Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Shall we all just calm down and wait for something official...? Or just carry on speculating ourselves into a frenzy...? If anyone has anything "real" ie club statements, new NC interviews, MP interviews please post the links/videos etc... I think we should carry on in the normal way on this forum!
dubai_phil Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 CabbageFace @Cabbage_Face 12m Breaking News: Nothing has happened and no one knows anything, except me and im not saying #saintsfc
Ohio Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Shall we all just calm down and wait for something official...? Or just carry on speculating ourselves into a frenzy...? If anyone has anything "real" ie club statements, new NC interviews, MP interviews please post the links/videos etc... Don't you understand the internet?
fez Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Shall we all just calm down and wait for something official...? Or just carry on speculating ourselves into a frenzy...? If anyone has anything "real" ie club statements, new NC interviews, MP interviews please post the links/videos etc... Surely the whole point of an internet forum is to speculate ourselves into a frenzy. If we waited for something official this thread would not exist and we'd be talking about Yeovil ticket prices
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Wasn't this all entirely predictable? Surely we're lucky the Liebherrs have stuck with us this long. But we are in a fantastic state for a take over, perfect for the right investor, to take us to the next level. Anyone?
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Surely the whole point of an internet forum is to speculate ourselves into a frenzy. If we waited for something official this thread would not exist and we'd be talking about Yeovil ticket prices It sure is, this reminds me of the Lowe days......
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Connor Armstrong @ConnorArmstrong 21m Lowe: "Southampton are back where they should be, in command of the south coast." - #SaintsFC Good ole Rupe's shoots and scores Putting himself back in the frame.... I thought he was dead! 100m in your back pocket have you? I thought not, nothing to see here move on please.
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 No panic from me, quite interesting if you ask me. I thought at the time it was the end of the world, but it is not that bad.... What ever will be will be. We move on and carry on supporting Saints like we have always done!
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Don't you understand the internet? whats the internet got to do with it Thought this was a forum...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Purslow was a guest an SSN the other evening when they did the 30min transfer special. Impressed me. TBH, whether the Liebherr's want to sell, or stay - They will need somebody to run things regardless.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 No panic from me, quite interesting if you ask me. I thought at the time it was the end of the world, but it is not that bad.... What ever will be will be. We move on and carry on supporting Saints like we have always done! Yep agreed, what ever happens
View From The Top Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 No panic from me, quite interesting if you ask me. I thought at the time it was the end of the world, but it is not that bad.... What ever will be will be. We move on and carry on supporting Saints like we have always done! Totally.
Jimmy_D Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Shall we all just calm down and wait for something official...? Or just carry on speculating ourselves into a frenzy...? If anyone has anything "real" ie club statements, new NC interviews, MP interviews please post the links/videos etc... SSN in their current reports are saying that Cortese has confirmed he wants to leave, but what the source is for that I have no idea. As far as I can see, it all started with reports that Cortese wanted to leave in the summer, and then escalated rapidly when it was reported that he had handed in his resignation. That then changed to conflicting reports that the resignation had been refused, and reports that the resignation hadn't been handed in. Now there are conflicting reports that there's a row between Cortese and KL, which has been caused by the owner wanting more control, or the owner wanting to sell, or Cortese wanting more backing, and that Cortese's future is unclear. Further muddying the waters is that the reactions of the manager and players from when this happened during the summer are being re-reported, and it's not being made clear that they aren't reactions to the current situation. Meanwhile, in line with Saints' usual method of dealing with speculation, there's been no official response.
angelman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/9117086/sky-sources-southampton-owner-wants-sale-nicola-cortese-could-leave So she wants to sell. I thought that was OK, NC had backers and all would be hunky dory. Obviously not.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 SSN in their current reports are saying that Cortese has confirmed he wants to leave, but what the source is for that I have no idea. As far as I can see, it all started with reports that Cortese wanted to leave in the summer, and then escalated rapidly when it was reported that he had handed in his resignation. That then changed to conflicting reports that the resignation had been refused, and reports that the resignation hadn't been handed in. Now there are conflicting reports that there's a row between Cortese and KL, which has been caused by the owner wanting more control, or the owner wanting to sell, or Cortese wanting more backing, and that Cortese's future is unclear. Further muddying the waters is that the reactions of the manager and players from when this happened during the summer are being re-reported, and it's not being made clear that they aren't reactions to the current situation. Meanwhile, in line with Saints' usual method of dealing with speculation, there's been no official response. Cheers...so i guess we shall all just have to wait and see
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 I wonder if it's arguing about the bonus Cortese was 'promised' if he got certain things (was it European football) in five years? Seem to recall there was something about £4m *worries about poor memory* Still has half a year. I make it 4.5 years since the plan begun?
Badger Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/9117086/sky-sources-southampton-owner-wants-sale-nicola-cortese-could-leave So she wants to sell. I thought that was OK, NC had backers and all would be hunky dory. Obviously not. I suspect it is one or the other - either she wants to sell, or NC only wants to remain on his terms. Hope it is not both. Wonder what happened to NC's backers ?
SaintRichmond Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 It sure is, this reminds me of the Lowe days......[/QUOTE] Yes, I remember it well ........ some 14 years and not even £1 of Investment ........ Lowelife reality Does anyone really want to have that back again ??
Barry Sanchez Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 It sure is, this reminds me of the Lowe days......[/QUOTE] Yes, I remember it well ........ some 14 years and not even £1 of Investment ........ Lowelife reality Does anyone really want to have that back again ?? Of course not, this was always going to come to an end, Cortese if he cant find backers will have to go with the selling Liebherrs, its obvious they have never wanted it bar Markus Liebherr.
Colinjb Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 SSN right now: Nothing concrete still, only reports of a 'threat' to resign.
ART Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 The 5 year plan was always to get into Europe and sell. With us now set to probably miss out following the recent slump the Liebherr's must think now is the time to sell and not spend any more millions. Pray tell me, where has the club recuperated the vaste expenditure by Cortese. We've not sold big to plough back the millions wasted. And we've players like Sharp eating away the profits and not playing, Anyone seeing Cortese's face before he left on holiday, the faces of some players like Lambert,and Pochettino himself showed that something was up.
Wilko Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 I just can't get excited about this. Whatever happens will happen. Life will go on.
Ohio Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 SSN right now: Nothing concrete still, only reports of a 'threat' to resign. Nothing concrete. Is that a reference to the Don's favoured footwear for people he does not get on with?
Ohio Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 I just can't get excited about this. Whatever happens will happen. Life will go on. I bet you sing some great songs at SMS.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Lowe gets alot of abuse on here, but didnt he start a number of the positive aspects of our club. Youth policy, stadium, academies accross uk, training ground ect Nicola seems to get alot of credit for these things, but he's just picked up where lowe left it as will our new chairman once Nic moves on
angelman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 I just can't get excited about this. Whatever happens will happen. Life will go on. 'Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.'
The Cat Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 What we need is some fans down at the ground larking around in the background behind that poor reporter. There's no chance of convincing anyone to take over the club unless they can see what huge, passionate support we have.
johnnyboy Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr is set to take over as chairman with Nicola Cortese set to leave imminently. Cortese, 45, tendered his formal resignation in the autumn and is already serving the notice period on his contract. Southampton declined to comment when contacted by the BBC, but the position of manager Mauricio Pochettino now looks increasingly uncertain. Cortese disagrees with Liebherr's wish to see the club's immediate sale. It has, however, emerged that the former Swiss banker submitted his formal resignation from the club almost three months ago and has been serving the remainder of his contract ever since. At the time, Southampton were third in the Premier League table and with communication between the parties now at a standstill, there appears no way back. Cortese considered his position in May as he attempted to clarify the future position of the club with Miss Liebherr. He eventually decided to stay after receiving the necessary assurances. He has at times been a figure that has polarised opinion at St Mary's but has seen Southampton climb from League One to the top flight in less than four years.
W9Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25752833
Bewildered Posted 15 January, 2014 Author Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25752833
Bobbyboy Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25752833 Katherina to take over as Chair, Cortese has been working notice period for last few months... so it says
Barry Sanchez Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 What we need is some fans down at the ground larking around in the background behind that poor reporter. There's no chance of convincing anyone to take over the club unless they can see what huge, passionate support we have. Tarquin, Jeremy and Douglas with be along shortly after cello and violin practice....................................
simo Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Lowe gets alot of abuse on here, but didnt he start a number of the positive aspects of our club. Youth policy, stadium, academies accross uk, training ground ect Nicola seems to get alot of credit for these things, but he's just picked up where lowe left it as will our new chairman once Nic moves on That bait won't work here anymore
Barry Sanchez Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25752833 Katherina to take over as Chair, Cortese has been working notice period for last few months... so it says Bit of a kick in the nuts.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25752833 Is this an official club statement?
itchen_dan Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 StanCollymore: Nicola Cortese rumoured to be leaving Saints imminently and is trying to persuade Pochettino not to follow. @talkSPORT
Saint_Jonny Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Bugger. Now the wait to see what Poch will do. Will he follow? Hope not!
Bewildered Posted 15 January, 2014 Author Posted 15 January, 2014 Is this an official club statement? No, just speculation at the moment.
itchen_dan Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 As i just tweeted, maybe the theory of Cortese buggering off and coming back in with the new consortium is true as he is trying to persuade Pochettino to continue as manager.
Saint Charlie Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 FFS now we will most likely be sold to some jokers!
Ohio Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 I picked the wrong time to give up smoking. And don't call me Shirley.
Kingsland Red Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Ah, 'Walking in a Liebherr wonderland' after all !
Bewildered Posted 15 January, 2014 Author Posted 15 January, 2014 Stan Collymore @StanCollymore 1m Nicola Cortese rumoured to be leaving Saints imminently and is trying to persuade Pochettino not to follow. Don't know how much Collymore really knows much about the situation, still more speculation
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Just a reminder...NOTHING HAS BEEN CONFIRMED...
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