danjosaint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Wonder if this will help raid Brentford for David Raya, I know he's injured at the moment but I'm sure we can make do with the 2 clowns and Willy until end of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 15:45 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Could terrify Portsmouth if we ever play them again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 It'll be interesting to see what sort of owner we're getting. Could go either way, considering we're going from essentially a completely neutral owner who didn't put money in or take money out of the club. Right now I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll at least have a bit more clout in the transfer market and in keeping hold of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: BBC Radio Solent Sport (@solentsport) Tweeted:🗣️''I think the manager, the players and the staff should be fairly encouraged by what we know so far'' # Devil's advocate klaxon # If "the players" are happy could this imply that we shouldn't expect any significant signings this window as a result of the takeover...? (In other words, better players coming in to replace existing players would result in some unhappy existing players, wouldn't it....? (yes, I know, Trousers over-thinking stuff as per usual! )) Edited 4 January, 2022 by trousers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Hopefully this will lead to more investment when it comes to transfers, if it doesn't then it'll be another dud takeover just like Gao's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, trousers said: # Devil's advocate klaxon # If "the players" are happy could this imply that we shouldn't expect any significant signings this window as a result of the takeover...? (In other words, better players coming in to replace existing players would result in some unhappy existing players, wouldn't it....? (yes, I know, Trousers over-thinking stuff as per usual! )) I would say the opposite is true. From a player's point of view there is nothing negative about having an owner willing to invest. Edited 4 January, 2022 by aintforever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 1 minute ago, Saints foreva said: Hopefully this will lead to more investment when it comes to transfers, if it doesn't then it'll be another dud takeover just like Gao's. I suggest it is going to be much the same. Katrina has a background of business being self sustaining and so I fully expect her mantra to carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 42 minutes ago, Wurzel said: It is! Christ, if Gao had let us know he'd accept as low as that we could have had a whip round on here and bought it ourselves Could you imagine us lot trying to run things? Would make the Wilde/Lowe boardroom days look like a picnic. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Ted Bates Statue said: Re: Ankersen.... I had a look at the guy's website and it looks full of motivational woolly bullshit Quick... someone check to see if Ankersen and Kruegar have ever been seen in the same room together.....! Edited 4 January, 2022 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 9 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Nice Nice away and 3rd kits, not much room for a sponsor though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 2 hours ago, Turkish said: Haha, i will eat it 🤷♂️ 😄 - i did put that comment about FT fully hoping to get egg on my face 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Really exciting news this. Looking forward to the imminent announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 If he would like to bring Dusan back as a fellow Serb, that would be good. It won't happen, I'm sure, but I'd love us to have spent even more on improving the squad by the time we play Newcastle to make them wish they'd played on Sunday... 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WokingSaint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 48 minutes ago, Wurzel said: It is! Christ, if Gao had let us know he'd accept as low as that we could have had a whip round on here and bought it ourselves Quoting £250 mil on Talksport ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 I wait with optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 1 minute ago, WokingSaint said: Quoting £250 mil on Talksport ? South Coast football expert Alex Crook by any chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, WokingSaint said: Quoting £250 mil on Talksport ? Grealish cost the same as our whole club 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, WokingSaint said: Quoting £250 mil on Talksport ? That probably means anything but £250m 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, Chris cooper said: Grealish cost the same as our whole club 🤔 You could clear the debt of several small countries with the amount grealish cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WokingSaint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 1 minute ago, Tamesaint said: That probably means anything but £250m Why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 On 26/12/2021 at 20:02, positivepete said: Rasmus Ankersen is leaving Brentford. He had a close working relationship with Saints during his time at Brentford. Also involved at Midtjylland. Coincidence? 25 minutes ago, Ted Bates Statue said: I considered taking the piss out of your post at the time as thought the timescales were much too short to be anything more than a coincidence. Fair play for calling it correctly. Also, I had a look at the guy's website and it looks full of motivational woolly bullshit. However, his record at Brentford has to be respected. I, for one, welcome our new Les Reed. 'positivepete' seems well connected.... indeed, he may well be the only forum member to have met Ankersen in person (back in 2016)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 I wonder if they’ll stick with Ralph ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Officially confirmed. Southampton FC on Twitter: "A new era at #SaintsFC 😇 We can confirm that Sport Republic has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Southampton Football Club." / Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 On 26/12/2021 at 20:02, positivepete said: Rasmus Ankersen is leaving Brentford. He had a close working relationship with Saints during his time at Brentford. Also involved at Midtjylland. Coincidence? It was a guess before I am accused of being in the know. I have however, met him before, so my comment on his relationship with Saints was from my personal experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 I’m glad Adam Blackmore is positive - now where’s Alpine to provide a counterweight when you need him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRWatson Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 https://twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1478392027192700928?s=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Can I be the first to ask when are we getting a ground expansion 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Commenting on the agreement, the Lead Investor of Sport Republic, Dragan Šolak, said: “My partners and I have experience in long-term investments in the sports and entertainment industry and Sport Republic has been founded to combine this expertise and deliver something unique to the market. Southampton has so many of the qualities we have been looking for in a major sports organisation. It has a great management team, excellent talent development, talented teams playing attractive football and a dedicated fan base. We are delighted to be able to complete this acquisition as a first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Southampton will be a cornerstone of the organisation we plan to build.” The Chairman of Sport Republic, Henrik Kraft, added: “We will be an active and engaged owner, but we will not be starting any revolutions. We were attracted to Southampton because it is already a well-run club that follows a clearly defined strategy. “Southampton’s CEO Martin Semmens will continue to run the day-to-day operations of the club, and Sport Republic will be working closely with him and his team to help the club grow. “Whilst Southampton is Sport Republic’s first acquisition, we expect more investments to follow over the coming years. Our ambition is to build a portfolio of high-influence stakes in football clubs and other sporting assets across the world. “At the same time, we will also invest in early-stage sports technology companies and use our portfolio to accelerate the development of these companies. The acquisition of Southampton is a great first step and we are very excited about the journey ahead.” 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Very happy that Semmens is staying put to continue management of the club. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Saints announce Coutinho 👀 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, FarehamSaintJames said: Saints announce Coutinho 👀 🤣 Dam I was hoping for Lukaku😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, Uncle Albert said: Dam I was hoping for Lukaku😂 Hearts in Milan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 It'll be very interesting to see what other clubs they invest in around Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Commenting on the agreement, the Lead Investor of Sport Republic, Dragan Šolak, said: “My partners and I have experience in long-term investments in the sports and entertainment industry and Sport Republic has been founded to combine this expertise and deliver something unique to the market. Southampton has so many of the qualities we have been looking for in a major sports organisation. It has a great management team, excellent talent development, talented teams playing attractive football and a dedicated fan base. We are delighted to be able to complete this acquisition as a first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Southampton will be a cornerstone of the organisation we plan to build.” The Chairman of Sport Republic, Henrik Kraft, added: “We will be an active and engaged owner, but we will not be starting any revolutions. We were attracted to Southampton because it is already a well-run club that follows a clearly defined strategy. “Southampton’s CEO Martin Semmens will continue to run the day-to-day operations of the club, and Sport Republic will be working closely with him and his team to help the club grow. “Whilst Southampton is Sport Republic’s first acquisition, we expect more investments to follow over the coming years. Our ambition is to build a portfolio of high-influence stakes in football clubs and other sporting assets across the world. “At the same time, we will also invest in early-stage sports technology companies and use our portfolio to accelerate the development of these companies. The acquisition of Southampton is a great first step and we are very excited about the journey ahead.” What’s not to like? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 3 minutes ago, northam soul said: Can I be the first to ask when are we getting a ground expansion 😂 After the Monkey Petting Zoo has opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Now completed…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 5 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Commenting on the agreement, the Lead Investor of Sport Republic, Dragan Šolak, said: “My partners and I have experience in long-term investments in the sports and entertainment industry and Sport Republic has been founded to combine this expertise and deliver something unique to the market. Southampton has so many of the qualities we have been looking for in a major sports organisation. It has a great management team, excellent talent development, talented teams playing attractive football and a dedicated fan base. We are delighted to be able to complete this acquisition as a first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Southampton will be a cornerstone of the organisation we plan to build.” The Chairman of Sport Republic, Henrik Kraft, added: “We will be an active and engaged owner, but we will not be starting any revolutions. We were attracted to Southampton because it is already a well-run club that follows a clearly defined strategy. “Southampton’s CEO Martin Semmens will continue to run the day-to-day operations of the club, and Sport Republic will be working closely with him and his team to help the club grow. “Whilst Southampton is Sport Republic’s first acquisition, we expect more investments to follow over the coming years. Our ambition is to build a portfolio of high-influence stakes in football clubs and other sporting assets across the world. “At the same time, we will also invest in early-stage sports technology companies and use our portfolio to accelerate the development of these companies. The acquisition of Southampton is a great first step and we are very excited about the journey ahead.” No squirrels FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 I'm going to miss Gaos passion and Nellys friendship with Katerina, I hope they stay in touch and come back to attend some games. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 4 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Hearts in Milan head in Southampton though 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 3 minutes ago, Behind Enemy Lines said: After the Monkey Petting Zoo has opened. It's 'Monkey-Chicken' FFS. Never forget the chickens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 'it is already a well-run club that follows a clearly defined strategy.' As I said looks like a self sustaining business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 1 minute ago, trousers said: No squirrels FFS Give it time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Radcliffe and Ineos were thwarted at the last minute I assume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 2 minutes ago, JRM said: I'm going to miss Gaos passion and Nellys friendship with Katerina, I hope they stay in touch and come back to attend some games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 8 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: We are delighted to be able to complete this acquisition as a first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Southampton will be a cornerstone of the organisation we plan to build.” Sounds like further investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 1 minute ago, Toadhall Saint said: Sounds like further investment That specific quote is referring to investment in other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2022 Share Posted 4 January, 2022 Just now, Toadhall Saint said: Sounds like further investment Does it?? Surely the investment strategy will be the purchase of other clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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