John B Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 So to summarise.... MW was in attendance (along with Cowen) RL is still on holiday in Canada, hence not there Alpine was sat at his computer, sniping. I dont think Alpine will be invited into the Directors Box in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 As the originator of the "Wilde and Lowe not there" threads last night I should like to offer an apology to you and all the other posters on this forum who were consequently mislead. My information came from a friend at the match who spoke to some Exeter officials/stewards, who it seems were under the impression neither Chairmen were at the match. If I was Chairmen of Southampton FC I would attend as many matches as humanly possible because I would feel it an honour and indeed a duty. I would like to think yourself and Rupert feel the same. Again, my apologies for any distress caused.Having the decency to apologise is always a good trait in a prsons character.Of course as Im always correct Ive never had to do so. i hope MW has the humility to accept the jesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I dont think Alpine will be invited into the Directors Box in the near future Did you mispell that? did you mean the Dairy Box while hes watching footy on the tv. To be fair Alps has promised to travel to the Blackpool game ,as he said if we get any good results in the first few games he'd come to SMS for that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 FWIW I am an avid Saints fan but didn't even consider making the long trek to Exeter for an away tie in the secondary cup competition in England ! Total respect to the eight hundred or so who did and that includes Michael Wilde !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Did you mispell that? did you mean the Dairy Box while hes watching footy on the tv. To be fair Alps has promised to travel to the Blackpool game ,as he said if we get any good results in the first few games he'd come to SMS for that game. No, I said I'd come if we beat Cardiff. And cut out the baiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 No, I said I'd come if we beat Cardiff. And cut out the baiting.'If they get a result in the next week, I will drive from Austria for the Blackpool game' YOUR QUOTE NOT MINE.look under the Kelvin Rasiak to be sold thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 'If they get a result in the next week, I will drive from Austria for the Blackpool game' YOUR QUOTE NOT MINE.look under the Kelvin Rasiak to be sold thread. That quote was a repetition of what I said on the "What will you do if we win at Cardiff" thread, when others were going on about masturbation.l And beating Exeter is a reasonable result, not a great one. I will come if we beat Birmingham - I'll extend my commitmment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guided Missile Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 That quote was a repetition of what I said on the "What will you do if we win at Cardiff" thread, when others were going on about masturbation.l I understood what you meant, alpine. Basically you'll only consider going to Saints games that immediately follow a win... Hardcore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I won't be going to any games for at least a month. What a sad individual that makes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I understood what you meant, alpine. Basically you'll only consider going to Saints games that immediately follow a win... Hardcore.... If you mean I am not going to spend several hundred pounds to return without confidence that I am going to watch a decent performance and a result, then yes, you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Did you mispell that? did you mean the Dairy Box while hes watching footy on the tv. To be fair Alps has promised to travel to the Blackpool game ,as he said if we get any good results in the first few games he'd come to SMS for that game. No Diretors Box just having a laugh I quite like the Sound of Alpine he cerainly puts in his quota of posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 So, you didn't actually read the thread then? I did, actually made me lol, several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoswellSaint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I won't be going to any games for at least a month. What a sad individual that makes me. Where does that leave someone who likely won't make a single game all season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 (edited) That quote was a repetition of what I said on the "What will you do if we win at Cardiff" thread, when others were going on about masturbation.l And beating Exeter is a reasonable result, not a great one. I will come if we beat Birmingham - I'll extend my commitmment.Look Alpine Im just putting up what you put. 'If we get a result this week' Sorry if I misunderstood your quote and didnt expect any proviso's. As this is the case I do not expect you to pull apart any of the clubs quotes in future because they also should be allowed unwritten provisos. i wouldnt expect you to travel that far for many games anyway. I do hope we beat Birmingham and you do as you say, but I have a sneaking feeling, although I may be a silly old cynic that you are coming to England at the time of the Blackpool game anyway. Edited 13 August, 2008 by OldNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Where does that leave someone who likely won't make a single game all season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Finally caught up ith this thread, made me smile, nice own goals there. So Mike is only allowed a limited amount of days in the UK a year. You conspiracy theorists really missed the obvious question though didn't you. Great sleight of hand and you missed it. So Mike used up a whole day of allowance on an important but not critical football match, losing a valuable day at work. Or did he fit in some important meetings during the day? And no I'm sure he did what any of us would have done - some work and some pleasure -as I think the current rash of speculation is driven by reasons other than a takeover being near. But I'm amazed our detectives haven't tracked down whether it was a Jersey-Exeter return or something....... more sinister Ironic winky eyed smiley thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Finally caught up ith this thread, made me smile, nice own goals there. So Mike is only allowed a limited amount of days in the UK a year. You conspiracy theorists really missed the obvious question though didn't you. Great sleight of hand and you missed it. So Mike used up a whole day of allowance on an important but not critical football match, losing a valuable day at work. Or did he fit in some important meetings during the day? And no I'm sure he did what any of us would have done - some work and some pleasure -as I think the current rash of speculation is driven by reasons other than a takeover being near. But I'm amazed our detectives haven't tracked down whether it was a Jersey-Exeter return or something....... more sinister Ironic winky eyed smiley thingy I was obviously thinking the same thing all along...just wanted to see how long it took everyone else to catch up..... So....tonight's question of intrigue is....Why (oh why) was Mike Wilde attending a meaningless game? Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I was obviously thinking the same thing all along...just wanted to see how long it took everyone else to catch up..... So....tonight's question of intrigue is....Why (oh why) was Mike Wilde attending a meaningless game? Nice one :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I was obviously thinking the same thing all along...just wanted to see how long it took everyone else to catch up..... So....tonight's question of intrigue is....Why (oh why) was Mike Wilde attending a meaningless game? Nice one Maybe he snuck aboard the flight incognito... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Strange. The very post you quoted infers the opposite. implies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wilde Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 As the originator of the "Wilde and Lowe not there" threads last night I should like to offer an apology to you and all the other posters on this forum who were consequently mislead. My information came from a friend at the match who spoke to some Exeter officials/stewards, who it seems were under the impression neither Chairmen were at the match. If I was Chairmen of Southampton FC I would attend as many matches as humanly possible because I would feel it an honour and indeed a duty. I would like to think yourself and Rupert feel the same. Again, my apologies for any distress caused. Tiger - no problem and no distress caused! and you are right - it is an honour! I hope you and everyone on the Forum enjoy the season - which I am sure will come with its fair share of highs and lows!! The squad and coaching staff are up for it and they deserve the full support of all Saints fans - wherever or whoever they may be. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 As Jan stated that the team would remain unchanged to a certain degree, it was a massively important game in respect of the unit performing? A win would be collectively essential to take forward to the imposing game on Saturday. I'm sure that those in power understood the significance of a first win against half decent opponents this season. Was the whole club united? Lord Lowe is at the helm of one of the world's most dynamic investment banking companies, i.e. he has many interests and is a busy man. His presence in the stadium holds no sway whatsoever on the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Where is the COYR bit. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Tiger - no problem and no distress caused! and you are right - it is an honour! I hope you and everyone on the Forum enjoy the season - which I am sure will come with its fair share of highs and lows!! The squad and coaching staff are up for it and they deserve the full support of all Saints fans - wherever or whoever they may be. Cheers Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I like this thread - it's proof that if you give certain posters enough rope they really will hang themselves. Perfect summing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Where is the COYR bit. :-) More to the point - how long's his fiver going to take getting through Paypal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Tiger - no problem and no distress caused! and you are right - it is an honour! I hope you and everyone on the Forum enjoy the season - which I am sure will come with its fair share of highs and lows!! The squad and coaching staff are up for it and they deserve the full support of all Saints fans - wherever or whoever they may be. Cheers How is it that you managed to get to this game but not to the fans forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 How is it that you managed to get to this game but not to the fans forum?Hey lets give it a rest.The man has come on and straightened out the mistruth. It's not the Spanish inquisition, and nobody would expect that would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole1 Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Well done for going to the game Michael Wilde - would you like a medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Well done for going to the game Michael Wilde - would you like a medal? That's a touch unfair. He wasn't here bragging about going, he was here to correct the impression being given that he wasn't there when he should've been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Well done for going to the game Michael Wilde - would you like a medal?Did you? Not provoking but a fair question considering your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Hey lets give it a rest.The man has come on and straightened out the mistruth. It's not the Spanish inquisition, and nobody would expect that would they? I was generally interested in why he wasn't there. I was pretty disappointed TBH. I was hoping to say hello after he wished me a Merry Christmas last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I was generally interested in why he wasn't there. I was pretty disappointed TBH. I was hoping to say hello after he wished me a Merry Christmas last year Oh thats fine, didnt you get a christmas card? The rest of us on here did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole1 Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Did you? Not provoking but a fair question considering your post. No and neither will i be putting a single penny into the coffers of SLH until Lowe and Wilde have gone. Does this mean Micheal Wilde will now be answering questions? I'll start the ball rolling. 1. Did you ever have any intention of having a fan on board or was it just convenient to dangle this carrot for PR purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I wish we could have an ask Michael section on here. That would be ace if he agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 To be fair, if all he gets is a "why didn't you go to the fan's forum?", I imagine he'll be pretty happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 That's a touch unfair. He wasn't here bragging about going, he was here to correct the impression being given that he wasn't there when he should've been. Aye, but after Dubai Phil's reverse psychology poser earlier, we're now intrigued as to whether he was over here killing two birds with one stone as it were and just happenned to be able to make the game as a side effect of 'other more important SFC related business'..... Yours proud-to-be-fickle-ly Trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 No and neither will i be putting a single penny into the coffers of SLH until Lowe and Wilde have gone. Does this mean Micheal Wilde will now be answering questions? I'll start the ball rolling. 1. Did you ever have any intention of having a fan on board or was it just convenient to dangle this carrot for PR purposes? Right, so why worry if Wilde is at the game? As for the fan on board, what good would that do.If he did would you still have made the same stance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I wish we could have an ask Michael section on here. That would be ace if he agreed. Go on....you just knew I was going to post this next.....admit it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 To be fair, if all he gets is a "why didn't you go to the fan's forum?", I imagine he'll be pretty happy. That was my gentle introduction to encourage a reply. Once I get one he's in for a roasting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Right, so why worry if Wilde is at the game? As for the fan on board, what good would that do.If he did would you still have made the same stance? I hope he answers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 To be fair, if all he gets is a "why didn't you go to the fan's forum?", I imagine he'll be pretty happy.Thats why you dont need a fan on the board. First board meeting 'Right we are just going to decide on the finances for the coming year, the appointment of a manager and sponsorship of the Acadamy' Fan on board's arm shoots up. 'Yes Fan on the board' 'Why didnt you go to the Forum?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 My question: "Would the chairman of a football club start overtly posting on a fans forum only if he knew that he wasn't going to be at the helm much longer?" Genuine question. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I reckon there's no chance that Mike will answer any of these. Don't know why not though. Would be good to have some openness for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 My question: "Would the chairman of a football club start overtly posting on a fans forum only if he knew that he wasn't going to be at the helm much longer?" Genuine question. Cheers But he has always posted on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole1 Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 I wish we could have an ask Michael section on here. That would be ace if he agreed. Only if the same questions were asked every week to take into account Michael changing his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 But he has always posted on here. Always as overtly and candidly as today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 My question: "Would the chairman of a football club start overtly posting on a fans forum only if he knew that he wasn't going to be at the helm much longer?" Genuine question. Cheerswe complain that the club say nothing but then when they do they get suspision.They are damned if they do and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Always as overtly and candidly as today? Maybe not but he posted as Michael Wilde on TSF recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2008 Share Posted 13 August, 2008 Only if the same questions were asked every week to take into account Michael changing his mind. Seriously though, if questions were asked sensibly and obviously he could choose whether to answer it or not, I think it would be a great idea. Seeing as he is posting under his real name now I can't see any harm. Michael is deeply unpopular with a large section of the fanbase, would be a good opportunity to set the record straight on some issues (as he has done here) and maybe improve his relationsips with some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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