Saint-Armstrong Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 (edited) Nicola Cortese no longer Executive Chairman. Search for a replacement begins tomorrow. Pochettino expected to turn up for press conference tomorrow. Jimmy_D Edit: Officially Confirmed. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/southampton-fc-appointment-of-chairman-1296942.aspx Edited 15 January, 2014 by Jimmy_D Adding Confirmation to OP
doubleonothing Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 @NabilHassan79: So Cortese gone, Pochettino considering future, uncertain times for players but club say it is "business as usual". #saintsfc
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 @NabilHassan79: So Cortese gone, Pochettino considering future, uncertain times for players but club say it is "business as usual". #saintsfc Business as usual for Saints, for sure!!!
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Southampton FC: Appointment of Chairman Southampton FC today announces that club owner Katharina Liebherr has taken on the role of non-executive Chairman. This follows the resignation of Nicola Cortese. A search has begun for a Chief Executive Officer who will take over Mr Cortese's executive duties. Katharina Liebherr said: "With great regret we have accepted the resignation of Mr Cortese. He has done a wonderful job at the club and we very much wanted him to stay. A search has now begun for a successor. In the meantime, it is business as usual and we will ensure that the manager, the team and all the staff at the club have all the help and support they need." Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/southampton-fc-appointment-of-chairman-1296942.aspx#VZ7xMlZymkvEzkMZ.99
Batman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 at least we have an excuse when we lose on sat sad day for SFC
skintsaint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 "With great regret we have accepted the resignation of Mr Cortese. He has done a wonderful job and we very much wanted him to stay," said Liebherr.
ART Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 This signals the Liebherr's bringing in Rupert Lowe to oversee the sell off. What goes up comes down and so the circle turns and what went returns.
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 "With great regret we have accepted the resignation of Mr Cortese. He has done a wonderful job and we very much wanted him to stay," said Liebherr. ''very much wanted him to stay on our terms'' I'd have thought
itchen_dan Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/southampton-fc-appointment-of-chairman-1296942.aspx
Saint Charlie Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Sad day. Some of the players will be so ****ed off by this. Shaw's Dad inviting offers already...downhill from here. Wording of the statement is obviously bull****. Just lost the driving force of the club.
CB Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 The king is dead, long live the queen. i hope she either gets her finger out and sells quickly, or continues where NC left off. If she starts dithering about, that will be fatal.
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 This signals the Liebherr's bringing in Rupert Lowe to oversee the sell off. What goes up comes down and so the circle turns and what went returns. You are really nuts.
itchen_dan Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 LukeShaw3: Gutted with that news, but would just like to thank Nicola Cortese for everything he has done for me and the club! All the best to him!
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 To say I am unhappy is an understatement. Not going to help me not smoke.
John Boy Saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Pochettino is obviously going to consider his future he is the most exposed individual, managers are binned at the merest snap of the fingers.
trousers Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks....
Dr Who? Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Well it has been fantastic and the club are in great shape..... Someone to take us to the next level please. I feel a takeover will be needed.
skintsaint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Least his resignation saved a payout, covers the cost of the wasted wages of T.Lee etc.
Batman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks.... we wont be signing anyone at all
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks.... Nah, there'll be no new signings. Can be sure of that now.
Pastor Patrón Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Perfect time to make a big signing to show their support no?
jasonb Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks.... In a word. No.
sandwichsaint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Now we'll see if 'anybody' could do the same job. FWIW I think we'll be all right (glad we're pretty much relegation free though!)
whelk Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 This place probably should be avoided for a few days. Bad enough with so many drama queens normally so don't know how they'll cope with losing NC and what sh1t will be spouted. Cortège isn't even trending on Twitter yet. What is going on!
Badger Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 ''very much wanted him to stay on our terms'' I'd have thought or ''very much wanted him to stay, but not on his terms'' Truth is, we'll never know.
LGTL Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Who is going to sign for a team whose manager could very well leave at any time?
alpine_saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks.... This site gets more and more surreal with each passing day....
Griffo Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Get a grip some of you. He wasn't the one with the money and he had little say on the on-field matters. Unless Pochettino goes (which wouldn't be all that much of a disaster) and all our best players leave then this is pretty irrelevant. Hopefully Le Tiss/Benali can be welcome at the club again and we can get our stripes back next season.
dubai_phil Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Maybe there's a silver lining to be had here? Maybe one way of persuading Pochettino and the players that there is life after Cortese is for Katharina to get her chequebook out and make a couple of headline grabbing signings in the next couple of weeks.... Or to appoint the new Chairman quickly who has been vetted by the new owners who are much wealthier than the Liebherrs and have a real background in Sport. Nope, if we are lucky ART's right, if we are unlikely it's yacht watch time
JoeShmoe Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 You'd have to imagine KL is on the phone to MP tonight with various reassurances etc. She also ought to briefing the players. Tomorrow's pressed should be fun, wonder what poor player they trot out to face the press pack
70's Mike Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 not sure if i would be gutted if my boss left. just another chapter in life of a 60 year old saints supporter, does not effect my love/support of the club what ever will be will be
Crab Lungs Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 "With great regret we have accepted the resignation of Mr Cortese. He has done a wonderful job and we very much wanted him to stay," said Liebherr. "very much wanted him to stay" - HMMMMMMMMMM
Batman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 first player out of the door Luke Shaw, 12 Jun 14
Saint Charlie Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Times Sports Editor Tony Evans: Southampton thing been rumbling for a long time. They've made a bad mistake. Liebherr only interested in selling club. Whoever gets Cortese will be making a shrewd move. Very, very sharp. A class act
doddisalegend Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 So I guess NC pushed to far and the owner pushed back. To be fair saints is bigger than any one man NC has done a lot for the club, no doubt, but we will survive him leaving (and the same goes for the manager and players) the owners are the important thing here after all it's their money (not NCs) that got us here and even if the do sell us we must be an attractive club to buy (not to mention worth a bit which should keep the potless types away).
holepuncture Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 The king is dead, long live the queen. Nicely put! Sad day for SFC though, the leader of the club throughout our pheonix rise. Good luck Cortese! Good luck KL!
alpine_saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Get a grip some of you. He wasn't the one with the money and he had little say on the on-field matters. Unless Pochettino goes (which wouldn't be all that much of a disaster) and all our best players leave then this is pretty irrelevant. Hopefully Le Tiss/Benali can be welcome at the club again and we can get our stripes back next season. Jesus. Back to the old ways, just like that. Erase his impact on the club. F**king mental.
Batman Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Times Sports Editor Tony Evans: Southampton thing been rumbling for a long time. They've made a bad mistake. Liebherr only interested in selling club. Whoever gets Cortese will be making a shrewd move. Very, very sharp. A class act dont be daft, he is a mere employee
SaintRichmond Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Nicola Cortese no longer Executive Chairman. Search for a replacement begins tomorrow. Pochettino expected to turn up for press conference tomorrow. Jimmy_D Edit: Officially Confirmed. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/southampton-fc-appointment-of-chairman-1296942.aspx In the Club statement, Katherina Leibherr said "we very much wanted him (Cortese) to stay ........" OK. I'm thick..... So WHY has he left, why doesn't she tell us Mugs ( Supporters ) WHY he has left ??
diggers Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Somebody please tell me this is just one of my weirdest dreams and shake me out of this Nightmare, when I wake up I'll be back to listening to how refreshing our pressing style of play is and what an example our academy is.....please??
The Kraken Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Who is going to sign for a team whose manager could very well leave at any time? Vegard Forren.
Crab Lungs Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 You'd have to imagine KL is on the phone to MP tonight with various reassurances etc. She also ought to briefing the players. Tomorrow's pressed should be fun, wonder what poor player they trot out to face the press pack Kelvin Davis is the go-to guy.
Dig Dig Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Get a grip some of you. He wasn't the one with the money and he had little say on the on-field matters. Unless Pochettino goes (which wouldn't be all that much of a disaster) and all our best players leave then this is pretty irrelevant. Hopefully Le Tiss/Benali can be welcome at the club again and we can get our stripes back next season.
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Kelvin Davis is the go-to guy. Crabs, I'm starting to think your thread from the other day has jinxed us...!
Barry Sanchez Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Cue the backstabbing and vitriol of Cortese when 24 hours ago he was the unofficial patron saint of Southampton. As long as we have a team we have a love, he was not a football man, he was and is a numbers man. It was his baby and he gave it back, that proves how much he thought of us.
Saint Charlie Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 No real reason for Liebherr to turn down decent offers for our players now.
alpine_saint Posted 15 January, 2014 Posted 15 January, 2014 Times Sports Editor Tony Evans: Southampton thing been rumbling for a long time. They've made a bad mistake. Liebherr only interested in selling club. Whoever gets Cortese will be making a shrewd move. Very, very sharp. A class act Yep. Nothing short of disastrous imo. He had more of a feel for the football than Lowe, more business acumen that Lowe, and wasnt such an attention-seeking. Look round the PL at the sort of trouble we could be in, in a few short weeks...
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