Gemmel Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I agree, am feeling quite down about this. We sail into unchartered waters yet again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. I could not agree more. They have been fantastic owners. People who as a fan, I trusted 100% to do the right thing by the club and they always delivered on that score. While times and circumstances change of course, I agree with Alpine that there is a feeling of sadness that they are no longer our owners. Again thankyou to the Liebherr family for everything you have done for our club - You have been the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Yep agree, Liebherrs have been absolutely fantastic for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 It was a good marriage for both parties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Yeah agreed also. The Liebherrs have been absolutely amazing for us. Thank you both Markus (RIP) and Katharina for everything you have done for the club. Forever in our history. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 The club has done so well under the Liebherrs' stewardship. It makes me a little sad to see Kat become a minority partner under the new deal. Thanks for everything to the Liebherr family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Absolutely agree. I am a little apprehensive about the future but I am sure that Kat would have imposed conditions that benefit SFC. Interesting times ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 (edited) It says so much about how well they did that I am feeling fearful, not hopeful at this situation. Thank you so much Markus and Katharina. These were the greatest years I and many thousands will have ever known as Saints fans. Edited 14 August, 2017 by Colinjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Kat is a legend. Just like her father. Pleased she's staying on as shareholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Hear hear without someone like this Family willing to unite the club back together financially who knows what might be(hedge fund management comes to mind) and what a good platform weve been left with for the next journey to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Without them, I'm not sure there would be a Southampton FC to support. Just keeping us in existence would have made them legends in my eyes. For us to have enjoyed the success we have under them... Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Nothing but good memories of their stewardship. They have invested and Kat has continued what Markus set in stone - his ambition was for us to become a stable Top 10 premier league club, we did that in record time. Now she feels that it's time for some external input to help us keep the level and maybe even improve on it. They have been amazing custodians for our football club, not just Kat, but the entire family. I can understand peoples trepidation and fear of what may be ahead, but this is being done with the full blessing of the Liebhers, and everything they have done for us has been spot on. This deal would not be happening if it didn't benefit. They're not going to sell us up the river. On wards and upwards, but they will forever by a huge piece of our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Absolutely agree. I am a little apprehensive about the future but I am sure that Kat would have imposed conditions that benefit SFC. Interesting times ahead. if you impose conditions or not theres nothing she can do now as a minority inverstor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. This definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 From day one - to today (and no doubt going forward) - the Liebherr family have been absolutely fantastic for this football club. When you consider what could have been, we were blessed to have been associated with this family. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. Just to be pedantic, 8 years and 37 days actually, 8th July 2009. You should never forget that date, its Double VD's birthday (and mine as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 They have....and still remain bloody marvellous! We have been blessed to have the Liebherr family at the helm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 They've taken us from bankrupt in League 1, minus 10 and Olly Lancashire to top half Prem, a cup final and a European campaign in 8 years. Can't really ask for more than that. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I agree, am feeling quite down about this. We sail into unchartered waters yet again... Not like you to be down about something...you alright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I would quantify that to thank-you Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydenhamssocks Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Absolutely this, well said. Marcus set us on our way and it's been a memorable time. New owners have a lot to live up to and I wish them well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Sounds good news to me. I reckon Katrina will keep here stake. I trust her there's no way she would sell us down the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 It's been a tremendous time under the Liebherr's ownership of the club, providing us with a great journey from L1 to where we are now. Thank you indeed to both Marcus & Katharina. Just hope her judgement proves sound in selling to the Gao's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Well if the due diligence has been done half as well as the recovery Markus started, we'll be ok. Thanks to Markus and Kat - it's been a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 We sail into unchartered waters yet again... I can see why the club chose "WE MARCH ON", as your suggestion lacks a certain something. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Here,here. I couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I agree, am feeling quite down about this. We sail into unchartered waters yet again... Is your blood group 'B NEGATIVE'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. Well said Hopefully the Gao's can take us on to another step up that Kat felt she couldn't/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 There will always be only One Marcus Liebherr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 There will always be only One Marcus Liebherr. And only one Markus Liebherr too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I've nothing to add that hasn't been said already. I just feel compelled to add my most sincere thanks to an amazing family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Fully agree with the majority of sentiments on this thread. I don't feel like Alpine does, i'm more positive - why would the Chinese invest if they didn't feel they could improve on where we are? How about we add Markus onto the legends banner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 have to say...remember when we got relegated from the championship, swing Lowe from the itchen bridge and reading about in-fighting in the stands....in the poo with no money in the bank..even the daft statue we bought was a joke...... and then some short Italian and some rich bloke we never heard of set the wheels in motion to the point where we are buying player from Bayern Munich and Juventus, disappointed with not getting out of the groups on the Europa League and forcing a £60m player to train alone the Liebherr's have certainly cemented themselves by design (and some luck) into SFC and Southampton history. what a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I agree with all said here, and feel cautiously optimistic. We owe the survival and current status of SFC to the Liebherr family The next chapter begins..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 The Liebherr's were fantastic for this club, not just in the money they put in to save us but in the way they ran it, connecting with the community and not going down the route of overspending at every opportunity (well apart from a couple of seasons when the mad midget was unchecked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 It is thanks to the Liebherrs we are where we are today. Hope the Chinese lads can maintain the progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 What I like about ML and then KL's tenure is that they had faith in their acquisition. We weren't in a good place, but then we weren't expensive in the scheme of things either. It was taken under their wing, some money was spent and we are where we are. Excellent owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 It is the perfect time to add Marcus to the banner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Markus is a legend add him to the banner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 They've delivered one of the best periods in our club's history and clearly taken care in passing on the baton. In the mad world of football nothing is ever certain but I'm optimistic about the future. A huge thank you to Katharina, to Markus and to everyone around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Two promotions, two trips to Wembley and a brief cameo in Europe to boot. It will be hard to top the last few years, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 I'd vote for ML to be added to the banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambtiss Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Markus is a legend add him to the banner Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 TBF we've already got him on a 100ft square banner but we never get to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 It's fair to say it couldn't have gone any better since that dark summer in administration- thanks Leibherrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshiresaint Posted 14 August, 2017 Share Posted 14 August, 2017 Whilst Katarina still owns 20%, she is now a minority shareholder and I would imagine the fee for the other 20% has already been agreed and probably subject to certain conditions regarding promised investment etc. Regardless the Liebherr family no longer own Southampton Football Club. We had them for 8 years and 1 week............... And what a bloody brilliant 8 years that has been. I am not sure we could have asked for anymore. The investment, the promotions, the year on year successes, European football, Cup finals and our highest ever Premier league finish. As a lifelong Saints fan, it's a MASSIVE thank you to both Marcus and Katharina, who have a place in Southampton history forever. This 100% this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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