qwertySFC Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Had a snippet of info that he is interested in the ground not the club , have no idea who he is , have no way of finding out , maybe some one here knows more....
LestWeForget Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Had a snippet of info that he is interested in the ground not the club , have no idea who he is , have no way of finding out , maybe some one here knows more.... Google is a useful tool
saintalan Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/Martin-St-Quinton-unveiled-Gloucester-Rugby-s-new-investorarticle-411125-details/article.html
Saint_Ash Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Found this! Excellent links to the club! "In 1980 he started The Saint Group"
qwertySFC Posted 13 May, 2009 Author Posted 13 May, 2009 Google is a useful tool LOL I meant no way of finding out with any one in the know ..but thanks for the tip:)
bridge too far Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 So Rugby's rearing its head on this thread too. Is there something sinister about this constant reference to Rugby and SMS? Or have I taken too many conspiracy tablets today?
OldNick Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 So Rugby's rearing its head on this thread too. Is there something sinister about this constant reference to Rugby and SMS? Or have I taken too many conspiracy tablets today?Hockey interests would get some going
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 So Rugby's rearing its head on this thread too. Is there something sinister about this constant reference to Rugby and SMS? Or have I taken too many conspiracy tablets today? Conspiracy Tablets He seems to buy any company which is good value for money
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Hockey interests would get some going Dont they play hockey on all weather surfaces these days
ChrisPY Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 So Rugby's rearing its head on this thread too. Is there something sinister about this constant reference to Rugby and SMS? Or have I taken too many conspiracy tablets today? Do you remember the rumour from a while back that Wasps were to play their games at SMS. It all ties in!!
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Do you remember the rumour from a while back that Wasps were to play their games at SMS. It all ties in!! What has Wasps got to do with St Quinton he is involved with Gloucester where World Cup games may be played as well By the way it was not a rumour it was somebody's crack pot idea
saintbletch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Who is going to be the first to make the link between a man who made his fortune in office equipment and IT and Marc Jackson? Me I guess.
qwertySFC Posted 13 May, 2009 Author Posted 13 May, 2009 Who is going to be the first to make the link between a man who made his fortune in office equipment and IT and Marc Jackson? Me I guess. Whats the link ?
bridge too far Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Who is going to be the first to make the link between a man who made his fortune in office equipment and IT and Marc Jackson? Me I guess. I'm more making a connection between what sounds like an upper class name and an upper class twit, both who come from Gloucestershire. Now I've really frightened myself :shock:
saintbletch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Whats the link ? The clue is in the question. One made a fortune selling IT and office equipment and Marc Jackson according to the interview I saw the other day has spent his career working in these areas. I was simply wondering out loud whether their paths had crossed.
saintbletch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I'm more making a connection between what sounds like an upper class name and an upper class twit, both who come from Gloucestershire. Now I've really frightened myself :shock: Hmm. Gloucestershire. Now you've worried me too.
slickmick Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 The clue is in the question. One made a fortune selling IT and office equipment and Marc Jackson according to the interview I saw the other day has spent his career working in these areas. I was simply wondering out loud whether their paths had crossed. Marc used to make the tea and load the paper into the photo copier.
Pancake Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I'm more making a connection between what sounds like an upper class name and an upper class twit, both who come from Gloucestershire. Now I've really frightened myself :shock: Keep the red flag flying eh?
Hatch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Isn't Martin St Quinton in the south of France, sure I went there on holiday once.
bridge too far Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Keep the red flag flying eh? Red and White flag hun, red and white
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I hear he is going to have the ground transported to Gloucester on several very large lowe loaders.
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Red and White flag hun, red and white Yes Gloucester play in Red and White
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Hmm. Gloucestershire. Now you've worried me too. Interesting Quote in the Comments Section http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucester/headlines/Super-stadium-plan-Gloucester-Rugby-clubarticle-411138-details/article.html
Scudamore Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Isn't Martin St Quinton in the south of France, sure I went there on holiday once. Euro Camp? Or is it just the cut of your jeans?
bridge too far Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Interesting Quote in the Comments Section http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucester/headlines/Super-stadium-plan-Gloucester-Rugby-clubarticle-411138-details/article.html This bit is very interesting too: QUINTON FACTS: St Quinton is former captain of the first XV at Pocklington School, Yorkshire. He also played for Durham University. Business wise, in 1980 St Quinton started The Saint Group, a private office equipment company. He sold the company to Danka PLC in 1993. From 1993-99 he was CEO of Danka’s International Operations, acquiring over 50 companies in 30 countries during that time. In 2000 he founded Azzurri Communications, which has since grown to 700 staff with a £150 million turnover. St Quinton was named Ernst and Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003. from the same article: http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucester/headlines/Super-stadium-plan-Gloucester-Rugby-clubarticle-411138-details/article.html
timebomb Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I worked for Martin St Quinton in the 90's and he certainly never put out he was a Saints fan. The company had a box at A**enal.
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I worked for Martin St Quinton in the 90's and he certainly never put out he was a Saints fan. The company had a box at A**enal.Did anyone say he was a Saints fan? I thought the original post in the thread said he was not interested in the club, only the ground. However, I can't see what use it is unless he plans to use it for other sports (i.e. Rugby. Maybe Trojans are going back to the big time after years in the wilderness).
saintbletch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Did anyone say he was a Saints fan? I thought the original post in the thread said he was not interested in the club, only the ground. However, I can't see what use it is unless he plans to use it for other sports (i.e. Rugby. Maybe Trojans are going back to the big time after years in the wilderness). I wonder if he might have a dream of seeing a bunch of peanut chasers running round St. Mary's. Not being a fan of the "other code", are there any rugby clubs "near" us would benefit from access to a 32,500 seater stadium?
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 No - they would have to be Premiership (or aspirations thereof) and the closest would be London based and therefore probably already have a home.
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I wonder if he might have a dream of seeing a bunch of peanut chasers running round St. Mary's. Not being a fan of the "other code", are there any rugby clubs "near" us would benefit from access to a 32,500 seater stadium? No there are no other clubs at the moment who can support a 32500 Stadium although London Wasps sometimes reach their capacity at Wycombe. I cannot see fans travelling a long way from London to watch rugby Coventry's Ground is sometimes used for Rugby
Badger Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Interesting Quote in the Comments Section http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucester/headlines/Super-stadium-plan-Gloucester-Rugby-clubarticle-411138-details/article.html Yes including this : Business wise, in 1980 St Quinton started The Saint Group, a private office equipment company That seems to complete a rather worrying circle doesn't it ? Also : Wasn't one of the Ch Island geezers a Quinten ? And this chap has a bald head,as did SCW who of course was also a rugger-bugger . Too many co-incidences here.Its getting eerie.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Not being a fan of the "other code", are there any rugby clubs "near" us would benefit from access to a 32,500 seater stadium? Millbrook Rugby Club ?
Gemmel Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 As good as rumour we've had on here. Some interesting comments from him about grounds and crowds etc. http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/Martin-St-Quinton-unveiled-Gloucester-Rugby-s-new-investorarticle-411125-details/article.html
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Millbrook Rugby Club ?Well, they would probably do a good job of stripping the 32,500 seats out and flogging them in a car boot sale.
foghorn Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I currently work for him but have not direct dealings with him
Pancake Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 My guess is the original poster heard "Quinton" "Southampton" and "Rugby" and put 2+2+2 together and got 7.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I currently work for him but have not direct dealings with him No time like the present, put down the mail and go find his office
Scudamore Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Not being a fan of the "other code", are there any rugby clubs "near" us would benefit from access to a 32,500 seater stadium? Not likely looking at average attendances... http://www.guinnesspremiership.com/388_392.php Although you can drink beer in the stands at rugby...so this move could work for me...
Badger Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Looks like he is already perfecting the art of dealing with sackings of "head coaches" : http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/sport/news/snap-decision-Ryan-s-future-8211-St-Quinton/article-986343-detail/article.html
John B Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 Looks like he is already perfecting the art of dealing with sackings of "head coaches" : http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/sport/news/snap-decision-Ryan-s-future-8211-St-Quinton/article-986343-detail/article.html I think Dean Ryan should go Gloucester continually under perform
Gemmel Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 My guess is the original poster heard "Quinton" "Southampton" and "Rugby" and put 2+2+2 together and got 7. From a quick 10 minutes on google, it would actually fit his profile, in terms of buying and selling companies plus his work on the stadium side of things at Glouster. If the ground could be bought for 8 million (similar to Ipswich) then financially, buying just the ground looks very viable. I think from memory we pay around 1.7 million a year to Aviva. If someone bought the ground and only charged us 1 million, plus any other things they use it for conferences, concerts, world cup rugby etc, it would probably take around 5 years to see a return, which is a relatively short period of time for the potential profits over the years. Not saying i think its definatley true, but there could well be something in it.
Badger Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I think Dean Ryan should go Gloucester continually under perform Agree.I saw then dumped 46-6 or something v Bath at Twickenham in 1990Didn't go to the recent fiasco v Cardiff Blues but never anticipated such an implosion by them in a cup final (again),which was worse than 1990. Point being I suspect St Q. has enough on his plate at Kingsholm without getting involved in us.
wild-saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I met and have worked with MSQ at Azzurri. He founded the company on 2000 -01 using a venture capitalist and grew it to 100million turnover over 6 years through aquisition only. He got booted when the company was rumoured to be in financial trouble and went through a strategic restructure.
qwertySFC Posted 13 May, 2009 Author Posted 13 May, 2009 (edited) My guess is the original poster heard "Quinton" "Southampton" and "Rugby" and put 2+2+2 together and got 7. Hi Pancake , the information came from the horse racing environment. Can only post what was discussed , and it was not some bloke down the local bettin shop ...lol Edited 13 May, 2009 by qwertySFC
rallyboy Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I think the council are missing a golden opportunity to claim a cash cow disguised as an act of help, and as for the paper clips tycoon, he is going to be gutted if his due diligence didn't pick up that our franking machine is knackered. I keep hearing residents banging on about how they don't want their money used to bail out the football club through buying a really cheap stadium that can create huge profits, thus reducing the pressure to increase council tax. Safer in an Icelandic Isa, cos you can trust banks. And MPs.
DT Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 something will definitely happen in the next 48 hours. or at some point after that.
saintbletch Posted 13 May, 2009 Posted 13 May, 2009 I met and have worked with MSQ at Azzurri. He founded the company on 2000 -01 using a venture capitalist and grew it to 100million turnover over 6 years through aquisition only. He got booted when the company was rumoured to be in financial trouble and went through a strategic restructure. Any link between Azzurri and Centerprise? (other than they both appear to be one of the 16 members of something called BECTA - which promotes the use of IT in education).
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