stthrobber Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 LOL, Duncan plays this forum like a well worn fiddle. A little snippett of "inside information", leave 'em hanging, light the blue touch paper and retire and watch the fun unfold from a distance. If a Lowe PR plant had pulled such a stunt he would have been ripped aprt on here, but a Crouch/Corbett plant get the hornet's nest all stirred up adding further weight to his agenda. Dontch just love plants? Better than Eastenders this!!! But to be fair, on this particular thread, Duncan hasn't done anything Bern. 'Twas Jonah that lit the touch paper on this, and far from getting answers to his questions, all he has done apparently, is consolidate many people's opinions that Rupert Lowe is a bully on occasion. There is still a valid question in this, in that if MC felt intimidated, then what was said or done to cause this. If Duncan wasn't prepared to answer that question then he shouldn't have posted anything at all as there is a growing feeling amongst some fans that he has become a propaganda merchant for Crouch (not my view I should point out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 LOL.......talk about the pot name calling.:roll: Well go on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 LOL.......talk about the pot name calling.:roll: Why don't you "send me on a free" again. My God I still cringe and feel embarassed for you when I think back to that gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 LOL.......talk about the pot name calling.:roll: Could I make a polite request and ask that you don't 'quote' the oh-so-wittingly named self-confessed wind-up troll. He get's over-tired very easily, especially when it is half-term and makes it his remit to crash every thread with real side-splitting insults. Fortunately I don't have to read it due to the ignore facility (first and only time I have used it) and instead indulge in the more adult debate that takes place on the forum. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Jay, that's exactly what I would have expected too. The fact he ISNT and has sided so convincingly against Lowe and for MC/Crouch is thus interesting. He's no fool, he - like all of us - can make his own mind up, but his is based on more info than we get. I think we should all question his tactics but consider his motives and solution, which seems to me to be far better than allowing Lowe to continue to take and drive the club down. I suppose so but as I have said in the past, there is plenty of things in the public domain that have gone wrong and we can attribute blame to rupes for. Someone so far into either camp shouldnt need to exagerate or drop little hints and snippets to try and win extra support. no-one on here really knows me but if I won 100 Mil on the Euro Millions and said I want to buy SFC and take us back to the prem and give Rupes a kick in the nuts while im at it i would get support from 99.9% of saints fans. Not because i might actually be successful, but just because I would give Lowe a kick in the nuts. The fans are desperate for someone to get rid of Lowe completly so I dont see the need to use underhand tactics to get it done. IMO anyone who is trying to get in the hot seat should be able to do it all above board and will be welcomed and trusted allot more than someone who uses the same tactics Lowe is accused of every other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Could I make a polite request and ask that you don't 'quote' the oh-so-wittingly named self-confessed wind-up troll. He get's over-tired very easily, especially when it is half-term and makes it his remit to crash every thread with real side-splitting insults. Fortunately I don't have to read it due to the ignore facility (first and only time I have used it) and instead indulge in the more adult debate that takes place on the forum. Thanks Sorry;)....I let him have his head of steam....he is being watched...VERY CLOSELY, he may have to re-invent himself again;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Sorry;)....I let him have his head of steam....he is being watched...VERY CLOSELY, he may have to re-invent himself again;) Sorry mate but you come on here and slag off anyone that has an opinion not negative about something Lowe has done. This is where everything stems from. You then get very personal yet bleat hardship if any of it is then directed back at you. I am all for sensible debate but it goes both ways and "sensible" also means you are allowed to consider some things Lowe has done as positive. It really isn't much to ask. Oh, and re-invent suggests I have had to before, which I haven't as I have been using this name for around 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Sorry mate but you come on here and slag off anyone that has an opinion not negative about something Lowe has done. This is where everything stems from. You then get very personal yet bleat hardship if any of it is then directed back at you. I am all for sensible debate but it goes both ways and "sensible" also means you are allowed to consider some things Lowe has done as positive. It really isn't much to ask. Oh, and re-invent suggests I have had to before, which I haven't as I have been using this name for around 6 years. Mate...nah, you have me confussed, I'm no mate of yours. As to your post, show me where I have ever, and I mean ever, said that RL has never done anything positive. You can't,and he has, but he has done a lot more negative things, now I hold my hands up to saying that. As for insults, I suggest you have a recount of your posts, you slam everone on here, look at the way you attacked young Connor, you are the very image of 'Internet bully'. I would not mind an infraction or even a ban for outing you, but I've made it my buisness to bring your posts to the attention of the Admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Very few people on here are neutral, so if Duncan chooses to be anti Lowe that is entirely his prerogative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemiller Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I think if you read what is said in a different light perhaps all this does is confirm the view held by many that Mary Corbett nice lady that she is and part of the clubs history should never ever sit on the board at the club. A boardroom is a place where egos go head to head and as is well documented Lowe has one of the biggest Egos of them all , additionally he is more than capable of express a threat or a challenge in a way which leaves you questioning what he actually meant when deep inside you know exactly what was alluded to. If Mary feels intimadated or threatened may I suggest that it is because of superior intellect and presence rather than direct threats. She wont be the first to feel like that (I am generalising by the way this is not specific to Lowe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Mate...nah, you have me confussed, I'm no mate of yours. As to your post, show me where I have ever, and I mean ever, said that RL has never done anything positive. You can't,and he has, but he has done a lot more negative things, now I hold my hands up to saying that. As for insults, I suggest you have a recount of your posts, you slam everone on here, look at the way you attacked young Connor, you are the very image of 'Internet bully'. I would not mind an infraction or even a ban for outing you, but I've made it my buisness to bring your posts to the attention of the Admin. LOL How did I attack him? It is a strong word, is attack. You seem like a man with too much free time and bitterness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 (edited) LOL How did I attack him? It is a strong word, is attack. You seem like a man with too much free time and bitterness. Same pot........you need to buy a decent mirror!!!! Item 1.... 21-02-2009, 10:49 PM JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Were any 16 year olds spotted on the march? item 2.... JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Quote: Originally Posted by bowers-sfc i dont want wotte out me and alot of fans want to give him the chance to keep us up. i just disagree with his coments in fridays daily echo. that banner was for him to see in papers etc then look behind me and see a mixed age range of supporters on the protest. I have no idea what you were trying to say here but I really admire you coming on here and joining in in your second language. item 3.... JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Has anyone spotted the lesbian on the march? Edited 24 February, 2009 by Gingeletiss To prove an alligation made by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 LOL How did I attack him? It is a strong word, is attack. You seem like a man with too much free time and bitterness. He's right about you, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Jay, that's exactly what I would have expected too. The fact he ISNT and has sided so convincingly against Lowe and for MC/Crouch is thus interesting. He's no fool, he - like all of us - can make his own mind up, but his is based on more info than we get. I think we should all question his tactics but consider his motives and solution, which seems to me to be far better than allowing Lowe to continue to take and drive the club down. Sounds like the old 'my enemy's enemies are my friends' scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Didn't he used to be the clubs Historian till he fell out with Lowe? i think he still is. the club use his knowledge and contacts and he gives good value for the very little he gets back.That may well have changed recently and i may add Duncan is very happy to help fellow fans to source info.I myself was grateful when he put me in contact with somebody when i was trying to find out when the RAF dog team and the policeman incident happened. He is a passionate Saints fan and whilst we dont see eye to eye on the politics of the club and some of his outbursts I respect him a great deal. I believe his passion for the club allows him to become misguided by people who should know better. The sooner RL understands what an asset his knowledge and contacts are and a proper Saints museum is set up the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've passed my lunch break reading this entertaining thread but do not feel any more informed than before. For what it's worth, I once had cause to speak to Rupert Lowe by phone and found him assertive to the point of rudeness. He was quite determined that he would have control of the conversation (ironically, I was phoning to get information about how my employer could help him and the club). I think that's just his manner and one not uncommon among the ex-inmates of our public schools. While I would not want to work for him, I'm not sure that being assertive is a good enough reason not to be the chairman of a plc. In fact, it's almost a qualification. There may, of course, be other reasons for removing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Well, you are entitled to that view JFP, I was thinking more along the lines of, what has happened to our previous directors including Patrick Trant????? Not a word.... In response to JFP be careful those comments might be classed as intimidating. CS don't expect to hear anything from Trant, he never said anything when he was here and who can forget that memorable press call outside SMS when he stood just behind and to the right of Crouch not saying a word probably concentrating on making sure he moved Crouch's lips in sync with the usual soundtrack. If Duncan is suggesting an interim solution of removing Lowe and replacing him with Crouch then I think we should most definitely keep with Lowe as I suggested on the attendance thread and discussed at length with UP and Wes Tensder. The last thing we need is a temporary chairman who will change direction everytime the some fans go for a walk together or a few vociferous voices on this forum start to influence the direction of the club after every false start or undermine recovery of its vital signs. Love him or loathe him Lowe has set out his stall to cut costs with both hands tied behind his back and the last thing we need is someone trying to gamble and deviate from that plan. As for the missing fans, well they won't comeback until the club's fortunes are reversed on the pitch and Crouch's track record in that department isn't exactly consistent with an upward curve until the last game of the season. So if that is Duncan's plan why change, it's not a personality contest and most definitely not a beauty contest and based on Crouch's previous short tenure then we may as well give the job to a professional puppet. Duck Lover Keith Harris or Roger D'Courcey and Nookie Bear with his rolling eyes should please Um Pahars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 In response to JFP be careful those comments might be classed as intimidating. CS don't expect to hear anything from Trant, he never said anything when he was here and who can forget that memorable press call outside SMS when he stood just behind and to the right of Crouch not saying a word probably concentrating on making sure he moved Crouch's lips in sync with the usual soundtrack. If Duncan is suggesting an interim solution of removing Lowe and replacing him with Crouch then I think we should most definitely keep with Lowe as I suggested on the attendance thread and discussed at length with UP and Wes Tensder. The last thing we need is a temporary chairman who will change direction everytime the some fans go for a walk together or a few vociferous voices on this forum start to influence the direction of the club after every false start or undermine recovery of its vital signs. Love him or loathe him Lowe has set out his stall to cut costs with both hands tied behind his back and the last thing we need is someone trying to gamble and deviate from that plan. As for the missing fans, well they won't comeback until the club's fortunes are reversed on the pitch and Crouch's track record in that department isn't exactly consistent with an upward curve until the last game of the season. So if that is Duncan's plan why change, it's not a personality contest and most definitely not a beauty contest and based on Crouch's previous short tenure then we may as well give the job to a professional puppet. Duck Lover Keith Harris or Roger D'Courcey and Nookie Bear with his rolling eyes should please Um Pahars. And to think I thought we already had one puppet in the boardroom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC1906 Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 i think he still is. the club use his knowledge and contacts and he gives good value for the very little he gets back.That may well have changed recently and i may add Duncan is very happy to help fellow fans to source info.I myself was grateful when he put me in contact with somebody when i was trying to find out when the RAF dog team and the policeman incident happened. He is a passionate Saints fan and whilst we dont see eye to eye on the politics of the club and some of his outbursts I respect him a great deal. I believe his passion for the club allows him to become misguided by people who should know better. The sooner RL understands what an asset his knowledge and contacts are and a proper Saints museum is set up the better. I would just like to 2nd this. Duncan was of great help to me in tracing alot of info about one of my family members who was involved in the club in the early 1900's. He spent a considerable amount of his personal time in assissting me and even visited my house. Some of his comments inflammatory - yes Does he have an agenda -yes Is he an intelligent well-informed guy -yes Does he absolutely love Southampton Football Club - Definately (which is a damn slight more than you could say about Lowe!!) For that reason alone I for one hope he continues to give us his little snippets of inside info. Definately more interesting to read than some of the other infantile comments/debates posted on here lately. Does he absolutely love Southampton Football Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 i think he still is. the club use his knowledge and contacts and he gives good value for the very little he gets back.That may well have changed recently and i may add Duncan is very happy to help fellow fans to source info.I myself was grateful when he put me in contact with somebody when i was trying to find out when the RAF dog team and the policeman incident happened. He is a passionate Saints fan and whilst we dont see eye to eye on the politics of the club and some of his outbursts I respect him a great deal. I believe his passion for the club allows him to become misguided by people who should know better. The sooner RL understands what an asset his knowledge and contacts are and a proper Saints museum is set up the better. It's a nice thought Nick but my guess that is someway down the agenda of the regular board meetings. If some fans who are staying away out of pure prejudice continue do so then they may find in years to come the only way to get their Saint fix will be to a council funded museum under the guidance of one local curator. I think both sides need to understand the importance to each other but only one chose to make public the details of a private coversation for their own political capital and I guess that burnt the bridges tbh for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 And to think I thought we already had one puppet in the boardroom.... I still don't understand why he takes so long to produce half yearly accounts;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I still don't understand why he takes so long to produce half yearly accounts;) That will be because of prior engagements I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 That will be because of prior engagements I imagine. Does Jones have another job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Does Jones have another job? Oops..guess we were thinking of different puppets...mine goes wild every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Does Jones have another job? Yes. He is one of the Monkees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Yes. He is one of the Monkees. Hence we go full circle. 'That is what you get if you pay peanuts....!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 i think he still is. the club use his knowledge and contacts and he gives good value for the very little he gets back.That may well have changed recently and i may add Duncan is very happy to help fellow fans to source info.I myself was grateful when he put me in contact with somebody when i was trying to find out when the RAF dog team and the policeman incident happened. He is a passionate Saints fan and whilst we dont see eye to eye on the politics of the club and some of his outbursts I respect him a great deal. I believe his passion for the club allows him to become misguided by people who should know better. The sooner RL understands what an asset his knowledge and contacts are and a proper Saints museum is set up the better. I thought the falling out ended the relationship but im sure FF will confirm one way or another at somepoint if he wants too. Agree on the rest though, I was just trying to point out that he is a fountain of knowledge that we can all learn from with many things in saints history but I lose intrest (not fall out with) when he has an outburst about Lowe and Co. I try not to fall out with people as I think most on here are passionate fans that want the club to do well. If I agree with someone I say so just the same as when I dont agree. So far I have found it can be done without winding anyone up. Something a few posters could probably do a little better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Same pot........you need to buy a decent mirror!!!! Item 1.... 21-02-2009, 10:49 PM JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Were any 16 year olds spotted on the march? item 2.... JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Quote: Originally Posted by bowers-sfc i dont want wotte out me and alot of fans want to give him the chance to keep us up. i just disagree with his coments in fridays daily echo. that banner was for him to see in papers etc then look behind me and see a mixed age range of supporters on the protest. I have no idea what you were trying to say here but I really admire you coming on here and joining in in your second language. item 3.... JohnnyFartPants Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,242 Has anyone spotted the lesbian on the march? You seem to have copied my comments on here that I knew I had said earlier. Yeah, thanks for that. Any chance you could now put the "attacking" stuff up here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Any chance you two could knock it off? I've seen comments from each of you that probably overstep the mark if the rules are applied as strictly as they could be. Let's all make up now shall we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've passed my lunch break reading this entertaining thread but do not feel any more informed than before. For what it's worth, I once had cause to speak to Rupert Lowe by phone and found him assertive to the point of rudeness. He was quite determined that he would have control of the conversation (ironically, I was phoning to get information about how my employer could help him and the club). I think that's just his manner and one not uncommon among the ex-inmates of our public schools. While I would not want to work for him, I'm not sure that being assertive is a good enough reason not to be the chairman of a plc. In fact, it's almost a qualification. There may, of course, be other reasons for removing him. My boss is an ex commander of some dingy in the Navy and comes accross much the same as you have discribed. Gets up lots of peoples noses as he comes accross as rude and un-intrested. I actually get on with him and know where I stand 99% of the time and things get sorted without any issues. Believe me if you knew me 20 years ago you would never have pictured me working happily for an authorative ex navy commander! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 You seem to have copied my comments on here that I knew I had said earlier. Yeah, thanks for that. Any chance you could now put the "attacking" stuff up here? You don't consider that to be a personal attack on young Connor, then pray explain what you do consider to be a verbal attack/assult on another forum member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Any chance you two could knock it off? I've seen comments from each of you that probably overstep the mark if the rules are applied as strictly as they could be. Let's all make up now shall we Ahem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 It's a nice thought Nick but my guess that is someway down the agenda of the regular board meetings. If some fans who are staying away out of pure prejudice continue do so then they may find in years to come the only way to get their Saint fix will be to a council funded museum under the guidance of one local curator. I think both sides need to understand the importance to each other but only one chose to make public the details of a private coversation for their own political capital and I guess that burnt the bridges tbh for good.NC Iam not siding with Duncan on this as i was very perturbed by his statement.I just wish that the club could use his knowledge and contacts to provide a proper museum that embraces our history.I went on the stadium tour a fews years back was surprised that there were no pictures etc of Big Ron, Paine etc and even earlier players.Obviously LM 's shrine has been taken down but it is something that both sides should call a truce on. Duncan perhaps needs to understand that his position with the fans will be jeopodised long term if he does not become more even handed. Yes he believes that RL should go and that is his right but perhaps should also understand that there are many decent Saints fans who do not agree with that and dont like him using his position of respect to try and turn the arguement, sometimes to the hurt of the club. I recall when the Wilde bunch came on the scene and he posted about how he had been treated by RL. I noticed a massive turn around and doubt by fans who were undecided at that time. We all know what happened when they got their way and perhaps put the club back a further 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 You don't consider that to be a personal attack on young Connor, then pray explain what you do consider to be a verbal attack/assult on another forum member. Listen, stop bending the rules yeah? Your sort are just trouble makers. I am sick to death of your verbal attacks on me. I might cry soon and then you will regret it. Oh, and assault has an "a" in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 NC Iam not siding with Duncan on this as i was very perturbed by his statement.I just wish that the club could use his knowledge and contacts to provide a proper museum that embraces our history.I went on the stadium tour a fews years back was surprised that there were no pictures etc of Big Ron, Paine etc and even earlier players.Obviously LM 's shrine has been taken down but it is something that both sides should call a truce on. Duncan perhaps needs to understand that his position with the fans will be jeopodised long term if he does not become more even handed. Yes he believes that RL should go and that is his right but perhaps should also understand that there are many decent Saints fans who do not agree with that and dont like him using his position of respect to try and turn the arguement, sometimes to the hurt of the club. I recall when the Wilde bunch came on the scene and he posted about how he had been treated by RL. I noticed a massive turn around and doubt by fans who were undecided at that time. We all know what happened when they got their way and perhaps put the club back a further 3 years. Nick, with respect, and not aimed at starting an argument, but no-one has influenced me in my views on Mr Lowe. He has managed that all by himself, and whilst I accept that each is entitled to his/her opinion, Duncan has his views, as do each and eveyone of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Jesus you 2 really have got your handbags out today. Chill out or get a room FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Nick, with respect, and not aimed at starting an argument, but no-one has influenced me in my views on Mr Lowe. He has managed that all by himself, and whilst I accept that each is entitled to his/her opinion, Duncan has his views, as do each and eveyone of us.I did say that Duncan is entitled to his opinion in my post. Perhaps Duncan does not care about being even handed and so has nailed his flag to the mast.What Iam suggesting is that if RL does not go as quickly as some think then perhaps all parties will be hurt.RL probably doesnt give a tinkers about having pictures of former heroes up, and Duncan doesnt want to sit in the same room but I myself would like a good museum at the club for fans to visit and perhaps if RL realised what an asset that would prove to be he may be more interested in having one. I get the impression after a conversation over the wek end that Rl is going to go the distance and so somethig has to give.A 3 year plan was mentioned and this is only the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Didnt know that. Which manager's wife MIGHT it have been alehouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I did say that Duncan is entitled to his opinion in my post. Perhaps Duncan does not care about being even handed and so has nailed his flag to the mast.What Iam suggesting is that if RL does not go as quickly as some think then perhaps all parties will be hurt.RL probably doesnt give a tinkers about having pictures of former heroes up, and Duncan doesnt want to sit in the same room but I myself would like a good museum at the club for fans to visit and perhaps if RL realised what an asset that would prove to be he may be more interested in having one. I get the impression after a conversation over the wek end that Rl is going to go the distance and so somethig has to give.A 3 year plan was mentioned and this is only the first. Is that the same as his 10 year plan;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've passed my lunch break reading this entertaining thread but do not feel any more informed than before. For what it's worth, I once had cause to speak to Rupert Lowe by phone and found him assertive to the point of rudeness. He was quite determined that he would have control of the conversation (ironically, I was phoning to get information about how my employer could help him and the club). I think that's just his manner and one not uncommon among the ex-inmates of our public schools. While I would not want to work for him, I'm not sure that being assertive is a good enough reason not to be the chairman of a plc. In fact, it's almost a qualification. There may, of course, be other reasons for removing him. Agreed, but he really is a turd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Army Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 People like Keith Wiseman have said as much and there are other credible witnesses who would love the opportunity to give their views on this in court. Lowe would get a roasting. Hahahahahhahahah!!! too funny! Don't give up your day job (assuming you have one?) mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Listen, stop bending the rules yeah? Your sort are just trouble makers. I am sick to death of your verbal attacks on me. I might cry soon and then you will regret it. Oh, and assault has an "a" in it. Two in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Two in fact. I considered that but decided it has one in it and one on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Richard of Woolston Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 You're just an old woman trotting out the same ill informed and blinkered rubbish with every dull visit. And you have the gall to say others post old tosh in here. Well Mr Pot, methinks you need to get back on the hob;) LOL, Physician, heal thyself. :roll: Now, shall I be shamed into silence by your stinging rebuke or shall I carry on as normal? Let me think. :roll: : Honestly, Steve, all this masquerading as the 'voice of reason and moderation' may fool a few of the youngsters on here but it really does not cut any ice with anybody with the most basic thought process. :roll: You consistently monopolise any thread where you can demonstrate your ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; any thread where you can give Pearson a good 'rub' (he must have been nice to you and you now think he is your friend); and any thread where you can spin it into 'and it is all Lowe's fault'. Other than that, I guess you are quite spontaneous. You must be a bundle of laughs to go out with. We really must have that beer one day as I am damn sure you cannot be as I imagine you. :roll: However, I shall give you the last word here as I know you will not be able to resist it. And I will do so for the very good reason that I shall not be revisiting this thread as it seems to have reached its natural death without any facts actually tumbling out. Which does not surprise me. :roll: Anyhow, I wish you well and wish for three points on Saturday. How about you? :roll: :roll: ps Did I do enough :roll: s :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 That will be because of prior engagements I imagine. No, Rupert will not allow him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've just a whole page of this thread without once reference to the original point - is it not time to let it RIP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've just a whole page of this thread without once reference to the original point - is it not time to let it RIP? OK.....oooh pardon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 I've just a whole page of this thread without once reference to the original point - is it not time to let it RIP? FF may yet justify his comments. We have to give him the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 NC Iam not siding with Duncan on this as i was very perturbed by his statement.I just wish that the club could use his knowledge and contacts to provide a proper museum that embraces our history.I went on the stadium tour a fews years back was surprised that there were no pictures etc of Big Ron, Paine etc and even earlier players.Obviously LM 's shrine has been taken down but it is something that both sides should call a truce on. Duncan perhaps needs to understand that his position with the fans will be jeopodised long term if he does not become more even handed. Yes he believes that RL should go and that is his right but perhaps should also understand that there are many decent Saints fans who do not agree with that and dont like him using his position of respect to try and turn the arguement, sometimes to the hurt of the club. I recall when the Wilde bunch came on the scene and he posted about how he had been treated by RL. I noticed a massive turn around and doubt by fans who were undecided at that time. We all know what happened when they got their way and perhaps put the club back a further 3 years. Nick I agree completely with what you say. However, as I said I think the falling out Lowe and Duncan had in private that Duncan then chose to make public has probably damaged any hope of reconciliation IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 24 February, 2009 Share Posted 24 February, 2009 Hahahahahhahahah!!! too funny! Don't give up your day job (assuming you have one?) mate. Yes, it was hilarious that local Southampton Coroner and former FA chairman, together with local solicitor Ian Gordon and Builder Brian Hunt, all formerly board members of Southampton Football Club, together made the following statement:- Brian Hunt, Ian Gordon, Keith Wiseman Statement 5th May 2006 2:00pm Monday 19th June 2006 WE have watched with sadness and dismay the steep decline in the standing and status of the club that we all love during the past few years. We hope and pray that the position will be significantly reversed from the first day of next season. We believe that George Burley can be the man to lead us back to the promised land of the Premiership. Uniquely, we have watched that decline from inside the boardroom. You will not find a single recorded comment from any one of us during these last few disastrous years, not only in the media but even in the private conversations with our many close friends in the city. continued... We have read many letters in the Daily Echo during that period of time critical of Rupert Lowe and asking why we, as honourable men', have not ourselves stepped down. The events of last Thursday, when Rupert took preliminary steps to have us removed from the football club board, have given us the opportunity to speak out to all of those people who care about the club. We have been gifted by the chairman an open goal and we do not intend to miss. The first thing that needs to be understood is that sharing a boardroom with Rupert is something that has to be experienced to be understood. As a result, we have had to consider our position many times during the last two or three years. We have been invited by the chairman to resign on previous occasions and of course that is a traditional route to take for anyone who does not agree with a majority view. We have long recognised that our dissenting voices in the boardroom might one day lead to attempts to remove us, but we have willingly accepted that risk in disagreeing time and time again with a whole raft of key decisions, not only at meetings but on occasions in writing to emphasise the point. It has often been unpleasant and confrontational and a tremendous strain on all of us. Why have we done it? We have done it because we do not believe for one moment that we are in any genuine minority at all. We would be very surprised if we did not have the support of a large percentage of the staff, the business community in the city upon whom the club heavily relies at a corporate level, and most importantly of all, the fans themselves. We of course are all fans, whether inside the boardroom or outside. Article continues, but I quote the relevant bit that has something to do with Lowe's character. Now, you might disparage others who are presumably far better qualified than I suspect you are. Perhaps you might kindly tell us what you do for a living, in order that you might give yourself some credence when it comes to judging others. You ask what my day job is, so if I tell you to back up any weight that my opinion might have, then it is only fair that you tell us what you do. I run my own advertising company. You (mate)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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