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LEON Crouch has this morning issued a statement, following his resignation as chairman of Saints.
Remaining directors Crouch, Keith Wiseman and Patrick Trant announced their departure from the club's PLC board to the Stock Exchange at 10am, following chief executive Lee Hoos out of the door.
Tomorrow's EGM has now been cancelled, with former chairmen Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde returning to power.
In his statement, Crouch, who has also resigned from the football club board, said he was disappointed at having to stand down, but he hoped the club would still realise its dream of new investment.
His statement said: "It is with great regret that I have to announce my resignation as chairman of Southampton Football Club.
"I am also stepping down as a director of the parent company Southampton Leisure Holdings PLC.
"It is a decision I have taken very reluctantly but which has been forced upon me by Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde who requisitioned an EGM.
"Even though most fans do not want them back, the harsh fact is that they and a handful of allies would have had enough shares to guarantee victory.
"In many ways I would have liked to have taken it to an EGM as there are a lot of things I would like to say to the shareholders.
"But it would be a costly exercise and with the result a foregone conclusion, I do not think it would do any good to re-open old wounds so I am not prepared to drag this proud club through a costly and potentially damaging EGM.
"When the EGM was requisitioned seven weeks ago, the priority was to focus on the football and ensure that the team remained in the Coca-Cola Championship.
Click here to read the statement announcing the directors' resignation.
"That aim was achieved under the passionate and careful guidance of new manager Nigel Pearson who has done a fantastic job during his three months in charge.
"He is a great character who has won over the fans and the staff in a very short time, he brought the best out of the players and he has all the qualities to take this club forward.
"With Nigel in charge, I do believe we have a great chance of a successful season. I sincerely hope he is allowed to stay because I know he is the right man for the job.
"We have hung on until almost the last possible moment not for personal gain or pride but because we were in serious negotiations with potential investors.
"We were still in talks yesterday morning but eventually we ran out of time because of the EGM.
"In the end Keith Wiseman, Patrick Trant and I had no choice but to resign but we will walk away with heads held high.
"I have done my very best for the club in the short time I have been chairman and I will continue to support the club in any way I can.
"It has been a turbulent couple of years since Michael Wilde forced Rupert Lowe out and I have to say I find it strange they are now teaming up together.
"I backed Michael because I felt it was right for the club to have a change of chairman but the promised investment did not materialise.
"The club was run by a team of executives and since their departure just before Christmas, I have tried to stabilise things.
"It is not a position I ever sought but I believe I have steadied the ship. We have united and motivated the staff and St Mary's is now a much happier place for them to work.
"I hope that this regime-change maintains that stability and also that it is only a short-term measure until investors come in and provide an injection of capital.
"But whatever happens, I will remain a passionate fan. I will go back to watching games as a sponsor and as a supporter and give the club my full backing.
"I do not think this is the right way forward but hopefully it will only be a short-term arrangement and the club will soon get the investment it needs.
"I am not going to snipe at those coming in. I just want to thank all those who have helped and supported me and to say it has been an honour and a privilege to be chairman of this great club. Come on you Reds!"
10:30am Thursday 15th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Steve Smith, Southampton on 10:42am Thu 15 May 08
Leon
You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains.
Rupert get the investment in and get out.
Leon
You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains.
Rupert get the investment in and get out.
Posted by: Matthew Leech, Southampton on 10:48am Thu 15 May 08
Well - all we can hope is that Lowe has learnt his lesson and will come back with a different attitude although I am not that hopeful as he is far too arrogant to change. Anyone who thinks Lowe will stay out of the football side of things is naive, Wilde is just another "yes man" for Lowe to bully. I'm afraid it seems that Pearson will be doomed as well as he is a far too strong charcter for Lowe. OH DEAR.
Well - all we can hope is that Lowe has learnt his lesson and will come back with a different attitude although I am not that hopeful as he is far too arrogant to change. Anyone who thinks Lowe will stay out of the football side of things is naive, Wilde is just another "yes man" for Lowe to bully. I'm afraid it seems that Pearson will be doomed as well as he is a far too strong charcter for Lowe. OH DEAR.
Posted by: More Saintly than you..., New Forest on 10:48am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Steve Smith[/bold] wrote:
Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.[/quote] [bold]You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains.[/bold]
I think that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering to a world player does indicate that he has business brains....heart on his sleeve yes I agree.
Come on then Rupert [italic][bold](not forgetting Mikey - I'll give you three months before you join forces with Leon again)[/bold][/italic] - what are you going to do?????
Steve Smith wrote:
Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.
You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains.
I think that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering to a world player does indicate that he has business brains....heart on his sleeve yes I agree.
Come on then Rupert
(not forgetting Mikey - I'll give you three months before you join forces with Leon again) - what are you going to do?????
Posted by: Ture red, Fareham on 10:52am Thu 15 May 08
Thanks Leon
Posted by: Paddy B, The Exiled Saint., Salop, England on 10:52am Thu 15 May 08
"Gone, gone and never called me Mother"
I shant shed too many tears at your leaving, Mr Crouch, and I'm not over-enamoured with thoughts of the return of Lowe & Wilde.
I'm sure you meant well, but just as Lowe failed to stand up to the ignorant, moronic mob, you allowed yourself to be swayed by the People from the Past.
Boards, chairmen, managers and players will come and they will go; only the supporters are loyal.
"Gone, gone and never called me Mother"
I shant shed too many tears at your leaving, Mr Crouch, and I'm not over-enamoured with thoughts of the return of Lowe & Wilde.
I'm sure you meant well, but just as Lowe failed to stand up to the ignorant, moronic mob, you allowed yourself to be swayed by the People from the Past.
Boards, chairmen, managers and players will come and they will go; only the supporters are loyal.
Posted by: Kabba on 10:53am Thu 15 May 08
Apparently its 80% likely that Lowe will return, there is a twist in the story on the Radio, however, that twist was thought to be Crouch stepping down which is not really a twist as we all knew of this.
Apparently the last remaining hour for a bid is at 12'o'clock, leaving 12hours for the paperwork to be sorted so that Lowe does not return.
Apparently its 80% likely that Lowe will return, there is a twist in the story on the Radio, however, that twist was thought to be Crouch stepping down which is not really a twist as we all knew of this.
Apparently the last remaining hour for a bid is at 12'o'clock, leaving 12hours for the paperwork to be sorted so that Lowe does not return.
Posted by: Portswood Pete on 10:59am Thu 15 May 08
Still nothing on the Official website and nothing on the LSE, which just re-inforces the amateur way that Crouch has conducted his business, through the Echo rather than the correct channels. Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.
Still nothing on the Official website and nothing on the LSE, which just re-inforces the amateur way that Crouch has conducted his business, through the Echo rather than the correct channels. Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.
Posted by: hotfuzz on 11:21am Thu 15 May 08
Hey...Lowe supporters (and by that I mean sad little spotty PR boys at the PR firm busily trying to think up screen names for posting)
Will Rupert be coming to training wearing his kit like last time? That wasn't embarrassing was it?
Will he be coming to the dressing room for the half time chat?
I've never heard of a more unprofessional chairman in football history.
Hey...Lowe supporters (and by that I mean sad little spotty PR boys at the PR firm busily trying to think up screen names for posting)
Will Rupert be coming to training wearing his kit like last time? That wasn't embarrassing was it?
Will he be coming to the dressing room for the half time chat?
I've never heard of a more unprofessional chairman in football history.
Posted by: JUDE, london SAINT on 11:38am Thu 15 May 08
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give "positive" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message.
Rupert Lowe's first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan.
Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them.
in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship.
Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced.
Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny's money raised.
Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans.
NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE.
Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now.
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give "positive" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message.
Rupert Lowe's first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan.
Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them.
in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship.
Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced.
Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny's money raised.
Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans.
NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE.
Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now.
Posted by: saintorsinner, Fareham on 11:42am Thu 15 May 08
Thanks Leon. As for Rupert - it's unbelieveable that he is returning. I have never experienced the return of someone who is so unpopular with his CUSTOMERS (us, the Saints fans!!). So it's welcome back to the unpopular, unsuccesful, uninformed egomaniac Rupert and his indecisive sidekick Michael (am I for him today or against him - let's toss a coin). And don't keep telling me that he's a good businessman - a good buisnessman is not just an accountant - he should have a DEEP understanding of the industry he's working in! Since when did we become a duck shooting or rugby club??
Thanks Leon. As for Rupert - it's unbelieveable that he is returning. I have never experienced the return of someone who is so unpopular with his CUSTOMERS (us, the Saints fans!!). So it's welcome back to the unpopular, unsuccesful, uninformed egomaniac Rupert and his indecisive sidekick Michael (am I for him today or against him - let's toss a coin). And don't keep telling me that he's a good businessman - a good buisnessman is not just an accountant - he should have a DEEP understanding of the industry he's working in! Since when did we become a duck shooting or rugby club??
Posted by: red saint on 11:43am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Portswood Pete[/bold] wrote:
Still nothing on the Official website and nothing on the LSE, which just re-inforces the amateur way that Crouch has conducted his business, through the Echo rather than the correct channels. Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.[/quote] Actually, there is now a short statement on the club website. Its not particularly informativ but it has given me a lovely picture for my dartboard
Portswood Pete wrote:
Still nothing on the Official website and nothing on the LSE, which just re-inforces the amateur way that Crouch has conducted his business, through the Echo rather than the correct channels. Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.
Actually, there is now a short statement on the club website. Its not particularly informativ but it has given me a lovely picture for my dartboard
Posted by: SFC4EVA, soton on 11:50am Thu 15 May 08
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!!
Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season!
The 2008/09 season starts today!
COYR!
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!!
Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season!
The 2008/09 season starts today!
COYR!
Posted by: Andy P, Bitterne on 11:51am Thu 15 May 08
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football!
You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson.
But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE.
Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started.
THANK YOU.
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football!
You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson.
But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE.
Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started.
THANK YOU.
Posted by: DJI, Kingsland Centre on 12:05pm Thu 15 May 08
It's a very sad day for our beloved Club that the PLC goings-on are overshadowing everything that is most important, the Football Club.
I think Leon did his very best for the Club and feel it a great shame that he could not get to finish the job he inherited.
I only hope that the first thing they do is give Nigel Pearson a long term Contract to allow him to move on with things in pre-season. That will at least allow the most important things to be concentrated on.
Thanks Leon for taking up the mantle; a true supporter.
It's a very sad day for our beloved Club that the PLC goings-on are overshadowing everything that is most important, the Football Club.
I think Leon did his very best for the Club and feel it a great shame that he could not get to finish the job he inherited.
I only hope that the first thing they do is give Nigel Pearson a long term Contract to allow him to move on with things in pre-season. That will at least allow the most important things to be concentrated on.
Thanks Leon for taking up the mantle; a true supporter.
Posted by: In Mourning, Southampton on 12:06pm Thu 15 May 08
Lowe is an Etonion. Like all Etonions they will be damned if they will be dictated to or even spoken to the way us saints fans have done. As a typical egotistical and arrogant Etonian that he is, there is no way that Lowe has not been embarrassed amongst his Etonion chums about being forced to step down. They ONLY reason Lowe wants to come back is to prove a point to his Etonion chums. He will stay, milk every penny out of the club until the club is in administration and then walk away where by I'm sure he'll have a chuckle with his Etonion chums about how he taught us peasants, who dared speak out against him, a lesson or two by ruining the thing we care deeply about.
Southampton FC does not need Lowe.
Lowe is an Etonion. Like all Etonions they will be damned if they will be dictated to or even spoken to the way us saints fans have done. As a typical egotistical and arrogant Etonian that he is, there is no way that Lowe has not been embarrassed amongst his Etonion chums about being forced to step down. They ONLY reason Lowe wants to come back is to prove a point to his Etonion chums. He will stay, milk every penny out of the club until the club is in administration and then walk away where by I'm sure he'll have a chuckle with his Etonion chums about how he taught us peasants, who dared speak out against him, a lesson or two by ruining the thing we care deeply about.
Southampton FC does not need Lowe.
Posted by: SFC4EVA, soton on 12:09pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]JUDE[/bold] wrote:
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give \"positive\" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe\'s first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny\'s money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now. [/quote] Sacked every manager? I think you need to check your facts!
Souness - Resigned.
Jones - was Suspended due to the strains of the Child abuse case. Technically not fired.
Hoddle - Resigned to return to Spurs.
Grey - Sacked
Strachen - Resigned to take a break from football.
Sturrock - left by 'Mutual Consent' maybe you could say that he was sacked but the offical line was 'Mutual Consent'
Wiggly - Sacked
Redknapp - Resigned to return to Pompey
Burley - Appointed by Lowe but resigned under Crouch for the Scotland Job
To me that make 9 managers appointed by Lowe 2 sacked, 1 suspended, 1 by mutual consent, 4 resigned and 1 resigned under a different chairman. Again, please check your facts!
In the Premier League for 18 years in 1997? Again please check your facts! The Premier League only started in August 1995!
I don't know anything about the Wallace game so won't comment.
It makes me laugh how people must hate Lowe so much that they make things up or just ignore the real facts.
I for one think it is not a bad thing that he is back and hopefully he can steady the companie financally.
Also remember that Lowe is going to be PLC chairman and Wilde the Football chairman.
COYR!!
JUDE wrote:
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give \"positive\" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe\'s first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny\'s money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now.
Sacked every manager? I think you need to check your facts!
Souness - Resigned.
Jones - was Suspended due to the strains of the Child abuse case. Technically not fired.
Hoddle - Resigned to return to Spurs.
Grey - Sacked
Strachen - Resigned to take a break from football.
Sturrock - left by 'Mutual Consent' maybe you could say that he was sacked but the offical line was 'Mutual Consent'
Wiggly - Sacked
Redknapp - Resigned to return to Pompey
Burley - Appointed by Lowe but resigned under Crouch for the Scotland Job
To me that make 9 managers appointed by Lowe 2 sacked, 1 suspended, 1 by mutual consent, 4 resigned and 1 resigned under a different chairman. Again, please check your facts!
In the Premier League for 18 years in 1997? Again please check your facts! The Premier League only started in August 1995!
I don't know anything about the Wallace game so won't comment.
It makes me laugh how people must hate Lowe so much that they make things up or just ignore the real facts.
I for one think it is not a bad thing that he is back and hopefully he can steady the companie financally.
Also remember that Lowe is going to be PLC chairman and Wilde the Football chairman.
COYR!!
Posted by: tim, N/A on 12:09pm Thu 15 May 08
This is whats going to happen. lowe n wilde have to be in charge by law because the investment did not come in on time. so they will be in charge for the next few weeks or so until an investor buys every shae in the club. crouch etc will come back. if pearson gets sacked, crouch will get him back. lowe and cowen know this already.
This is whats going to happen. lowe n wilde have to be in charge by law because the investment did not come in on time. so they will be in charge for the next few weeks or so until an investor buys every shae in the club. crouch etc will come back. if pearson gets sacked, crouch will get him back. lowe and cowen know this already.
Posted by: Lowe OUT on 12:13pm Thu 15 May 08
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
[bold]Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT[/bold]
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT Posted by: Lowe OUT on 12:13pm Thu 15 May 08
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
[bold]Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT[/bold]
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT Posted by: Lowe OUT on 12:14pm Thu 15 May 08
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
[bold]Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT[/bold]
Love the COYR end tagline Leon !
Judas Wilde and Lowe OUT Posted by: E.B.O.L, universal hall on 12:14pm Thu 15 May 08
Oh Jade how wrong you are with your statements
about sacking all the managers. And there I was supporting you the other day, how foolish I was.
he did not sack all nie , Souness left of his own free will
Hoddle left to go spurs was not sacked
Jones was a different case. The club were dammed if they did and dammed if they didnt do something about that situation
Wrigley and gray were not upto the jub.
Sturrock was he sacked or did he resign? You and I will never know the truth
I could dissect your post even more , you have obviously listened to the spin doctors without establishing the facts for yourself.
Oh Jade how wrong you are with your statements
about sacking all the managers. And there I was supporting you the other day, how foolish I was.
he did not sack all nie , Souness left of his own free will
Hoddle left to go spurs was not sacked
Jones was a different case. The club were dammed if they did and dammed if they didnt do something about that situation
Wrigley and gray were not upto the jub.
Sturrock was he sacked or did he resign? You and I will never know the truth
I could dissect your post even more , you have obviously listened to the spin doctors without establishing the facts for yourself.
Posted by: saintjak, Hants on 12:21pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Andy P[/bold] wrote:
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.[/quote] totally agree.
I will also extend my thanks to Leon Crouch, you will never have it on your C.V. that you got saints relegated, unlike some.
It is a sad day to have a hockey lover back running a football club. However I will continue to support saints no matter what. The club, fans and history are bigger than both Lowe and Wilde
COYR
Andy P wrote:
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.
totally agree.
I will also extend my thanks to Leon Crouch, you will never have it on your C.V. that you got saints relegated, unlike some.
It is a sad day to have a hockey lover back running a football club. However I will continue to support saints no matter what. The club, fans and history are bigger than both Lowe and Wilde
COYR
Posted by: Gerald Whiley, Southampton on 12:23pm Thu 15 May 08
A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, [bold]"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE"[/bold] but who then stated [bold]"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".[/bold]
In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years.
For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it's raining!
My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money.
As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You're a liar and a traitor.
A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan,
"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE" but who then stated
"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".
In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years.
For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it's raining!
My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money.
As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You're a liar and a traitor.
Posted by: J of the Special Branch, New Scotland Yard on 12:24pm Thu 15 May 08
I thought Leon and co inferred that by resigning today then the egm would not go ahead
they also inferred that their would be no cost to the club the other day, however the EGM was meant to be tomorrow and all the shareholders including myself have been written to . So who picks up the cost the club or rupert lowe.
I suspect the club and have no idea what the cost would be but I would say in excess of 10k.
Also Leons assertion we were close to a takeover , is that with the they NAMEG company that dosent exist by any chance/ more cloud cuckoo land nonsense by the sounds of it
I thought Leon and co inferred that by resigning today then the egm would not go ahead
they also inferred that their would be no cost to the club the other day, however the EGM was meant to be tomorrow and all the shareholders including myself have been written to . So who picks up the cost the club or rupert lowe.
I suspect the club and have no idea what the cost would be but I would say in excess of 10k.
Also Leons assertion we were close to a takeover , is that with the they NAMEG company that dosent exist by any chance/ more cloud cuckoo land nonsense by the sounds of it
Posted by: N on 12:31pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Andy P[/bold] wrote:
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.[/quote] I always thought that the exact opposite of relegation was promotion, [bold]not[/bold] being in the bottom three on the last day and surviving by the skin of our teeth, having spent all the money in the kitty.
Andy P wrote:
Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.
I always thought that the exact opposite of relegation was promotion,
not being in the bottom three on the last day and surviving by the skin of our teeth, having spent all the money in the kitty.
Posted by: SFC4EVA, soton on 12:38pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Gerald Whiley[/bold] wrote:
A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, [bold]"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE"[/bold] but who then stated [bold]"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".[/bold] In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it's raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You're a liar and a traitor.[/quote] So bored of hearing people bleat on about how they aren't going to support the club anymore if certain people are in charge!
I for one will support the club no matter what! It can get frustrating and unenjoyable at times but if you really do love the club then you will stick with them through thick and thin no matter what!
So to all these people that say they will no longer support saints and moan that the club will die because of certain people have a little think to yourselves. By not supporting the club you are the ones killing it!
Grow up and support the club if not then fine but you obviously dont love it that much and you will not be missed by the people that do care.
COYR
Gerald Whiley wrote:
A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, "YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE" but who then stated "THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG". In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it's raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You're a liar and a traitor.
So bored of hearing people bleat on about how they aren't going to support the club anymore if certain people are in charge!
I for one will support the club no matter what! It can get frustrating and unenjoyable at times but if you really do love the club then you will stick with them through thick and thin no matter what!
So to all these people that say they will no longer support saints and moan that the club will die because of certain people have a little think to yourselves. By not supporting the club you are the ones killing it!
Grow up and support the club if not then fine but you obviously dont love it that much and you will not be missed by the people that do care.
COYR
Posted by: saintjak, Hants on 12:49pm Thu 15 May 08
I cannot believe how many fans think ruppert Lowe is financially astute.
This is the man that got us relegated through lack of spending which has now cost the club millions and put us on the brink of going bankrupt
This is the man that employed umpteen managers in 10 years. Twice employing a cheap option (the second Wigley) which got us relegated.
A man that doesn't learn by his mistakes (appointing Stuart Gray then doing it again with Wigley)
A man that bought Delgado...
A man that passed on Drogba because 3 million was too much?
A MAN that boasts he built a new stadium for saints (take a mortgage out and get planning permission, cheers)
A MAN that told us once in the stadium we would have all this extra cash, and yet continued to sell all our best players.
A MAN WHO'S TOP SPORT IS HOCKEY...!!!
Hello is anyone home...
Ruppet Lowe is the biggest H3lmet that has ever graced the board of Southampton football club.
Ruppert Lowe has come in to protect his money nothing else.
Rupert Lowe has to no love of SFC and as for Michael turn coat Wilde... We could be here all day.
Please stop bigging Ruppet Lowe up, he is the reason we are in this mess and on this board posting these comments!
I cannot believe how many fans think ruppert Lowe is financially astute.
This is the man that got us relegated through lack of spending which has now cost the club millions and put us on the brink of going bankrupt
This is the man that employed umpteen managers in 10 years. Twice employing a cheap option (the second Wigley) which got us relegated.
A man that doesn't learn by his mistakes (appointing Stuart Gray then doing it again with Wigley)
A man that bought Delgado...
A man that passed on Drogba because 3 million was too much?
A MAN that boasts he built a new stadium for saints (take a mortgage out and get planning permission, cheers)
A MAN that told us once in the stadium we would have all this extra cash, and yet continued to sell all our best players.
A MAN WHO'S TOP SPORT IS HOCKEY...!!!
Hello is anyone home...
Ruppet Lowe is the biggest H3lmet that has ever graced the board of Southampton football club.
Ruppert Lowe has come in to protect his money nothing else.
Rupert Lowe has to no love of SFC and as for Michael turn coat Wilde... We could be here all day.
Please stop bigging Ruppet Lowe up, he is the reason we are in this mess and on this board posting these comments!
Posted by: Mark, Southampton on 12:49pm Thu 15 May 08
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!!
Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn't that tell you something?
Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!!
Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn't that tell you something?
Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
Posted by: John B, Bitterne on 12:58pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\\\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!! [/quote] Another Post which contains no facts just biased thoughts.
Fact Hoddle resigned to go to Spurs
Fact Strachan Resigned as wanted time out of Football
Mark wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn't that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
Another Post which contains no facts just biased thoughts.
Fact Hoddle resigned to go to Spurs
Fact Strachan Resigned as wanted time out of Football
Posted by: Geordie lad, Southampton on 12:58pm Thu 15 May 08
A man who wants change for changes sake causes Mayhem. Many come and offer gifts and promises with no money of there own, then a cleaver man starts more chinese whispers causing a man who dosent suffer a constant barrage of potless fools, to act. The man then becomes a fool himself because he has to do all the dirty work cleaning up after the previous tenant who started DIY disasters for changes sake and left the house in a right mess. The chinese whisper man is in no rush,and has no funds yet. The only man left holding shares to sell is the man who wanted change for change sake because he is no longer a director and because Chinese wisper man has covered his position at the stock exchange suggesting offer iminent this makes another man his fool axe man and scapegoat. Game set and match to another potless frontman. Better the brand of bleach you know for house cleaning, till some money actually appears for a new broom. SHOW ME THE MONEY for shares and investment is a resonable and responsable request for Chinese whisper man to respond to.
House cleaning has started, the old broom has a new head and handle. The house will be lean mean and clean ready for any new tennant to inspect and sign a lease on. If they have a deposit and stockbroker of course, The days of wine and roses are over. The devil we know is back in town but he is a Red devil for all his sins. Let him without sin cast the first stone.
A man who wants change for changes sake causes Mayhem. Many come and offer gifts and promises with no money of there own, then a cleaver man starts more chinese whispers causing a man who dosent suffer a constant barrage of potless fools, to act. The man then becomes a fool himself because he has to do all the dirty work cleaning up after the previous tenant who started DIY disasters for changes sake and left the house in a right mess. The chinese whisper man is in no rush,and has no funds yet. The only man left holding shares to sell is the man who wanted change for change sake because he is no longer a director and because Chinese wisper man has covered his position at the stock exchange suggesting offer iminent this makes another man his fool axe man and scapegoat. Game set and match to another potless frontman. Better the brand of bleach you know for house cleaning, till some money actually appears for a new broom. SHOW ME THE MONEY for shares and investment is a resonable and responsable request for Chinese whisper man to respond to.
House cleaning has started, the old broom has a new head and handle. The house will be lean mean and clean ready for any new tennant to inspect and sign a lease on. If they have a deposit and stockbroker of course, The days of wine and roses are over. The devil we know is back in town but he is a Red devil for all his sins. Let him without sin cast the first stone.
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 1:02pm Thu 15 May 08
GET OUT AND STAY OUT LEON.
WELCOME BACK RUPERT
LET THE DAYS OF STEVE WIGLEY AS MANAGER RETURN SOON
GET OUT AND STAY OUT LEON.
WELCOME BACK RUPERT
LET THE DAYS OF STEVE WIGLEY AS MANAGER RETURN SOON
Posted by: Dean, Southampton on 1:03pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!! [/quote] Superb quote.
Lowe has never had any other interest than lining his own pocket.
I hope Im wrong this time and in 12 Months singing his praises but somehow I dont think I will.
Mark wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
Superb quote.
Lowe has never had any other interest than lining his own pocket.
I hope Im wrong this time and in 12 Months singing his praises but somehow I dont think I will.
Posted by: Mark, Southampton on 1:04pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]John B[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote: For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\\\\\\\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!! [/quote] Another Post which contains no facts just biased thoughts. Fact Hoddle resigned to go to Spurs Fact Strachan Resigned as wanted time out of Football [/quote] If you think Gordon Strachan left because he wanted time out of football, you are very gullable. Strachan went because there was a lack of investment in players.......Strach
an wanted to take us to the next level - rupert wouldn't splash out - end of.............
John B wrote:
Mark wrote: For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\\\\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
Another Post which contains no facts just biased thoughts. Fact Hoddle resigned to go to Spurs Fact Strachan Resigned as wanted time out of Football
If you think Gordon Strachan left because he wanted time out of football, you are very gullable. Strachan went because there was a lack of investment in players.......Strach
an wanted to take us to the next level - rupert wouldn't splash out - end of.............
Posted by: thedelldays, plymouth on 1:05pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!! [/quote] for someone who has no idea how to run a football club, he has made a mockery of those who apparently do by producing/being involved with a top class academy, uefa 4-star stadium, taking a club like saints (as a PLC) to a cup final, european football...
what an easy job it is to be a football chairman...
im not a rupert fan, I am a saints fan and am able to shut up and see what happens before i go all militant about this...
Mark wrote:
For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
for someone who has no idea how to run a football club, he has made a mockery of those who apparently do by producing/being involved with a top class academy, uefa 4-star stadium, taking a club like saints (as a PLC) to a cup final, european football...
what an easy job it is to be a football chairman...
im not a rupert fan, I am a saints fan and am able to shut up and see what happens before i go all militant about this...
Posted by: Ex-Steward, Southampton on 1:08pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]JUDE[/bold] wrote:
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give "positive" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe's first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny's money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now. [/quote] I worked as security at this game and I can 100% accurately say that I got paid! Im not a fan of Lowe or Wilde but sounds like your making some of this stuff up?
JUDE wrote:
Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give "positive" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe's first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny's money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now.
I worked as security at this game and I can 100% accurately say that I got paid! Im not a fan of Lowe or Wilde but sounds like your making some of this stuff up?
Posted by: Layabout, Lordshill on 1:09pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]More Saintly than you...[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Steve Smith[/bold] wrote: Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.[/quote] [bold]You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains.[/bold] I think that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering to a world player does indicate that he has business brains....heart on his sleeve yes I agree. Come on then Rupert [italic][bold](not forgetting Mikey - I'll give you three months before you join forces with Leon again)[/bold][/italic] - what are you going to do?????[/quote] Whilst I agree that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering shows he has a business brain, his association with Southampton FC is an indication that he got involved with the wrong business!
Although some footballers may act like robots, it does not mean that they are made by Lymington Precision Engineering!
More Saintly than you... wrote:
Steve Smith wrote: Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.
You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. I think that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering to a world player does indicate that he has business brains....heart on his sleeve yes I agree. Come on then Rupert (not forgetting Mikey - I'll give you three months before you join forces with Leon again) - what are you going to do?????
Whilst I agree that Leon's development of Lymington Precision Engineering shows he has a business brain, his association with Southampton FC is an indication that he got involved with the wrong business!
Although some footballers may act like robots, it does not mean that they are made by Lymington Precision Engineering!
Posted by: Mark, Southampton on 1:11pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]thedelldays[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote: For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!! [/quote] for someone who has no idea how to run a football club, he has made a mockery of those who apparently do by producing/being involved with a top class academy, uefa 4-star stadium, taking a club like saints (as a PLC) to a cup final, european football... what an easy job it is to be a football chairman... im not a rupert fan, I am a saints fan and am able to shut up and see what happens before i go all militant about this...[/quote] Ok, so let me ask you this question:-
When Rupert was OUSTED out, where were the cup finals, european football and premiership then?
Rupert has started our demise and it will continue, whoever is in charge, until investment is found............
thedelldays wrote:
Mark wrote: For all you Rupert Lowes fans out there, if you truly believe that he is coming back because of the club - you are all so wrong !!! Rupert is coming back to protect his investment, and will strip the club down of any assets that is has, in order to avoid administration. Lowe may have an understanding of how to run a business, but has no idea on how to run a football club. Whilst only 2 managers may have been sacked under his previous tenure, 4 resigned - doesn\'t that tell you something? Also, if people believe that Rupert will come back, get investment and then clear off - you need to wake up !!!!! IF he does get investment, he will somehow still remain part of the club, still keep his shares, with money being ploughed in. This will hopefully then mean better players will be bought and then promotion is a possibility. IF we go up, then the share price goes up and then Rupert has and rupert is quids in, top flight football so the fans will be happy, nothing more will asked......SO WAKE UP RUPERT FANS - WAKE UP !!!!
for someone who has no idea how to run a football club, he has made a mockery of those who apparently do by producing/being involved with a top class academy, uefa 4-star stadium, taking a club like saints (as a PLC) to a cup final, european football... what an easy job it is to be a football chairman... im not a rupert fan, I am a saints fan and am able to shut up and see what happens before i go all militant about this...
Ok, so let me ask you this question:-
When Rupert was OUSTED out, where were the cup finals, european football and premiership then?
Rupert has started our demise and it will continue, whoever is in charge, until investment is found............
Posted by: dainowel, Bristol on 1:13pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]SFC4EVA[/bold] wrote:
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!! Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season! The 2008/09 season starts today! COYR![/quote] Ignorant fool.
It was Lowe that brought the club to St Marys with a huge debt that the club could not service. It was Lowe who sold all our best players consigning the club to inevitable relegation from the Premiership. It was Lowe, ultimately who was responsible for our dreadful season simply because the club cannot balance the books.
So now the ogre is back and what will he do?
A few suggestions:
Pay himself the biggest salary in the Championship.
Pay himself in more shares to make up the shortfall between what he thinks he is worth and what the club can pay.
Sell Surman,Raziak and Skacel.
Sack Nigel Pearson to appoint a yes man.
Fail to renew contracts of players like Licka and Dyer (who he will sell to the enemy Pompey)
And that just off the top of my head.
What should he be doing?
Resigning as director and chairman, but he wont.
Support Nigel Pearson
Plan properly for next season.
This club is doomed with Lowe at the helm, on his record he simply cannot be trusted.
I commend Leon Crouch for his efforts he was a great chairman and he will be sadly missed.
As for Saints I fear the worst one thing is for sure Lowe neither deserves nor will get a honeymoon period and it says much about the man that he has come back to a club where he is universally hated.
It would not surprize me if he has to receive police protection such is his profile in the community.No that I would approve of violence against his person or anyone else but it has to be said what he has done flies in the face of common decency,ask David Sullivan at Birmingham, or his colleague Gold.
The campaign to oust Lowe starts here and now!!
LOWE OUT!!
SFC4EVA wrote:
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!! Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season! The 2008/09 season starts today! COYR!
Ignorant fool.
It was Lowe that brought the club to St Marys with a huge debt that the club could not service. It was Lowe who sold all our best players consigning the club to inevitable relegation from the Premiership. It was Lowe, ultimately who was responsible for our dreadful season simply because the club cannot balance the books.
So now the ogre is back and what will he do?
A few suggestions:
Pay himself the biggest salary in the Championship.
Pay himself in more shares to make up the shortfall between what he thinks he is worth and what the club can pay.
Sell Surman,Raziak and Skacel.
Sack Nigel Pearson to appoint a yes man.
Fail to renew contracts of players like Licka and Dyer (who he will sell to the enemy Pompey)
And that just off the top of my head.
What should he be doing?
Resigning as director and chairman, but he wont.
Support Nigel Pearson
Plan properly for next season.
This club is doomed with Lowe at the helm, on his record he simply cannot be trusted.
I commend Leon Crouch for his efforts he was a great chairman and he will be sadly missed.
As for Saints I fear the worst one thing is for sure Lowe neither deserves nor will get a honeymoon period and it says much about the man that he has come back to a club where he is universally hated.
It would not surprize me if he has to receive police protection such is his profile in the community.No that I would approve of violence against his person or anyone else but it has to be said what he has done flies in the face of common decency,ask David Sullivan at Birmingham, or his colleague Gold.
The campaign to oust Lowe starts here and now!!
LOWE OUT!!
Posted by: Andy P, Bitterne on 1:14pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]SFC4EVA[/bold] wrote:
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!! Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season! The 2008/09 season starts today! COYR![/quote] It is evident from your post that you fail to mention, the flea, who jumps from dog to dog, namely Michael Wilde who also OUSTED the FAILED ONE.
Still at the with the flea working with the cockroach VASTLY reduces the power Lowe had last time around.
And giving the fleas history,he has the power, that Lowe has not got, to get rid of him AGAIN.
HAPPY DAYS
SFC4EVA wrote:
Leon you failed disgracefully with after helping to oust lowe 2 years ago with promises of investment and recent BS about being close to securing investment you have disgraced yourself and now Lowe has to come in and sort the finances that you have let get into such a mess!! Welcome back Lowe, please give Nigel the chance he deserves so he can start building today for next season! The 2008/09 season starts today! COYR!
It is evident from your post that you fail to mention, the flea, who jumps from dog to dog, namely Michael Wilde who also OUSTED the FAILED ONE.
Still at the with the flea working with the cockroach VASTLY reduces the power Lowe had last time around.
And giving the fleas history,he has the power, that Lowe has not got, to get rid of him AGAIN.
HAPPY DAYS
Posted by: Saints Fan, Soton on 1:17pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote]I believe I have steadied the ship[/quote]
Leon, we were 20 minutes from relegation. You are a bafoon. Goodbye.
I believe I have steadied the ship
Leon, we were 20 minutes from relegation. You are a bafoon. Goodbye.
Posted by: Eaststander, london on 1:29pm Thu 15 May 08
To one of the probably 2 Lowe life lovers that post under different names please explain something that really frustrates me.
How is Wupert responsible for the saints academy?
To one of the probably 2 Lowe life lovers that post under different names please explain something that really frustrates me.
How is Wupert responsible for the saints academy?
Posted by: J of the Special Branch, New Scotland yards on 1:34pm Thu 15 May 08
Oh Mark how fickle
"Rupert is coming back to protect his investment",
If that is the case that will be for the good of the club as well as his pocket. If it goes tits up not only will the club benefit so will lowe.
For those vowing not to come back enjoy your future, Im sure I will enjoy the games more with out you lot not attending. I go to football to watch the match not you lot constantly booing the board or players.
Something tells me you will be back next season once we start winning and the dust settles.
Oh Mark how fickle
"Rupert is coming back to protect his investment",
If that is the case that will be for the good of the club as well as his pocket. If it goes tits up not only will the club benefit so will lowe.
For those vowing not to come back enjoy your future, Im sure I will enjoy the games more with out you lot not attending. I go to football to watch the match not you lot constantly booing the board or players.
Something tells me you will be back next season once we start winning and the dust settles.
Posted by: Andy P, Bitterne on 1:35pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]N[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Andy P[/bold] wrote: Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.[/quote] I always thought that the exact opposite of relegation was promotion, [bold]not[/bold] being in the bottom three on the last day and surviving by the skin of our teeth, having spent all the money in the kitty.[/quote] You obviously thought wrong then,N.
The opposite to RELEGATION is survival,giving the circumstances that Saints were in.
Am l right in thinking Saints were not even in the bottom three before the last game against Man Utd, when relegated from the Premiership.
Did not survive that game by skin of our teeth,the appointment of Rednapp made by Lowe was clearly one of many cocked up appointments made by the FAILED ONE.
If he listen to the proper people like Leon did before making all those appointments,we would still be in the Premiership now.
And thats the FAILED ONES biggest problem,he never listens to those who know better.
N wrote:
Andy P wrote: Thank you Leon Crouch for all your efforts,it is appreciated by those who actually know a little bit about football! You should be proud of your achievements, and in particular the appointment of Nigel Pearson. But above all,unlike the previous Failure,you cannot be accountable for RELEGATION,you achieved the complete opposite,WELL DONE. Good luck Leon,and l am in no doubt that you will return as Chairman of OUR great club and finnish what you started. THANK YOU.
I always thought that the exact opposite of relegation was promotion, not being in the bottom three on the last day and surviving by the skin of our teeth, having spent all the money in the kitty.
You obviously thought wrong then,N.
The opposite to RELEGATION is survival,giving the circumstances that Saints were in.
Am l right in thinking Saints were not even in the bottom three before the last game against Man Utd, when relegated from the Premiership.
Did not survive that game by skin of our teeth,the appointment of Rednapp made by Lowe was clearly one of many cocked up appointments made by the FAILED ONE.
If he listen to the proper people like Leon did before making all those appointments,we would still be in the Premiership now.
And thats the FAILED ONES biggest problem,he never listens to those who know better.
Posted by: Mark, Southampton on 1:41pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]J of the Special Branch[/bold] wrote:
Oh Mark how fickle \"Rupert is coming back to protect his investment\", If that is the case that will be for the good of the club as well as his pocket. If it goes tits up not only will the club benefit so will lowe. For those vowing not to come back enjoy your future, Im sure I will enjoy the games more with out you lot not attending. I go to football to watch the match not you lot constantly booing the board or players. Something tells me you will be back next season once we start winning and the dust settles.[/quote] Already renewed mine - first day they went on sale......
All i want is a stable football club with investmnet from the top down to the bottom....is that too much too ask?
If all of the shareholders spent the same amount of energy looking for investment, rather than taking a swipe at others, we could have been looking at football back in the premiership
J of the Special Branch wrote:
Oh Mark how fickle \"Rupert is coming back to protect his investment\", If that is the case that will be for the good of the club as well as his pocket. If it goes tits up not only will the club benefit so will lowe. For those vowing not to come back enjoy your future, Im sure I will enjoy the games more with out you lot not attending. I go to football to watch the match not you lot constantly booing the board or players. Something tells me you will be back next season once we start winning and the dust settles.
Already renewed mine - first day they went on sale......
All i want is a stable football club with investmnet from the top down to the bottom....is that too much too ask?
If all of the shareholders spent the same amount of energy looking for investment, rather than taking a swipe at others, we could have been looking at football back in the premiership
Posted by: Gerald Whiley, Southampton on 1:41pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]SFC4EVA[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Gerald Whiley[/bold] wrote: A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, [bold]\"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE\"[/bold] but who then stated [bold]\"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG\".[/bold] In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it\'s raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You\'re a liar and a traitor.[/quote] So bored of hearing people bleat on about how they aren\'t going to support the club anymore if certain people are in charge! I for one will support the club no matter what! It can get frustrating and unenjoyable at times but if you really do love the club then you will stick with them through thick and thin no matter what! So to all these people that say they will no longer support saints and moan that the club will die because of certain people have a little think to yourselves. By not supporting the club you are the ones killing it! Grow up and support the club if not then fine but you obviously dont love it that much and you will not be missed by the people that do care. COYR[/quote] Hang on [bold]SFC4EVA[/bold], Rupert Lowe once stated, "THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".
Do you realise what that means? He doesn't care for your opinions! He doesn't believe you are entitled to question him - and you are the fan who pays his wages!!!
You talk about love of the club and loyalty but, Rupert Lowe has seriously taken the p*ss of us.
He will pee on your back, but tell you it's raining!
We were all promised the move to St. Mary's would allow us more financial muscle to compete with those teams further up the Premier League...
But do you know this...
NOT ONE PENNY from the Premier League payments, Sky Sports money, sponsorship, the sales of season tickets, match tickets, merchandise, corporate hospitality or catering... NOT ONE PENNY of that ever found its way into the transfer budget for buying players whilst Lowe and Cowans were at the helm.
THAT IS A FACT!!!
Wake-up friend... That is not rain on your back!
SFC4EVA wrote:
Gerald Whiley wrote: A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, \"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE\" but who then stated \"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG\". In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it\'s raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You\'re a liar and a traitor.
So bored of hearing people bleat on about how they aren\'t going to support the club anymore if certain people are in charge! I for one will support the club no matter what! It can get frustrating and unenjoyable at times but if you really do love the club then you will stick with them through thick and thin no matter what! So to all these people that say they will no longer support saints and moan that the club will die because of certain people have a little think to yourselves. By not supporting the club you are the ones killing it! Grow up and support the club if not then fine but you obviously dont love it that much and you will not be missed by the people that do care. COYR
Hang on
SFC4EVA, Rupert Lowe once stated, "THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".
Do you realise what that means? He doesn't care for your opinions! He doesn't believe you are entitled to question him - and you are the fan who pays his wages!!!
You talk about love of the club and loyalty but, Rupert Lowe has seriously taken the p*ss of us.
He will pee on your back, but tell you it's raining!
We were all promised the move to St. Mary's would allow us more financial muscle to compete with those teams further up the Premier League...
But do you know this...
NOT ONE PENNY from the Premier League payments, Sky Sports money, sponsorship, the sales of season tickets, match tickets, merchandise, corporate hospitality or catering... NOT ONE PENNY of that ever found its way into the transfer budget for buying players whilst Lowe and Cowans were at the helm.
THAT IS A FACT!!!
Wake-up friend... That is not rain on your back!
Posted by: Martin Betts, Suffolk on 1:43pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Steve Smith[/bold] wrote:
Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.[/quote] No chance of Rupert just being their for the benefit of the Club, we will probably never see any investment, he probably won't even bother looking.
This man is back where he believes he belongs, and we just have to accept it.
Steve Smith wrote:
Leon You have done your best - you are simply not up to the job, a good fan does not make a good chairman. Rupert as much as we don't like him does have some business brains. Rupert get the investment in and get out.
No chance of Rupert just being their for the benefit of the Club, we will probably never see any investment, he probably won't even bother looking.
This man is back where he believes he belongs, and we just have to accept it.
Posted by: Fred, Southampton on 1:57pm Thu 15 May 08
I am going to buck the trend of the posts above and say that we should judge dear Rupert,not on his past mistakes, but what he does for the future. Come on, to err is human, but not to admit it, is crass, but Rupert has shown he is above all that.
Therefore, I am prepared to give him seven days in which he has to secure the services of Nigel Pearson, guarantee that no other decent player will be sold, attract the investment into the club that he must have been working on all this time, find a new Chairman and resign.
If he fails to do this in the timescale, I am joining the "LOWE OUT" brigade.
I am going to buck the trend of the posts above and say that we should judge dear Rupert,not on his past mistakes, but what he does for the future. Come on, to err is human, but not to admit it, is crass, but Rupert has shown he is above all that.
Therefore, I am prepared to give him seven days in which he has to secure the services of Nigel Pearson, guarantee that no other decent player will be sold, attract the investment into the club that he must have been working on all this time, find a new Chairman and resign.
If he fails to do this in the timescale, I am joining the "LOWE OUT" brigade.
Posted by: saintorsinner, Fareham on 1:59pm Thu 15 May 08
Think I will refer to Lowe as Rupert Mugabe from now on - thera are so many similarities. Haven't thought of a name for Wilde yet but Parselmouth springs to mind.
Think I will refer to Lowe as Rupert Mugabe from now on - thera are so many similarities. Haven't thought of a name for Wilde yet but Parselmouth springs to mind.
Posted by: JUDE, london SAINT on 2:02pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]SFC4EVA[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]JUDE[/bold] wrote: Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give \\\"positive\\\" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe\\\'s first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny\\\'s money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now. [/quote] Sacked every manager? I think you need to check your facts! Souness - Resigned. Jones - was Suspended due to the strains of the Child abuse case. Technically not fired. Hoddle - Resigned to return to Spurs. Grey - Sacked Strachen - Resigned to take a break from football. Sturrock - left by \'Mutual Consent\' maybe you could say that he was sacked but the offical line was \'Mutual Consent\' Wiggly - Sacked Redknapp - Resigned to return to Pompey Burley - Appointed by Lowe but resigned under Crouch for the Scotland Job To me that make 9 managers appointed by Lowe 2 sacked, 1 suspended, 1 by mutual consent, 4 resigned and 1 resigned under a different chairman. Again, please check your facts! In the Premier League for 18 years in 1997? Again please check your facts! The Premier League only started in August 1995! I don\'t know anything about the Wallace game so won\'t comment. It makes me laugh how people must hate Lowe so much that they make things up or just ignore the real facts. I for one think it is not a bad thing that he is back and hopefully he can steady the companie financally. Also remember that Lowe is going to be PLC chairman and Wilde the Football chairman. COYR!! [/quote] Apologies, I got that wrong, and I admit it, if you had seen any of the my other posts, you will see that I have never stated that he sacked them all, it was purely a slip up on my part today, disgruntled with my posts being deleted by the PR men. Apart from that fact, which is the only thing I have got wrong....what else is there.....10 years, 9 managers, came and left....(the reason for this was?)......the most common denominator is Rupert Lowe.....Danny is a member of my family, believe me...those facts are correct.
SFC4EVA wrote:
JUDE wrote: Yesterday I posted factual information regarding Rupert Lowe. The item was posted, with answers supporting my factual information. However, it has been deleted. Proving that the Daily Echo is working in conjunction with the PR team that is Rupert Lowe. Absolutely disgusted with you Daily Echo. You are supposed to be a boardsheet for the people, not a select few whom you choose to support and constantly give \\\"positive\\\" reporting too. I state below facts of yesterdays message. Rupert Lowe's first game was in 1997 - Investment only, not as a fan. Rupert Lowe in his ten years at our club produced 9 managers and sacked each one of them. in 1997 we were mid table premiership having been there for 18 years. Following Rupert Lowes involvement we were relegated to the Championship. Rupert Lowe put our club into so much debt, all decent players were sold and not replaced. Danny Wallace held a testimonial at St Marys. he was charged out of the money raised by us fans.....for car parking, even though no charge was made to the public. (this was literally thousands of pounds in charges). Danny Wallace was charged out of the money we the fans raised for him for Security on the night.....even though the Security worked for FREE....again thousands and thousands for this was deducted from Danny's money raised. Danny waited some 9 months following his testimonial for the money raised by us fans. NO INTEREST IN THE MONEY RAISED AND HELD BY RUPERT LOWE WAS EVER EVER PAID TO DANNY WALLACE. Go on Mr Lowe....Deny this factual information. I challenge you too.....Prove to us you are a true fan of our club and step aside now.
Sacked every manager? I think you need to check your facts! Souness - Resigned. Jones - was Suspended due to the strains of the Child abuse case. Technically not fired. Hoddle - Resigned to return to Spurs. Grey - Sacked Strachen - Resigned to take a break from football. Sturrock - left by \'Mutual Consent\' maybe you could say that he was sacked but the offical line was \'Mutual Consent\' Wiggly - Sacked Redknapp - Resigned to return to Pompey Burley - Appointed by Lowe but resigned under Crouch for the Scotland Job To me that make 9 managers appointed by Lowe 2 sacked, 1 suspended, 1 by mutual consent, 4 resigned and 1 resigned under a different chairman. Again, please check your facts! In the Premier League for 18 years in 1997? Again please check your facts! The Premier League only started in August 1995! I don\'t know anything about the Wallace game so won\'t comment. It makes me laugh how people must hate Lowe so much that they make things up or just ignore the real facts. I for one think it is not a bad thing that he is back and hopefully he can steady the companie financally. Also remember that Lowe is going to be PLC chairman and Wilde the Football chairman. COYR!!
Apologies, I got that wrong, and I admit it, if you had seen any of the my other posts, you will see that I have never stated that he sacked them all, it was purely a slip up on my part today, disgruntled with my posts being deleted by the PR men. Apart from that fact, which is the only thing I have got wrong....what else is there.....10 years, 9 managers, came and left....(the reason for this was?)......the most common denominator is Rupert Lowe.....Danny is a member of my family, believe me...those facts are correct.
Posted by: John B, Bitterne on 2:03pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Gerald Whiley[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]SFC4EVA[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Gerald Whiley[/bold] wrote: A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, [bold]\"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE\"[/bold] but who then stated [bold]\"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG\".[/bold] In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it\'s raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You\'re a liar and a traitor.[/quote] So bored of hearing people bleat on about how they aren\'t going to support the club anymore if certain people are in charge! I for one will support the club no matter what! It can get frustrating and unenjoyable at times but if you really do love the club then you will stick with them through thick and thin no matter what! So to all these people that say they will no longer support saints and moan that the club will die because of certain people have a little think to yourselves. By not supporting the club you are the ones killing it! Grow up and support the club if not then fine but you obviously dont love it that much and you will not be missed by the people that do care. COYR[/quote] Hang on [bold]SFC4EVA[/bold], Rupert Lowe once stated, "THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG". Do you realise what that means? He doesn't care for your opinions! He doesn't believe you are entitled to question him - and you are the fan who pays his wages!!! You talk about love of the club and loyalty but, Rupert Lowe has seriously taken the p*ss of us. He will pee on your back, but tell you it's raining! We were all promised the move to St. Mary's would allow us more financial muscle to compete with those teams further up the Premier League... But do you know this... NOT ONE PENNY from the Premier League payments, Sky Sports money, sponsorship, the sales of season tickets, match tickets, merchandise, corporate hospitality or catering... NOT ONE PENNY of that ever found its way into the transfer budget for buying players whilst Lowe and Cowans were at the helm. THAT IS A FACT!!! Wake-up friend... That is not rain on your back![/quote] I dont really know why I am replying to such Garbage as this post but it is so ridiculous in fact the post must be a joke.
Gerald Whiley wrote:
SFC4EVA wrote: Gerald Whiley wrote: A man who was in power when the club had the marketing slogan, \"YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE\" but who then stated \"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG\". In that statement, I gave up my season ticket after 18 years. For those wearing rose-tinted glasses; Lowe does not give a **** for you, the fans... Lowe does not believe that we a fit to question him... Lowe will p*ss on your back, BUT tell you it\'s raining! My 21 years as a Saints fan are at an end. That parasite, that dictator will not receive a penny of my money. As for Michael Wilde; shame on you. You\'re a liar and a trait
