EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Ponty said: Would we be allowed to be happy to see our chairman in the team photographs then? I would, considering that this prospective chairman would probably know more about football than the collective nous of the last 3 incumbents! (I said incumbents, not incompetents! :cool: ) He'd not be one to interfere now, would he? More like giving help when asked? I feel it would be more of an ambassadorial role TBH.
SaintRichmond Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 end of an era2 said: Pardon me for p*ssing on your parade but I doubt that he will actually be responsable for very much. It's a PR job more than anything else, in my opinion of course. Only a madman would let MLT actually run the show. Give advice yes,call all the shots? certainly not, not for me anyway. I don't think the new Owner(s) have that in mind ...... IMHO, what they DO have in mind is having MLT there as a legitimate FOOTBALL VOICE ..... Re Football matters MLT can safely claim that he knows " a bit" about The GAME ....... THAT in itself will be a major and welcome change re a Chairman's "influence" at Boardroom level
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 niceandfriendly said: Why does every thread on here have to turn into some sort of argument? The sun has been shining all day, things are looking a bit better than usual on the Saints front, and Hampshire are doing well in the cricket. Smile . . . You don't know? Then take a look at what this guy has to say and then gauge it's underlying intent. Nineteen Canteen said: I don't know your contact and I don't know MLT but I could have written your post just based on the consensus of this forum. Let us know when you have some news - I suspect MLT knows if he is going to be chairman by now - wouldn't you? I heard the investor is going to take a minor back seat as it's as meaningless as a major back seat. YOu are not ITK and don't have any contacts. Nineteen Canteen said: I'll dismiss it as rubbish because I would be concerned given your contact thta MLT is telling him he will 'probably' be chairman. That sort of uncertainty at this stage doesn't bode well and why would MLT communicate it only as 'probably'. Whats the concern? If you know? Nineteen Canteen said: What exactly has he told us????? Nineteen Canteen said: According to Wild-Saint you need to insert a couple of probably's into your post and ask yourself why would MLT communicate to Wild- Saint's family member that he will probably be chairman. Why not definitely? Why suggest uncertainty? It then becomes obvious why people such as Beatlesaint reply like so. beatlesaint said: because trolls like 19C have to concern themselves with every thread that runs here and generally has to argue with what anyone and everyone says. Ban him and we might have a better chance of argument free threads : - ) 19FlashCantHelpButTryToStirThingsUpBecauseHisPuppetmeisterIsNoLongerHere is nothing but trouble!
Toomer Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 EastleighSoulBoy said: You don't know? Then take a look at what this guy has to say and then gauge it's underlying intent. It then becomes obvious why people such as Beatlesaint reply like so. 19FlashCantHelpButTryToStirThingsUpBecauseHisPuppetmeisterIsNoLongerHere is nothing but trouble! Trouble to polite a word, going soft in your old age.
suewhistle Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 If he does become Chairman perhaps we should also register him as a player. You never know, the play-off final might go to penalties!..
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 EastleighSoulBoy said: You don't know? Then take a look at what this guy has to say and then gauge it's underlying intent. It then becomes obvious why people such as Beatlesaint reply like so. 19FlashCantHelpButTryToStirThingsUpBecauseHisPuppetmeisterIsNoLongerHere is nothing but trouble! ESB, I was merely commenting on the fact that you or I could have written the paragraph Wild Saint wrote and allege it was 'inside knowledge'. The amount of ITK's on this forum is laughable and using words like 'probably' ridicules his status as a poster with inside knowledge. Hedging his bets somewhat don't you think? Why? Post an opinion by all means but don't add to the number of charlatans who think they are posting secret knowledge because they heard a friend of a friend had possibly heard something on a news bulletin. It's madness. I suggest we wait until some of the proven ITks make a statement or we hear from the horses mouth himself otherwise feeding the rumour mill with probables, rumour and conjecture and dress it up as inside knowledge instead of humble opinion is doing more damage than good. If Wild - Saint is genuinely in the know then please let's here him talk about definitives or explain why there is an element of doubt as the word 'probably' suggests.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Toomer said: EastleighSoulBoy said: You don't know? Then take a look at what this guy has to say and then gauge it's underlying intent. It then becomes obvious why people such as Beatlesaint reply like so. 19FlashCantHelpButTryToStirThingsUpBecauseHisPuppetmeisterIsNoLongerHere is nothing but trouble![/QUOTE] Trouble to polite a word, going soft in your old age. What word do you suggest then Toomer for a fellow Saints supporter? You always take the line of the popular opinion on this forum but this forum does not always represent the wider fan base and popular isn't always right. However, taking the popular stance does mean there is less pressure on you to actually think about 'your' opinions and defend your reasons for holding them and to jump or your perceived moral bandwagon to drive out 'scum' like me who dare to be different to challenge what you think is right. Just so you can cosy up with the rest of your comfortable but narrow minded group. I don't wish to be contentious. Far from it and I wish I could post my views and debate them as if I was part of a family working through their differences but as he know this family isn't always that supportive.
DaveyR Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: ESB, I was merely commenting on the fact that you or I could have written the paragraph Wild Saint wrote and allege it was 'inside knowledge'. The amount of ITK's on this forum is laughable and using words like 'probably' ridicules his status as a poster with inside knowledge. Hedging his bets somewhat don't you think? Why? Post an opinion by all means but don't add to the number of charlatans who think they are posting secret knowledge because they heard a friend of a friend had possibly heard something on a news bulletin. It's madness. I suggest we wait until some of the proven ITks make a statement or we hear from the horses mouth himself otherwise feeding the rumour mill with probables, rumour and conjecture and dress it up as inside knowledge instead of humble opinion is doing more damage than good. If Wild - Saint is genuinely in the know then please let's here him talk about definitives or explain why there is an element of doubt as the word 'probably' suggests. List me the proven ITK's then!!
Tac-tics Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 He wont be business chairman role, he would be a football figurehead chairman.
Greedyfly Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: Toomer said: What word do you suggest then Toomer for a fellow Saints supporter? You always take the line of the popular opinion on this forum but this forum does not always represent the wider fan base and popular isn't always right. However, taking the popular stance does mean there is less pressure on you to actually think about 'your' opinions and defend your reasons for holding them and to jump or your perceived moral bandwagon to drive out 'scum' like me who dare to be different to challenge what you think is right. Just so you can cosy up with the rest of your comfortable but narrow minded group. I don't wish to be contentious. Far from it and I wish I could post my views and debate them as if I was part of a family working through their differences but as he know this family isn't always that supportive. Actually chuckles if you check wild-saints posting history, and then back to the S4E days you'll find him to be very accurate indeed, even down to getting team news spot on (to the player), referring to the Leon Best/Dexter Blackstock starting pairing against Everton. So do us all a favour, and please do shut up.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Greedyfly said: Nineteen Canteen said: Actually chuckles if you check wild-saints posting history, and then back to the S4E days you'll find him to be very accurate indeed, even down to getting team news spot on (to the player), referring to the Leon Best/Dexter Blackstock starting pairing against Everton. So do us all a favour, and please do shut up. Probably accurate, interesting you list a strike pairing he called right from when? 4 years ago? First game next season I think we will probably start with Gillett in the midfield role and Lloyd James at RB and Perry and probably Saejis as our CB's. How do I Know? 6 degress of separation.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Tac-tics said: He wont be business chairman role, he would be a football figurehead chairman. Two Chairman? That works................
Greedyfly Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: Greedyfly said: Probably accurate, interesting you list a strike pairing he called right from when? 4 years ago? First game next season I think we will probably start with Gillett in the midfield role and Lloyd James at RB and Perry and probably Saejis as our CB's. How do I Know? 6 degress of separation. A strike pairing who had less than three starts between them, when we were in the prem, and not struggling. Still your riposte is as stupid as many of your other posts....He named the entire team, you have named maybe 3 dead certs....Its not even close to being the same. Besides did you bother and check out any other posts wild-saint has chipped in with? I doubt it.
warsash saint Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 thorpie the sinner said: isn't it Matt's golf day today? someone was going to post some info Sure is Jamie Redknapp also playing ..... hmmmmm new manager ???
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 warsash saint said: Sure is Jamie Redknapp also playing ..... hmmmmm new manager ??? God i hope not, the guy had nothing good to say about Saints when his Saggychops dad left!
Paul Chuckle Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 SOTONS EAST SIDE said: God i hope not, the guy had nothing good to say about Saints when his Saggychops dad left! On soccer AM he was very complimentary about Saints a few years back. To be fair I wouldn't be disapponted with Jamie Redknapp if he was made manager
warsash saint Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Paul Chuckle said: On soccer AM he was very complimentary about Saints a few years back. To be fair I wouldn't be disapponted with Jamie Redknapp if he was made manager Also will get Louise back to St Mary's
niceandfriendly Posted 5 June, 2009 Author Posted 5 June, 2009 Paul Chuckle said: To be fair I wouldn't be disapponted with Jamie Redknapp if he was made manager Honestly? I'd be very disappointed. The last thing we need is another "experiment" and someone who has no experience whatsoever in management or League 1. Ps. Sorry if you were joking, it's hard to judge sarcasm on the internet.
SFKA South Woodford Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Le Tiss is no longer appearing on the Skysports website as being on their panel of football experts. Does this mean he has already resigned?
doggface Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 MLT Sky contract has expired so no need to resign. He would have stayed on but has known for sometime what position he will be taking with us pending completion.
Blandford saint Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Ian Dowie is also playing golf with MLT today - I would say a much more likely candidate than Jamie Redknapp. As for Matt's position on the new board; it's tempting fate going around telling people that you are definitely going to be chairman. Most of us would have the common sense to put a little doubt into an interview on the BBC, even though we are 99% certain that it will all go through. Also, it can look like bragging when it hasn't actually happened yet.
miserableoldgit Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Blandford saint said: Ian Dowie is also playing golf with MLT today - I would say a much more likely candidate than Jamie Redknapp. As for Matt's position on the new board; it's tempting fate going around telling people that you are definitely going to be chairman. Most of us would have the common sense to put a little doubt into an interview on the BBC, even though we are 99% certain that it will all go through. Also, it can look like bragging when it hasn't actually happened yet. Did you actually hear the clip? He did not say that he was going to be Chairman. He did use words like "possibly" and "let`s wait and see" so it certainly wasn`t put over as a shoo-in.
FLEETSAINT Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Well I guess they actually have to buy the club first. Until the dotted line is signed then no one can be chairman.
Jackie@home Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Miserableoldgit, I know MLT wasn't saying it was a shoo-in, and I did listen to the clip. I was responding to Nineteen Canteen's remarks that, if Matt was going to be chairman he would know by now and not be so vague; trying to make out that Matt is some kind of idiot. (post 19) I was backing up Matt's approach to the question - just saying that he was right to not put all his cards on the table at present until all has been signed and sealed. I also heard the same as Wild-Saint yesterday; everything is going to plan for the purchase so far.
miserableoldgit Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 Jackie@home said: Miserableoldgit, I know MLT wasn't saying it was a shoo-in, and I did listen to the clip. I was responding to Nineteen Canteen's remarks that, if Matt was going to be chairman he would know by now and not be so vague; trying to make out that Matt is some kind of idiot. (post 19) I was backing up Matt's approach to the question - just saying that he was right to not put all his cards on the table at present until all has been signed and sealed. I also heard the same as Wild-Saint yesterday; everything is going to plan for the purchase so far. Sorry. I wasn`t having a go. It was a genuine question as I didn`t feel that MLT was saying that he was definitely saying that he was going to be Chairman. Mind you, I can understand you responding to 19C`s postings. He/she knows what buttons to press to get a reaction out of us!
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 June, 2009 Posted 5 June, 2009 miserableoldgit said: Sorry. I wasn`t having a go. It was a genuine question as I didn`t feel that MLT was saying that he was definitely saying that he was going to be Chairman. Mind you, I can understand you responding to 19C`s postings. He/she knows what buttons to press to get a reaction out of us! Blimey, all I asked is a question. A lot of alleged ITks using words and phrases like probably and no shoe in etc. All I'm asking is for them to clarify their statements as to why MLT's role has an element of doubt but get nothing. Thankfully we have posters like Doggface who don't fanny about and i will take my lead from them as oppose to those who get a kick out of telling us they are a friend of a friend who heard such and such, blah blah blah. We just wait to find out the exact details of MLT's position instead of listening to the chinese whispers of the somewhat self-indulgent/important NITKs.
miserableoldgit Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: Blimey, all I asked is a question. A lot of alleged ITks using words and phrases like probably and no shoe in etc. All I'm asking is for them to clarify their statements as to why MLT's role has an element of doubt but get nothing. Thankfully we have posters like Doggface who don't fanny about and i will take my lead from them as oppose to those who get a kick out of telling us they are a friend of a friend who heard such and such, blah blah blah. We just wait to find out the exact details of MLT's position instead of listening to the chinese whispers of the somewhat self-indulgent/important NITKs. But surely this is obvious isn`t it? Until the deal is completed, it makes sense that nobody commits themselves publicly. We are all on tenterhooks waiting for things to be firmed up ( no double - entendres please!) before breathing a sigh of relief. I think that all that MLT has said is that he would be prepared to take the Chairmans role if asked. Don`t forget that he, as we understand, he is not part of the bid, he is just giving his support.
wild-saint Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: Blimey, all I asked is a question. A lot of alleged ITks using words and phrases like probably and no shoe in etc. All I'm asking is for them to clarify their statements as to why MLT's role has an element of doubt but get nothing. Thankfully we have posters like Doggface who don't fanny about and i will take my lead from them as oppose to those who get a kick out of telling us they are a friend of a friend who heard such and such, blah blah blah. We just wait to find out the exact details of MLT's position instead of listening to the chinese whispers of the somewhat self-indulgent/important NITKs. Ok, Ill bite its a probably because the deal hasnt been completed. Until its signed sealed and delivered with the money in the bank there is always an element of doubt and to be frank MLT is going to look a bit of a tit if he starts saying its definate and soemthing goes wrong. As far as being an ITK, I just passed on some words from the mouth of MLT that I can be 100% sure is accurate as its from a member of my close family. You either want to know this type of info or you dont, i just thought some people might like to know. AS far as your comments about Dogface and the likes whi "dont fanny about", well correct me if Im wrong but am I not one of the very few on here that actually tellsyo uwhere the info came from Im not sure if I can call you a wayneker without being infracted or not so I guess I better not. Feel free to put me on ignore if you dont liek my info and where it comes from.
SaintRobbie Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 niceandfriendly said: Sorry if this is already posted, couldn't see it anywhere. MLT was on Radio Solent this evening saying that if he was asked he would become Chairman. That was about it. Sorry if this is old news but that's the first time I've heard Matt actually admit that. I would prefer to see MLT as chairman rather than manager. I would assume he would be ably supported by a CEO so he would be making decision based on the good of the club as a whole rather than Lowe's daft plc as a priority policy.
Jackie@home Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 I think the idea is that Matt will fulfill the Niall Quinn type role - there will be others with business expertise on the board. He will be the link between the manager and coaching team and the administration and financial people. Matt has made some scathing remarks in the past about the very high percentage of footballers who are only motivated by money; hopefully, with him on board we will be more capable of weeding out those with the wrong character than we have done since the Strachan days.
doggface Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 Jackie@home said: I think the idea is that Matt will fulfill the Niall Quinn type role - there will be others with business expertise on the board. He will be the link between the manager and coaching team and the administration and financial people. Matt has made some scathing remarks in the past about the very high percentage of footballers who are only motivated by money; hopefully, with him on board we will be more capable of weeding out those with the wrong character than we have done since the Strachan days. Jackie, you have hit the nail on the head with your explanation, Quinn also is classified as chairman.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 6 June, 2009 Posted 6 June, 2009 wild-saint said: Ok, Ill bite its a probably because the deal hasnt been completed. Until its signed sealed and delivered with the money in the bank there is always an element of doubt and to be frank MLT is going to look a bit of a tit if he starts saying its definate and soemthing goes wrong. As far as being an ITK, I just passed on some words from the mouth of MLT that I can be 100% sure is accurate as its from a member of my close family. You either want to know this type of info or you dont, i just thought some people might like to know. AS far as your comments about Dogface and the likes whi "dont fanny about", well correct me if Im wrong but am I not one of the very few on here that actually tellsyo uwhere the info came from Im not sure if I can call you a wayneker without being infracted or not so I guess I better not. Feel free to put me on ignore if you dont liek my info and where it comes from. My point all along was that you posted something that everyone on this forum already knew. MLT will probably be chairman or have some form of high profile role in the club. Therefore, I can only conclude you wanted more importantly to let us know that a member of your family know's MLT. Well done, probably.
wild-saint Posted 7 June, 2009 Posted 7 June, 2009 Nineteen Canteen said: My point all along was that you posted something that everyone on this forum already knew. MLT will probably be chairman or have some form of high profile role in the club. Therefore, I can only conclude you wanted more importantly to let us know that a member of your family know's MLT. Well done, probably. But your point is boring and I would suggest most people other than you were interested to here confirmation from a source who is involved with the bid. In addition you are saying all that I posted was freely available on the forum but you forget that there is also a whole lot of tripe on here too. So my point by posting is confirming some of this information as true to help people sort the truth from the absolute garbage. Anyway if it doesnt help then Ill refrain from adding other snippets that I pick up if that makes you happier
Nineteen Canteen Posted 7 June, 2009 Posted 7 June, 2009 wild-saint said: But your point is boring and I would suggest most people other than you were interested to here confirmation from a source who is involved with the bid. In addition you are saying all that I posted was freely available on the forum but you forget that there is also a whole lot of tripe on here too. So my point by posting is confirming some of this information as true to help people sort the truth from the absolute garbage. Anyway if it doesnt help then Ill refrain from adding other snippets that I pick up if that makes you happier The difficulty WS is sorting your'genuine' post from all the 'tripe on here'. You confirmed nothing and actually by using the term probably suggested that something we thought will happen has shifted to may happen. If you are going to pass on the information make it different from the 'tripe on here' otherwise you just look a bit smug IMO assuming we all know you as a trusted source from all the other 'tripe on here'. Personally, I class tripe as opinion in your scenario and like tripe may not always be to everyones's taste.
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