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NO sooner has the dust started to settle on Saints' dramatic final day survival than the focus switches to what is about to happen off the pitch.
It is set to be another pivotal week for the future of Saints with so many possibilities currently up in the air.
After Sunday's win, Saints chairman Leon Crouch said that he was talking to serious investors and is hoping they will come in with a bid for the club this week.
The Daily Echo understands the group to which he refers is the consortium featuring Jonathon Fulthorpe, John Cousins and Dave Merrington.
They have set a target of this week to try to approach the club over a deal and it is believed it is partly in the hope this will come that has encouraged Crouch to name the EGM requisitioned by Michael Wilde and Rupert Lowe for Friday, May 16, the last possible day it could be held.
However, Wilde insists he and Lowe have not been approached about the deal at this stage.
That does not mean it can't happen - the consortium can just go straight to Saints' financial advisors Seymour Pierce and make the bid - but it wouldn't be unusual to seek an agreement in principle for a deal.
Wilde said: "I haven't had any contact with Leon for months and if there's a deal on the table I'm not aware of it."
Full story in today's Daily Echo.
6:00am Tuesday 6th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: George Mix on 6:23am Tue 6 May 08
So the consortium's dealing with Lowe then.
So the consortium's dealing with Lowe then.
Posted by: stripey on 6:29am Tue 6 May 08
So, one director/major shareholder hasn't had contact with another for months...speaks volumes.
So, one director/major shareholder hasn't had contact with another for months...speaks volumes.
Posted by: UTS on 7:33am Tue 6 May 08
oops sounds like Wildes been hung out to dry..............
oops sounds like Wildes been hung out to dry..............
Posted by: Captain Swing, Southampton on 8:01am Tue 6 May 08
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board.
Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth.
The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde.
Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board.
Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth.
The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde.
Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
Posted by: Matt Clarke, Ringwood. on 8:24am Tue 6 May 08
Well we survived but only just. A great performance from the team on Sunday and thank you Nigel for putting a bit of fight into them. What a season this has been, an under achieving team and a boardroom farce that has made our club a joke. Now that we are safe in the Championship for another year there is no time to be lost in building for the future. The Boardroom problem wants sorting NOW, this week. Then let's get the Manager sorted. I hope that it's Nigel Pearson. He wouldn't have been my original choice but he has proved to be a good Boss. He now knows the squad, who to keep, who to let go, where the team needs strengthening etc. Any new manager will have to start again and its the end of August before a squad is assembled. If nothing else comes of this terrible season which I for one was pleased to see the b ack of, then it's that we can't afford to sit around and wait. We need to get moving NOW. One of George Burley's problems was that he was ill prepared for the start of the campaign. He had failed to replace players who had left. So Messrs Crouch, McMenemy, Lowe, Wilde and any potential investor get your act together NOw, not next week or next month..NOW. This Club deserves better than it has been given in recent years. We need to learn from past mistakes and move forward. PLEASE< PLEASE PLEASE let's move forward as a united club.
Well we survived but only just. A great performance from the team on Sunday and thank you Nigel for putting a bit of fight into them. What a season this has been, an under achieving team and a boardroom farce that has made our club a joke. Now that we are safe in the Championship for another year there is no time to be lost in building for the future. The Boardroom problem wants sorting NOW, this week. Then let's get the Manager sorted. I hope that it's Nigel Pearson. He wouldn't have been my original choice but he has proved to be a good Boss. He now knows the squad, who to keep, who to let go, where the team needs strengthening etc. Any new manager will have to start again and its the end of August before a squad is assembled. If nothing else comes of this terrible season which I for one was pleased to see the b ack of, then it's that we can't afford to sit around and wait. We need to get moving NOW. One of George Burley's problems was that he was ill prepared for the start of the campaign. He had failed to replace players who had left. So Messrs Crouch, McMenemy, Lowe, Wilde and any potential investor get your act together NOw, not next week or next month..NOW. This Club deserves better than it has been given in recent years. We need to learn from past mistakes and move forward. PLEASE< PLEASE PLEASE let's move forward as a united club.
Posted by: Gman, fair oak on 8:27am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] Finally it takes a fantastic result for our last game of the season to have someone talk some sense on these pages. Rupert lowe is the best of a bad bunch at the moment and sadly i think we wont get investment without him.
Captain Swing wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
Finally it takes a fantastic result for our last game of the season to have someone talk some sense on these pages. Rupert lowe is the best of a bad bunch at the moment and sadly i think we wont get investment without him.
Posted by: Phil, Southamptom on 8:28am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ?
They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
Captain Swing wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ?
They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
Posted by: john, Eastleigh on 8:29am Tue 6 May 08
Hopefully they will buy all of Lowe and Wilde's shares then imediately ban the two tossers from St.Marys.
Hopefully they will buy all of Lowe and Wilde's shares then imediately ban the two tossers from St.Marys.
Posted by: Jesus_02, Kingsland on 8:43am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! [/quote] ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again.
Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
Phil wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again.
Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
Posted by: StPete, Heaven on 9:50am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Jesus_02[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! [/quote] ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda [/quote] What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Jesus_02 wrote:
Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman\'s, the last remaining \"Rebel\" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this \"approach\" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I\'m sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I\'m not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can\'t be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Posted by: andy on 10:18am Tue 6 May 08
I noticed the 'duck off Lowe' banner was out again in the Chapel stand. Look forward to the hugely divisive arguments all through the summer.
I noticed the 'duck off Lowe' banner was out again in the Chapel stand. Look forward to the hugely divisive arguments all through the summer.
Posted by: Ron Davies, Bournemouth on 10:26am Tue 6 May 08
I would bet that the Anti Lowe brigade are the same no brains who spoilt the lap of appreciation by the players, what a bunch of to$$ers
I would bet that the Anti Lowe brigade are the same no brains who spoilt the lap of appreciation by the players, what a bunch of to$$ers
Posted by: Saint on 10:28am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]stripey[/bold] wrote:
So, one director/major shareholder hasn't had contact with another for months...speaks volumes.[/quote] Exactly...Wilde really worries me!!
stripey wrote:
So, one director/major shareholder hasn't had contact with another for months...speaks volumes.
Exactly...Wilde really worries me!!
Posted by: True Blue, Fareham on 10:39am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] Do you think that the 'little bird' to which you refer, could be a Kookaburra?
In Australia it is also known as 'The Laughing Jackass'!
Methinks that a local jackass is also 'having a laugh'!
Captain Swing wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
Do you think that the 'little bird' to which you refer, could be a Kookaburra?
In Australia it is also known as 'The Laughing Jackass'!
Methinks that a local jackass is also 'having a laugh'!
Posted by: Rowdy, Southampton on 10:44am Tue 6 May 08
Oi inbred 657, hows Shannon Matthewsville? Have a Nonsy day!
Oi inbred 657, hows Shannon Matthewsville? Have a Nonsy day!
Posted by: Rock n Roll on 10:50am Tue 6 May 08
[quote]crew 657, new forest on 8:22am today
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
GENUINE NOTICE
I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness
He is not one of us[/quote]
He was only from portscum anyway, he probably had 3 legs anyway you 657 inbred. Hahahahahahahahaha Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhh hahahahahahahaha
crew 657, new forest on 8:22am today
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
GENUINE NOTICE
I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness
He is not one of us
He was only from portscum anyway, he probably had 3 legs anyway you 657 inbred. Hahahahahahahahaha Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhh hahahahahahahaha
Posted by: Pat on 10:54am Tue 6 May 08
[quote]crew 657, new forest on 8:22am today
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
He is not one of us[/quote]
Crew 657, it was one of you it happened to dopey. Not us!
You really cannot read can you? Yes? no? I guess not.
crew 657, new forest on 8:22am today
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
He is not one of us
Crew 657, it was one of you it happened to dopey. Not us!
You really cannot read can you? Yes? no? I guess not.
Posted by: john on 11:10am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] MY little bird has it that this bid does have offshore capital behind it - some £50 million as initial investment. In which case we don't need Crouch, Wilde or Lowe.
By the way, it was the Wilde team that courted SISU.
Captain Swing wrote:
A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
MY little bird has it that this bid does have offshore capital behind it - some £50 million as initial investment. In which case we don't need Crouch, Wilde or Lowe.
By the way, it was the Wilde team that courted SISU.
Posted by: SaintSimon, Southampton on 11:25am Tue 6 May 08
This is a message to the anti-Lowe brigade in the hope that they might consider the bigger picture, rather than simply the next season/dislike of a person [totally irrelevant given the circumstances - we need a director with experience and a bit of guts {for all his faults, Lowe wasn't afraid to tackle the big boys when he needed to and he could certainly stand his ground under pressure}].
At worst, Lowe is going to want to come back, try and build up the value of his shares and then sell up, which is probably the most likely - for some of the younger/Northam fans this is a good thing as it will bring FINANCIAL STABILITY [unlike good performances on the pitch, this tends to be a reliable source of success], at the moment we have INSTABILITY in staff (playing and coaching), board, finances - not good at all.
Consider this:
a) we can whinge about this situation - "we don't want our club turning into a business opportunity" - get real. Football is primarily a business now, the only thing about Southampton left is the colour of our shirts and the support of the fans so it is imperative we stick together and support the (frighteningly overpaid and overvalued) team.
b) If Lowe should win the EGM then we support the regime, hopefully build the club up financially AND THEN possibly a new investor that can fulfill all of our wildest (no pun intended) dreams will arrive.
c) we can delude ourselves that we can afford promotion (considering we have not been successful in the transfer market since our relegation I think to assume we could wheel and deal our way up is too unrealistic a pressure for Pearson to realistically achieve and would probably result in more managerial instability] and can play our way out of it.
d) trust the efforts of Crouch et al who, whilst undoubtedly true Saints fans, have only the offer of a HEDGE FUND company to their reign of promised investment and a miserable campaign
All in all, I think there are three things we need - financial, staff and executive stability but at the very least we need ONE of them!
C'mon saints fans, lets see Lowe for what he is, someone with the financial acumen that we need right now - he may not be a Saint but we need to make some compromises if we are to get back where we belong!
This is a message to the anti-Lowe brigade in the hope that they might consider the bigger picture, rather than simply the next season/dislike of a person .
At worst, Lowe is going to want to come back, try and build up the value of his shares and then sell up, which is probably the most likely - for some of the younger/Northam fans this is a good thing as it will bring FINANCIAL STABILITY , at the moment we have INSTABILITY in staff (playing and coaching), board, finances - not good at all.
Consider this:
a) we can whinge about this situation - "we don't want our club turning into a business opportunity" - get real. Football is primarily a business now, the only thing about Southampton left is the colour of our shirts and the support of the fans so it is imperative we stick together and support the (frighteningly overpaid and overvalued) team.
b) If Lowe should win the EGM then we support the regime, hopefully build the club up financially AND THEN possibly a new investor that can fulfill all of our wildest (no pun intended) dreams will arrive.
c) we can delude ourselves that we can afford promotion (considering we have not been successful in the transfer market since our relegation I think to assume we could wheel and deal our way up is too unrealistic a pressure for Pearson to realistically achieve and would probably result in more managerial instability] and can play our way out of it.
d) trust the efforts of Crouch et al who, whilst undoubtedly true Saints fans, have only the offer of a HEDGE FUND company to their reign of promised investment and a miserable campaign
All in all, I think there are three things we need - financial, staff and executive stability but at the very least we need ONE of them!
C'mon saints fans, lets see Lowe for what he is, someone with the financial acumen that we need right now - he may not be a Saint but we need to make some compromises if we are to get back where we belong!
Posted by: clean slate new season, relief land on 11:29am Tue 6 May 08
I wish someone would come in and buy out all three of them and get rid of the board as it stands - I don't trust any of them they have all made mistakes and don't seem capable of obtaining investment on their terms. Bottom line is we need a clean start now.
I wish someone would come in and buy out all three of them and get rid of the board as it stands - I don't trust any of them they have all made mistakes and don't seem capable of obtaining investment on their terms. Bottom line is we need a clean start now.
Posted by: Plumstead Saint on 12:02pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]SaintSimon[/bold] wrote:
This is a message to the anti-Lowe brigade in the hope that they might consider the bigger picture, rather than simply the next season/dislike of a person [totally irrelevant given the circumstances - we need a director with experience and a bit of guts {for all his faults, Lowe wasn't afraid to tackle the big boys when he needed to and he could certainly stand his ground under pressure}].
At worst, Lowe is going to want to come back, try and build up the value of his shares and then sell up, which is probably the most likely - for some of the younger/Northam fans this is a good thing as it will bring FINANCIAL STABILITY [unlike good performances on the pitch, this tends to be a reliable source of success], at the moment we have INSTABILITY in staff (playing and coaching), board, finances - not good at all.
Consider this:
a) we can whinge about this situation - "we don't want our club turning into a business opportunity" - get real. Football is primarily a business now, the only thing about Southampton left is the colour of our shirts and the support of the fans so it is imperative we stick together and support the (frighteningly overpaid and overvalued) team.
b) If Lowe should win the EGM then we support the regime, hopefully build the club up financially AND THEN possibly a new investor that can fulfill all of our wildest (no pun intended) dreams will arrive.
c) we can delude ourselves that we can afford promotion (considering we have not been successful in the transfer market since our relegation I think to assume we could wheel and deal our way up is too unrealistic a pressure for Pearson to realistically achieve and would probably result in more managerial instability] and can play our way out of it.
d) trust the efforts of Crouch et al who, whilst undoubtedly true Saints fans, have only the offer of a HEDGE FUND company to their reign of promised investment and a miserable campaign
All in all, I think there are three things we need - financial, staff and executive stability but at the very least we need ONE of them!
C'mon saints fans, lets see Lowe for what he is, someone with the financial acumen that we need right now - he may not be a Saint but we need to make some compromises if we are to get back where we belong![/quote] Financial acumen? Greed is the word you were looking for. Last time around he took a large amount of money out of the club while putting nothing back in - more than generous share dividends and the highest paid chairman in the AIM listings.All that when he should have been investing in the team to consolidate our position in the top half of the premiere league.
we can do without him leeching yet more funds from SFC thanks.
SaintSimon wrote:
This is a message to the anti-Lowe brigade in the hope that they might consider the bigger picture, rather than simply the next season/dislike of a person .
At worst, Lowe is going to want to come back, try and build up the value of his shares and then sell up, which is probably the most likely - for some of the younger/Northam fans this is a good thing as it will bring FINANCIAL STABILITY , at the moment we have INSTABILITY in staff (playing and coaching), board, finances - not good at all.
Consider this:
a) we can whinge about this situation - "we don't want our club turning into a business opportunity" - get real. Football is primarily a business now, the only thing about Southampton left is the colour of our shirts and the support of the fans so it is imperative we stick together and support the (frighteningly overpaid and overvalued) team.
b) If Lowe should win the EGM then we support the regime, hopefully build the club up financially AND THEN possibly a new investor that can fulfill all of our wildest (no pun intended) dreams will arrive.
c) we can delude ourselves that we can afford promotion (considering we have not been successful in the transfer market since our relegation I think to assume we could wheel and deal our way up is too unrealistic a pressure for Pearson to realistically achieve and would probably result in more managerial instability] and can play our way out of it.
d) trust the efforts of Crouch et al who, whilst undoubtedly true Saints fans, have only the offer of a HEDGE FUND company to their reign of promised investment and a miserable campaign
All in all, I think there are three things we need - financial, staff and executive stability but at the very least we need ONE of them!
C'mon saints fans, lets see Lowe for what he is, someone with the financial acumen that we need right now - he may not be a Saint but we need to make some compromises if we are to get back where we belong!
Financial acumen? Greed is the word you were looking for. Last time around he took a large amount of money out of the club while putting nothing back in - more than generous share dividends and the highest paid chairman in the AIM listings.All that when he should have been investing in the team to consolidate our position in the top half of the premiere league.
we can do without him leeching yet more funds from SFC thanks.
Posted by: St antone, Southampton on 12:22pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote]StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today
[quote][bold]Jesus_02[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! [/quote] ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda [/quote] What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Jesus_02 wrote:
Phil wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change[/quote]
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today
Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Jesus_02 wrote:
Phil wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
Posted by: allsaintsnocurves, southampton on 12:36pm Tue 6 May 08
Lowe wants to be back at the helm so he doesn't have to sell his shares! I hope Crouch gets the investment proposal sorted so that Lowe doesn't have a choice but to sell and get out!!
Lowe wants to be back at the helm so he doesn't have to sell his shares! I hope Crouch gets the investment proposal sorted so that Lowe doesn't have a choice but to sell and get out!!
Posted by: Mr ABCD on 12:48pm Tue 6 May 08
the future of the club is that it will not see the end of next season.
This information has come from within the clubs accountants.
Nobody wants to pay the money for the club and will be in a worse state than bournemouth are currently in soon.
the future of the club is that it will not see the end of next season.
This information has come from within the clubs accountants.
Nobody wants to pay the money for the club and will be in a worse state than bournemouth are currently in soon.
Posted by: StPete, Heaven on 12:57pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]St antone[/bold] wrote:
[quote]StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today [quote][bold]Jesus_02[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! [/quote] ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda [/quote] What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change[/quote] Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off![/quote] Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again
St antone wrote:
StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again
Posted by: channon Fodder, Southampton on 1:02pm Tue 6 May 08
Two things; Lowe is not a saviour, he's the bloke who gave Harry about £150000 to bolster the team, and prevent us from being relegated to the championship, as opposed to the 8 million which was spent trying to get us back up.
Secondly, since any deal has to be acceptable to Lowe/Wilde it really doesn't make much difference whether he's at the helm or not. At least as far as the investment is concerned.
Two things; Lowe is not a saviour, he's the bloke who gave Harry about £150000 to bolster the team, and prevent us from being relegated to the championship, as opposed to the 8 million which was spent trying to get us back up.
Secondly, since any deal has to be acceptable to Lowe/Wilde it really doesn't make much difference whether he's at the helm or not. At least as far as the investment is concerned.
Posted by: Matt, Southampton on 1:08pm Tue 6 May 08
32,000 on Saturday all behind the team. All those who weren't there exactly the same.
As soon as Lowe returns (pray to God this does not happen), divisions will begin.
Sadly, this is exactly what the club does not need when we need everyone behind the team still.
Rupert had Premiership income when we went down. Our first season in the championship was a disaster and opportunity missed thanks to his penny-pinching to ensure share-holders got dividends.
Exactly why do some people think he will be the saviour?
Has he announced somewhere that he is bringing investment that he failed to get in over ten years at the helm?
Or am I missing something?
Rupert Lowe is THE last thing Southampton Football Club needs.
32,000 on Saturday all behind the team. All those who weren't there exactly the same.
As soon as Lowe returns (pray to God this does not happen), divisions will begin.
Sadly, this is exactly what the club does not need when we need everyone behind the team still.
Rupert had Premiership income when we went down. Our first season in the championship was a disaster and opportunity missed thanks to his penny-pinching to ensure share-holders got dividends.
Exactly why do some people think he will be the saviour?
Has he announced somewhere that he is bringing investment that he failed to get in over ten years at the helm?
Or am I missing something?
Rupert Lowe is THE last thing Southampton Football Club needs.
Posted by: Melksham Saint on 1:14pm Tue 6 May 08
I went to the match on Sunday and sat with an Ex Saints player who says that Rupert Lowe has got a consortium coming in with him,with a £50 million goody bag.Mind you ,what Rupert does with that money is anyones guess !!
I went to the match on Sunday and sat with an Ex Saints player who says that Rupert Lowe has got a consortium coming in with him,with a £50 million goody bag.Mind you ,what Rupert does with that money is anyones guess !!
Posted by: Wazza on 1:20pm Tue 6 May 08
Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls.
[bold]FACTS[/bold]
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority.
[bold]OPINIONS[/bold]
If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else.
If you want Lowe out you have Rabies!
If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain.
If you dislike Lowe you are young.
If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam.
I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!!
Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls.
FACTS
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority.
OPINIONS
If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else.
If you want Lowe out you have Rabies!
If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain.
If you dislike Lowe you are young.
If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam.
I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!!
Posted by: AK47, Downtown basra , (But not for much longer) on 1:21pm Tue 6 May 08
Why can't Crouch keep his big gob shut. If he was so sure that he had big time investors then surely as Chairman he should be a bit more discrete on whet he is saying. but no, he has to talk to the Daily Star. Perhaps that is the only newspaper that will listen to him
[bold]Crouch is determined to keep out the duo, telling the Daily Star: "The fans do not want this to happen. If they return, it will divide the staff at St Mary's.[/bold]
next the Beano and Dandy will do a feature
If crouch was so **** sure about lowelife not comming back then he should wait until the agm and deliver his coup de grere.
Me I think Crouch is running **** scared hence the reason for his constant out burst of late.
Why can't Crouch keep his big gob shut. If he was so sure that he had big time investors then surely as Chairman he should be a bit more discrete on whet he is saying. but no, he has to talk to the Daily Star. Perhaps that is the only newspaper that will listen to him
Crouch is determined to keep out the duo, telling the Daily Star: "The fans do not want this to happen. If they return, it will divide the staff at St Mary's.
next the Beano and Dandy will do a feature
If crouch was so **** sure about lowelife not comming back then he should wait until the agm and deliver his coup de grere.
Me I think Crouch is running **** scared hence the reason for his constant out burst of late.
Posted by: Saintsforever on 1:27pm Tue 6 May 08
Keep lowe out...he will destroy this club. Name one good thing Lowe did for this club? e.g. support for the manager, backing in transfer markets.... he is not good!!
Keep lowe out...he will destroy this club. Name one good thing Lowe did for this club? e.g. support for the manager, backing in transfer markets.... he is not good!!
Posted by: Costa Baz on 1:40pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Wazza[/bold] wrote:
Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls. [bold]FACTS[/bold] Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority. [bold]OPINIONS[/bold] If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else. If you want Lowe out you have Rabies! If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain. If you dislike Lowe you are young. If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam. I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!![/quote] [bold]I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!![/bold]
Try re-reading your post then. How much does Rupert pay you to post this puerile and inaccurate spin?
Wazza wrote:
Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls. FACTS Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority. OPINIONS If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else. If you want Lowe out you have Rabies! If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain. If you dislike Lowe you are young. If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam. I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!!
I haven't read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo's pages!!!
Try re-reading your post then. How much does Rupert pay you to post this puerile and inaccurate spin?
Posted by: BMW, St Mary's Car Park on 1:49pm Tue 6 May 08
LOWE, WILDE, CROUCH, I dont want any of them, but if I had to choose, it would be to stick with Crouch for now. Been there done that with the Lowe/Wilde board and well, we'd have probably be playing this coming weekend in the FA Barclays Premier League, fighting to beat the old enemy... Pompey but instead, thanks to Lowe, we are just after a heart stopping relegation battle 32 places below pompey. What was that, you want Lowe back.... hmmm in 2010 we might be 52 places below pomepy.........
LOWE, WILDE, CROUCH, I dont want any of them, but if I had to choose, it would be to stick with Crouch for now. Been there done that with the Lowe/Wilde board and well, we'd have probably be playing this coming weekend in the FA Barclays Premier League, fighting to beat the old enemy... Pompey but instead, thanks to Lowe, we are just after a heart stopping relegation battle 32 places below pompey. What was that, you want Lowe back.... hmmm in 2010 we might be 52 places below pomepy.........
Posted by: Solent Saint, Netley on 1:49pm Tue 6 May 08
Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.
Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.
Posted by: St Antone on 2:13pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote]StPete, Heaven on 12:57pm today
[quote][bold]St antone[/bold] wrote: [quote]StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today [quote][bold]Jesus_02[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! [/quote] The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! [/quote] ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda [/quote] What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change[/quote] Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off![/quote] Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again
St antone wrote:
StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today
Jesus_02 wrote:
Phil wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again[/quote]
Get a life sad pickings. Next you'll be saying illingsworth and his bum chums are good for the club.
StPete, Heaven on 12:57pm today
St antone wrote: StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again
St antone wrote:
StPete, Heaven on 9:50am today
Jesus_02 wrote:
Phil wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered!
The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself !
ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda
What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change Jesus_02 wrote: Phil wrote: Captain Swing wrote: A little bird has it that Jonathon Fulthorpe is a great chum of Keith Wiseman's, the last remaining "Rebel" on the board. Further, there is no indication that either he, John Cousins or Dave Merrington require the wherewithal to buy a major stake in the club, never mind satisfy the twisted desires of those who believe a Richard Branson, the Sultan of Brunei or someone of that ilk should be allowed to own (and lavish their billions freely on) the Club. So, one does get the impressuon that this "approach" is a smokescreen designed to make it look as if Leon Crouch and compnay are doing something to further the interests of the Club. I'm sure Leon means well but ... frankly he should have begged Rupert to return when Semour Pearce approached the board with the highly dubious Sisu deal, he is evidently out of his depth. The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better, although I'm not sure I fancy him sharing the steeering duties with Michael Wilde. Still beggers can't be choosers, and we are beggered! The sooner Lowe is back the better ? What planet are people on ? They seem to think that Lowe will be a saviour, and not just the same pompous, arrogant, money grabbing idiot he was before. Don't be surprised if having come back and taken control (Wilde in tow as his patsy) he pays a £20 per share dividend, then buys back Crouches shares with the clubs remaining coffers... he really is only interested in himself ! ignore "Captain Swing", "Captain Spin" more like. Lowe has sought to turn peoples opinion of him by using forum's and such, he's done it before and he will do it again. Anyone that believes that "The sooner Rupert is back at the helm the better" is barking or else they have an alternative agenda What a load of rubbish. Captain Swing makes an intelligent comment, and it is followed with more dribble from members of the Leon 'way out of his depth' Crouch fan club (aka - anti-lowe brigade). Try to not be so stubborn, look past your blind hatred of Lowe and put the club ahead of your ego's for a change
Bet you don't even live in England, Sod off!
Typical reaction from an anti-lowe brigade member. Wipe the rabid foam from your mouth and try again
Get a life sad pickings. Next you'll be saying illingsworth and his bum chums are good for the club.
Posted by: sarum saint, salisbury on 2:19pm Tue 6 May 08
I wonder whether anyone can enlighten me on something (not 'crew' please - I already know what you are going to write). I have not heard anything about what Lowe is going to DO for our club. I* understand that he needs to protect/benefit from his investment, but we as fans don't really care about that. So come on Mr Lowe, how about telling us your plans for SFC - or do they not exist????
I agrre that what we really need is massive investment, but the problem that I see is that we are currently not an attractive club for investors. I am sure that there are people out there who would be prepared to take over the club, but when it has been well publicised that the club is in danger of entering administration, surely any interested party will be waiting for the plug to be pulled to grab the club at a bargain price? Our preserved Championship status is a massive step towards making SFC a more attractive proposition.
Has anyone thought of asking Paul Allen of Microsoft if he is interested...
I wonder whether anyone can enlighten me on something (not 'crew' please - I already know what you are going to write). I have not heard anything about what Lowe is going to DO for our club. I* understand that he needs to protect/benefit from his investment, but we as fans don't really care about that. So come on Mr Lowe, how about telling us your plans for SFC - or do they not exist????
I agrre that what we really need is massive investment, but the problem that I see is that we are currently not an attractive club for investors. I am sure that there are people out there who would be prepared to take over the club, but when it has been well publicised that the club is in danger of entering administration, surely any interested party will be waiting for the plug to be pulled to grab the club at a bargain price? Our preserved Championship status is a massive step towards making SFC a more attractive proposition.
Has anyone thought of asking Paul Allen of Microsoft if he is interested...
Posted by: Simon Templar, Woolston on 2:22pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Solent Saint[/bold] wrote:
Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.[/quote] I'll think you'll find we were leaving politics out of the equation and supporting the more urgent cause of getting behind the team
Believe me, the people who how Lowe likes to condust SFC affairs will will fight the battle when it arrives.
Lowe won't be here long after he meddles with manager, sells star assets, limits transfer budgets to unreasonably low figures, sees gate receipts down as a consequence and looks out to see effigies of himself being burnt in the street.
Solent Saint wrote:
Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.
I'll think you'll find we were leaving politics out of the equation and supporting the more urgent cause of getting behind the team
Believe me, the people who how Lowe likes to condust SFC affairs will will fight the battle when it arrives.
Lowe won't be here long after he meddles with manager, sells star assets, limits transfer budgets to unreasonably low figures, sees gate receipts down as a consequence and looks out to see effigies of himself being burnt in the street.
Posted by: Wazza on 2:30pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Costa Baz[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Wazza[/bold] wrote: Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls. [bold]FACTS[/bold] Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority. [bold]OPINIONS[/bold] If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else. If you want Lowe out you have Rabies! If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain. If you dislike Lowe you are young. If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam. I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!![/quote] [bold]I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!![/bold] Try re-reading your post then. How much does Rupert pay you to post this puerile and inaccurate spin?[/quote] [bold]?????[/bold]
Think you’ve missed my point here Baz. My opinion is that getting Rupert back would be a backwards step. What I was trying to get at was how the usual suspects on this board make broad generalisations to typify the “anti-Lowe brigade”.
(It's worth noting that all I am anti-Lowe, I show no signs of Rabies!)
Costa Baz wrote:
Wazza wrote: Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls. FACTS Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority. OPINIONS If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else. If you want Lowe out you have Rabies! If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain. If you dislike Lowe you are young. If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam. I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!!
I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!! Try re-reading your post then. How much does Rupert pay you to post this puerile and inaccurate spin?
?????
Think you’ve missed my point here Baz. My opinion is that getting Rupert back would be a backwards step. What I was trying to get at was how the usual suspects on this board make broad generalisations to typify the “anti-Lowe brigade”.
(It's worth noting that all I am anti-Lowe, I show no signs of Rabies!)
Posted by: Anti Lowe's return, Southampton on 2:43pm Tue 6 May 08
Say NO to Lowe.
Reason's given for being against the resturn of Lowe and responses.
[bold]Irrational hatred.[/bold] No, just that he failed last time he was in the job.
[bold]He's a toff.[/bold] I couldn't care less. I have friends from all backgrounds. What counts is results and Lowe delivered a potentially disastrous relegation after years of great revenue and opportunties.
[bold]No brain.[/bold] I am educated to a Masters Degree level and do not think he is right for the club.
[bold]Young.[/bold] 33 so reasonably young but not a child.
[bold]Sit/stand in the Northam.[/bold] All stands are good for different reasons and I can't afford a season ticket so go where I can.
[bold]Don't support Saints.[/bold] Exactly the reason I don't want him back. His return will divide the fans when we need to be united.
Say NO to Lowe.
Reason's given for being against the resturn of Lowe and responses.
Irrational hatred. No, just that he failed last time he was in the job.
He's a toff. I couldn't care less. I have friends from all backgrounds. What counts is results and Lowe delivered a potentially disastrous relegation after years of great revenue and opportunties.
No brain. I am educated to a Masters Degree level and do not think he is right for the club.
Young. 33 so reasonably young but not a child.
Sit/stand in the Northam. All stands are good for different reasons and I can't afford a season ticket so go where I can.
Don't support Saints. Exactly the reason I don't want him back. His return will divide the fans when we need to be united.
Posted by: andy on 2:58pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Simon Templar[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Solent Saint[/bold] wrote: Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.[/quote] I'll think you'll find we were leaving politics out of the equation and supporting the more urgent cause of getting behind the team Believe me, the people who how Lowe likes to condust SFC affairs will will fight the battle when it arrives. Lowe won't be here long after he meddles with manager, sells star assets, limits transfer budgets to unreasonably low figures, sees gate receipts down as a consequence and looks out to see effigies of himself being burnt in the street.[/quote] If you looked at the Chapel end you would have seen the 'duck off Lowe' banner all through the match. not original but some proof that the anti Lowe movement is still there. I assume all of the others were, as S T says, focussing their energies on the relegation battle.
From now on I imagine we can expect to see many people asking what Lowe is offering us.
The only statement so far is from Wilde who promised lean times ahead- this means reducing the wage bill and promoting academy players before their time. There is no other way to reduce running costs.
Whether the fans will stand for this is open to question - especially as Lowe will be paying himself £300 thousand a year for the managerial expertise which saw us get through 10 managers in 10 years, employ a rugby guru as director of football, and achieve relegation.
All of this ignores the real need which is to attract a new investor in the same way that other clubs have. Wilde himself came in on a ticket promising to do just that. Why has he suddenly changed his mind to the extent of putting us back right where we were before he ousted Lowe?
It seems that the asylum is being handed back to the patients!
Simon Templar wrote:
Solent Saint wrote: Despite the rabid anti Rupert Lowe comments on this site over the last months, I never heard or saw any incling of a protest on Sunday. If the Saints web site is to be believed, Season Ticket sales are storming ahead. Great news, and with a proper business man only days away from running the club, things are beggining to look brighter already.
I'll think you'll find we were leaving politics out of the equation and supporting the more urgent cause of getting behind the team Believe me, the people who how Lowe likes to condust SFC affairs will will fight the battle when it arrives. Lowe won't be here long after he meddles with manager, sells star assets, limits transfer budgets to unreasonably low figures, sees gate receipts down as a consequence and looks out to see effigies of himself being burnt in the street.
If you looked at the Chapel end you would have seen the 'duck off Lowe' banner all through the match. not original but some proof that the anti Lowe movement is still there. I assume all of the others were, as S T says, focussing their energies on the relegation battle.
From now on I imagine we can expect to see many people asking what Lowe is offering us.
The only statement so far is from Wilde who promised lean times ahead- this means reducing the wage bill and promoting academy players before their time. There is no other way to reduce running costs.
Whether the fans will stand for this is open to question - especially as Lowe will be paying himself £300 thousand a year for the managerial expertise which saw us get through 10 managers in 10 years, employ a rugby guru as director of football, and achieve relegation.
All of this ignores the real need which is to attract a new investor in the same way that other clubs have. Wilde himself came in on a ticket promising to do just that. Why has he suddenly changed his mind to the extent of putting us back right where we were before he ousted Lowe?
It seems that the asylum is being handed back to the patients!
Posted by: Costa Baz on 3:43pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Wazza[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Costa Baz[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Wazza[/bold] wrote: Is this what I have to look forward to over the summer?! Might take up supporting Badminton or Bowls. [bold]FACTS[/bold] Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Lowe debate splits the fan base pretty evenly. (i.e. there is no clear majority and no clear minority. [bold]OPINIONS[/bold] If you want Lowe out, you base this on an irrational hatred of him, rather than on anything else. If you want Lowe out you have Rabies! If you are are anti-lowe you have no brain. If you dislike Lowe you are young. If you dislike Lowe you definitely sit in the Northam. I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!![/quote] [bold]I haven\'t read so much **** since, well since, the last time I looked in on the Rupert Lowe debate on the Daily Echo\'s pages!!![/bold] Try re-reading your post then. How much does Rupert pay you to post this puerile and inaccurate spin?[/quote] [bold]?????[/bold] Think you’ve missed my point here Baz. My opinion is th
