benjii Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Don't be like Skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 If posters on here are honest with themselves, they know that there is something incredibly dodgy with what is happening here. I expect that most fans will be happy to turn a blind eye until things start going wrong but it would be great if more had a concerted effort to try to get some answers. You would hope the likes of Adam Blackmore would be pushing to find out what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 You'll be told to do it by yourself by the super fans The club and fanbase is about as together as the brexit negotiations We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 You'll be told to do it by yourself by the super fans The club and fanbase is about as together as the brexit negotiations We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are dividedUltimately the fans are powerless on this scenario but it would look better if we didn't just blindly accept this rubbish with no fuss befpre it turns sour like so many other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 An open letter is required Or a online petition maybe even a march through the city ending at st Mary’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMB Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 What are the questions and how have they been asked to the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 14 May, 2019 Author Share Posted 14 May, 2019 An open letter is required Or a online petition maybe even a march through the city ending at st Mary’s. I don't think a petition will help but the other two are decent ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 The owner is a very private man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Last year Arsenal were all over the media about supposed fraud with "BYD Auto" yet they're still listed as a sponsor on their website. So doesn't look like that may have transpired as reported. A company are giving Southampton money, do we insist on seeing the contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Last year Arsenal were all over the media about supposed fraud with "BYD Auto" yet they're still listed as a sponsor on their website. So doesn't look like that may have transpired as reported. A company are giving Southampton money, do we insist on seeing the contract? yes, if we suspect its going to bite us on the backside a few years down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Surely it is the authorities who should be looking into it. How are fans going to get to the right people to get the answers and even then will they be told the truth. Katrina should have done the due diligence and as she owns 20% of the club she would have to be satisfied that the club is legally correct. I doubt if Marcus would not have instilled integrity into her as she grew up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Answers to what questions? You can’t demand questions and answers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 The Echo doesn't have the nous or clout to run an investigation on what is going on - this needs to be investigated by the FA. However, this could result in some very unsavoury findings, and a potential points deduction. There is something extremely worrying going on at the club, and this will not end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 The saints trust has found a new raison d’etre Calling Um Pahars to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Surely it is the authorities who should be looking into it. How are fans going to get to the right people to get the answers and even then will they be told the truth. Katrina should have done the due diligence and as she owns 20% of the club she would have to be satisfied that the club is legally correct. I doubt if Marcus would not have instilled integrity into her as she grew up You're making the assumption that Markus had "integrity" - there is no real proof that he did, more that he bought a football club, close to extinction, for pennies in the pound. He was a businessman. I would assume Katerina just took the highest bid (cash plus shares) on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 The whole of the Premier League is corrupt ... why should we be any different?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Last year Arsenal were all over the media about supposed fraud with "BYD Auto" yet they're still listed as a sponsor on their website. So doesn't look like that may have transpired as reported. A company are giving Southampton money, do we insist on seeing the contract?It's not just the dodgy sponsor though, it's that combined with the shady nature of the original takeover combined with the recent takeover of lander combined with the bloke owning us never being heard from and the entire thing lacking any sort of transparency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 You're making the assumption that Markus had "integrity" - there is no real proof that he did, more that he bought a football club, close to extinction, for pennies in the pound. He was a businessman. I would assume Katerina just took the highest bid (cash plus shares) on offer.I suggest that he did and its pretty shameful that you question it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 I suggest that he did and its pretty shameful that you question it Shameful, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Don't be like Skates.This is the passion Gao loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsLoyal Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Like i said on the sponsor thread, i suggest fans do not buy the home shirt or anything that has the logo of this 'LD Sports' Tell Under Armour and Virgin Media that you are boycotting merchandise until fans have a satisfactory explanation as to what 'LD Sports' aer all about, 'facts' not fake website content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 An open letter is required Or a online petition maybe even a march through the city ending at st Mary’s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Right that’s it where do I sign up, who is in charge of these protests Heisenberg or Cabbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk A glorious return for this gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Be nice if someone laid out the questions first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Be nice if someone laid out the questions first. Demand questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Demand questions! I’m not that demanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Like i said on the sponsor thread, i suggest fans do not buy the home shirt or anything that has the logo of this 'LD Sports' Tell Under Armour and Virgin Media that you are boycotting merchandise until fans have a satisfactory explanation as to what 'LD Sports' aer all about, 'facts' not fake website content.And keep your hats on at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Have I missed something that has recently happened to trigger this particular thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 its a shame there was no appetite to demand answers when we sold half a team in one summer. For no real reason. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 its a shame there was no appetite to demand answers when we sold half a team in one summer. For no real reason. oh well You know damn well we were all labelled bed wetters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Have I missed something that has recently happened to trigger this particular thread? Goa is in India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 Like i said on the sponsor thread, i suggest fans do not buy the home shirt or anything that has the logo of this 'LD Sports' Tell Under Armour and Virgin Media that you are boycotting merchandise until fans have a satisfactory explanation as to what 'LD Sports' aer all about, 'facts' not fake website content. Saints do not have an organised fanbase, like the running of the club it is completely disjointed. The Chapel couldn't even manage to pass round an unfurled flag overhead without making an embarrassing balls up of it on Sunday. I know that some of the 'higher profile' names wanting to become celebrities rendered it to eventual ridicule but something like the a re-born SISU would be a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 14 May, 2019 Share Posted 14 May, 2019 An open letter is required Or a online petition maybe even a march through the city ending at st Mary’s. Don't forget a flypast banner, and a protest involving throwing soft toy squirrels on to the pitch.As opposed to ducks in Lowe's day Perhaps we should campaign for Rupert's return, once he has personally solved the Brexit crisis, he'd probably be a better option that the current chancers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Let’s keep things in perspective - we seem to have signed a record sponsorship deal - if it doesn’t work out, we’ll need to find another sponsor. It’s not like we have been subject to a reverse takeover by a company that looks after old people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 If the club is going to get pressure and questions it won't be from the fans. Saints "fans" must be the most obidient and submissive fans in all the lands We applauded even when we sold all our top players.... An owners dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Textbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 If ralph is happy I am happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Right that’s it where do I sign up, who is in charge of these protests Heisenberg or Cabbage They are drawing up the protest plan in the action centre deep in the heart of their bedsit as we type...…. or not Really they are just prepping the next "protest" post on here telling the rest of us to do something because they are all wind and P iss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 I can imagine it now Us: Oi, Gao, we want answers Gao: Ok, answers to what? Us: Our questions. Gao: Fine. What are your questions? Us: We don't know. Gao: OK...............well let me know when you have some. Us: OK, this sponsor, is he dodgy? Gao: No, he is a respectable individual, and business man that wants a closer association with us and he is willing to pay to have his brand linked with us. Us: How much money? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. Us: Are you dodgy? Gao: No, I am a respectable individual, and business man that wants that best for Southampton football club, and I am willing to pay to have some success for us. Us: How much money are you going to put in? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Are you going to buy any players Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: What about expansion of the club Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Who are we going to sell. Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Do you have any money at all? Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the………………. No, I mean, that is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you and the Peoples Republic of China, for me to be self-sustaining Us: Is there anything you can tell us? Gao: Yes, it is my intention that the club remain self-sustaining, that the decisions on who to buy and sell are left with the management, as long as we all agree we need to be self-sustaining. Us: And where does Nelly fit into all of this? Gao: I cannot comment on the affairs of Agents of the The Ministry of State Security. Us: Who? We meant your daughter. Gao: Oh, THAT Nelly, yes, of course………. I will consult her and get back to you in the required 28 days. Us: Katrina, can you answer some questions? Katrina: Yes, as long as they are about the Management of the club making the decisions on who to buy and sell, and if the club needs to be self-sustaining. There, now we've got our answers we can all get on with the job of worrying about things we don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Ahhh I see a few are reverting to type. Should I bite - or will I be censored yet again? Gonna be a long, long close season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 I can imagine it now Us: Oi, Gao, we want answers Gao: Ok, answers to what? Us: Our questions. Gao: Fine. What are your questions? Us: We don't know. Gao: OK...............well let me know when you have some. Us: OK, this sponsor, is he dodgy? Gao: No, he is a respectable individual, and business man that wants a closer association with us and he is willing to pay to have his brand linked with us. Us: How much money? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. Us: Are you dodgy? Gao: No, I am a respectable individual, and business man that wants that best for Southampton football club, and I am willing to pay to have some success for us. Us: How much money are you going to put in? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Are you going to buy any players Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: What about expansion of the club Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Who are we going to sell. Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Do you have any money at all? Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the………………. No, I mean, that is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you and the Peoples Republic of China, for me to be self-sustaining Us: Is there anything you can tell us? Gao: Yes, it is my intention that the club remain self-sustaining, that the decisions on who to buy and sell are left with the management, as long as we all agree we need to be self-sustaining. Us: And where does Nelly fit into all of this? Gao: I cannot comment on the affairs of Agents of the The Ministry of State Security. Us: Who? We meant your daughter. Gao: Oh, THAT Nelly, yes, of course………. I will consult her and get back to you in the required 28 days. Us: Katrina, can you answer some questions? Katrina: Yes, as long as they are about the Management of the club making the decisions on who to buy and sell, and if the club needs to be self-sustaining. There, now we've got our answers we can all get on with the job of worrying about things we don't know. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 I can imagine it now Us: Oi, Gao, we want answers Gao: Ok, answers to what? Us: Our questions. Gao: Fine. What are your questions? Us: We don't know. Gao: OK...............well let me know when you have some. Us: OK, this sponsor, is he dodgy? Gao: No, he is a respectable individual, and business man that wants a closer association with us and he is willing to pay to have his brand linked with us. Us: How much money? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. Us: Are you dodgy? Gao: No, I am a respectable individual, and business man that wants that best for Southampton football club, and I am willing to pay to have some success for us. Us: How much money are you going to put in? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Are you going to buy any players Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: What about expansion of the club Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Who are we going to sell. Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Do you have any money at all? Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the………………. No, I mean, that is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you and the Peoples Republic of China, for me to be self-sustaining Us: Is there anything you can tell us? Gao: Yes, it is my intention that the club remain self-sustaining, that the decisions on who to buy and sell are left with the management, as long as we all agree we need to be self-sustaining. Us: And where does Nelly fit into all of this? Gao: I cannot comment on the affairs of Agents of the The Ministry of State Security. Us: Who? We meant your daughter. Gao: Oh, THAT Nelly, yes, of course………. I will consult her and get back to you in the required 28 days. Us: Katrina, can you answer some questions? Katrina: Yes, as long as they are about the Management of the club making the decisions on who to buy and sell, and if the club needs to be self-sustaining. There, now we've got our answers we can all get on with the job of worrying about things we don't know. Precisely.... This thread is pointless and irrelevant. Makes for a hearty laugh though with people ‘demanding’ answers without asking a specific question which you would normally expect an answer to. Some fans feel so ‘entitled’ We are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Lovely! Must be a Site Agent/Manager thing! I can imagine it now Us: Oi, Gao, we want answers Gao: Ok, answers to what? Us: Our questions. Gao: Fine. What are your questions? Us: We don't know. Gao: OK...............well let me know when you have some. Us: OK, this sponsor, is he dodgy? Gao: No, he is a respectable individual, and business man that wants a closer association with us and he is willing to pay to have his brand linked with us. Us: How much money? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. Us: Are you dodgy? Gao: No, I am a respectable individual, and business man that wants that best for Southampton football club, and I am willing to pay to have some success for us. Us: How much money are you going to put in? Gao: That is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Are you going to buy any players Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: What about expansion of the club Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Who are we going to sell. Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the club. However, I want and need, as do you, the club to be self-sustaining Us: Do you have any money at all? Gao: I leave those decisions to the management of the………………. No, I mean, that is commercially sensitive. However, I want and need, as do you and the Peoples Republic of China, for me to be self-sustaining Us: Is there anything you can tell us? Gao: Yes, it is my intention that the club remain self-sustaining, that the decisions on who to buy and sell are left with the management, as long as we all agree we need to be self-sustaining. Us: And where does Nelly fit into all of this? Gao: I cannot comment on the affairs of Agents of the The Ministry of State Security. Us: Who? We meant your daughter. Gao: Oh, THAT Nelly, yes, of course………. I will consult her and get back to you in the required 28 days. Us: Katrina, can you answer some questions? Katrina: Yes, as long as they are about the Management of the club making the decisions on who to buy and sell, and if the club needs to be self-sustaining. There, now we've got our answers we can all get on with the job of worrying about things we don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 If the club is going to get pressure and questions it won't be from the fans. Saints "fans" must be the most obidient and submissive fans in all the lands We applauded even when we sold all our top players.... An owners dream Priceless. Enjoy your holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Priceless. Enjoy your holiday!Hoping, wishing, wanting someone dead in a non-Banter kind of way is fine. Which is against many rules here and for that sort of comment to be dismissed as it was...... Again, your moral compass is well and truly fuked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Hoping, wishing, wanting someone dead in a non-Banter kind of way is fine. Which is against many rules here and for that sort of comment to be dismissed as it was...... Again, your moral compass is well and truly fuked This again?! If you genuinely believe Buzzin’ ‘Orn made a serious threat to your life then call Hampshire Police on 101 and make a proper report with them. I agreed to delete it but I’m not banning him just for that so get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 (edited) This again?! If you genuinely believe Buzzin’ ‘Orn made a serious threat to your life then call Hampshire Police on 101 and make a proper report with them. I agreed to delete it but I’m not banning him just for that so get over it.Does it matter? It was a completely unwarranted remark. Imagine if I posted a blatantly racist remark, would you dismiss it and say batman was not being serious, and/or tell anyone who had a problem to call 101? Dont think so either Threatening behaviour towards another member - 5 points, expires after 6 months Edited 15 May, 2019 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Priceless. Enjoy your holiday! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 15 May, 2019 Share Posted 15 May, 2019 Hoping, wishing, wanting someone dead in a non-Banter kind of way is fine. Which is against many rules here and for that sort of comment to be dismissed as it was...... Again, your moral compass is well and truly fuked Fcking snowflake[emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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