saint lard Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 In bloody China at the weekend. Perhaps he should meet some that go to the games and have to put up with paying for the crap served up... More important things than attempting to raise our profile over there at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 In bloody China at the weekend. Perhaps he should meet some that go to the games and have to put up with paying for the crap served up... More important things than attempting to raise our profile over there at the moment. Not sure meeting 6 or 7 " fans" raises our profile much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Maybe it is important , maybe he is trying to raise investment with a view to arresting the slide. I suspect he was sold the dream as well, I doubt it's in his interest not to be in the PL. There is no global appetite for the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 In bloody China at the weekend. Perhaps he should meet some that go to the games and have to put up with paying for the crap served up... More important things than attempting to raise our profile over there at the moment. Yeah that’s pretty annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 To be fair he doesn't speak English, so probably a bit harsh unleashing him on 20 or so sotonions! Still would be good to hear from him in terms of a statement though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 That’s so tin pot, honestly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 That’s so tin pot, honestly! Perfect for us then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 That’s so tin pot, honestly!I think it highlights one of our main problems really well. Giant disconnect between what's actually happening with the first team in England and lots of people like the owners and the chairman swanning baout the place abroad building the brand and ignoring our on pitch performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Did anyone ask about the PA system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Not exactly Pat from Poole or Trevor from Totton is it. The posters in the background suggest its to coincide with the upcoming Chinese New Year (16 Feb). Its likely he'll be out of service during that period and won't be in the UK - possibly when big decisions need to be made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 [emoji38] Not exactly Pat from Poole or Trevor from Totton is it. The posters in the background suggest its to coincide with the upcoming Chinese New Year (16 Feb). Its likely he'll be out of service during that period and won't be in the UK - possibly when big decisions need to be made...He's probably meeting fans to finalise the wording for the five principles that are due to be released over thst period. Exciting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 He's probably meeting fans to finalise the wording for the five principles that are due to be released over thst period. Exciting stuff. But remember Ralph already has these on his desk, he just needs to spell check them. 5 pledges. I wonder if one of them mentions single digits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 To be fair he doesn't speak English, so probably a bit harsh unleashing him on 20 or so sotonions! Still would be good to hear from him in terms of a statement though. From appearances the fans seem to be Chinese and thus presumably speak Chinese and have been chosen especially for the visit to China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Interested to know what's going on there, but it's not a good look for the home fans, is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Did anyone ask about the PA system? Paper towels shortage in gents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 In bloody China at the weekend. Perhaps he should meet some that go to the games and have to put up with paying for the crap served up... More important things than attempting to raise our profile over there at the moment. im fairly sure I recognise the fan in the black jacket and glasses from Hartlepool away on a Tuesday a few years back, spent most of the game giving it the big one to the home fans and singing the Woolston Ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 (edited) Interested to know what's going on there, but it's not a good look for the home fans, is it. It literally is an event pitched for fans (球迷), not some local student outreach or meet and greet etc. Not sure whether it’s for chinese football fans as a whole or dedicated chinese saints fans (as if such a thing exists in real numbers) - likely half have got Ibra shirts on under their jackets. Edited 18 January, 2018 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 im fairly sure I recognise the fan in the black jacket and glasses from Hartlepool away on a Tuesday a few years back, spent most of the game giving it the big one to the home fans and singing the Woolston Ferry. Thought I recognised him - called that fat bald steward at the end of the game a s**t Alan Carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 That's Nanjing_Saint. He posts on The Ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 That's Nanjing_Saint. He posts on The Ugly. Does he have multiple log-ins too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Thought they would have flown a couple of first teamers in to liven things up.... Might as well make the players do a bit of work for their wages **** knows they aren't earning them on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Does he have multiple log-ins too? I believe his other moniker is CB fry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveloyMush Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 To be fair he doesn't speak English, so probably a bit harsh unleashing him on 20 or so sotonions! Still would be good to hear from him in terms of a statement though. Nor do most Sotonians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I believe his other moniker is CB fry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23rdSaint Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Is it definitely in China? There’s a Southampton Uni hoody being worn in the photo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Are you sure that's a fans group rather than our new board of directors ? New team manager even ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I really see very little there to be upset about. He doesn’t speak English (but is learning) so I’m sure when he feels he is ready and confident, he’ll meet with fans here. As for Les and Freddy, that’s a different matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Are you sure that's a fans group rather than our new board of directors ? New team manager even ?With new signings....? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 You lot have no idea what he’s doing or what it’s about but you’re all ready to wade in and moan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Look at the same old tired posters queuing up to moan. No one knows what's going on in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 **** me high horses alert.... the only person moaning is the OP just about everyone is having a bit of a laugh god knows we could do with one at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Look at the same old tired posters queuing up to moan. No one knows what's going on in that photo. Relax pal. CB Fry will be on here soon with an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 You lot have no idea what he’s doing or what it’s about but you’re all ready to wade in and moan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fact is most people would like to see some focus on what is happening at St Mary's & Staplewood at a time when things are in a steady decline and no sign of direction or leadership at the club. Most of the comments made are in jest, but our current state of flux does give something to moan about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I’d rather he met Les Reed and told him to **** off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Worry not, I have had the poster behind them translated and apparently it says “Nathan Redmond is sh*t” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Worry not, I have had the poster behind them translated and apparently it says “Nathan Redmond is sh*t” Google translate say it is "welcome home Theo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 But remember Ralph already has these on his desk, he just needs to spell check them. 5 pledges. I wonder if one of them mentions single digits.Any family guy fans here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I was there. It was mainly about the quality of pies on the concourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I was there. It was mainly about the quality of pies on the concourse.Are they replacing them with chow mein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Thought they would have flown a couple of first teamers in to liven things up.... Might as well make the players do a bit of work for their wages **** knows they aren't earning them on the pitch. Pellegrino should have shown willing and visited for an extended sojourn of thirty years, I'm sure Mr Gao owns a suitable salt mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Mr GAO bought the club to raise the profile and attract more business in China and around the world. The perception of saints overseas has dramatically decreased this season - this is actually monitored.So actually his purchase has had the opposite effect. I expect he isn't too happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Mr GAO bought the club to raise the profile and attract more business in China and around the world. The perception of saints overseas has dramatically decreased this season - this is actually monitored. What's that based on? How's it monitored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 I believe his other moniker is CB fry... No, he is the Chinese version; CB Fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon3737 Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Good to see our owner meeting some fans. An asset stripper who doesn’t care about performances wouldn’t do that! It doesn’t matter that they don’t attend matches in person or speak English as a first language. Fans are fans! Hopefully they explained to Mr Gao why we need a new manager urgently and asked him why our midfielders refuse to ever pass to Gabbi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 17 January, 2018 Share Posted 17 January, 2018 Any family guy fans here? No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiesaint20 Posted 18 January, 2018 Share Posted 18 January, 2018 I'm friends with one of the people invited to this event. She was invited by the club because she's been running an unofficial fan page on Weibo for the last 5 years or so. The other invitees were drawn in a ballot from the WeChat group and other unofficial supporter groups. The main reason for the meeting was to make their supporter group official ahead of a likely visit by the club in pre-season. There are a few more photos of the day up at: https://www.instagram.com/GlobalSFC/ They were also told there would be a striker coming in during the window.. As someone said above, if it was only an asset-stripping venture for Gao then it's unlikely he would bother with this sort of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 January, 2018 Share Posted 18 January, 2018 I sincerely hope those posters on this thread displaying blatant racism will be banned and reported to the authorities. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 18 January, 2018 Share Posted 18 January, 2018 I'm friends with one of the people invited to this event. She was invited by the club because she's been running an unofficial fan page on Weibo for the last 5 years or so. The other invitees were drawn in a ballot from the WeChat group and other unofficial supporter groups. The main reason for the meeting was to make their supporter group official ahead of a likely visit by the club in pre-season. There are a few more photos of the day up at: https://www.instagram.com/GlobalSFC/ They were also told there would be a striker coming in during the window.. As someone said above, if it was only an asset-stripping venture for Gao then it's unlikely he would bother with this sort of stuff. Thanks, very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 18 January, 2018 Share Posted 18 January, 2018 I sincerely hope those posters on this thread displaying blatant racism will be banned and reported to the authorities. Shocking. Your easily shocked then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 18 January, 2018 Share Posted 18 January, 2018 I'm friends with one of the people invited to this event. She was invited by the club because she's been running an unofficial fan page on Weibo for the last 5 years or so. The other invitees were drawn in a ballot from the WeChat group and other unofficial supporter groups. The main reason for the meeting was to make their supporter group official ahead of a likely visit by the club in pre-season. There are a few more photos of the day up at: https://www.instagram.com/GlobalSFC/ They were also told there would be a striker coming in during the window.. As someone said above, if it was only an asset-stripping venture for Gao then it's unlikely he would bother with this sort of stuff. I could almost consider finding a way to get to China if the club is planning to head that way. Big if though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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