St Chalet Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 @SouthamptonFC: Five years ago today, on Wednesday 8th July 2009, Markus Liebherr saved #SaintsFC. #ThankYouMarkus http://t.co/xciExyVnPa Despite a few bumps in the road it has easily been the best 5 years in my memory as a Saints fan. We achieved the plan and it is a real shame he didn't get to see it with us. Here's to the next five years and #ThankYouMarkus
Colinjb Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 Compare now to then and the grumbles are effectively meaningless. He will always have my gratitude.
Suhari Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 For the brilliant memories, and experiences still to come - thank you sir.
Cascadia Saint Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 Will always be thankful to that amazing man. Thanks Markus!!
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 Thank you Markus Btw where the fudge is the banner... (I am sure I ask on another thread)
Saint Fan CaM Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 Its not often that you will find the owner of a football club reverred by the supporters in quite the way Markus is. Such is the legacy of a great man...thanks for the dream Markus.
MarkSFC Posted 7 July, 2014 Posted 7 July, 2014 Great men are rarely so humble as he appeared to be. His legacy lives on. He will always be our legend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BadgerBadger Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Walking in a Liebherr wonderland - thank you Markus
tpbury Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 In the highly unlikely event that Katharina knows about, reads and cares about this poxy website, it is worth reminding her how astounded and grateful we are to her father for rescuing our club. He seemed to be cut from a different cloth to other megalomaniac owners or dodgy hedge funds. We don't hear or see much from her, but Markus seemed to avoid the limelight as well. I think she is an honourable woman and I'm sure Katharina will see this club right in memory of her dad.
Edmonton Saint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Whatever happened to the Banner that we all chipped in for? My fave memory of Marcus was seeing him with his camera at Wembley, as happy as can be..
Ashby Saint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Thank you Markus. I will never forget that you saved my football club from oblivion. I wish you had been given more time to watch your team play. RIP.
mancsaint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Its not often that you will find the owner of a football club reverred by the supporters in quite the way Markus is. Such is the legacy of a great man...thanks for the dream Markus. This. Mancsaint
rooney Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 You were the start of some great things in the history of the club. Thank you and RIP Markus.
Portland Wilfred Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 If he had not turned up, it doesnt bear thinking about what sort of club we would have now. Thank you RIP
Plumstead_Saint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Yes thanks are due to ML. That photo with the camera is great
WealdSaint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Thank you Markus. Five years ago I would never have believed we would we be where we are today
Coxford_lou Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 In the highly unlikely event that Katharina knows about, reads and cares about this poxy website, it is worth reminding her how astounded and grateful we are to her father for rescuing our club. He seemed to be cut from a different cloth to other megalomaniac owners or dodgy hedge funds. We don't hear or see much from her, but Markus seemed to avoid the limelight as well. I think she is an honourable woman and I'm sure Katharina will see this club right in memory of her dad. I agree, and it such a shame some people reply to the Saintsfc Facebook post, belittling Katarina. So ungrateful, and so shortsighted.
Asaint4ever Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 A true legend. I bet he's watching us from above with a huge smile.
Wes Tender Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Today is also my son's birthday. I didn't remember that Markus saved our beloved club on my son's birthday, but because of how big a fan he is, I can't think of a better present for him 5 years ago. In all the years we've supported Saints, these last five years have been the greatest in our memory and it actually feels more enjoyable that we sank so low to rise again so high. The club and the city owe a great depth to Maarkus for coming to our rescue and saving our football club and I hope that somebody at the club might keep an eye on this forum and pass on these messages of gratitude to Katharina, to show her how much our short acquaintance with her father still means to us all.
lifeintheslowlane Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Cruelly taken too soon. My sincere respects to you SIR...we're forever in your debt.
hasper57saint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Thank you Markus,for everything.You will still be a Saint up there with the others.RIP
VectisSaint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Today is also my son's birthday. I didn't remember that Markus saved our beloved club on my son's birthday, but because of how big a fan he is, I can't think of a better present for him 5 years ago. In all the years we've supported Saints, these last five years have been the greatest in our memory and it actually feels more enjoyable that we sank so low to rise again so high. The club and the city owe a great depth to Maarkus for coming to our rescue and saving our football club and I hope that somebody at the club might keep an eye on this forum and pass on these messages of gratitude to Katharina, to show her how much our short acquaintance with her father still means to us all. Happy Birthday to your son, Wes. Its my birthday too, was a good birthday present when Markus and NC rocked up and bought the Saints on July 8 2009.
Wes Tender Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Happy Birthday to your son, Wes. Its my birthday too, was a good birthday present when Markus and NC rocked up and bought the Saints on July 8 2009. Thanks, Vectis, and a happy birthday to you too. Five years ago must have been one of the more memorable birthdays for both of you, looking back.
ART Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Thank you Markus for your generosity, your vision and for saving Southampton Football Club in her darkest hour. Your legacy lives on, but it has been with great sadness that you left us so soon, and, have been unable to celebrate the success your ambitions brought to the club. May you rest in eternal peace, knowing the happiness your gift has brought to so many.
fborosaint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Seems like yesterday that he saved our club. Absolute Legend, thank you Markus.
Didcot Saint Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 What a fantastic man. The JPT win was even more significant as it brought so much pleasure to us as fans but most importantly Markus. Many thanks for everything you did. RIP
SNSUN Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Whatever happens in the next few years, we are in a far better place than we could have been, and all of that is thanks to our Markus. The basic structure of the club was in place, and Markus got it for a song, but look at how much his investment has multiplied over the 5 years. What an inheritance he has given his daughter. Long may she find interest in us enough to keep financing our dreams. The highlight for me was the JPT trophy win as I was lucky enough to be there, but perhaps the best thing we did was achieve nPC promotion at the first attempt. (Was it nPC or CCC? I forget.) Let's hope we can enjoy more ups than downs over the next 5 years. RIP Markus, shame you weren't around in person to witness what you wanted us to achieve.
red&white56 Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 5 great years in Saints history! Many thanks Markus, we will always remember you for whay you did for us.
Saint_clark Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 How fast it's gone, and what a ride it's been. Thank you. Just...thank you. I can think of nothing I want to say more.
SuperMikey Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 I remember the utter relief when we were bought and our future was secured, but I don't remember ever thinking that being where we are now was a viable option. We couldn't have done it without you Markus, RIP.
sentry Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Legend! Thanks to Marcus we are in a position to moan about selling players for £30mil and £25mil to Man U and Liverpool. We are in a position to moan that when our players get called up to represent their country we are worried they may leave us. Marcus saved the club and for that should be spoken of in the same breath of Matt Le Tiss, Paine, Channon etc etc.
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 8 July, 2014 Posted 8 July, 2014 Thank you, Markus. We will never forget you. Once a Saint, always a Saint.
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