 It genuinely saddens me that he isn't here to see whats happening at the club right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Great idea! Why don't we have a collection as fans to fund it? Where is Just Mike when you need him.......... Cortese locked him in the broom cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Considering how the family are supposedly upset by his image on a flag, I imagine a statue would be much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Ditto, I often think this when celebrating at St. Mary's! We owe so much to the big man, we certainly wouldn't be where we are now without him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 It genuinely saddens me that he isn't here to see whats happening at the club right now. Ditto, I often think this when celebrating at St. Mary's! We owe so much to the big man, we certainly wouldn't be where we are now without him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northant Saint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 The Marcus Liebherr stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Marcus gone but not forgotten. What a man . My memory of his happiness at Wenbley will long remain with me . I wish I had met the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 The Marcus Liebherr stand. One assumes his name would be spelt correctly on the stand? ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 If they do put up a statue, they should put it in front of Ted's statue so that they face eachother. That way they can wave at each other for the rest of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 14 March, 2012 Author Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Maybe have a bronze statue of him sitting in his seat in the Itchen stand with his scarf on and waving to the Northam. The man was our saviour and will always be, the day he died will always haunt me, more than Lady Di or Frank Drebin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey_saint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 It's a Germanic name so it's a K and not a C ...so that would be Markus then? I assume that's who this thread is talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 We paid a huge tribute to the man when he died, had a flag made, he has his own tournament and has his name sung on a regular basis thats more than enough. He doesnt need a statue in my opinion, it may sound harsh and ungrateful (which isnt intended) but all he did was buy the club with his wealth then sadly passed away. Whereas Ted Bates gave his life to the club, and deserves every part of his statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Can not forget him at Wembley he was just like a kid in a sweet shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Can not forget him at Wembley he was just like a kid in a sweet shop. Precisely! totally in awe of the occasion, if we do get a statue could it please feature his camera hanging around his neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 One assumes his name would be spelt correctly on the stand? ffsIt's deliberate to make the misspelling of the statue seem not as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 We paid a huge tribute to the man when he died, had a flag made, he has his own tournament and has his name sung on a regular basis thats more than enough. He doesnt need a statue in my opinion, it may sound harsh and ungrateful (which isnt intended) but all he did was buy the club with his wealth then sadly passed away. Whereas Ted Bates gave his life to the club, and deserves every part of his statue. I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Considering how the family are supposedly upset by his image on a flag, I imagine a statue would be much worse. Wouldn't you be upset if your late father was depicted as Colonel Sanders (as seen on the KFC logo)? If it was done tastefully it might be a different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1971 Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 It should be a Stand at SMS named after st Marcus. The Chapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 It should be a Stand at SMS named after st Marcus. The Chapel. You mean the Saint Markus Chapel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 15 March, 2012 Share Posted 15 March, 2012 I'm sure there will be quite a few erections at the stadium if we get promoted You were the only one on my wavelength, LillyFlo. I had a little chuckle and came back to see if anyone had commented. Well done to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 15 March, 2012 Share Posted 15 March, 2012 Statue would be the best bet i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted 15 March, 2012 Share Posted 15 March, 2012 Just one small thing, and this isn't a dig at anyone...but when we sing the 'one Marcus Liebherr' song, could we really try to slow it down so people can hear the words. It is always pretty emotional, and if we go up, I'm sure it will be bring a tear to the eye at the Coventry game if the whole ground could sing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 15 March, 2012 Share Posted 15 March, 2012 Just one small thing, and this isn't a dig at anyone...but when we sing the 'one Marcus Liebherr' song, could we really try to slow it down so people can hear the words. It is always pretty emotional, and if we go up, I'm sure it will be bring a tear to the eye at the Coventry game if the whole ground could sing it!This! Plus every other song sang by the Northam (bar the slow version of OWTS that shold be sped up)> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 15 March, 2012 Share Posted 15 March, 2012 Paine, le Tiss and david Speedie should have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 17 March, 2012 Share Posted 17 March, 2012 No thanks. He'd be quite a long way down the priority list behind MLT, Bobby Stokes, Terry Paine and Nick Holmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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