Irish consortium moves to pole position in Southampton FC takeover (From Daily Echo)
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Irish consortium moves to pole position in Southampton FC takeover
4:50pm Wednesday 27th May 2009 in
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- Exclusive By Gordon Simpson » Senior Sports Reporter
A CONSORTIUM of Irish businessmen has jumped to the head of the queue to buy Saints after an eleventh hour bid, the Daily Echo can reveal.
The group is understood to consist of two people, who have £500,000 ready to put down as a deposit to gain a period of exclusivity.
The Daily Echo understands that has moved them to the top of the list, overtaking the previous frontrunners, the Matt Le Tissier-backed Pinnacle group.
They are thought to have arrived on the scene late last week and are already at a very advanced stage in negotiations.
Their identities are unknown but last year the Daily Echo reported that millionaire Irish cinema tycoon Tom Anderson had been close to making on offer to buy out former chairman Rupert Lowe.
It was said that the deal was brokered by former Everton chairman Paul Gregg and his associate Tom McLoughlin, but it came to nothing.
Anderson runs Ward Anderson, which controls UK movie theatres including the Leicester Square Empire.
Saints administrator Mark Fry also revealed to the Daily Echo last night that he hopes to announce a preferred bidder by the end of tomorrow.
Fry said he had more than one party in the last stages of negotiations and was hoping things would be resolved soon.
He told the Daily Echo: “We have got a number of people at the final stages and we are trying to get them all to get over the line.
“I am hopeful that it will be within the next 48 hours.”
Fry added the administrators were working “exceptionally hard” to secure a deal, which he said must be satisfactory for the main stakeholders.
Although the Irish group now appear to be favourite to gain control of the club, the other interested parties are not out of the equation.
The Pinnacle consortium is still desperately trying to piece together the final bits of the jigsaw for their completed bid.
They are understood to be very close, however, due to the serious late interest from elsewhere, time is fast running out for them.
That may spark them into completing their bid, but the final deadline is thought to be looming.
Pinnacle’s Tony Lynam, who has been managing the bid, said: “We are still at the table and still talking to the administrator.”
The Daily Echo understands Pinnacle are frantically trying to sort things out today, for fear they may lose the club.
The consortium fronted by Stuart Green and Marc Jackson is still hopeful they can gain control of Saints, while there is thought to be serious interest from another mystery party.
There is no guarantee that whoever is chosen as the preferred bidder will ultimately seal a deal to gain control of the club, though.
Although they will have a period of exclusivity, in which no other bids can be accepted, they will still have to tie up all the final legal and financial issues before taking over.
The Echo understands that Fry would not want other parties to walk away after a preferred bidder is chosen, in case a deal subsequently collapses.
Comments(126)
Charlie George's Lawnmower
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8:01am Wed 27 May 09
greystonesben
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8:01am Wed 27 May 09
Glad they have gone ahead of Captain Photocopier though...
XRT
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8:01am Wed 27 May 09
wellow werdna
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8:29am Wed 27 May 09
Le Tissier's Nose
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8:34am Wed 27 May 09
Seriously though.........can we for pete's sake get this sorted!!
oldtimesaint
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8:36am Wed 27 May 09
FaceonaBus
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8:36am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim
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8:38am Wed 27 May 09
ken j
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8:38am Wed 27 May 09
FaceonaBus
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8:41am Wed 27 May 09
Irish cinemas tycoon Tom Anderson has emerged as the latest potential buyer of Southampton. Directors are in talks with a group of local businessman, but Anderson is close to making an offer for the near-30 per cent stake of the club's leading shareholder and former chairman Rupert Lowe. The deal is understood to have been brokered by former Everton chairman Paul Gregg and his associate Tom McLoughlin. It is believed that Gregg may also take an equity stake. Southampton has now been up for sale for 18 months to the growing frustration of its fans. Anderson runs Ward Anderson which took control of a dozen UK movie theatres in 2005 including the Leicester Square Empire. The Anderson family is said to be worth £105m. ....... could there be truth in this one. are these the "overseas bidders"?
Saints No 1 Fan
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8:48am Wed 27 May 09
Someone just get on with it I want to purchase my season ticket!
seany1966
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8:52am Wed 27 May 09
COYR .
Portswood Pete
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8:56am Wed 27 May 09
lemsip
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8:59am Wed 27 May 09
Tell us a hint of a rumour then tell us if we want to know more we must buy the paper! i bet the paper says no more then what is on here.
brennothornhill
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9:04am Wed 27 May 09
St Retford
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9:05am Wed 27 May 09
In fact, I've just got back from Ireland and you could probably buy Saints for the price of a couple of pints of Guinness over there at the moment. Bring it on.
Bitterne Park Tim
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9:06am Wed 27 May 09
lemsip wrote:erm..... it is a paper.... what do you expect, a complete copy of the paper on the Web? I think they would go out of business pretty quickly. Or they could charge for access to the site. However frustrating the situation is.... The Echo has got to exploit the situation, especially in the Summer... all they have is Cricket!
I think the EcHO are being out of order...again. Tell us a hint of a rumour then tell us if we want to know more we must buy the paper! i bet the paper says no more then what is on here.
Charlie George's Lawnmower
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9:07am Wed 27 May 09
I expect they will slowly update this page to drip feed in the entire story as they have it. My bet is they will "exclusively reveal that Southampton FC is a football club based in Southampton" next.
But if this takeover rumour is true, then that in itself, sounds good news
hasnain11
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9:15am Wed 27 May 09
Security word 'slip-wage'
Jesus_02
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9:15am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:erm...yes...a complete copy on the net works for the tabloids why not the echo.
lemsip wrote: I think the EcHO are being out of order...again. Tell us a hint of a rumour then tell us if we want to know more we must buy the paper! i bet the paper says no more then what is on here.erm..... it is a paper.... what do you expect, a complete copy of the paper on the Web? I think they would go out of business pretty quickly. Or they could charge for access to the site. However frustrating the situation is.... The Echo has got to exploit the situation, especially in the Summer... all they have is Cricket!
The money you pay for the paper doesnt even cover printing cost.
They need to sort out their advertising
Linesman
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9:18am Wed 27 May 09
FaceonaBus
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9:20am Wed 27 May 09
greystonesben
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9:20am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:On the Beeb?? Radio/TV/Internet? Certainly not on the internet, and I hope you are not referring to 606, expecially as you say 'reporting'.
They are reporting on the BBC that a press conference is going to happen today... updating the fans. to be sure...
99/100 the Echo follows what is posted on 'the saints web' (google it if you havent been there before). And if I expect, the Echo do a little digging to see if there is anything in it, and if there is, they run it to print. Lazy journolism in my opinion.
If you want the full story (and have a spare 10 or so minutes to wade through the waffle) just check out The Saints Web...
FaceonaBus
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9:27am Wed 27 May 09
Saints No 1 Fan wrote:Here here. Well said.
This is getting worse than Eastenders now. How many more times are we going to hear suprise bidder or dramatic 11th hour bid to rescue the club.
Someone just get on with it I want to purchase my season ticket!
timjim
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9:29am Wed 27 May 09
Actually, scrap that, it takes half decent staff to serve it, I will stick to the bottle bar.
Bitterne Park Tim
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9:33am Wed 27 May 09
greystonesben wrote:Breakfast news... TV
Bitterne Park Tim wrote: They are reporting on the BBC that a press conference is going to happen today... updating the fans. to be sure...On the Beeb?? Radio/TV/Internet? Certainly not on the internet, and I hope you are not referring to 606, expecially as you say 'reporting'. 99/100 the Echo follows what is posted on 'the saints web' (google it if you havent been there before). And if I expect, the Echo do a little digging to see if there is anything in it, and if there is, they run it to print. Lazy journolism in my opinion. If you want the full story (and have a spare 10 or so minutes to wade through the waffle) just check out The Saints Web...
Snopper
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9:35am Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete
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9:42am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Not quite what was said is it Tim. All that was said was that Fry will be issuing an update to fans, NOT a press conference as such. Anything else said was just "could be" and "may be".
greystonesben wrote:Breakfast news... TV
Bitterne Park Tim wrote: They are reporting on the BBC that a press conference is going to happen today... updating the fans. to be sure...On the Beeb?? Radio/TV/Internet? Certainly not on the internet, and I hope you are not referring to 606, expecially as you say 'reporting'. 99/100 the Echo follows what is posted on 'the saints web' (google it if you havent been there before). And if I expect, the Echo do a little digging to see if there is anything in it, and if there is, they run it to print. Lazy journolism in my opinion. If you want the full story (and have a spare 10 or so minutes to wade through the waffle) just check out The Saints Web...
MangaFace
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9:43am Wed 27 May 09
Saint Rob
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9:47am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim
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9:50am Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete wrote:Sorry Peter..... I am obviously way off the mark with my comment.... pretty sure I say 'updating the fans'.
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Not quite what was said is it Tim. All that was said was that Fry will be issuing an update to fans, NOT a press conference as such. Anything else said was just "could be" and "may be".greystonesben wrote:Breakfast news... TVBitterne Park Tim wrote: They are reporting on the BBC that a press conference is going to happen today... updating the fans. to be sure...On the Beeb?? Radio/TV/Internet? Certainly not on the internet, and I hope you are not referring to 606, expecially as you say 'reporting'. 99/100 the Echo follows what is posted on 'the saints web' (google it if you havent been there before). And if I expect, the Echo do a little digging to see if there is anything in it, and if there is, they run it to print. Lazy journolism in my opinion. If you want the full story (and have a spare 10 or so minutes to wade through the waffle) just check out The Saints Web...
Reality-man
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9:55am Wed 27 May 09
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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9:56am Wed 27 May 09
(Just asking but I wonder if new players did come would Mark Wotte hold his job?)
Jason D
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10:00am Wed 27 May 09
"Would you like to buy this club?" asked Mr Fry.
"You've got to be kidding," said the scary Scotsman with the moustache and Liverpool shirt.
"You can count me out," said the Englishman with the photocopier under his arm.
"Yes please," said the Irishman. "Sounds like a really good deal."
Bitterne Park Tim
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10:01am Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:Racist?....
Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.
Southampton Heart
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10:02am Wed 27 May 09
I've said many times that they'll be a twist..so I HAVE.
These are our saviours..so they ARE.
I feel it in my "Heart"..so I DO.
Southampton DOES have a irish connection....so it DOES.
To be furr. I'm feeling real good about this..so I AM.
I've irish blood in my veins..to be HONEST,
Bring it on...the irish can spot a bargain..to be SURE.
IT'S TIME..SO IT IS!
HOLY ST MARY'S BLESS US!.
San Marco
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10:03am Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:I was about to make exactly the same comment
Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.
yummy_mummy
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10:09am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim
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10:12am Wed 27 May 09
San Marco wrote:so you did....
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.I was about to make exactly the same comment
Charlie George's Lawnmower
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10:13am Wed 27 May 09
I have to agree with the casual irish racism, it's not necessary and not cool.
Portswood Pete
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10:14am Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:It looks as though my Father Ted comments were deemed racist, if it wasn't so sad it would be laughable. I wouldn't mind so much if they emailed with a reason why they delete a post, is it because they deem it racist or because it was another rubbish post?
Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.
Bitterne Park Tim
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10:14am Wed 27 May 09
yummy_mummy wrote:now that is racist!
Isn't Rupert Lowe irish?
MangaFace
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10:16am Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete wrote:More than likely its because they were not funny and pointless, i hope they read this and dont buy the club, idiot fans
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.It looks as though my Father Ted comments were deemed racist, if it wasn't so sad it would be laughable. I wouldn't mind so much if they emailed with a reason why they delete a post, is it because they deem it racist or because it was another rubbish post?
deadly666
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10:25am Wed 27 May 09
Personally, I would welcome ANY bidder to stop the club going out of business. If it is (and we all hope it isnt) Rupert Lowe, if he saves the club then lets just hope its third tie lucky. If its another consortium then we can expect a different approach.
In an ideal world....Rod Stewart buys the club...WGS is re-appointed manager...we win League One...blah blah blah...but i guess the best we can hope for is a consortium to make sure the club stays in business.
Portswood Pete
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10:33am Wed 27 May 09
MangaFace wrote:Not funny I would agree with but pointless? A bit like copying and pasting from an internet forum and saying it's a scoop. If they actually published news they might get sensible replies. I'm not sure that these people would be serious if they were put off buying the club by a couple of halfwits on the interweb, you wait until they are actually in charge, then they'll know what grief is!
Portswood Pete wrote:More than likely its because they were not funny and pointless, i hope they read this and dont buy the club, idiot fans
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.It looks as though my Father Ted comments were deemed racist, if it wasn't so sad it would be laughable. I wouldn't mind so much if they emailed with a reason why they delete a post, is it because they deem it racist or because it was another rubbish post?
MangaFace
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10:36am Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete wrote:Its a local paper reporting local news, its not the Daily Telegraph, im sure 50% of the readers (me included) dont read this internet forum you harp on about and dont want to if the standard of posts are like yours. x
MangaFace wrote:Not funny I would agree with but pointless? A bit like copying and pasting from an internet forum and saying it's a scoop. If they actually published news they might get sensible replies. I'm not sure that these people would be serious if they were put off buying the club by a couple of halfwits on the interweb, you wait until they are actually in charge, then they'll know what grief is!Portswood Pete wrote:More than likely its because they were not funny and pointless, i hope they read this and dont buy the club, idiot fansReality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.It looks as though my Father Ted comments were deemed racist, if it wasn't so sad it would be laughable. I wouldn't mind so much if they emailed with a reason why they delete a post, is it because they deem it racist or because it was another rubbish post?
LeC7
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10:37am Wed 27 May 09
Southampton Heart
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10:38am Wed 27 May 09
PS: I do HAVE irish blood in my veins and am proud of that.
saint Compo
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10:39am Wed 27 May 09
If the Irish consortium buy the Saints, perhaps they could bring London Irish rugby club to St Mary's too, and they may as well rename the stadium Hail Mary's.
aliscan66
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10:45am Wed 27 May 09
dannyfloyd
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10:45am Wed 27 May 09
MangaFace wrote:i agree with mangaface. i think its a bit sad to start the irish jokes. this is not the nineteenth century people. move on. anyway, they can take the p1ss as much as they like, its those "silly" irish that have made enough money to perhaps save our team.
Portswood Pete wrote:Its a local paper reporting local news, its not the Daily Telegraph, im sure 50% of the readers (me included) dont read this internet forum you harp on about and dont want to if the standard of posts are like yours. xMangaFace wrote:Not funny I would agree with but pointless? A bit like copying and pasting from an internet forum and saying it's a scoop. If they actually published news they might get sensible replies. I'm not sure that these people would be serious if they were put off buying the club by a couple of halfwits on the interweb, you wait until they are actually in charge, then they'll know what grief is!Portswood Pete wrote:More than likely its because they were not funny and pointless, i hope they read this and dont buy the club, idiot fansReality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.It looks as though my Father Ted comments were deemed racist, if it wasn't so sad it would be laughable. I wouldn't mind so much if they emailed with a reason why they delete a post, is it because they deem it racist or because it was another rubbish post?
yummy_mummy
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10:47am Wed 27 May 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Sorry Tim but I wasn't being racist at all. I was merely making the point that I believe that Rupert Lowe is irish and therefore could be part of this new consortium.
yummy_mummy wrote: Isn't Rupert Lowe irish?now that is racist!
No racism intended and apologies to anyone ofended.
48Hours
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10:50am Wed 27 May 09
Why then does he insist on a period of exclusivity.
If the 2/3 bidders are real rather than imagined and pass some basic qualifying tests of their bona fides, why not asked for sealed bids?
greystonesben
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10:52am Wed 27 May 09
MangaFace
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10:59am Wed 27 May 09
voiceofcommonsense
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11:01am Wed 27 May 09
If this new grouping has stumped up £half a million then they're obviously not goofing around. We may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel . . .
dannyfloyd
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11:07am Wed 27 May 09
voiceofcommonsense
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11:13am Wed 27 May 09
dannyfloyd wrote:Get him in and he can bring Nigel Pearson too! (We'll keep the current Ted Bates statue though)
its a shame that mandaric took leicester. i can't imagine anyone who would want to stick two fingers up at lowe more than him by making the club successful and getting the fans to love him.
bumblysaint
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11:15am Wed 27 May 09
and the Dark Lord,
Lowe, have been seen
walking hand in hand
by the Bargate,both
are wearing very smart new shamrock
green shirts, what
does this mean.?
chtown
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11:26am Wed 27 May 09
SFC do not want him taking any sort of control so its good news someone else has come in, lets hope they put up the funds needed.
wonder weasel
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11:41am Wed 27 May 09
MangaFace wrote:Talking about boring not so funny pointless posts ...... well done taking it to the next level
I hear there will be a press conference at 11am today. This will announce A.Pullis is PFA player of the year.
Portswood Pete
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11:41am Wed 27 May 09
MangaFace wrote:And you talk about the standard of my posts?!
I hear there will be a press conference at 11am today. This will announce A.Pullis is PFA player of the year.
MangaFace
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11:43am Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete wrote:I like your posts, they are rigid and firm, much like the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers zoids
MangaFace wrote: I hear there will be a press conference at 11am today. This will announce A.Pullis is PFA player of the year.And you talk about the standard of my posts?!
Southampton Heart
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11:50am Wed 27 May 09
aliscan66 wrote:Good thought. I wouldn't rule out the racehorse link... it's there... Mick Channon, Kevin Keegan & of course our much loved Alan Ball. They all loved the horses!... perhaps someones had a word?.
Tom Anderson again? i think not. Its a shot in the dark, but my hubby is irish and we are hoping the two irish business men are J p Mcmanus brothers who own a lot of irish racehorses and also celtic football club!! Is strachan coming here?? these two men were also connected with trying to buy Man U....heres hoping eh.
LeC7
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11:58am Wed 27 May 09
Southampton Heart wrote:Lets hope they don't fall at the last furlong...
aliscan66 wrote: Tom Anderson again? i think not. Its a shot in the dark, but my hubby is irish and we are hoping the two irish business men are J p Mcmanus brothers who own a lot of irish racehorses and also celtic football club!! Is strachan coming here?? these two men were also connected with trying to buy Man U....heres hoping eh.Good thought. I wouldn't rule out the racehorse link... it's there... Mick Channon, Kevin Keegan & of course our much loved Alan Ball. They all loved the horses!... perhaps someones had a word?.
LeC7
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11:58am Wed 27 May 09
aliscan66
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12:02pm Wed 27 May 09
LeC7 wrote:ha ha yeah and lets hope they dont drag this out furlong either!! boom boom..sorry that was even worse.
Sorry, that was awful.
LeC7
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12:04pm Wed 27 May 09
aliscan66 wrote:If you ask me Mr Fry needs to get the whip out!
LeC7 wrote: Sorry, that was awful.ha ha yeah and lets hope they dont drag this out furlong either!! boom boom..sorry that was even worse.
Chipster
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12:16pm Wed 27 May 09
lemsip
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12:17pm Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke?
Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.
Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is.
I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended.
Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
costa gaz
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12:31pm Wed 27 May 09
Jason D wrote:love it !!!!!
An Englishman, Irishman and a Scotsman walked into St Mary's. "Would you like to buy this club?" asked Mr Fry. "You've got to be kidding," said the scary Scotsman with the moustache and Liverpool shirt. "You can count me out," said the Englishman with the photocopier under his arm. "Yes please," said the Irishman. "Sounds like a really good deal."
dannyfloyd
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12:36pm Wed 27 May 09
lemsip wrote:as i know all too well, its ok to take the p1ss when we are talking hair colour.
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke? Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is. I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended. Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
anyway its only the inanity of it that offends me. its possible to be funny/clever and cross the line like larry david or gervais but really, the jokes on here were just very poor.
did you hear the one about the footbal fan that loved him/hated him/loved him blah blah blah. i heard a liverpool fan on the radio this morning (a grown man remember) saying he hated man utd so muc he even hated the cleaners. not all but some football fans need to grow up. man i'm getting grumpy as i creep through my 30's!
Bitterne Park Tim
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12:39pm Wed 27 May 09
yummy_mummy wrote:Yummy... I was joking! It was meant to be funny.
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Sorry Tim but I wasn't being racist at all. I was merely making the point that I believe that Rupert Lowe is irish and therefore could be part of this new consortium. No racism intended and apologies to anyone ofended.yummy_mummy wrote: Isn't Rupert Lowe irish?now that is racist!
Security Word Full-Form.. now that s funny!
mastershot100
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12:41pm Wed 27 May 09
Beer Monster
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12:43pm Wed 27 May 09
And no, the Irish don't find Irish jokes offensive, they'd tell you that you were wasting good drinking time worrying about that.
dannyfloyd
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12:47pm Wed 27 May 09
when the same imminent do they actually mean "umm whenever you fancy it really, before christmas"
360 hours ago:
A DEAL to save Saints could be completed within the next 24 hours, the Daily Echo can reveal.
Administrator Mark Fry is today due to hold talks with one of the frontrunners – believed to be the Matt Le Tissier-backed Pinnacle group – in what could be a decisive meeting.
Fry last night told the Echo that he hopes to align himself with a potential purchaser by the end of Wednesday.
That is, however, dependent on any late hitches to a prospective deal, with talks reaching a very sensitive stage.
Fry, left, revealed at the end of last week that he was in contact with two serious groups and added yesterday that he had received some late interest in the club.
He said: “We are talking to a couple of seriously interested parties and there are some late expressions of interest, but we are hoping to align ourselves with a potential bidder within the next 48 hours.”
Talks are described as being at a “seriously late stage” and it is thought an announcement on a preferred bidder could be imminent.
dannyfloyd
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12:49pm Wed 27 May 09
dannyfloyd wrote:my grammar is getting excitable! i meant when they say... imminent etc
just a word of caution. in the echo when the same imminent do they actually mean "umm whenever you fancy it really, before christmas" 360 hours ago: A DEAL to save Saints could be completed within the next 24 hours, the Daily Echo can reveal. Administrator Mark Fry is today due to hold talks with one of the frontrunners – believed to be the Matt Le Tissier-backed Pinnacle group – in what could be a decisive meeting. Fry last night told the Echo that he hopes to align himself with a potential purchaser by the end of Wednesday. That is, however, dependent on any late hitches to a prospective deal, with talks reaching a very sensitive stage. Fry, left, revealed at the end of last week that he was in contact with two serious groups and added yesterday that he had received some late interest in the club. He said: “We are talking to a couple of seriously interested parties and there are some late expressions of interest, but we are hoping to align ourselves with a potential bidder within the next 48 hours.” Talks are described as being at a “seriously late stage” and it is thought an announcement on a preferred bidder could be imminent.
The Exiled Saint
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12:50pm Wed 27 May 09
However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends.
A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.
lemsip
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12:53pm Wed 27 May 09
dannyfloyd wrote:So cos they were crap jokes they must be rasist? where as taking the p;ss out of someones hair is funny? and besides wearing ginger wigs and tartan hats is classed as sterotyping scots and yet that is deemed acceptable?
lemsip wrote:as i know all too well, its ok to take the p1ss when we are talking hair colour. anyway its only the inanity of it that offends me. its possible to be funny/clever and cross the line like larry david or gervais but really, the jokes on here were just very poor. did you hear the one about the footbal fan that loved him/hated him/loved him blah blah blah. i heard a liverpool fan on the radio this morning (a grown man remember) saying he hated man utd so muc he even hated the cleaners. not all but some football fans need to grow up. man i'm getting grumpy as i creep through my 30's!Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke? Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is. I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended. Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
Get a grip its harmless humour. I suppose if an Indian business man brought saints and we joked that it was being turned into a curry house that would be racist yet if an english man brought a forign club and the locals joked that he would turn it into a english pub with the tradional vomit outside we wouldnt class that as rascist would we?
When abramavich brought chelsea and it was renamed by the tabloids as chelski and the fans wore those silly furry hats was that deemed racist???
lemsip
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12:53pm Wed 27 May 09
dannyfloyd wrote:So cos they were crap jokes they must be rasist? where as taking the p;ss out of someones hair is funny? and besides wearing ginger wigs and tartan hats is classed as sterotyping scots and yet that is deemed acceptable?
lemsip wrote:as i know all too well, its ok to take the p1ss when we are talking hair colour. anyway its only the inanity of it that offends me. its possible to be funny/clever and cross the line like larry david or gervais but really, the jokes on here were just very poor. did you hear the one about the footbal fan that loved him/hated him/loved him blah blah blah. i heard a liverpool fan on the radio this morning (a grown man remember) saying he hated man utd so muc he even hated the cleaners. not all but some football fans need to grow up. man i'm getting grumpy as i creep through my 30's!Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke? Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is. I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended. Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
Get a grip its harmless humour. I suppose if an Indian business man brought saints and we joked that it was being turned into a curry house that would be racist yet if an english man brought a forign club and the locals joked that he would turn it into a english pub with the tradional vomit outside we wouldnt class that as rascist would we?
When abramavich brought chelsea and it was renamed by the tabloids as chelski and the fans wore those silly furry hats was that deemed racist???
robhythe
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12:58pm Wed 27 May 09
The Exiled Saint wrote:why not ban all supporters!!
I would like it to be known that whilst I’ve been a Saints Season Ticket Holders for donkey’s years I have no connection with the mystery bidders. However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends. A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.
SaintPaul
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1:02pm Wed 27 May 09
St.Yorkie
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1:02pm Wed 27 May 09
I'm on cloud 9 on my way to oblivion - wearing a Saints shirt and praying for a miracle. Did I say oblivion I meant Rome to watch a football match. Just wondering what the score is going to be?
Ronaldo 5.9, Mesi 5.7, and Ferguson 100% proof (and that's just his breath alledgedly!)
Come on guys - it will happen when it happens. The new owners may take on the 10-point deduction & sign a few good pro's adept at getting us back into The Chumpionship (deliberate spelling!).
Let's just settle down and wait until Friday week...these things take time you know!
jezza
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1:40pm Wed 27 May 09
Still, I don't know what is the more repugnant - the non-Irish on here who still feel that "Irish jokes" are funny, or the non-Irish on here who are so arrogant that they feel able to patronise the Irish by leaping to their defence.
From the Irish people I've known, they are naturally funny (more so than any so-called jokes)and can definitely fight their own corner!
That in itself kind of renders about 95% of this thread pointless.
Maybe we should all get out more and leave these keyboards alone for a while!!
geordie saint
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1:48pm Wed 27 May 09
Glen Wiffen
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1:51pm Wed 27 May 09
Wednesday 27th May 2010.
Mark Fry looking for quick sale, a number of parties have shown an interest over the years but are unwilling to put the £500 up front to cover next months conference wages.
greystonesben
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2:13pm Wed 27 May 09
The Exiled Saint wrote:Yeah great idea you muppet. Lets ban the bloke who has pretty much single handedly kept us from not going under since we have been in administration by donating large sums of money to the club and covering the wage bill for 1 month. It's brainless supporters like you who never think before saying things which is half the problem we are now in!
I would like it to be known that whilst I’ve been a Saints Season Ticket Holders for donkey’s years I have no connection with the mystery bidders. However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends. A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.
Lowe & Wilde & chums, yes, the fans hate them, but anyone else is welcome.
Bitterne Park Tim
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2:37pm Wed 27 May 09
jezza wrote:You should take some of your own medicine.....
What a thoroughly depressing thread from a story that could have heralded such optimism. Still, I don't know what is the more repugnant - the non-Irish on here who still feel that "Irish jokes" are funny, or the non-Irish on here who are so arrogant that they feel able to patronise the Irish by leaping to their defence. From the Irish people I've known, they are naturally funny (more so than any so-called jokes)and can definitely fight their own corner! That in itself kind of renders about 95% of this thread pointless. Maybe we should all get out more and leave these keyboards alone for a while!!
Reality-man
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3:04pm Wed 27 May 09
lemsip wrote:Exactly my point Lemsip. If it were say an asian group rumoured to be buying the club would this site allow jokes about corner shops and turbans???? But as it's the Irish it's deemed acceptable to use words like 'mick's' and jokes about potatoe fields.
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke? Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is. I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended. Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
Rob444
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3:17pm Wed 27 May 09
Let's keep traditional British culture alive for as long as possible.
The Exiled Saint
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3:38pm Wed 27 May 09
Oh! You mean you only want supporters you like!
Well, you should've said so. It's all yours.
Enjoy, enjoy!
Security word: Lack-acid. Never, there's more than enough to go around.
St Retford
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3:38pm Wed 27 May 09
Serioulsy, let's just welcome what is surely the best news we've had in weeks without descending into a row about racism or (yawn) how much Rupert Lowe is to blame.
It's like Iggy says: "We're always taking things that could be alright and we make them so ugly."
Mr Ploppy
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3:38pm Wed 27 May 09
Stop with all this 'exclusive Echo' **** and actually get off your arses and find some stories for yourself...
And stop bullying the office juniors into doing your 60 second news shows because you lazy bastards don't have the bottle to do it yourselves..
...actually, keep the juniors, the news bulletins are quite funny. Kudos.
Portswood Pete
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3:39pm Wed 27 May 09
greystonesben wrote:I assume you are talking about Crouch here Ben, remember he was the one who opened the door so willingly for Wilde (the biggest muppet of the lot!) and opens his mouth before engaging the brain, remember that idiotic interview when he said that the holding company was set up to exploit the loophole, years before the loophole existed. We also don't know the details of any money he has given to Saints (if there is even any money there), is it a loan? Interest free? Is it a gift? He's very quick to tell us all but neglects to tell us the details. I wouldn't go so far as banning these people, but I don't want them anywhere near running the club.
The Exiled Saint wrote:Yeah great idea you muppet. Lets ban the bloke who has pretty much single handedly kept us from not going under since we have been in administration by donating large sums of money to the club and covering the wage bill for 1 month. It's brainless supporters like you who never think before saying things which is half the problem we are now in!
I would like it to be known that whilst I’ve been a Saints Season Ticket Holders for donkey’s years I have no connection with the mystery bidders. However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends. A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.
Lowe & Wilde & chums, yes, the fans hate them, but anyone else is welcome.
Mr Ploppy
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3:41pm Wed 27 May 09
Ciaran
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3:42pm Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:Well I am Irish, and I've yet to see anything vaguely offensive on here.
lemsip wrote:Exactly my point Lemsip. If it were say an asian group rumoured to be buying the club would this site allow jokes about corner shops and turbans???? But as it's the Irish it's deemed acceptable to use words like 'mick's' and jokes about potatoe fields.
Reality-man wrote: Nice to see the echo have no problems with people making racist comments when it's about the irish.Oh my god...do we really live in such a P world that we cant have a joke? Im sure they wouldnt get so upset bout it and take it for a joke that it is. I have irish blood in my veins and i dont offended. Surley it rasicist when everyone wore those ginger wigs and tartan hats when gordon strachen was manager here????
I've been called far worse just for wearing an Irish football shirt in the pubs in town, so I couldn't careless about the sort of stuff on this thread.
hampshirehawk
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3:50pm Wed 27 May 09
Ciaran
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3:50pm Wed 27 May 09
Mr Ploppy wrote:Where has this story been then?
Actually, I am really quite angry. Stop thieving stories off other sites.
I've seen a thread on TSW, but when you read the first post the details (apart from the fact Irish businessmen are involved) are different.
Have I missed another story somewhere?
sisaydo
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3:54pm Wed 27 May 09
WHY ARE YOU USING THE SITE?
GO AWAY AND LEAVE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO USE THE SITE IN PEACE.
Well done the Echo I think you do a wonderful job.
Security word: bind tiny, how apt.
Reality-man
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4:01pm Wed 27 May 09
hampshirehawk wrote:Like Ciaran you've totally missed the point I was trying to make!
Whats the problem with a few Irish jokes, my Irish friends just laugh when they hear them, as Saints fans we haven't got much to smile about at the moment especially as its being reported that Pompey are being bought by an Arab multi-millionaire.
robhythe
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4:04pm Wed 27 May 09
Portswood Pete wrote:Seems to me that he is the only one that puts his hand in his pocket for enough to keep going, unless you have of course!
greystonesben wrote:I assume you are talking about Crouch here Ben, remember he was the one who opened the door so willingly for Wilde (the biggest muppet of the lot!) and opens his mouth before engaging the brain, remember that idiotic interview when he said that the holding company was set up to exploit the loophole, years before the loophole existed. We also don't know the details of any money he has given to Saints (if there is even any money there), is it a loan? Interest free? Is it a gift? He's very quick to tell us all but neglects to tell us the details. I wouldn't go so far as banning these people, but I don't want them anywhere near running the club.The Exiled Saint wrote: I would like it to be known that whilst I’ve been a Saints Season Ticket Holders for donkey’s years I have no connection with the mystery bidders. However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends. A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.Yeah great idea you muppet. Lets ban the bloke who has pretty much single handedly kept us from not going under since we have been in administration by donating large sums of money to the club and covering the wage bill for 1 month. It's brainless supporters like you who never think before saying things which is half the problem we are now in! Lowe & Wilde & chums, yes, the fans hate them, but anyone else is welcome.
BP
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4:07pm Wed 27 May 09
robhythe wrote:hear hear.
Portswood Pete wrote:Seems to me that he is the only one that puts his hand in his pocket for enough to keep going, unless you have of course!greystonesben wrote:I assume you are talking about Crouch here Ben, remember he was the one who opened the door so willingly for Wilde (the biggest muppet of the lot!) and opens his mouth before engaging the brain, remember that idiotic interview when he said that the holding company was set up to exploit the loophole, years before the loophole existed. We also don't know the details of any money he has given to Saints (if there is even any money there), is it a loan? Interest free? Is it a gift? He's very quick to tell us all but neglects to tell us the details. I wouldn't go so far as banning these people, but I don't want them anywhere near running the club.The Exiled Saint wrote: I would like it to be known that whilst I’ve been a Saints Season Ticket Holders for donkey’s years I have no connection with the mystery bidders. However, should they be successful, I would strongly advise them to bar from St Mary’s, Crouch, Lowe, McMenmey and Wilde or any of the so called legends. A total clean sheet is what’s required, as we’ve all been badly served by all of the above.Yeah great idea you muppet. Lets ban the bloke who has pretty much single handedly kept us from not going under since we have been in administration by donating large sums of money to the club and covering the wage bill for 1 month. It's brainless supporters like you who never think before saying things which is half the problem we are now in! Lowe & Wilde & chums, yes, the fans hate them, but anyone else is welcome.
The Crouch bashers need to take a serious look at all involved and view the facts.
hampshirehawk
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4:11pm Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:Yes you're right neither Ciaran or myself understand the point you're trying to(e) make.
hampshirehawk wrote:Like Ciaran you've totally missed the point I was trying to make!
Whats the problem with a few Irish jokes, my Irish friends just laugh when they hear them, as Saints fans we haven't got much to smile about at the moment especially as its being reported that Pompey are being bought by an Arab multi-millionaire.
What about the Pompey story then? I suppose we're green with envy if its true.
thehutchmeister
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4:59pm Wed 27 May 09
geordie saint
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5:22pm Wed 27 May 09
Spakey
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5:35pm Wed 27 May 09
LOL!
Patrick80's
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6:27pm Wed 27 May 09
normsted
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6:41pm Wed 27 May 09
Roman Gasmi's Fifa09 Mullet
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7:13pm Wed 27 May 09
what a sorry state we are in even if we do get a buyer the looks of what is on offer is mediorce in conparision to what pompey will have as owners.
It just shows that relegation to the 3rd tier has cost us alot more than our league status it has ripped the heart out of the club we all love.
If only things had been different
ken j
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7:29pm Wed 27 May 09
FaceonaBus
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7:32pm Wed 27 May 09
COYR COYR COYR
FaceonaBus
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7:51pm Wed 27 May 09
COYR COYR COYR
Spakey
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8:07pm Wed 27 May 09
Spakey wrote:Saints got the luck of the Irish!!! LOL!
Saints of got the luck of the Irish!!!
LOL!
Reality-man
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8:47pm Wed 27 May 09
hampshirehawk wrote:Should have paid for attention at school..... never mind
Reality-man wrote:Yes you're right neither Ciaran or myself understand the point you're trying to(e) make. What about the Pompey story then? I suppose we're green with envy if its true.hampshirehawk wrote: Whats the problem with a few Irish jokes, my Irish friends just laugh when they hear them, as Saints fans we haven't got much to smile about at the moment especially as its being reported that Pompey are being bought by an Arab multi-millionaire.Like Ciaran you've totally missed the point I was trying to make!
Reality-man
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10:01pm Wed 27 May 09
Reality-man wrote:Or even MORE attention!
hampshirehawk wrote:Should have paid for attention at school..... never mindReality-man wrote:Yes you're right neither Ciaran or myself understand the point you're trying to(e) make. What about the Pompey story then? I suppose we're green with envy if its true.hampshirehawk wrote: Whats the problem with a few Irish jokes, my Irish friends just laugh when they hear them, as Saints fans we haven't got much to smile about at the moment especially as its being reported that Pompey are being bought by an Arab multi-millionaire.Like Ciaran you've totally missed the point I was trying to make!
Ghole
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10:39pm Wed 27 May 09
Who's been at the club constantly for days? Jackson. Who's in due diligence? Jackson. How can Pinnacle therefore be front runners? Christ I feel sorry for the pepole who read these stories and have no other sources to rely on.
To the author: Pick up the phone and ask Fry some questions. stop relying on spin-generated press releases. He's playing you like a fiddle. Do some investigating and report something accurate for a change.
aliscan66
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11:13pm Wed 27 May 09
Bassett Boy
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10:22am Thu 28 May 09
Chilled out now...
weaselboy
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11:07am Thu 28 May 09
Have fun at brighton this year!
StPete
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11:33am Thu 28 May 09
weaselboy wrote:We will thank you. What a nice young chap
Guys, Really sad to see ur plight.....on the upside we could prob offer u more than the 8m ur currently being offered for your club for ur stadium as we are in need of a new training ground and as you know we have a little money to burn at the moment! If its a help I think there is a park in the middle of scum u could easily crowd ur meagre support into.
Have fun at brighton this year!
Ghole
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11:40am Thu 28 May 09
In a couple of years, when your spots have cleared up and you are old enough, you can sign-on and get some spending money, then you might be able to buy your own computer. And maybe then you can find friends on-line instead of being so desperate for attention you have to post comments about a Saints story.
Anyway, good luck with your new investment. One thing your club or its supporters will never, ever be able to buy though is class.
X
Sa1nty
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1:02pm Thu 28 May 09
Patrick80's
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2:40pm Thu 28 May 09
weaselboy wrote:And what would you know about Brighton !!!I dont know about weaselboy Sounds more like Ruperts bottey boy!!!
Guys, Really sad to see ur plight.....on the upside we could prob offer u more than the 8m ur currently being offered for your club for ur stadium as we are in need of a new training ground and as you know we have a little money to burn at the moment! If its a help I think there is a park in the middle of scum u could easily crowd ur meagre support into. Have fun at brighton this year!
SW drug-most
UTS
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8:07pm Thu 28 May 09
Ghole wrote:Jackson is sad idiot who bought his wife on on the internet lol !
Great article. Guess what? The Irish "interest" was just an enquiry. No bid, no promise of 500k. And how have the Pinnacle consortium been front runners up to this stage? They've made no bid. Whereas the Jackson-fronted group HAVE made a formal bid and are currently in due diligence. I thought journalists would at least attempt to substantiate Fry's claims. Who's been at the club constantly for days? Jackson. Who's in due diligence? Jackson. How can Pinnacle therefore be front runners? Christ I feel sorry for the pepole who read these stories and have no other sources to rely on. To the author: Pick up the phone and ask Fry some questions. stop relying on spin-generated press releases. He's playing you like a fiddle. Do some investigating and report something accurate for a change.
Not got amy money to invest in the club and will use all Lowes mates to run it.
Thats why nobody is interested in the fat bankrupt mitty.
Marc Jacko the photocopier salesman LOL
greystonesben
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10:31am Fri 29 May 09
The above is an extract of the article which was posted first thing on Wednesday morning.
I am led to believe that the Echo spoke with MF on Tuesday night and he indicated that he would be announcing a preferred bidder "within 48 hours" or as above, "by the end of tomorrow" which lets presume he means tomorrow being Thursday (48 hours = weds + thurs).
So, yet again MF issues a deadline which has gone and past. Why does this idiot keep doing it?!
MF OUT! Get a bloody administrator in who knows what he is doing and works to deadline!
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keven says...
7:46am Wed 27 May 09