Tac-tics Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2359828.ece
Bailey Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Serious ****ing respect if this is true. Davis and Euell are acting as model pros and should be commended for their actions. COYR!
The Fat Controller Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 serious fair play to them and any of the other staff that have done this. Hopefully we can all repay this by being there this afternoon to show them our support for the club
mynameisthehulk Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Bailey said: Serious ****ing respect if this is true. Davis and Euell are acting as model pros and should be commended for their actions. COYR! +1 !
St Landrew Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 It's really too much to think that Gavin Davis and the likes of David Frost have waited for 12+ years to invest in Saints. It would be excellent, but Davies has been wooed by Arsenal for loads of years now. It would be great though. He's still very respected, and carries a real body of rich, sport loving friends around him. And I'd hope he'd leave a little niche for Leon Crouch to spend a few quid so that he could provide a positive link out of the despair. See what happens when you take RL out of the equation..? Sadly, for better or worse, Michael Wilde has been tainted with that same brush, and one which I don't think he'll ever remove himself from. Never mind. Positive thoughts. BTW, Well done Davis and Euell, if true. Drop in the ocean, but excellent gesture all the same.
RoswellSaint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Bailey said: Serious ****ing respect if this is true. Davis and Euell are acting as model pros and should be commended for their actions. COYR! Agree with that, great to see the players willing to help out
Smirking_Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 absolutely the very best, wow, if true then these two are absolutely comendable. Fair play to them, i know everyone says about footballers wages but it is different circumstances, would you forfeit wages ??
SaintBobby Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Fair play, but the article says they have deferred, not forfeited, their wages
Gis Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 I really hope this is right. All credit to Davis and Euell - a fantastic response to the situation. All the more remarkable given the general abuse and cr%p these two in particular have taken from the crowd a year or so ago. When we were 0-1 down to the Blades last year it was Euell that kept playing football when the others were starting to lose belief. He kept us up more than anyone that day and I reckon if this is true it may be the spark we need pull us out of the bottom three.
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Nice story - the whole atmosphere around the club seems to be changing for the better , in the last few days we've seen fans/players/ex shareholders all pulling in the same direction for once in a effort to save the club from oblivion . It's a pity we had to fall this low(e) for this sense of unity to reappear but there you go . On the main point of the story if £5m is all it will take to clear the stadium debt with Norwich Union than surely that will be a done deal before very long - that kind of number counts as little more than small change these days even during a recession .
The Dogman Of Bassett Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 St Landrew said: It's really too much to think that Gavin Davis and the likes of David Frost have waited for 12+ years to invest in Saints. It would be excellent, but Davies has been wooed by Arsenal for loads of years now. It would be great though. He's still very respected, and carries a real body of rich, sport loving friends around him. And I'd hope he'd leave a little niche for Leon Crouch to spend a few quid so that he could provide a positive link out of the despair. See what happens when you take RL out of the equation..? Sadly, for better or worse, Michael Wilde has been tainted with that same brush, and one which I don't think he'll ever remove himself from. Never mind. Positive thoughts. BTW, Well done Davis and Euell, if true. Drop in the ocean, but excellent gesture all the same. Years ago I read in Who's Who that one of Gavyn Davies lifetime ambitions was to be Chairman of SFC. He is still a Season Ticket holder I believe, although he doesn't attend games. His Mum lives/lived in Bitterne Park also. The reason he has laid low (sic) is because of his severe disliking of Rupert Lowe. Was it not Davies consortium who were in the running before the debacle that saw the reverse takeover? I remember reading he would never put cash into Lowes pocket, which makes sense as to why he never mounted a bid whilst Lowe was still a shareholder.
Dicko Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Somebody told me yesterday, that Kelvin Davis asked Saints not to pay him for the remainder of the season I didn't think it could possibly be true
dubai_phil Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 CHAPEL END CHARLIE said: Nice story - the whole atmosphere around the club seems to be changing for the better , in the last few days we've seen fans/players/ex shareholders all pulling in the same direction for once in a effort to save the club from oblivion . It's a pity we had to fall this low(e) for this sense of unity to reappear but there you go . On the main point of the story if £5m is all it will take to clear the stadium debt with Norwich Union than surely that will be a done deal before very long - that kind of number counts as little more than small change these days even during a recession . Interesting to see if they'd take that or if they would want to have all the separate pieces sold off to get more... Hmm also if Aviva have that in mind, does that make us a toxic debt? Did they parcel us up and re-sell it? Wonder which bank owns a piece of that carved up action - hope it's Barclays somewhere in the world! Now THAT thought made me smile
slickmick Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Off subject, anyone know what time ticket office opens ? I cant open OS page.
dubai_phil Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 slickmick said: Off subject, anyone know what time ticket office opens ? I cant open OS page. 9 am on saturdays also an office at the Mayflower according to OS they expect a sell out so be early
slickmick Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 dubai_phil said: 9 am on saturdays also an office at the Mayflower according to OS they expect a sell out so be early Cheers, time for a shower and I'm on my way.
DT Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 I would suggest that the Davies part of the story is the important bit. Good news but looks a bit of a punt. I know his mum still lives in the area. Be interesting to see if he's at the game today.
Scummer Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 dubai_phil said: 9 am on saturdays also an office at the Mayflower according to OS they expect a sell out so be early Not at the Mayflower. The Mayflower has a ticket office in West Quay, on the lower level not far from the Saints store. You can buy Saints tickets from there.
doggface Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 No scummer the mayflower ticket office has moved to the lower floor in the marlands so all go there!
Scummer Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 doggface said: No scummer the mayflower ticket office has moved to the lower floor in the marlands so all go there! Oh, sorry people.
dubai_phil Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Ticket Office Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Marys Posts: 7 update current figure (at just after 8am) is exactly 24,000 tickets sold for today. We have 4200 tickets left to sell before all areas currently open are full. We would then have to see how far we could safely move into the "away" areas. We should be open here at St Marys before 9am. The phone lines and online will be available until midday. The ticket desk in the Marlands will be available until kick off.
Iowsaintsfan Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Just seen this, full credit to both the guys a real example of pulling together and everyone doing their bit to save SFC!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Fair play to Kelvin Davis and the rest for deferring wages, although I do agree with Davis that some of the younger players shouldn't as some of them get paid worse than you or me.
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Players foregoing their wages and voluntarily - I'm shocked TBH as thats not seen a lot in todays game. Much respect to the pair of them. Looking forward to todays game - big crowd etc. Is it just me or does there seem to be a positive air about?
Daren W Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 How ironic that two of the most maligned players on this forum are the two players who step up to the plate when the going gets tough. I hope all of those who slagged them off feel a twinge of guilt and will be on here today admiting so... Oh, and I assume that defering of pay from a club that could cease to exist in a months time is virtually the same as giving the pay away... Fair play to the both of them. Top, top, men
thorpie the sinner Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 To be fair, Kelvin has been different class all season!! Fair play to Euelly as well, you can see him geeing players up!!! today is the day we fight back!!!!
Daren W Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 thorpie the sinner said: To be fair, Kelvin has been different class all season!! Fair play to Euelly as well, you can see him geeing players up!!! today is the day we fight back!!!! Am I the only one thinking today's a bit like Return Of The Jedi? I hope no ones pulls down Ted's statue in a fit of excitement......
beatlesaint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Daren W said: How ironic that two of the most maligned players on this forum are the two players who step up to the plate when the going gets tough. I hope all of those who slagged them off feel a twinge of guilt and will be on here today admiting so... Oh, and I assume that defering of pay from a club that could cease to exist in a months time is virtually the same as giving the pay away... Fair play to the both of them. Top, top, men Its not a case of feeling a twinge of guilt Daren. In the past i along with many have slagged both players off, Euell as recently as the last home game when i thought he was dreadful. As you well know football is all about opinions, this forum is to air those opinions and if slagging off a player or overly praising them is part of that process then so be it. The bottom line is that if this is true these two men have shown what type of characters they are and for that they should rightly be applauded and they deserve the respect of every Saints fan like you and i who are desperate to see our great club not only survive but prosper.
Patrick Bateman Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Quote http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2359828.ece Wow, massive respect!! More and more things I read are making me smile - the spirit of Southampton really has been awoken.
saints_is_the_south Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Full credit to KD & JE if true, i don't expect to see BWP following suite somehow though. Good news if Gavyn Davies is interested, anybody know how much he is worth roughly?
Daren W Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 beatlesaint said: Its not a case of feeling a twinge of guilt Daren. In the past i along with many have slagged both players off, Euell as recently as the last home game when i thought he was dreadful. As you well know football is all about opinions, this forum is to air those opinions and if slagging off a player or overly praising them is part of that process then so be it. The bottom line is that if this is true these two men have shown what type of characters they are and for that they should rightly be applauded and they deserve the respect of every Saints fan like you and i who are desperate to see our great club not only survive but prosper. Oh I agree that criticism of players is par for the course and no player chould be above that.. But Euell and Davis have been two players who have most singularly been picked on here and on occasion I feel unfairly. If you dish it out, fine, how many of these armchair critics have the balls to say, "Sorry,I got it wrong"? Not many, and in this case, these two players most definitely deserve a well earned round of applause... both on the pitch and off it...
NickG Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Kelvin Davies is a real Saint. Couple of years ago met him, he was busy but spent time talking and joking with my children, posing for photos despite my youngest playing up -he was a gent. His professionalism and committment has been fautless for saints - even when being criticised. Without him, we would be relegated already this season - and possibly bust already. and now, in an era of greedy footballers he is putting the club, younger players and fans first. Thank you Kelvin - always a saint.
Sold To The Man @ The Bar Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Much respect to these players is true
miserableoldgit Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 SaintBobby said: Fair play, but the article says they have deferred, not forfeited, their wages Yeah! The Bastards!!
70's Mike Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Top man Jason Euell, had his contract details leaked to the press and still prepared, if true, to sacrifice wages
The Majestic Channon Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Well done euell and davis, hope the other players follow your lead. Please god let gavyn davies take us over and don't let this be yet another false dawn please please please please please god :smt083
Ian the Red Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 miserableoldgit said: Yeah! The Bastards!! So would you give up your wages if the company you worked went into administration?? I dont think so. Get real, what KD and JE have done, if true is a wonderful gesture. Let's face it worst case senario, if the club goes under, they will not get paid!! Far play to KD and JE
The Majestic Channon Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Ian the Red said: So would you give up your wages if the company you worked went into administration?? I dont think so. Get real, what KD and JE have done, if true is a wonderful gesture. Let's face it worst case senario, if the club goes under, they will not get paid!! Far play to KD and JE Whooooooosh !!!!
miserableoldgit Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Ian the Red said: So would you give up your wages if the company you worked went into administration?? I dont think so. Get real, what KD and JE have done, if true is a wonderful gesture. Let's face worst case senario, if the club goes under, they will not get paid!! Far play to KD and JE I agree. I was trying to make the the point that even when the news is positive, someone will always find a negative.
Edward Tattsyrup Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 These guys derserve our (as supporters) utmost respect,
paulwantsapint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 KD & JE prove that team captain & old pro lead by example now lets hope the rest of team join in Saga & Rudi could really help out
West End Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 NickG said: Kelvin Davies is a real Saint. Couple of years ago met him, he was busy but spent time talking and joking with my children, posing for photos despite my youngest playing up -he was a gent. His professionalism and committment has been fautless for saints - even when being criticised. Without him, we would be relegated already this season - and possibly bust already. and now, in an era of greedy footballers he is putting the club, younger players and fans first. Thank you Kelvin - always a saint. I agree with this Kelvin is class and has a genuine affection for the club fair play to Jason as well they are a shining example that the younger players can look up to UTS
Viking Warrior Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Good on KD and JE The sun article is interesting however, Arriva are okay re the stadium dept which is 24.5 million. The real problem that the Sun misses is the Barclay's debt of 4million. It was they who have put us to the sword by withdrawing the overdraft facility and not Arriva
Clapham Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 SaintBobby said: Fair play, but the article says they have deferred, not forfeited, their wages How the F**k can you quibble about that!! If we get taken over ad the club has the money to pay them why shouldn't they be paid. They are taking a big risk in order to help out the club. If the club isn't sold there will be no money to pay them the wages that they have given up. Would you give up your wages so that your colleagues could be paid instead?
alpine_saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 I still reckon Davies was interested back in 2006, but got cold feet when he saw Lowe was reluctant to give up his shareholding. Respect to Euell and Kelvin Davies.
NickG Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 NickG said: Kelvin Davies is a real Saint. Couple of years ago met him, he was busy but spent time talking and joking with my children, posing for photos despite my youngest playing up -he was a gent. His professionalism and committment has been fautless for saints - even when being criticised. Without him, we would be relegated already this season - and possibly bust already. and now, in an era of greedy footballers he is putting the club, younger players and fans first. Thank you Kelvin - always a saint. feeling so positive about him I'm going to quote myself just to give it a bump and hope everyone going today knows about it!
JustMike Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 awesome. And to think, these 2 got so much stick in the past. Top pro's well done COYR
Arizona Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Fair play Euell and Davis. Really hope we can keep KD next year.
ottery st mary Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 NickG said: Kelvin Davies is a real Saint. Couple of years ago met him, he was busy but spent time talking and joking with my children, posing for photos despite my youngest playing up -he was a gent. His professionalism and committment has been fautless for saints - even when being criticised. Without him, we would be relegated already this season - and possibly bust already. and now, in an era of greedy footballers he is putting the club, younger players and fans first. Thank you Kelvin - always a saint. Worth another bump...We need all the positives we can get..Good on him..and YOU NICK:
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