Who is he?

[Channon's Sideburns]

David Ross and his connection with Dunstone certainly sounds more likely to me.

 

...and David Ross has working links with??????? ;-)

[iansums]

and said "no".

 

Can you be a bit more specific!

[NickG]

I suspect as a lurker, and with minimal posts, I may get hounded for this, but here goes.

 

I am not in the know or anything like that, but this is what I DO know. The company I work for in Southampton (I'd rather we remain anoymnmous as I could get ratted if not) have a major customer, in INEOS. I asked one of our directors straight to his face (whom is very good friends with Jim) "Is Jim Radcliffe buying Southampton FC?" To which he looked at me, smiled wryly, and said "no". read into that what you want, as it got me!! useless, I know, but my tenpennyworth. Friday can't come quick enough...

 

that he isn't buying Southampton FC?:confused:

[St Chalet]

...and David Ross has working links with??????? ;-)

 

WOOPERT...............

 

Honestly can't see MLT working with anyone connected to Lowe. He has 'Legend' status to consider.

[RobM]

I suspect as a lurker, and with minimal posts, I may get hounded for this, but here goes.

 

I am not in the know or anything like that, but this is what I DO know. The company I work for in Southampton (I'd rather we remain anoymnmous as I could get ratted if not) have a major customer, in INEOS. I asked one of our directors straight to his face (whom is very good friends with Jim) "Is Jim Radcliffe buying Southampton FC?" To which he looked at me, smiled wryly, and said "no". read into that what you want, as it got me!! useless, I know, but my tenpennyworth. Friday can't come quick enough...

 

Perhaps he said no because Jim Radcliffe is not buying SFC.

 

Did you ask him about Jim Ratcliffe while you were there?

[trousers]

So, just to clarify...is it Mr Dunstone, or not?

[OldNick]

Would fit the bill. Has strong sailing connections with Southampton.

 

 

And I would like it to be kept on record that I was first to mention Mr Dunstone on here way back in December....

 

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=130416&postcount=1

is he the one in the middle? Was he in any of the pics taken in the directors box last season?

[dubai_phil]

Did I mention that I had a really great weekend on the East Coast?

 

Them chicks were wearing really cute bikinis, I liked it a lot.

 

At 48C, just sitting on the beach with the boys was really cool.

 

Nice to know that in a land of confusion (no not him) and rapid change some of the old places just keep plodding on.

[Gordon Mockles]

Well, there's some interesting points coming out but I think some of you are fundamentally wrong in the essence you assume that Ratcliffe's business debts (which is how these sort of companies operate re: acquisition) have diminished his personal wealth so much that he cannot afford to buy a football club. This is peanuts in comparison to a refinery or process plant and SFC may be a business Pinnacle expect to make profit from, or break even enough to become competitive and sustainable. Process plants and huge revenue industry like the oil and chemical industry are massive money spinners and leveraged buyouts and loans are common place but this would not necessarily restrain a hugely wealthy man like Ratcliffe (from 10th to 25 on the rich list doesn't make him poor). If you're suggesting smaller business ventures should desist, then why his recent business enterprise in the New Forest (if you're adopting that view point). That's small time to a man of his wealth. Also, having spoke to some people connected in these circles (won't mention how online), he is reputed as having an uncanny knack of making money (as is clearly evident) so who's to know what will happen, if my theories aren't total pie in the sky.

 

Equate a billionaire (or thereabouts) spending out on a football club to a highly paid solicitor splashing out on a car. Just because solicitor A has lost a case and some money, doesn't mean he still can't afford a pricey sports car. If Ratcliffe was that hard up, he'd not have just built a 5 star hotel in Lyndhurst. Oh, and correction on the company address. I am sure there was some business connection with Lymington but you're quite right in stating that INEOS are based in Lyndhurst. In fact, most of INEOS' main businesses operate from Lyndhurst (INEOS Technologies, INEOX Oxide, Oligomers, Olefins & Polymers Europe, INEOS Nitriles all all Lyndhurst).

 

I digress. I, along with a few others on here, still believe we may be on to something. If we're all wrong, kind of fun guessing and no harm caused. Lightens a lunch break and saves wasting money in a beer garden (although much prefer the latter).

 

Got to ask yourself why would Jim Ratcliffe get involved with Saints? Huge distraction from his core business, not even sure he is a football fan let alone Saints supporter

 

Who knows?! He may have also wanted to remain incognito because he's seen a business opportunity in other areas as well as the club (Using the water, Meridian Land, Industrial Estate areas to assist other acquiring other business, Planned devlopments, using the club as leverage for planning or working with the council...???)....if at all it is Ratcliffe. As for the club being a huge distraction. People in Ratcliffe's position make the key, important decisions but have teams of directors and highly intelligent managers working under his hierachy so I am sure he finds free time outside of business and is able to delegate. Besides, if it is Mr Ratcliffe, he's merely involved with the finance and some decisions. He would have employed Lynam to work as the middle man, with Lynam working closely with the Chairman of the football club. Matt Le Tiss (as has been suggested).

 

Hey! I am probably completely wrong but kills an hour! I have tired my best to ignore the forum and anything Saints related during this takeover deadline. Mainly, to avoid the anguish of wait but too many people have been talking in my circles recently and I had to get involved and have a nose. Instincts and all. It's our club after all!

 

We'll all find out one way or another by the end of this week...I hope! :smt113

[Ponty]

I had a text this morning claiming the man with the money was Les Dennis.

[Stattmeister]

Perhaps he said no because Jim Radcliffe is not buying SFC.

 

Did you ask him about Jim Ratcliffe while you were there?

 

Thanks for the sarcasm, nice. It was a verbal conversation, I had no need to spell his name in a discussion. Pedance sir, pedance.

 

Steve (our director) has no knowledge or interest in football, so the very fact he instantly said "no" to me suggests that he does know either way. I'd have thought he would've have said "eh?" If he genuinely didn't have a clue. I'm seeing him again tomorrow I'll suspect, so will ask again (spelling his name correctly this time,naturally). As I said earlier, just saying what I know - hopefully it's all irelevant, and we'll know for certain where we're at in 72hours or so.

[Weston Super Saint]

Thanks for the sarcasm, nice. It was a verbal conversation, I had no need to spell his name in a discussion. Pedance sir, pedance.

 

Steve (our director) has no knowledge or interest in football, so the very fact he instantly said "no" to me suggests that he does know either way. I'd have thought he would've have said "eh?" If he genuinely didn't have a clue. I'm seeing him again tomorrow I'll suspect, so will ask again (spelling his name correctly this time,naturally). As I said earlier, just saying what I know - hopefully it's all irelevant, and we'll know for certain where we're at in 72hours or so.

 

So when he said 'no', do you think it suggests he does know, and the answer is 'no'

[NickG]

So when he said 'no', do you think it suggests he does know, and the answer is 'no'

 

lol!

[Stattmeister]

I hate to say it, but I just don't know. The fact that there was an answer for me straight away, saying "no" makes me suspicious that he does know, and that he is respecting JR's confidentiality (and I bet they call him that too!). In the line of work we do, it is very possible he has been privvy to telecons. But I am just second guessing him now, which probably helps no-one. sorry!

[iansums]

 

 

no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, yes he is buying SFC.

[Weston Super Saint]

I hate to say it, but I just don't know. The fact that there was an answer for me straight away, saying "no" makes me suspicious that he does know, and that he is respecting JR's confidentiality (and I bet they call him that too!). In the line of work we do, it is very possible he has been privvy to telecons. But I am just second guessing him now, which probably helps no-one. sorry!

 

I ask Mrs WSS if I could perhaps have a little bit of jiggy most nights, and the answer invariably - and usually immediately - is 'no'.

 

I usually go to sleep then

[Lets B Avenue]

My mum likes cats, so I asked her if Lloyd-Webber was taking over. She said "No".

 

But as she said it straight away (without asking what I'd got for her tea) do you think I shouldn't believe her?

 

Confused.

[kpturner]

I hate to say it, but I just don't know. The fact that there was an answer for me straight away, saying "no" makes me suspicious that he does know, and that he is respecting JR's confidentiality (and I bet they call him that too!). In the line of work we do, it is very possible he has been privvy to telecons. But I am just second guessing him now, which probably helps no-one. sorry!

Shame he didn't say "yes" - then we could rule him out completely.

[hughieslastminutegoal]

 

 

The sailing world's look-alike contest gets off to a cracking start, L-R: Lawrie Sanchez, Kevin Keegan, Mickey Adams, Claus Lundekvam and Sammy Lee all try to look like sailors.

[kpturner]

I ask Mrs WSS if I could perhaps have a little bit of jiggy most nights, and the answer invariably - and usually immediately - is 'no'.

 

I usually go to sleep then

LOL - I will have to try that with Mrs KP. Can you send me some instructions?

[Weston Super Saint]

LOL - I will have to try that with Mrs KP. Can you send me some instructions?

 

Google will be your friend

[kpturner]

Google will be your friend

Google said

When a guy gets his ass up to a girl causing that girl to crawl up into the corner and get trapped. After that, many spectators will watch the corner that has a mouse eating Robbie F. After that, Snoop dogg will come out of nowhere and start playing Eminem songs. Eminem will then go to Mcdonalds and order a Whopper. When he finally does get a whopper, he leaves without paying and without getting the whopper. He gets a tape measure and asks the cashier to place the whopper on the tape measure. He talks to the cashier through a cup telephone. When he finally does get a whopper, he goes to where the "jiggy" is. He watches and laughs. The girl starts crying and finds a crab. She shoves the crab down the guy's pants, causing the crab to say "NYUK NYUK NYUK NYUK NYAHH!!! IM A CRAB!! I WILL EAT YOUR UNHAPPINESS!!" Everyone will yell out that the crab is a demon fox and burn it. They will then eat it and have some nice good demon in their stomachs.

I will give it a try, but I can understand why Mrs WSS says no so often :-)

[OldNick]

Google said

I will give it a try, but I can understand why Mrs WSS says no so often :-)

Lol, although you must remember you have a face most suited to the dark

[kpturner]

Lol, although you must remember you have a face most suited to the dark

Has OoohTerryHurlock got hold of your password or something?

[OldNick]

Has OoohTerryHurlock got hold of your password or something?

No its far too complicated for that to happen, but he's got hold of my something and my eyes are starting to water. Iam right about the face for the dark though

[kpturner]

No its far too complicated for that to happen, but he's got hold of my something and my eyes are starting to water. Iam right about the face for the dark though

It is Mrs WSS that keeps saying no, not Mrs KP....and I would fancy my chances in a beauty contest if you were then competition :smt078

[Weston Super Saint]

It is Mrs WSS that keeps saying no, not Mrs KP....and I would fancy my chances in a beauty contest if you were then competition :smt078

 

Which is understandable when you have a face like mine which is perfect for radio

[OldNick]

It is Mrs WSS that keeps saying no, not Mrs KP....and I would fancy my chances in a beauty contest if you were then competition :smt078

Dont you have mirrors in the house then? Im drop dead gorgeous, you must have realised that when we met or was the sun in your eyes.

[OldNick]

Which is understandable when you have a face like mine which is perfect for radio

even then you have to have a mask on

[kpturner]

Dont you have mirrors in the house then? Im drop dead gorgeous, you must have realised that when we met or was the sun in your eyes.

Well, I will admit you looked like you were about to drop dead - does that count?

[kpturner]

Which is understandable when you have a face like mine which is perfect for radio

Ahhh - so you have let the truth slip out - you are Tony Lynam !!

[OldNick]

Well, I will admit you looked like you were about to drop dead - does that count?

Lol. Well I would I'd just had a bit of a scare

[Weston Super Saint]

Ahhh - so you have let the truth slip out - you are Tony Lynam !!

 

I wish

[Trumush]

Just heard that Mastercraftsman the horse that's just won the 3.45 at Royal Ascot is part owned by Michael Tabor.

That might buy us a couple of full-backs !!!

[trousers]

is he the one in the middle? Was he in any of the pics taken in the directors box last season?

 

No, he's the one on the right. And, sadly enough, I did check the director's box photos and, no, can't see him.....so that's that then....

[saint_bert]

I had a text this morning claiming the man with the money was Les Dennis.

 

If its him, il give you the money meself!

[OldNick]

No, he's the one on the right. And, sadly enough, I did check the director's box photos and, no, can't see him.....so that's that then....

Ohhh, good try

[OldNick]

No, he's the one on the right. And, sadly enough, I did check the director's box photos and, no, can't see him.....so that's that then....

He looks very much like Dan Williams of Helpme wanda fame doesnt he?????

[Barry Horne]

If its him, il give you the money meself!

 

His ex-wife (Amanda Holden) went to Swanmore school so there IS a local connection...!

[OldNick]

His ex-wife (Amanda Holden) went to Swanmore school so there IS a local connection...!

and he's worht several hundred million.......ohhhhhhhhhh

[London Nick]

My guess is James Sellar as he developed the Pinnacle tower and has a thwarted ambition to develop a certain blue ground

[NickG]

I have nothing to add but that's 3 Nick's in a row!

[beatlesaint]

In less than 3 days we will know................i assume !!! : - )

[trousers]

He looks very much like Dan Williams of Helpme wanda fame doesnt he?????

 

Sorry, but that just made me spit my coffee out....

[Made in Southampton]

Thanks for the sarcasm, nice. It was a verbal conversation, I had no need to spell his name in a discussion. Pedance sir, pedance.

 

Steve (our director) has no knowledge or interest in football, so the very fact he instantly said "no" to me suggests that he does know either way. I'd have thought he would've have said "eh?" If he genuinely didn't have a clue. I'm seeing him again tomorrow I'll suspect, so will ask again (spelling his name correctly this time,naturally). As I said earlier, just saying what I know - hopefully it's all irelevant, and we'll know for certain where we're at in 72hours or so.

 

"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thoughs that know Life of Brian will know what I mean.

[dubai_phil]

Just been rummaging in the cupboard under the stairs where one hides all those old things that were never any good but may come in handy one day.

 

Had to bend down and get into a sort of stoop to get at what I wanted, hurt my darned back, but I knew it was in there somewhere, even though others were sure it had been thrown away as being a useless pile of junk a while back.

 

Meanwhile, the litmus test approaches, will Friday finally prove to be a real day or will it turn out to be another in the sequence of lengthy explanations of why Thursdays can be Fridays sometimes depending on the time zone.

 

Family off home safely back to UK this evening and a TSW VIP footballing legend lands in Dubai tomorrow, useful having lawyers in the house for 2 weeks it helps, explain so much about the way the world is, and a TSW'er in town means only one thing...

 

Eric! Bullfrog alert Thursday!

[Saint Billy]

Just been rummaging in the cupboard under the stairs where one hides all those old things that were never any good but may come in handy one day.

 

Had to bend down and get into a sort of stoop to get at what I wanted, hurt my darned back, but I knew it was in there somewhere, even though others were sure it had been thrown away as being a useless pile of junk a while back.

 

Meanwhile, the litmus test approaches, will Friday finally prove to be a real day or will it turn out to be another in the sequence of lengthy explanations of why Thursdays can be Fridays sometimes depending on the time zone.

 

Family off home safely back to UK this evening and a TSW VIP footballing legend lands in Dubai tomorrow, useful having lawyers in the house for 2 weeks it helps, explain so much about the way the world is, and a TSW'er in town means only one thing...

 

Eric! Bullfrog alert Thursday!

 

Bloody hell DP, will need an enigma machine to break that one.

[dubai_phil]

Bloody hell DP, will need an enigma machine to break that one.

 

 

Don't worry anyone with an IQ of 190 or more could work it out.... yep just started watching downloads of Fringe - love it

 

As for the enigma, I'll tell you after Friday but don't waste a whole day working it out or driving to Bletchley!

As for the last bit, let's just say we have a discussion of the forum match with someone who plays for the awa side planned down here before that...

Maybe will get some real dirt on their manager's evil ways!

[The Worm]

 

first act is to knock down ST Marys and build a sun blocker to keep Southampton in darkness

[saintalan]

Bloody hell DP, will need an enigma machine to break that one.

 

 

SB sure you didn't mean enema, we could all do with a clear out!