Message from Tony Lynam

[Matthew Le God]

Tony, Matt and "mystery man" I love you all! :)

Key things I want to know

1) Will there be an appeal and if so how confident are you of success?
2) Will there be a new management team?
3) Will Matt be football board chairman or a different role?
4) Is there any chance the group of four may come back together or other people join the party and invest?
5) Any chance of getting Mr Strachan back? :D
6) Any chance of us beating Portsmouth to getting a place on the World Cup 2018 bid?




Dear All

I have been contacted by a large number of people that use this forum given our entering into an exclusivity period for the purchase of Southampton Leisure Holdings (which to the man on the street and pretty much all supporters relates the Club itself).

One of the Administrators from this site, Rob, has asked me to do a short session where you may pose questions to me concerning our impending takeover. I will be more than happy to oblidge, in due course.

I will however in the meantime offer you a few words of comfort. You will no doubt have seen various articles in news papers, news clips etc. I was originally asked by a group of 4 very wealthy business people to become involved with their proposed takeover of SFC. I politely declined their offer of 'employment' since I just knew that because this was such a public matter, my own life for a short period of time would enter into the media circus. As many of you who know me personally will know, I am far from a shy retiring character, but equally I don't enjoy people phoning me up asking my business, or shoving cameras outside of my office, or even home. The more harsh of you could perhaps joke that I "have a face for radio"!

In the end, the group/consortium changed my mind, and to be honest I am now quite glad that they did. Part of what changed my mind was a chat over a coffee with Matt (Le Tissier), where I could see the pure passion and belief that we could make this a success, with the right backing. What followed was a crazy few weeks of working 24/7, by myself and numerous others. That work was geared at arriving to the point that my client was willing to make an offer - not just to buy the club (that's the easy part), but to buy into the concept of sustained investment over the medium-long term to make this great club a success. When I projected the sheer cost of this, a couple of the guys were a little less willing to throw cheques at me. Ultimately I have in fact now entered into this "exclusivity agreement" on behalf of ONE client only. And myself, Matt and others involved are very pleased with that. Gone are the days of petty squabbles. Our one client has SUBSTANTIAL wealth - several hundred million. Irrespective of this however, I am looking at this as a business which can stand on its two feet. But we have the comfort of knowing that if myself/Matt/colleagues make a recommendation for investment (be this for players/staff whatever), it will be catered for.

Matt will have a pivotal role at the club - and I would urge you all to never under estimate this mans ability. You all know of his amazing skills as a footballer. As a friend of his for a number of years, I also know the other side of Matt, and believe me, he has a very wise head on those shoulders.

We now have 20 days (the clock started ticking yesterday) to get down to the serious business. We'll let the legal people do what they have to for the delisting process of the PLC, transferring of assets to the new holding company, repayment of debt to creditors, and handing over of title to me (on behalf of my client). Meanwhile, Matt and myself and colleagues will be formalising football matters. I'll rely more on their knowledge of the beautiful game, and they'll rely on me to get our client to fund their plans. Its quite simple. This is now a time for unity, and I really do hope that I get all of your support, and the support of the wider community to make this club great again. I will stop at nothing to make this happen guys - but I need bums on seats AND support to achieve this. Together, we can have a club to be proud of once more (and there's me a boyhood Liverpool fan saying that!).

You will understand that I will not have the time to be a regular visitor to this forum, but I wish you all the best. Its a nice day out there, so take your kids out to play, or the missus down to the beach......... or of course make some excuse to have a pint at 3pm and enjoy the FA Cup Final. Whatever takes your fancy, have a nice weekend.

Best wishes
Tony Lynam

[SaintKenny]

Cheers Tony

[Matthew Le God]

Best letter I've read in years :)

[Billy Shite]

I love you all too.... pint and FA Cup Final for me....

[fareham saint phil]

Now that made wonderful reading, plain and simple

[Barry the Badger]

Brilliant. Sounds fantastic. Would rather have one totally commited owner than 4 who aren't sure.

[Clash City Saint]

Many thanks Tony and team on all your efforts. Here's looking forward to a brighter future.

[lancelot link]

All I can say is.......... :smt041:smt041:smt041:smt041:smt041:smt041

[Barry the Badger]

Key things I want to know

1) How much of these hundreds of millions will be put in (unlikely to find out I know)


Reading between the lines it doesn't sound like this owner will be pumping tens of millions into the team, but is prepared for a bit of investment to get us going at first?

I'm more than happy with that.

[sandwichsaint]

fantastic news,

thanks for all you have done!

COYRs !!!!

[St_Tel49]

Now I am looking forward to the season! For my part I have fingers crossed and ST cheque poised and waiting.

[Gingeletiss]

Cripes........24 hours into the job, and we have communication with the owners. Well done Tony/Matt, and others.........you can only imagine what this has meant to many family's in and around Southampton. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Regards Dave

[The Farmer]

Reading between the lines it doesn't sound like this owner will be pumping tens of millions into the team, but is prepared for a bit of investment to get us going at first?

I'm more than happy with that.

The club owner putting money into the club, now there is a novelty for us!!!

[Mole]

Thanks for everything you've done.

[Bourno]

Wow, that has certainly cheered me up. I hope that the deal goes through smoothly.

[Mole]

The club owner putting money into the club, now there is a novelty for us!!!

And the fact it's just one owner is good. Gone of the days of personality/ego clashes.

[SW11_Saint]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post Tony - it has given me a massive boost, and I am sure all other forum users. Naturally we are delighted that our club has been saved, but to know that there is long term financial backing is the icing on the cake - we can once again start to move onwards and upwards and ultimately take our rightful place in the top division. Thank you to you, and your colleagues, for making this happen (subject to a successful next 20 days naturally!).

It is also fantastic to have Matt involved - he is the one person who can really unite this club, which has been tearing itself apart for several years. Please do not have any doubt whatsoever our fan base is ready to support the new board, and I am confident you will have people renewing or taking up season tickets in great numbers so that we can back the club and get out of League 1 at the earliest possible opportunity.

Enjoy a beer or two during the cup final, I know I will now!!!

COME ON YOU SAINTS!!!!

[OldNick]

And the fact it's just one owner is good. Gone of the days of personality/ego clashes.
that is spot on from my standpoint

[georgeismyname]

Thanks very much Mr. Lynam, that is fantastic news and thank you for all your efforts.
:D:smt041:smt041:drinkers::smt051:smt051\\:D/L
Let's just hope it goes through without a hitch [-o<

Thanks again, :prayer::prayer:

[Rocker268]

Reading between the lines it doesn't sound like this owner will be pumping tens of millions into the team, but is prepared for a bit of investment to get us going at first?

I'm more than happy with that.

I agree I don't think we will be recieving hundreds of million to spend, but I would rather have a club that earns its success with a committed following team and board than one that is an arab/russian billionaires plaything, so they can show off to their rich mates.

If I wanted to follow a massively rich team then I would but I would rather support the same club as my entire family, and one that can make me proud to call myself a supporter and not just be a sheep following one of the big 4

good luck to whoever the finacial back is and to Lynam and Le Tis

[beavis17]

I agree I don't think we will be recieving hundreds of million to spend, but I would rather have a club that earns its success with a committed following team and board than one that is an arab/russian billionaires plaything, so they can show off to their rich mates.

If I wanted to follow a massively rich team then I would but I would rather support the same club as my entire family, and one that can make me proud to call myself a supporter and not just be a sheep following one of the big 4

good luck to whoever the finacial back is and to Lynam and Le Tis

spot on, this is just the start, proud to be a saint.

[Billy Shite]

I agree I don't think we will be recieving hundreds of million to spend, but I would rather have a club that earns its success with a committed following team and board than one that is an arab/russian billionaires plaything, so they can show off to their rich mates.

If I wanted to follow a massively rich team then I would but I would rather support the same club as my entire family, and one that can make me proud to call myself a supporter and not just be a sheep following one of the big 4

good luck to whoever the finacial back is and to Lynam and Le Tis

My feelings exactly. Build it up slowly, be patient....

[The Cat]

That was more enjoyable to read than my favourite copy of Razzle.

Thanks so much for all the hard work Tony. Hope you get a moment to reflect on your achievement soon!

Up The Saints.

[Lazlo78]

Granted, from the depths of despair anything will look like up, but this looks like a group that is getting ready for the long haul back up and to new heights. And by god we need investors that are willing to spend wisely over a long period rather than a one-off huge economical boost...

Interesting, interesting! :)

[Weston Saint]

Good early engagement. Fingers crossed for a smooth takeover and a steady and fruitful future. Well done so far to everyone involved.

[OldNick]

I think for us all to move on united can Mr Lynham tell us that none of the former people are near the bid and will not be in the directors box

[Matthew Le God]

I think for us all to move on united can Mr Lynham tell us that none of the former people are near the bid and will not be in the directors box

Unlikely Matt would be happy if they were. Of course doesn't mean its not possible.

[thegaffer]

Bring it on COYR at last some fantastic news.

[HEBRIDEAN SAINT]

Tony (and Matt) thank you so much.

[gary r]

thank you to tony and his staff .good times coming we hope

[lancelot link]

I think for us all to move on united can Mr Lynham tell us that none of the former people are near the bid and will not be in the directors box

Nick - I know for a fact he's watching the FA Cup final with his business partners! I don't know for a fact the answer to your question, but I'll bet you £100 here and now thar Lowe & his friends are not involved!

[explorer saint]

I've been dreaming of reading a statement like that for years, we've sunk as low as we can I think but to read it now is fantastic just when we thought the worst. Thank you for all the work thats gone in so far.
Well done and thank you to Matt as well, he now has the opportunity to prove himself off the field as well.
Here's to looking forward to finding out more about our investor and completion of the deal

[beatlesaint]

Thats bought tears to my eyes !

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou !!

COME ON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps - could we knock down West Quay and have a statue built of MLT that can be seen across the whole of the south coast of England ?? : - )

[Gingeletiss]

Thats bought tears to my eyes !

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou !!

COME ON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps - could we knock down West Quay and have a statue built of MLT that can be seen across the whole of the south coast of England ?? : - )

Best idea for ages IMO.............Think Carnival may not like loosing their new offices though.....lol

[Golac's Cunning Stunts]

Tony

How refreshing to read a message like that after years of being considered "peasants". You will have my full support. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

Up The Saints.

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Simply the best (or at least the most welcome) post I've ever read on here .


"I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead , I lift my eyes and all is born again" .
Sylvia Plath

[graymalkin33]

What great news. Id like to buy that man a drink.

Questions to Mr Lynam:

Money-
Does the company start with a clean slate I.E we are not still £30m+ in debt but to different people?
Has this been financed in a similar way to Man Utd etc where the funds are financed against assets of the club?
Barclays and Aviva have all been paid off and we will be banking with another bank hence forth?
Am i correct in saying that SLH & SFC will no longer be listed companies and that we will have an owner instead of numerous share holders?
If so where does that leave fans that are shareholders?

Personel-
Any views on the managment team?
Any views on the renewal of players contracts?
Will existing board members be replaced?

General-
When will season tickets go on sale?
When will ticket prices be released?
New Kit for a new start?
Will there be an appeal against the 10pt deduction?

[Gingeletiss]

What great news. Id like to buy that man a drink.

Questions to Mr Lynam:

Money-
Does the company start with a clean slate I.E we are not still £30m+ in debt but to different people?
Has this been financed in a similar way to Man Utd etc where the funds are financed against assets of the club?
Barclays and Aviva have all been paid off and we will be banking with another bank hence forth?
Am i correct in saying that SLH & SFC will no longer be listed companies and that we will have an owner instead of numerous share holders?
If so where does that leave fans that are shareholders?

Personel-
Any views on the managment team?
Any views on the renewal of players contracts?
Will existing board members be replaced?

General-
When will season tickets go on sale?
When will ticket prices be released?
New Kit for a new start?
Will there be an appeal against the 10pt deduction?

Cripes.........he's only got another 20 day's!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[hypochondriac]

Please ask tony if he is going to ask wgs if he wants another crack. No harm in asking!

[Saint Martini]

What great news. Id like to buy that man a drink.

Questions to Mr Lynam:

Money-
Does the company start with a clean slate I.E we are not still £30m+ in debt but to different people?
Has this been financed in a similar way to Man Utd etc where the funds are financed against assets of the club?
Barclays and Aviva have all been paid off and we will be banking with another bank hence forth?
Am i correct in saying that SLH & SFC will no longer be listed companies and that we will have an owner instead of numerous share holders?
If so where does that leave fans that are shareholders?

Personel-
Any views on the managment team?
Any views on the renewal of players contracts?
Will existing board members be replaced?

General-
When will season tickets go on sale?
When will ticket prices be released?
New Kit for a new start?
Will there be an appeal against the 10pt deduction?

Those shares are worthless now, so it would leave those fans with nothing at all (except a club to support).

[OldNick]

Nick - I know for a fact he's watching the FA Cup final with his business partners! I don't know for a fact the answer to your question, but I'll bet you £100 here and now thar Lowe & his friends are not involved!
Great but does that mean Askham and alll the others who have divided us. Iam hoping for a complete sweep and none of the people who have brought us to this still to be involved.

[saint lard]

This could be the real deal that leads us out of the dark and into the light oncemore.
Thankyou for your corespondance Mr Lynam.
Maybe we will get a little transparency from here on in.
Let the adventure begin..............

[Dan Johnson]

That makes VERY exciting reading :-)

Very happy today :)

[Colinjb]

20 days to secure the long term future of OUR club! And we have no influence on it.

COME ON BOYS, lets get this done and push on. The future is bright, the future is red and white....

[Red and White Army]

Fingers crossed! I hope this is the real deal - we as fans have NOTHING to go on at the moment - no knowledge of the backer, no knowledge of his business plan, football plans or indeed anything at all of substance.

I hope this is a new dawn, and I wish Tony all the best. I'll reserve the cheers until there is some evidence this is not Mike Wilde the second! Once again, best of luck Tony!

[OldNick]

Fingers crossed! I hope this is the real deal - we as fans have NOTHING to go on at the moment - no knowledge of the backer, no knowledge of his business plan, football plans or indeed anything at all of substance.

I hope this is a new dawn, and I wish Tony all the best. I'll reserve the cheers until there is some evidence this is not Mike Wilde the second! Once again, best of luck Tony!
I think if MLT was not at the front I would also have reservations but the great man would not do that to us.

[View From The Top]

From myself and my kids, the future fans of SFC, thanks for saving my club.

[Mole]

I can't wait for the first game of the season and the whole stadium singing Matt Le Tiss's song. After the dark years of Lowe this is a dream come true.

[wireframebox]

Thank you very much, and fingers crossed that this is completed so we can all concentrate on enjoying Football again. :)

[Amesbury Saint]

Great news, great read and very pleased to hear from Tony

Clearly his team has a lot to do.

Is it worth setting up a sticky for questions and another for ideas on ticketing pricing, improvements to the club etc. The sticky not for debate but just for collecting ideas.

[JustMike]

thank you sooo much Mr Lynam

COYRs

[Saint Charlie]

Already Pinnacle et al seem to have made some shrewd decisions. Getting MLT involved is a masterstroke.

Communication like this with fans is absolutely vital on a continued basis.

Where do I sign for a season ticket?

[Give it to Ron]

Having read this twice now I am so optimistic that we have finally turned the corner but I have a crap record...I supported Wilde, gave Lowe a second chance.....
All I can do is follow my team as best I can...I said last year was the last year for my 2 STs after hating last season so much.
If Pinnacle do complete the take over I will deffo renew.
Thanks Tony for your hard work

[70's Mike]

Thank You Tony
Suppose the Echo will publish this on Monday

[SFC1906]

Massive thanks to Tony and everyone else who helped put this together - you have made alot of people very,very happy.

For the first time in ages I am sat here in my Saints shirt, on a Saturday, with a smile on my face - thankyou for providing me with the oppurtunity to do that again!

[Viking Warrior]

The news just gets better

My Question would relate to the playing side. once they are in place will they do all they can to keep kelvin Davies, Llanna, surman and co and the rest of the youngsters>


This is a really positive day even western isles saint has woken from hibernation. Hello Hebridean Saint from Draganov based in Orkney

[Mole]

Bagsy the free trip to Sweden.;)

[manji]

Excellent communication. To the point and no nauseating fan-pandering.

[rocknrollman no2]

I certainly feel much better after reading that statement.
A big thankyou to Mr Lynam for taking the time to contact us fans.

[Red and White Army]

Excellent communication. To the point and no nauseating fan-pandering.

Let's be fair - he said absolutely nothing concrete at all in several paragraphs, apart from a lot of patting on the back for himself.

To you, that might be excellent communication but to me it is anything but.

[Viking Warrior]

So how many of you are going to buy season tickets next year.
I will be buying one, Its already in hand, And Im looking forward to sitting with soem fellow forum members.

[Give it to Ron]

Let's be fair - he said absolutely nothing concrete at all in several paragraphs, apart from a lot of patting on the back for himself.

To you, that might be excellent communication but to me it is anything but.

Well we have had enough of manifestos....this is just a start IMO and he couldnt exactly give you his 20 point plan for success considering they havn't actually completed the deal and it could still go tits up.
See this for what it is the first step in trying to get us on the right step nothing more.

[Mole]

I like the way Tony posted it himself. A stark contrast to Wildes style of using people.

[rocknrollman no2]

So how many of you are going to buy season tickets next year.
I will be buying one, Its already in hand, And Im looking forward to sitting with soem fellow forum members.
I am also looking forward to buying mine.
It will be nice to be able to focus on the football again.

[slickmick]

Reading between the lines, will this mean the high earners will be shipped out if we are to be self sufficient ?

[Mole]

So how many of you are going to buy season tickets next year.
I will be buying one, Its already in hand, And Im looking forward to sitting with soem fellow forum members.

I'll get a membership and will attend when i can. I can't wait for the first home game and will be on the blower to get tickets as soon as they go on sale.

[gjphilsaint]

Good news and from an exile... I will invest in a membership and go to as many games as I can... The MK Dons match is likely to be my nearest. Had things transpired local games for me would also have been Peterborough (promoted) and Northampton (relegated).. still beggars cant be choosers.
COYR!!!

[sun of spain]

All sounds pretty positive,let's just hope our dark days are gone and the good times return ?

Thank you for taking the trouble to reply Mr Lynam,and for all the hard work you and your team have put in.Now you just need to firm things up in the next few weeks,Saints fans worldwide are depending on you.

[Saint Fan CaM]

As I said on TT's thread - the Saints story meanders on and I feel we will be privelaged to witness the re-birth and new success of our great club. Thanks Tony for a wonderful message of hope - more in tune with the supporters than any transmitted from the Boardroom over the last ten years I would venture. I feel sure that 1,000's of fans like me will be renewing their ST's, buying matchday tickets and merchandise at the very first opportunity. Yours and Matts efforts WILL be recognised for MANY YEARS to come. Thank you.

PS: I want a statue of Matt outside SMS alongside Ted! Let's start a campaign!

[Nolan]

Reading between the lines, will this mean the high earners will be shipped out if we are to be self sufficient ?

reading the actual lines



...arriving to the point that my client was willing to make an offer - not just to buy the club (that's the easy part), but to buy into the concept of sustained investment over the medium-long term to make this great club a success.

doesn't sound as if your reading between the lines will be the case :D

[Leicestersaint]

This sounds very encouraging - for the first time in a long time we can feel positive about the future.

[Mole]

Our one client has SUBSTANTIAL wealth - several hundred million.

This is a massive difference to the likes of Lowe, Wilde and Crouch.

In League 1 and the championship having someone with some clout behind us makes us one of the big boys.

[washsaint]

This all sounds extremely positive and, as Manji says, to the point and no 'we've got our club back'.

Who knows what the future holds but the green shoots of recovery appear to be there. I hope we don't try and spend, spend, spend and build around the nucleus of the team from last season with 1 or 2 additions.

Many thanks for posting Mr Lynam.

[St Marco]

Thanks for taking the time to inform us of the goings on i think we all appreciate it.

You said that we can ask questions and you will put them to the guys who want to buy the club.

A question i have is what do they think about Wotte and if they do buy the club will they keep him on or replace him?

[Mole]

This all sounds extremely positive and, as Manji says, to the point and no 'we've got our club back'.

Who knows what the future holds but the green shoots of recovery appear to be there. I hope we don't try and spend, spend, spend and build around the nucleus of the team from last season with 1 or 2 additions.

Many thanks for posting Mr Lynam.

In lieu of the points deduction i think we need to strengthen in the summer within reason to overcome this. If come january we are in with a shout of the play-offs/automatic promotion then perhaps make a couple more signings to bolster the charge. Good home gates are vital though because if we don't make the effort then you can hardly expect our new owner to spend his money - it's a two way thing.

Finding a new manager is absolutely vital though, but i expect Matt Le Tissier has already sorted this out in private....

[ladysaint]

Great news thank you for your communication and was very interested to read that MLT will have a pivotal role in SFC, really looking forward to the start of the season now and season ticket money ready.

[WealdSaint]

Phew.................lets look forward to next season

[Made in Southampton]

I've got to ask. Who istony lynam? I may not know him but I'd like to bear his children.

[saint michael]

thank you Tony and your team for creating hope for the future

[M271]

Tony's posting on here states client but on the Pinnacle press release states clients, is this significant ?

[Danny]

Tony's posting on here states client but on the Pinnacle press release states clients, is this significant ?

Not really, as he says initially he was representing a group of people which has now been whittled down to just one person.

[NickG]

In lieu of the points deduction i think we need to strengthen in the summer within reason to overcome this. If come january we are in with a shout of the play-offs/automatic promotion then perhaps make a couple more signings to bolster the charge. Good home gates are vital though because if we don't make the effort then you can hardly expect our new owner to spend his money - it's a two way thing.

Finding a new manager is absolutely vital though, but i expect Matt Le Tissier has already sorted this out in private....

when he was with Paul Tisdale a couple of weeks ago?

[Matthew Le God]

when he was with Paul Tisdale a couple of weeks ago?

I've heard this a few times, where has it come from?

[saint_mears]

Well thanks Mr Lynam to you and your client for getting to this stage. I am not going to go any further and get carried away. As we know where it counts is on the pitch. So with that in mind i would avoid all Q&A requests as its amateurish behaviour. We had that from someone in recent years who stabbed us all in the back. Also avoid any leaking gossip and coming on this forum as well.

[Saint Charlie]

Funny how the Echo have copied it onto their website and have edited out the reference to this website. If this site was down for a week the Echo would be stuggling....

[saintpat]

Oh MY GOD!!! A thread on this forum that has got to the 2nd page and is still a happy and positive one!! I never thought I'd see that happen.

I know the deals not done, but that letter gives me much hope and I'll be sinking a few pints tonight to celebrate.

[LostBoys]

I am very pleased with this and am certainly more comfortable with the position.

Why not name the ONE funder?

[EFM]

No questions yet just a thank you that we can all maybe sleep a lot easier and look forward to a/the future. What a relief. What a change in attitude from a previous regime :-)

We'll walk the................sorry!

[miserableoldgit]

I am very pleased with this and am certainly more comfortable with the position.

Why not name the ONE funder?
I am sure that there is a good reason and all will become clear soon. Meanwhile, I cannot express how much I wish to thank you for your efforts to save our club and give us all hope. I cannot celebrate fully until the deal is done, because there have been so many false dawns and disappointments over the years but will "give it large" when it actully happens!

From a very "Happyoldgit!":D

[manji]

I like the way Tony posted it himself. A stark contrast to Wildes style of using people.
and no COYR

[Saint Billy]

Thank you for those words Mr Lynam and for all the hard work you and your team have put in to keep sfc alive.

It is obvious that already your future plans are re-uniting a long divided fan base by the inclusion of our legend MLT and the fact that we will have just one owner.

I would also like to give my thanks to Leon Crouch who kept the wolves from the doors and enabled your bid to progress and hopefully conclude. A true saint!

Finally, can I wish the new owner in waiting all the best for the future. After suffering many years of division and heartbreak as fans of sfc I think you will find that he will be welcome with open arms.

[harwellsaint]

hope and pray this is true, after being fed dross and lies by that moron lowe, who treated the loyal and in my eyes one of the best set of supporters in the land as sub human scum, this reads as a real treat for all of us saints, so welcome and god bless you
uts

[manji]

Let's be fair - he said absolutely nothing concrete at all in several paragraphs, apart from a lot of patting on the back for himself.

To you, that might be excellent communication but to me it is anything but.
He cant say too much at the moment but the letter gives some idea whats going on.I dont get the "patting himself on the back" thing at all. He sounds quite pleased but why not ?
No sign of "SAINTS GO TONY" T-shirts at all.

[tommi]

Thank you Mr Lynam, thank you Matt and thanks Mr Mystery Investor.

Now it's time for us all to unite, move on from the past, get behind the club, the players, forget about the boardroom and enjoy a stonking couple of years returning to the promised land!

[Midfield_General]

Mr Lynam and the LEGEND that is Matt Le Tiss, all I will say is: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU O:)

SAINTS FOREVER

[4737_carlin]

Any suggestions that the Candy brothers are the pinnacle client ?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/candy-and-candy-sweet-dreams-777220.html

[Toadhall Saint]

Superb letter - the future could be red and White!

[Marsdinho]

Finally, some good news !!!

Got everything crossed, hoping that this deal does go through. If it does, I’m so glad that MLT will have a major role within the club.

Hopefully, this will be the start of a bright new era for all Saints fans. Looking forward to (slowly probably!!) working our way back up the leagues.

Is it possible to elevate Le Tissier to a position higher that god !!!

COYR

[Matthew Le God]

This has now made the echo website.

[Glasgow_Saint]

I am Tony Lynam

[SW11_Saint]

Oh MY GOD!!! A thread on this forum that has got to the 2nd page and is still a happy and positive one!! I never thought I'd see that happen.

I know the deals not done, but that letter gives me much hope and I'll be sinking a few pints tonight to celebrate.
You obviously haven't seen Red and White Army's post - he's moaning already. You couldn't make it up, you really couldn't...

[lamanga]

Just hoping that this is indeed an authentic letter.

If it is, hats off to him. If not today is May fools Day and sounds a bit fishy if you know what I mean

[Burger]

Can't remember the last time I was so eager to buy my season ticket. The sun is out and it appears to be shining on us. Thanks to the mystery backer for having the belief to stay in when others didn't. Sunshine footbal returns to the south coast.

[saintstr1]

Future owners of the club communicating with the fans ...There's a Novelty.
Well done Tony & Matt hope it all goes smoothly & Quickly so we can start planning to be a Football club again, Great News.:D

[Arizona]

I know it's only words and there's a long way to go yet, but I can't help but smile having read that. Great to see someone on the board with no axe to grind and who puts the best interests of the club first. I've no idea who this bloke is, but I'm sure Matt would never be associated with bullsh*tters. I'm actually looking forward to next season. I just hope these guys make the right decision manager wise, and then back him to the hilt.

[eurosaint]

Dear Tony,
Please be assured that my bum will be firmly fixed to my seat in block 29 of the Kingsland stand next season and beyond.....
Grateful doesn't begin to sum up my feelings right now !
Many thanks !

[Gingeletiss]

Great but does that mean Askham and alll the others who have divided us. Iam hoping for a complete sweep and none of the people who have brought us to this still to be involved.

So is you finally jumping ship, just so as I know. IMHO Leon Crouch should have a place on the board, if so invited. The club would of folded before now without this fan, using his own money to keep us afloat.

[SOTONS EAST SIDE]

The club owner putting money into the club, now there is a novelty for us!!!You lie i tell you. You lie!:rolleyes:

[Rocker268]

So is you finally jumping ship, just so as I know. IMHO Leon Crouch should have a place on the board, if so invited. The club would of folded before now without this fan, using his own money to keep us afloat.

No! Although Crouch has been brilliant in helping us he must never be allowed in a position of power, nor should anyone who has previously been on the board in the past 10 years. It is the last thing we need, he should be rewarded and thanked but not given a place on the board!

[hypochondriac]

The new owner can do what he likes as far as I'm concerned. It's his money.

[Rocker268]

Just hoping that this is indeed an authentic letter.

If it is, hats off to him. If not today is May fools Day and sounds a bit fishy if you know what I mean

I'm almost certain it is, although the Echo's not the best paper in the world it has the same letter in it http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4408597.Open_letter_from_Pinnacle_to_Saints_fans/

[Gingeletiss]

No! Although Crouch has been brilliant in helping us he must never be allowed in a position of power, nor should anyone who has previously been on the board in the past 10 years. It is the last thing we need, he should be rewarded and thanked but not given a place on the board!


So....how do you propose to reward him. Did I forget to tell you, that he saved the club going bust, or should we just ignore that fact. You have your opinion, I have mine.......now think happy thoughts:)

[manji]

I'm almost certain it is, although the Echo's not the best paper in the world it has the same letter in it http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4408597.Open_letter_from_Pinnacle_to_Saints_fans/
Only because they have knicked it from this site !! See some of the posts under the article on The Echo site......................

[alehouseboys]

Just hoping that this is indeed an authentic letter.

If it is, hats off to him. If not today is May fools Day and sounds a bit fishy if you know what I mean

...and this

www.pinnacleproperty.net/pressrelease.htm

...and in a good ol' Le Tiss stylee, these fellas deserve a...
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7586/bowing.gif (http://img41.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bowing.gif)

[Guided Missile]

Only because they have knicked it from this site !! See some of the posts under the article on The Echo site......................
It may be worth looking at this (http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=13077) thread to find out where they got the photo....

[slickmick]

Our one client has SUBSTANTIAL wealth - several hundred million. Irrespective of this however, I am looking at this as a business which can stand on its two feet.

doesn't sound as if your reading between the lines will be the case :D[/quote]


This bit seemed to be suggesting that money is not going to be thrown at the club. We will have to live within our means and not run at a loss which we have been doing since relegation from the premiership.
To stand on our own two feet means we will have to get wages to a percentage of turnover to break even, thus getting rid of the high earners.
This is something that had Michael Wilde stated in his manifesto, it might have sat more comfortably with many.

So far so good Tony, now all thats needed is to have our 10 points back.

[paulwantsapint]

How does MLT fancy slipping his old size 9s on & become a player board member everyone wants a named big bruising cf who can score ?

On a serious note seems like we may have a new committed owner by mid-late june

[BigShadow]

Wow...the world seems a better place today.

Thanks Mr Lynam, MLT and Co.

[InvictaSaint]

I'm almost certain it is, although the Echo's not the best paper in the world it has the same letter in it http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4408597.Open_letter_from_Pinnacle_to_Saints_fans/

The last post underneath the letter is from the Echo web editor who states that the paper has Tony Lynam's "express permission" to reproduce the open letter on their and other websites. Seems totally genuine as far as I can ascertain.

[NickG]

if you want to update fans, openly, it is likely you would email echo with their circulation as well as posting for the 150 viewers on here.

[GenevaSaint]

This bit seemed to be suggesting that money is not going to be thrown at the club. We will have to live within our means and not run at a loss which we have been doing since relegation from the premiership.
To stand on our own two feet means we will have to get wages to a percentage of turnover to break even, thus getting rid of the high earners..

Yes we'll absoultely have to live within our means and to be honest I'm personally happy with rather than the potential situation of no club at all.

That said, living within our means may not be so much of an issue for us with no millstone of a mortgage :-)

[Navysaint]

Thats bought tears to my eyes !

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou !!

COME ON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps - could we knock down West Quay and have a statue built of MLT that can be seen across the whole of the south coast of England ?? : - )

Tony if there is another statue to be cast then dont use the Mandaric/Bates bloke or we might end up with a Le tissier/Thompson.

Thankyou for massive efforts
COYS

[Leslie Charteris]

After such a long time being half empty, my glass is very definitely half full and it won't be long before it's topped right up by the sound of things.
Well done all involved and thank you MLT for keeping the faith. Fingers crossed there are no nasties unearthed as the paperwork gets completed - it's not quite a done deal yet but these guys seem pretty determined to get Saints back where we all want them to be - team to be proud of.

[Arizona]

if you want to update fans, openly, it is likely you would email echo with their circulation as well as posting for the 3,673 viewers on here.

hth

8)

[4737_carlin]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

[saintwarwick]

Logged on not too long ago and after reading this article from Tony Lynam it has made me so happy for the future of our great club. Well done LeGod for your involvement, just shows what passion he has for HIS club.

[The Farmer]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

Perhaps the fact the new incumbant is a fan like us irks you. I for one welcome the fact it doesn't appear a suit with an agenda is at the helm. Fans ask for transparancy and passion, someone offers that and there are still detractors. What about a little gratitude for someone who is working at giving you something you have been desperately looking for?

One major difference here from the Wilde dabacle as well, he played a shady game of using the forum to garner support before he got in, not after.

[NickG]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

he sent it to the media as well, tbf not posting on here he just copied his press release.

[Katalinic]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

Disagree - it was exactly what was called for and was an excellent statement that informed fans of the facts - how refreshing to be able to type that.

[Crab Lungs]

That was an absolute delight to read, it sent shivers down my spine.

I really hope, like my message a couple of weeks back, we can all once more unite again.

With Matt in any role, we can. I know a few of you on here actually doubt his credentials but this would be no Shearer fiasco - Matt isn't a gob****e, he knows his stuff - any of you who watch Sky Sports will agree he is probably the most articulate pundit on there. Shearer, well... he was a boring and dumb pundit and that transferred to his brief management stint. Believe me, Matt's 'got it', Shearer hasn't. And please, I don't want to hear Paul Ince's name mentioned again, either. Bluuuurgh, gob****e...

Still, I'd settle for WGS seeing as we are all in dreamland atm :-)

Can't wait for the new season, I really want to be back in the UK for the start!!!

[Saints Pedro]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

Very badly written! I thought this forum catered for anyone interested in the Saints?

[70's Mike]

MLT the souths Niall Quinn

[Frank's cousin]

Feck me, a decent honest bulshyt free communication with fans from someone who certainly sounds like he knows what he is doing....but just who is this mystery 'several hundred million' man? Interesting and hopefully good times ahead.

[Fan The Flames]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

A percentage of the fan base use this forum, just like a percentage of fans read the echo and all the other outlets he sent the letter to.

Well done to all the guys involved, if our future is anything like the letter suggest's I will be very happy indeed.

I'm really looking forward to the big reveal, however there's a little part of my brain that keeps flashing up an image of Rupert Lowe coming out from behind the curtain with his smug grin and **** plan of action.

[CB Fry]

This is now a time for unity, and I really do hope that I get all of your support, and the support of the wider community to make this club great again. I will stop at nothing to make this happen guys - but I need bums on seats AND support to achieve this. Together, we can have a club to be proud of once more (and there's me a boyhood Liverpool fan saying that!).




Come on, I can't be the only one who had a little shudder reading that line?

All he had to do was put COYR at the end and I would have been suicidal. ;)



Seriously, that read really well and I am very chuffed with how that all sounds. Maybe the comeback starts today.

[Crab Lungs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs

PS: A post to an internet forum isn't naff just because Wilde the joker did it. It's a forward thinking way of communicating, and means that he is receptive what PEOPLE ON HERE THINK.

[OldNick]

So is you finally jumping ship, just so as I know. IMHO Leon Crouch should have a place on the board, if so invited. The club would of folded before now without this fan, using his own money to keep us afloat.You just had to ruin our new found unity, LC I would just about stomach but not 1 of the others from the past please.It could effect the chance of fulscale unity IMO

[Pedro]

Just a thought, if the new investor has settled the debt, does that mean it will be like a family paying off the mortgage and all the income can be spent elsewhere. The match income can then be spent on the clubs' progress rather than paying back loans and interest. So, say for a £15m payment the season ticket money can go to finance the wages of above average players for the 3rd tier (still cant call it league 1, will always be 3rd division).

[Gingeletiss]

Just a thought, if the new investor has settled the debt, does that mean it will be like a family paying off the mortgage and all the income can be spent elsewhere. The match income can then be spent on the clubs' progress rather than paying back loans and interest. So, say for a £15m payment the season ticket money can go to finance the wages of above average players for the 3rd tier (still cant call it league 1, will always be 3rd division).

you've got it in one.............

[smithy]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

Plonker

[smithy]

Just a thought, if the new investor has settled the debt, does that mean it will be like a family paying off the mortgage and all the income can be spent elsewhere. The match income can then be spent on the clubs' progress rather than paying back loans and interest. So, say for a £15m payment the season ticket money can go to finance the wages of above average players for the 3rd tier (still cant call it league 1, will always be 3rd division).

All the more reason for us to fill that stadium every week!!

[RedAndWhite91]

Well done to all involved, thanks for this good news.

[Vershinin]

This is the best ****ing club in the world, great news and really encouraging for a ****ing amazing club. Lets get 20k season tickets next year and tear up league 1.

[Right sider]

We all Drink (a drink, a drink)
To Matt Le Tiss (le tiss, le tiss)
He's the saviour of our football team
He's the greatest potential chairman
That the world has ever seen!

[manji]

Come on, I can't be the only one who had a little shudder reading that line?

All he had to do was put COYR at the end and I would have been suicidal. ;)



Seriously, that read really well and I am very chuffed with how that all sounds. Maybe the comeback starts today.
I suspect he is getting it out in the open early unlike "Mike".
To think I once gotted banned from this forum for mentioning Wilde was a Liverpool fan lol !

[Nolan]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.

I could've sworn that when I clicked on "Members list" on the top of the page it had a number of over 7,000

[suewhistle]

Can't wait for the new season, I really want to be back in the UK for the start!!!

As another overseas Saint does anyone know the start dates for the new season? It'll save me googling but I also wanted to say: "I'll be there!".

No season ticket, obviously, and only a token financial support (although my few shares are worthless!) but just to show that there are people all over the world willing Saints on.

[Mr Nice]

I hope this is the one and only time i read a statement on here from part of the prospective new owners team. It reads well but some will also read it as cheap pr and pandering to a select gathering of fans via an internet forum. Innocent it maybe but proved to be the downfall of others in the past.

[Block 5]

I am impressed that Mr Lynham has posted on this forum himself and has not used stooges or ITKs to communicate.

A good start.

I am feeling incredibly optimistic about next season.
The last year has been traumatic; we have hit new lows on and off the park.
The most depressing moments for me personally have been witnessing Saints fans fighting each other with words on this forum and fighting each other with fists at both home and away fixtures.

Surely this is the time to put the past behind us and unite again.
I for one, can't wait to renew my ST and start enjoying Saturday afternoons with the best fans in the world.

Together forever! RED AND WHITE!

[SO16_Saint]

All the more reason for us to fill that stadium every week!!

...at the right price for the league were in....£200-£250 for an adult

[lamanga]

sounds like it's true then. bottles away !

[JustMike]

I forgot to say in my last post that statements to a internet forum is totally naff. We had that with Wilde and the crap Questions stuff. Forget all that rubbish and sort the club out. This forum caters for nothing more than a couple of hundred fans and thus the majority of fans do not use it. Be proffesional and keep of the forum as it will be Wilde all over again.


I hope this is the one and only time i read a statement on here from part of the prospective new owners team. It reads well but some will also read it as cheap pr and pandering to a select gathering of fans via an internet forum. Innocent it maybe but proved to be the downfall of others in the past.

mmm new posters, both with same pointless moan. Beaten bidders...ex directors? Whoever you are, if you dont like it..dont come back. Simples!

I welcome communication with the fans, through whatever medium they see fit, and FAO 4737_carlin, this site has more than a couple of hundred fans.

[saint1977]

I'm really chuffed if this comes off in the next 20 days. The fans now need to unite and we need to regain the solidarity that we had and forget all the wranglings from Guy Askham and chums, they are consigned to the garbage bin of history. There will be a Saints to watch and in the long-term, a more competitive one at that it would appear. At this stage, a big well done to all involved and fingers crossed it all goes through now.

[saint1977]

mmm new posters, both with same pointless moan. Beaten bidders...ex directors? Whoever you are, if you dont like it..dont come back. Simples!

I welcome communication with the fans, through whatever medium they see fit, and FAO 4737_carlin, this site has more than a couple of hundred fans.

Probably 2 more aliases from Sunmoron. Still, who cares, the club looks set to survive and that's what counts. It won't be overnight but hopefully we are seeing the start of a steady but upward curve again after 6 years of almost vertical decline.

[surrey1saint]

Thanks for the update Tony,and for all your efforts.
This is great news!
Fingers crossed for a successful conclusion to all this ......COYR!!

[Mr Nice]

mmm new posters, both with same pointless moan. Beaten bidders...ex directors? Whoever you are, if you dont like it..dont come back. Simples!

I welcome communication with the fans, through whatever medium they see fit, and FAO 4737_carlin, this site has more than a couple of hundred fans.


Ahh thanks for the note but since it became unable to read for free in April i joined up and the paid to post. If thats all right with you ? I simply do not want this forum to descend into the farce that happened with Wilde. I suspect you dont have the brain to understand that.

[hypochondriac]

Ahh thanks for the note but since it became unable to read for free in April i joined up and the paid to post. If thats all right with you ? I simply do not want this forum to descend into the farce that happened with Wilde. I suspect you dont have the brain to understand that.
Surely you have a brain to realise this is not the same thing at all?

[spd]

45 years supporting Saints, just returned from winchester having seen my first grandaughter born eight hours ago and I see the message from Tony - there is a god out there and the end to a perfect day - season tickets will be renewed and another junior saint enrolled.

[Rocker268]

45 years supporting Saints, just returned from winchester having seen my first grandaughter born eight hours ago and I see the message from Tony - there is a god out there and the end to a perfect day - season tickets will be renewed and another junior saint enrolled.

Congrats on your grandaughter. and hopefully this will be a new new start for everyone involved with the club

[Mr Nice]

Surely you have a brain to realise this is not the same thing at all?

Making statements to a forum is not the same then ? Ahh i think it is

Wanting questions for answers is also exactly the same thing Saintsforever did as well with Wilde.


Not surprised its gone over the top of most peoples heads of the weirdos that frequent this forum.

[Whitey Grandad]

Wonderful news! I wasn't really worried. ;) In my opinion, anyone who has enough faith in the future of our club and us supporters to put up serious cash can post messages wherever and whenever they want. The last few seasons have been pretty depressing but at last I feel that we have turned a corner. My grateful thanks go to all those who have worked so hard to pull this off. Roll on next season! When can I renew my season tickets?

[Wiltshire Saint]

Making statements to a forum is not the same then ? Ahh i think it is

Wanting questions for answers is also exactly the same thing Saintsforever did as well with Wilde.


Not surprised its gone over the top of most peoples heads of the weirdos that frequent this forum.

OOOOhhhhhhh!! Get her! Keep your wig on darling.

[Mr Nice]

OOOOhhhhhhh!! Get her! Keep your wig on darling.

Well some people just jump to conclusions without engaging the brain to whats being said.

Maybe i should of just gone COYR and woot and all that crap.

[saint1977]

Making statements to a forum is not the same then ? Ahh i think it is

Wanting questions for answers is also exactly the same thing Saintsforever did as well with Wilde.


Not surprised its gone over the top of most peoples heads of the weirdos that frequent this forum.

Seeing as we are all weirdos perhaps you'd like to log off? Or perhaps identify yourself at SMS at the first home game? Thought not.

Quite frankly, a lot of us made mistakes with Wilde but after the 3 years that had preceded it, we were a bit vulnerable after Mike had become the largest shareholder. This is totally different and this group have to go through hoops that Mike Wilde wouldn't have got through. Actually, Secure Retirement probably wouldn't have got through them in 1996 either and Askham's retirement wouldn't have been quite so gold-plated at our expense.

[Whitey Grandad]

Well some people just jump to conclusions without engaging the brain to whats being said.

Maybe i should of just gone COYR and woot and all that crap.
How can COYR ever be described as crap???

[saint1977]

Well some people just jump to conclusions without engaging the brain to whats being said.

Maybe i should of just gone COYR and woot and all that crap.

I presume you'd rather have Marc Jackson and Green take over then? Extinction would have preferable to that, if you've seen the posts that were on here in summer 2007 you'll know exactly the incredible Walter Mitty tendancies we witnessed and Bournemouth fans saw straight through him as well.

If this consortium hadn't taken things to this stage, this forum full of weirdos as you put it would have been rather irrelevant as there would be no football club.

[Saints Pedro]

Ahh thanks for the note but since it became unable to read for free in April i joined up and the paid to post. If thats all right with you ? I simply do not want this forum to descend into the farce that happened with Wilde. I suspect you dont have the brain to understand that.


I think you will find reading is still free hyperbrain!

[eelpie]

I am Tony Lynam

I am not.

[Alright Dave]

Great read, fantastic news :) As mentioned by many Le God being involved is fantastic, the guy is one of very few footballers over the last few decades who is very articulate and intelligent (bit like Niall Quinn in that respect), not to mention was one of the greatest players the UK has ever seen! His involvement as chairman or director of football will/would be awesome and can only be seen as a plus.

I would love to see Tisdale brought in as manager, a Saint through and through, who has earnt himself the praise he deserves at Bath and Exeter, and would be nice to see him backed up by coaches like Michael Svensson and Frannie Benali, all Saints through and through would please me more than words. Its these kind of people who will return us to former glories, COYR's :)

At the same time, if they have the money and could pull it off the bringing in of a Wee Gordie or a Kevin Keegan would make me wet myself, although in reality i know this is unlikely for many different reasons.

Tony, Matt and Team thank you all so far for all your work, you deserve it :) All i will ask is you complete this deal and bring in a decent manager, and a few decent players and not by spending stupid money, i don't think most if any of us expect or even want that, more a bit of investment as and when its required and the full support and backing to the right manager who deserves their/our support.

If and when this goes through guy's, lets fill St Mary's to the rafters and unite behind them, we are still the major key to the success of this club, lets never forget that, even if the last administration did!

COYMFR's :) :)

[niceandfriendly]

you can only laugh at the sad acts like Mr Nice suddenly appearing with their eternal pessimism and pointless posts. there will always be people who need something to be negative about. i feel for those people.

that letter from lynam was exactly what we needed. It's obviously far from being a completed deal, but they're clearly committed to the cause and have plans for the long term, which is exactly what we need as sorting out this club won't be a quick fix.

If there is one man who can unite this city it's Matty and if this all goes through I can see Southampton being a happy place again in the near futuere. who knows League 1 football might be fun for a season or two with Matty in a position of power and this "substantially wealthy businessman" involved.

Happy times

http://www.digital-tv.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/borat-high-five.jpg

[Mr Nice]

I presume you'd rather have Marc Jackson and Green take over then? Extinction would have preferable to that, if you've seen the posts that were on here in summer 2007 you'll know exactly the incredible Walter Mitty tendancies we witnessed and Bournemouth fans saw straight through him as well.

If this consortium hadn't taken things to this stage, this forum full of weirdos as you put it would have been rather irrelevant as there would be no football club.

You clearly do not understand what i initially wrote.

[Mr Nice]

I think you will find reading is still free hyperbrain!


Yes my mistake i meant you had to register to view the forum since late April !

[ooohTerryHurlock]

45 years supporting Saints, just returned from winchester having seen my first grandaughter born eight hours ago and I see the message from Tony - there is a god out there and the end to a perfect day - season tickets will be renewed and another junior saint enrolled.

and he is back at our club!

[ooohTerryHurlock]

Thanks Tony appreciate the communication


one question please - when do we get to know who your client is??


thanks


OTH

[Whitey Grandad]

45 years supporting Saints, just returned from winchester having seen my first grandaughter born eight hours ago and I see the message from Tony - there is a god out there and the end to a perfect day - season tickets will be renewed and another junior saint enrolled.
Congratulations! Join the club.

[Mr Nice]

you can only laugh at the sad acts like Mr Nice suddenly appearing with their eternal pessimism and pointless posts. there will always be people who need something to be negative about. i feel for those people.

that letter from lynam was exactly what we needed. It's obviously far from being a completed deal, but they're clearly committed to the cause and have plans for the long term, which is exactly what we need as sorting out this club won't be a quick fix.

If there is one man who can unite this city it's Matty and if this all goes through I can see Southampton being a happy place again in the near futuere. who knows League 1 football might be fun for a season or two with Matty in a position of power and this "substantially wealthy businessman" involved.

Happy times

http://www.digital-tv.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/borat-high-five.jpg


You clearly do not understand what i have wrote !

Nothing wrong with what this Tony Lynam has wrote but we do not want to see continual stuff ala Wilde ! Questions and answers ala Saintsforever as i said. :rolleyes:

I am sure people with brains understand what im saying.

[sir woody]

Making statements to a forum is not the same then ? Ahh i think it is

Wanting questions for answers is also exactly the same thing Saintsforever did as well with Wilde.


Not surprised its gone over the top of most peoples heads of the weirdos that frequent this forum.

There's always one little tosser ****ing on bonfires, go outside and play with the traffic.

[Alright Dave]

Reading over this thread a second time, all i can say is i am delighted at the near 100% excitement and unity! It is such a refreshing change from the *****ing and moaning at each other that has gone on for the last couple of years :)

[niceandfriendly]

I am sure people with brains understand what im saying.

Yes, somewhere, someday, you will find someone who will understand you. Perhaps.

In the mean time, there has been absolutely nothing what so ever to suggest that Tony Lynam is going to be the next "wilde", and we're all pleased that a sensible, well timed and well written letter has been sent to a loyal fanbase which desperately needed some good news.

[Mr Nice]

Yes, somewhere, someday, you will find someone who will understand you. Perhaps.

In the mean time, there has been absolutely nothing what so ever to suggest that Tony Lynam is going to be the next "wilde", and we're all pleased that a sensible, well timed and well written letter has been sent to a loyal fanbase which desperately needed some good news.

Again you have totally misinterpreted what i have said !

Since where have i said hes going to be the next Wilde ! LOL

Im talking statements and QAs etc doh doh

I thought my comment would be too intelligent for most on here.

[Mr Nice]

There's always one little tosser ****ing on bonfires, go outside and play with the traffic.

Yeah read what ive actually said before you start mouthing off.

[hypochondriac]

You clearly do not understand what i have wrote !

Nothing wrong with what this Tony Lynam has wrote but we do not want to see continual stuff ala Wilde ! Questions and answers ala Saintsforever as i said. :rolleyes:

I am sure people with brains understand what im saying.

He can do what he likes as far as I'm concerned as long as he delivers. As I have said before, if it's good enough for Le God it's good enough for me.

[hypochondriac]

Again you have totally misinterpreted what i have said !

Since where have i said hes going to be the next Wilde ! LOL

Im talking statements and QAs etc doh doh

I thought my comment would be too intelligent for most on here.

What on earth is wrong exactly with statements and Q&As?

[saint1977]

You clearly do not understand what i initially wrote.

Erm, how exactly?

If the club wasn't bankrupt and about to go out of existance and Pinnacle didn't have to go through significant hoops, then your stance would be more understandable. This simply isn't comparable with the circumstances of 2006, there are no parachute payments to spunk up the wall. Wilde and Lowe would probably never have got the keys to SMS based on the DD criteria.

[saint1977]

Again you have totally misinterpreted what i have said !

Since where have i said hes going to be the next Wilde ! LOL

Im talking statements and QAs etc doh doh

I thought my comment would be too intelligent for most on here.

Actually, this board has some fairly sharp professional and educated people on it so I would be discourage you from taking that line or you may get embarrassed quite quickly. If you don't think this is the right option for Saints or you are representing other interests, don't take part in the thread - simple. Pinnacle have come up with the goods at this stage, hence we are into the exclusivity element of the process. No PhDs or MPhils required to understand that.

[niceandfriendly]

What on earth is wrong exactly with statements and Q&As?

Oooooh no hypo no, that shows a complete lack of business sense and credibility. Didn't you know? ;)

[SFC Forever]

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Originally Posted by Mr Nice
Ahh thanks for the note but since it became unable to read for free in April i joined up and the paid to post. If thats all right with you ? I simply do not want this forum to descend into the farce that happened with Wilde. I suspect you dont have the brain to understand that.
You clearly do not understand what i have wrote !

Nothing wrong with what this Tony Lynam has wrote but we do not want to see continual stuff ala Wilde ! Questions and answers ala Saintsforever as i said.

I am sure people with brains understand what im saying.



Mr Nice. Are you the same Mr Nice let out of the asylum once a month?
Unfortunately as we are all wierdos on here we are incapable of understanding the deep and meaningfull comments posted by your good self.
As the vast majority of us on here are primarily saints fc supporters could we possibly be allowed a little good feeling? Especially as we have waited for such a long time for a glimmer of hope.

[Trader]

Again you have totally misinterpreted what i have said !

Since where have i said hes going to be the next Wilde ! LOL

Im talking statements and QAs etc doh doh

I thought my comment would be too intelligent for most on here.

Your intelligence shines through like a beacon.

[Mr Nice]

This is what i originally wrote on here..... do take note of the 'some will' part LOL

I hope this is the one and only time i read a statement on here from part of the prospective new owners team. It reads well but some will also read it as cheap pr and pandering to a select gathering of fans via an internet forum. Innocent it maybe but proved to be the downfall of others in the past.


Rearrange and change it as much as you like but its a 'common sense' post, end of.

[Alright Dave]

Guy's Mr Nice has a valid concern (he is also entitled to his opinion), although he is now looking for a rise, and some of you are now giving him it. Just ignore him if you don't like what he is saying and make your own opinion on TL's statement.

Lets not turn what is a happy and united thread into the usual kind of bull****e arguement.

[SFC Forever]

For you to think such must mean that you are one of the some.
Get over it and wake up. We may have found a buyer capable of lifting the gloom.
I FOR ONE AM READY TO BUY A SEASON TICKET, AS AND WHEN THEY APPEAR, AS I FEEL ARE A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER SUPPORTERS.

[niceandfriendly]

Alright Dave, you're right. Let's forget about him, this thread isn't for pointless negativity, sweeping generalisations and insults.

Back on subject, I wonder when or if we'll hear from Matty himself on the subject?

[SFC Forever]

Guy's Mr Nice has a valid concern (he is also entitled to his opinion), although he is now looking for a rise, and some of you are now giving him it. Just ignore him if you don't like what he is saying and make your own opinion on TL's statement.

Lets not turn what is a happy and united thread into the usual kind of bull****e arguement.

Try as hard as some will, I don't think we can have our relief at the news removed.

[hypochondriac]

This is what i originally wrote on here..... do take note of the 'some will' part LOL

I hope this is the one and only time i read a statement on here from part of the prospective new owners team. It reads well but some will also read it as cheap pr and pandering to a select gathering of fans via an internet forum. Innocent it maybe but proved to be the downfall of others in the past.


Rearrange and change it as much as you like but its a 'common sense' post, end of.

If they read it like that then they are very wrong arent they.

[Alright Dave]

Try as hard as some will, I don't think we can have our relief at the news removed.

I agree, its a little early to get too excited about all this, but lets be clear this is the most positive news we could have had at this time. I think what is also a very key factor is that the guy/gal has paid 500 grand deposit for an exclusivity deal, in the current climate who on earth would do that without being willing to follow it through? That being said there are no guarantee's in life and none of us should jump the gun, but you can only say that at this stage this looks promising for the future of OUR (the fans) club.

[hypochondriac]

But fair enough, lets ignore him and move on.

[Wes Tender]

I'll happily join the happy-clappy feeling that permeates most of us on this forum now that we have replaced the charlatans and the PLC.

It's encouraging to see that apart from one or two sourpusses, this optimism is pretty widespread. But if those sourpusses believe that they are far too intelligent for us, or that most of us are weirdos, then perhaps they would be better off on some other forum if they can find one that caters for their special attributes. Personally, I found Mr. Nice's claims to intelligence somewhat lacking in credibility because of his inability to express himself cogently in English. If it isn't his first language, I'll be happy to apologise. ;)

[Lazlo78]

Guy's Mr Nice has a valid concern (he is also entitled to his opinion), although he is now looking for a rise, and some of you are now giving him it. Just ignore him if you don't like what he is saying and make your own opinion on TL's statement.

Lets not turn what is a happy and united thread into the usual kind of bull****e arguement.

Noooo, I can't stand all this positive cr*p. There's simply too much positivity on this board - and frankly it's making me stop reading this forum. There's always SO much good news and people chatting in a friendly fashion in each and every thread - much like they'd do if they were sitting together in a pub! *shudders*

I blame the Pineapple Group for ruining this place. I'm going to sign up for a Newcastle board instead...





;)

[Alright Dave]

Noooo, I can't stand all this positive cr*p. There's simply too much positivity on this board - and frankly it's making me stop reading this forum. There's always SO much good news and people chatting in a friendly fashion in each and every thread - much like they'd do if they were sitting together in a pub! *shudders*

I blame the Pineapple Group for ruining this place. I'm going to sign up for a Newcastle board instead...





;)

LOL ;)

[TheSaint75]

Yeah read what ive actually said before you start mouthing off.

Maybe it is you that has expressed your views in a way that we cannot understand, therefore it is everybody else that is an idiot?

What's up with you anyway, somebody pi5sed you off today?

[sunrise]

A message is good but it is a bit premature to rejoice until the deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Lets hope the future is bright!

[SFC Forever]

I think it will be now. MLT kept us in the Premier/First division for so long and looks like helping to keep us alive.

[jim_bergerac]

Must say I read the letter three times over and I think I will now read it again - C'est magnifique!

[offix]

Great letter, in plain English, and with sentiment.
1 owner ,means no boardroom squabbles, and with Matt involved finally the passion in the management will be back.
Good times ahead.

[Red and White Army]

This universal outpouring of joy is pretty amazing. Consider the facts:

1. We have no idea who our owner is.
2. We have no idea who the manager will be.
3. We have no idea who the players will be.
4. We have no idea about whoever has taken us over's short or long term plans.
5. The only communication has been a Mike Wilde-style letter

The takeover isn't even complete, and one has to wonder exactly why it took this long - is the new guy really committed to Saints? He might be, he might not be - I hope it is the former but nobody has any idea.

So why the outpouring of joy? The other bids might easily have been better for the football club and fans, but this one was the best for the creditors. I don't know one way or the other but history has taught us Saints fans that dropping your pants and jumping into bed in delight without knowing the full details is fraught with repercussions down the line.

[dubsaint]

Time to say thank you to all those who have worked so hard to get us were we are today, and a Special Thanks to Matt.
Hopefully this club will now move forward.

P.S. its would have been fun to have Irish people running the club but it was not to be

[offix]

This universal outpouring of joy is pretty amazing. Consider the facts:

1. We have no idea who our owner is.
2. We have no idea who the manager will be.
3. We have no idea who the players will be.
4. We have no idea about whoever has taken us over's short or long term plans.
5. The only communication has been a Mike Wilde-style letter

The takeover isn't even complete, and one has to wonder exactly why it took this long - is the new guy really committed to Saints? He might be, he might not be - I hope it is the former but nobody has any idea.

So why the outpouring of joy? The other bids might easily have been better for the football club and fans, but this one was the best for the creditors. I don't know one way or the other but history has taught us Saints fans that dropping your pants and jumping into bed in delight without knowing the full details is fraught with repercussions down the line.

Do you think it might have something to do with the fact that this investment would mean that we actually stay in existence? The rest is inconsequential if the alternative is playing in the conference under a different name.

[Saintjersey]

I'm so happy right now, yes it's late in the morning and I've been out for a few drinks..... but right now with this brilliant saints news I am on top of the world and even those annoying Chelsea supporters can't ruin what a great evening it has been. I am just so happy for us. COYR :)

[hypochondriac]

Do you think it might have something to do with the fact that this investment would mean that we actually stay in existence? The rest is inconsequential if the alternative is playing in the conference under a different name.

Yep. Add to that mlt is involved and a chance of decent investment and why the hell cant we celebrate? Its not like we can change anything by being grumpy anyway and im just made up that we have a club! They will have to go some to be much worse than the last few years

[70's Mike]

This universal outpouring of joy is pretty amazing. Consider the facts:

1. We have no idea who our owner is.
2. We have no idea who the manager will be.
3. We have no idea who the players will be.
4. We have no idea about whoever has taken us over's short or long term plans.
5. The only communication has been a Mike Wilde-style letter

The takeover isn't even complete, and one has to wonder exactly why it took this long - is the new guy really committed to Saints? He might be, he might not be - I hope it is the former but nobody has any idea.

So why the outpouring of joy? The other bids might easily have been better for the football club and fans, but this one was the best for the creditors. I don't know one way or the other but history has taught us Saints fans that dropping your pants and jumping into bed in delight without knowing the full details is fraught with repercussions down the line.

We know he has handed over £500k
We have never known who the next manager would be
We have never known what players we may have
We in the last 6 years have had no idea of anyones plans for the club
Having one letter is better than the communication in the last year

We basically, as fans, have no choice
WE DO HAVE HOPE AGAIN THOUGH

[NickG]

We have one prospective owner - who isn't any of old lot
We have MLT who will unite fans and inject optimism
MLT will give make us the most attractive team in the division to attract players of right level
We have a club
We are debt free
We have the offer of some investment - we have never had that before

Our problems are not all over but we can, and should, look forward not back

[EastleighSoulBoy]

Debt free, I keep seeing this mentioned by various posters. So I need to ask, to what level are we debt free? Does anyone really know, without supposition or do we need to be patient and wait until the deal reaches fruition and we learn about it?

Are we debt free as in, we have paid Barclays off (£4+ million or a %) we have closed the mortgage with a one off payment? We have paid HMRC? When I put 'have' I mean of course that the new owner would do that as part of the deal. Or will we still have a large mortgage (millstone) to fund on L1 income?

I do appreciate that these queries may not be answerable right now, but thanks in anticipation of any guidance!

[thorpie the sinner]

Debt free, I keep seeing this mentioned by various posters. So I need to ask, to what level are we debt free? Does anyone really know, without supposition or do we need to be patient and wait until the deal reaches fruition and we learn about it?

Are we debt free as in, we have paid Barclays off (£4+ million or a %) we have closed the mortgage with a one off payment? We have paid HMRC? When I put 'have' I mean of course that the new owner would do that as part of the deal. Or will we still have a large mortgage (millstone) to fund on L1 income?

I do appreciate that these queries may not be answerable right now, but thanks in anticipation of any guidance!

I would be very surprised if he hasn't sorted the mortgage out in one foul swoop!

[Fitzhugh Fella]

Well some people just jump to conclusions without engaging the brain to whats being said.

Maybe i should of just gone COYR and woot and all that crap.

I know what you are saying "Mr Nice" but tbh there was some real information in TL's statement (ie just one owner, MLT's pivotal role) so I found it enlightening and well worth making. There has been enough rumour, gossip and supposition on here since we went into admin and it is nice to hear something positive from the horse's mouth.

I think many of us learnt a lesson following Wilde's arrival and no one is saying we should not be optimistically cautious here but let's not start throwing the baby out with the bathwater just yet. Already I know of people who have not previously had a ST saying they may well get one now (my Dad for one) after having read TL's words so that can't be a bad thing.

[Fitzhugh Fella]

Debt free, I keep seeing this mentioned by various posters. So I need to ask, to what level are we debt free? Does anyone really know, without supposition or do we need to be patient and wait until the deal reaches fruition and we learn about it?

Are we debt free as in, we have paid Barclays off (£4+ million or a %) we have closed the mortgage with a one off payment? We have paid HMRC? When I put 'have' I mean of course that the new owner would do that as part of the deal. Or will we still have a large mortgage (millstone) to fund on L1 income?

I do appreciate that these queries may not be answerable right now, but thanks in anticipation of any guidance!

Andy - I am assuming that the price "paid" to acquire the club includes paying off both Barclays and Aviva so in effect we are now debt free. For that we should be grateful but let's not forget the fans no longer own the club or have any rights or say in how it should be run.

[70's Mike]

Andy - I am assuming that the price "paid" to acquire the club includes paying off both Barclays and Aviva so in effect we are now debt free. For that we should be grateful but let's not forget the fans no longer own the club or have any rights or say in how it should be run.

or that the deal could be funded by debt which like the Glaziers and Gillette and Hicks e rolled back into the club

[Legod Third Coming]

Andy - I am assuming that the price "paid" to acquire the club includes paying off both Barclays and Aviva so in effect we are now debt free. For that we should be grateful but let's not forget the fans no longer own the club or have any rights or say in how it should be run.

I won't necessarily make us debt free in real terms. It will just transfer 'a debt' to the owner. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. A man in debt often works harder than one who isn't!!!!!

[Gingeletiss]

Great letter, in plain English, and with sentiment.
1 owner ,means no boardroom squabbles, and with Matt involved finally the passion in the management will be back.
Good times ahead.

Sorry........if there's a boardroom, there will be squabbles, a fact of nature. You only have to look on here to see the proof in that. However, I believe they will all be on the same side, unlike the last few boards we've had....IMO of course.

[gordonToo]

We know he has handed over £500k
We have never known who the next manager would be
We have never known what players we may have
We in the last 6 years have had no idea of anyones plans for the club
Having one letter is better than the communication in the last year

We basically, as fans, have no choice
WE DO HAVE HOPE AGAIN THOUGH

Some caution is called for surely given that 3 out of the 4 original "investors" dropped out? I'm not sure we would survive if it turned out there was another MW style outfit in control.

[Legod Third Coming]

Some caution is called for surely given that 3 out of the 4 original "investors" dropped out? I'm not sure we would survive if it turned out there was another MW style outfit in control.

Hmm, who else wrote a letter that had fans fawning... I wonder...

I know this sounds good. But many's the girl you've heard on a sex chat line who was really a frumpy old bag doing her knitting.

Let's keep from orgasming just yet eh...

[70's Mike]

Some caution is called for surely given that 3 out of the 4 original "investors" dropped out? I'm not sure we would survive if it turned out there was another MW style outfit in control.

AGREED i was just answering the points raised about what we do not know and pointing out we have never really known.
this deal could go tits up but there is sweet fa any of us can do until we are giving the chance to buy season tickets etc

[Legod Third Coming]

AGREED i was just answering the points raised about what we do not know and pointing out we have never really known.
this deal could go tits up but there is sweet fa any of us can do until we are giving the chance to buy season tickets etc

You make some good points Mike. We're in the lap of the Gods, but what's new??!!!

[JustMike]

Ahh thanks for the note but since it became unable to read for free in April i joined up and the paid to post. If thats all right with you ? I simply do not want this forum to descend into the farce that happened with Wilde. I suspect you dont have the brain to understand that.


Excuse me!!!

This club was almost non-existant, after a downward spiral for years. We now finally appear to be turning the corner. Notes / letters like the one from TL are very welcome after all the carp we have had to suffer from.

Before you make assumptions as to my brain, i suggest you look in the mirror first.

Also, this forum became "unable to read for free" long before April.

HTH

[JustMike]

Making statements to a forum is not the same then ? Ahh i think it is

Wanting questions for answers is also exactly the same thing Saintsforever did as well with Wilde.


Not surprised its gone over the top of most peoples heads of the weirdos that frequent this forum.

Its clearly gone waaaay over yours

[JustMike]

You clearly do not understand what i have wrote !

Nothing wrong with what this Tony Lynam has wrote but we do not want to see continual stuff ala Wilde ! Questions and answers ala Saintsforever as i said. :rolleyes:

I am sure people with brains understand what im saying.

you clearly do not understand what you wrote :rolleyes:

[dubai_phil]

Just a minor point about the "Debt Free" comments on here.

The new club will "technically" have debt - namely one owner will invest money in return for shares in the company.

Before some go off on the "a football club is a charity" type angles, the new owner will expect a return on that investment, and the new management team will expect to receive an income in return for their work in rebuilding the club.

One day the owner may wish to sell his shares, possibly (and hopefully) when we are back in the Premier League to some incredibly wealthy benefactor that allows us to get into the CL.

The point being that in the past there have been too many complaints and comments about what Lowe and others took out, of dividends paid and the rest. The new team will have to take many hard decisions and some fans will not like that and there will always be an undercurrent questioning why xyz earns an 80k+ a year salary in the management team, as much as they will question whether ab or c player is worth their 2k a week.

Tony and his team have 3 weeks to examine the up to date finances of the club and it's contractual obligations. That then needs to be entered into their initial outline business plans. I am sure they will find all those plans are viable.

They must find a way to REVERSE the trend of the past 3 years that have seen this club LOSE around 15million pounds in order to ensure firstly our survival and then our progress. Just cast a thought back to the horrors of last season and the pain when the previous management tried to cut costs. Do we WANT to carry on as before and waste the investors money? Or do we expect them to carry out radical surgery, stabilise the club and then build sensibly and slowly for the future?

They have a hell of a job on their hands, they have stood up and the investor has taken on a hell of a risk.

For that they will be rewarded with salaries, with dividends and hopefully profits for additional investment. That money will come from us fans and now we can give it with a happier heart.

Finally, it is possible that the secured creditors will have accepted a specific cash figure, but at the same time it is quite possible that they may have insisted on what is termend "deferrals" so that by helping to save the club NOW, they would also receive a reward later when the club is more able to pay something to reward their help now.

So as I have said, it is fantastic that the new team are here, that firstly we have a club to support and moan about next season. But, at the end of the day, the next 20 days is actually INCREDIBLY short as they have to sort out the mess and decide what shape the new business will be in from the day they take full control and start building.

Carrying out open heart surgery to save a life is not done in 5 minutes in a car park with a Swiss Army Knife.

It will take time, and it seems we now have a team of motivated and highly skilled surgeons to carry out the operation

[NickG]

Some caution is called for surely given that 3 out of the 4 original "investors" dropped out? I'm not sure we would survive if it turned out there was another MW style outfit in control.

why be cautious? we are supporters, we have a future again, who knows how good just yet but why not get excited and look forward?

What is the harm?

If it goes wrong again, it goes wrong - but will it be any worse because you were optimistic now? We are not talking about you investing anything!

[Legod Third Coming]

Just a minor point about the "Debt Free" comments on here.

The new club will "technically" have debt - namely one owner will invest money in return for shares in the company.

Before some go off on the "a football club is a charity" type angles, the new owner will expect a return on that investment, and the new management team will expect to receive an income in return for their work in rebuilding the club.

One day the owner may wish to sell his shares, possibly (and hopefully) when we are back in the Premier League to some incredibly wealthy benefactor that allows us to get into the CL.

The point being that in the past there have been too many complaints and comments about what Lowe and others took out, of dividends paid and the rest. The new team will have to take many hard decisions and some fans will not like that and there will always be an undercurrent questioning why xyz earns an 80k+ a year salary in the management team, as much as they will question whether ab or c player is worth their 2k a week.

Tony and his team have 3 weeks to examine the up to date finances of the club and it's contractual obligations. That then needs to be entered into their initial outline business plans. I am sure they will find all those plans are viable.

They must find a way to REVERSE the trend of the past 3 years that have seen this club LOSE around 15million pounds in order to ensure firstly our survival and then our progress. Just cast a thought back to the horrors of last season and the pain when the previous management tried to cut costs. Do we WANT to carry on as before and waste the investors money? Or do we expect them to carry out radical surgery, stabilise the club and then build sensibly and slowly for the future?

They have a hell of a job on their hands, they have stood up and the investor has taken on a hell of a risk.

For that they will be rewarded with salaries, with dividends and hopefully profits for additional investment. That money will come from us fans and now we can give it with a happier heart.

Finally, it is possible that the secured creditors will have accepted a specific cash figure, but at the same time it is quite possible that they may have insisted on what is termend "deferrals" so that by helping to save the club NOW, they would also receive a reward later when the club is more able to pay something to reward their help now.

So as I have said, it is fantastic that the new team are here, that firstly we have a club to support and moan about next season. But, at the end of the day, the next 20 days is actually INCREDIBLY short as they have to sort out the mess and decide what shape the new business will be in from the day they take full control and start building.

Carrying out open heart surgery to save a life is not done in 5 minutes in a car park with a Swiss Army Knife.

It will take time, and it seems we now have a team of motivated and highly skilled surgeons to carry out the operation

Agree with everything but the last line.

All we have to go one as regards their fitness for task is faith.

That's enough for me for now. Becuase it was enough for MLT.

But it's still a waiting game all round to see the colour of the money, the direction of travel and the amount available to invest in the club for real.

[NickG]

Just a minor point about the "Debt Free" comments on here.

The new club will "technically" have debt - namely one owner will invest money in return for shares in the company.

Before some go off on the "a football club is a charity" type angles, the new owner will expect a return on that investment, and the new management team will expect to receive an income in return for their work in rebuilding the club.

One day the owner may wish to sell his shares, possibly (and hopefully) when we are back in the Premier League to some incredibly wealthy benefactor that allows us to get into the CL.

The point being that in the past there have been too many complaints and comments about what Lowe and others took out, of dividends paid and the rest. The new team will have to take many hard decisions and some fans will not like that and there will always be an undercurrent questioning why xyz earns an 80k+ a year salary in the management team, as much as they will question whether ab or c player is worth their 2k a week.

Tony and his team have 3 weeks to examine the up to date finances of the club and it's contractual obligations. That then needs to be entered into their initial outline business plans. I am sure they will find all those plans are viable.

They must find a way to REVERSE the trend of the past 3 years that have seen this club LOSE around 15million pounds in order to ensure firstly our survival and then our progress. Just cast a thought back to the horrors of last season and the pain when the previous management tried to cut costs. Do we WANT to carry on as before and waste the investors money? Or do we expect them to carry out radical surgery, stabilise the club and then build sensibly and slowly for the future?

They have a hell of a job on their hands, they have stood up and the investor has taken on a hell of a risk.

For that they will be rewarded with salaries, with dividends and hopefully profits for additional investment. That money will come from us fans and now we can give it with a happier heart.

Finally, it is possible that the secured creditors will have accepted a specific cash figure, but at the same time it is quite possible that they may have insisted on what is termend "deferrals" so that by helping to save the club NOW, they would also receive a reward later when the club is more able to pay something to reward their help now.

So as I have said, it is fantastic that the new team are here, that firstly we have a club to support and moan about next season. But, at the end of the day, the next 20 days is actually INCREDIBLY short as they have to sort out the mess and decide what shape the new business will be in from the day they take full control and start building.

Carrying out open heart surgery to save a life is not done in 5 minutes in a car park with a Swiss Army Knife.

It will take time, and it seems we now have a team of motivated and highly skilled surgeons to carry out the operation

the next 20 days is not to sort the mess out, its to sort out the contracts and fa issues - the mess will take years!

[doggface]

It's like a few posters have been stood up at the alter before. Yes there was lessons to be learned from the Wilde episode, but mlt would see that the club is taken good care of. It is sad we have to disect & manipulate what is a positive letter - I think tl deserves a little more faith right now. Like ff says even the most negative should be caustiously optimistic.

[Legod Third Coming]

It's like a few posters have been stood up at the alter before. Yes there was lessons to be learned from the Wilde episode, but mlt would see that the club is taken good care of. It is sad we have to disect & manipulate what is a positive letter - I think tl deserves a little more faith right now. Like ff says even the most negative should be caustiously optimistic.

Great analogy!!! That's exactly what it's like! Or that she pulled back the veil to reveal Susan Boyle and not the Heidi Klum we had been dating!!!!

[JustMike]

It's like a few posters have been stood up at the alter before. Yes there was lessons to be learned from the Wilde episode, but mlt would see that the club is taken good care of. It is sad we have to disect & manipulate what is a positive letter - I think tl deserves a little more faith right now. Like ff says even the most negative should be caustiously optimistic.

agree 100%

How "posters" like mr nice can suddenly appear and pick holes in it is unbelievable

[Under Weststand]

Read this last night when Pi**ed so didn't post, re-read this morning & It makes interesting reading & offers hope for the first time in what seems a lifetime. I do feel very optimistic for the future, I temper that with caution as it's not signed sealed & delivered yet. I also urge caution & over-reaction over where we will be in three years. Lets not forget it takes time to build a team & a Squad which is what we need to do, as from what I've seen we have very few players at the club right know as a main core to start the re-building from. hopefully within 3-weeks the Club will pick itself of the floor & start moving forward however long it may take, lets be thankful we have HOPE for the future again, reserve rejoicing for when the deal is signed.
So I raise a glass & offer my thanks all involved in the hard work at Pinnacle + Le-God & the mystery backer & keep up the pressure till the deal is complete, I will then breath a huge sigh of relief & celebrate.

[dubai_phil]

the next 20 days is not to sort the mess out, its to sort out the contracts and fa issues - the mess will take years!

Actually financially it must take 20 days. Structurally of course it will take longer. The new guys will have to start with a sound structure. No more 8 grand a week for people that can't be bothered

[Snowballs2]

The key to our future is fan unity, I hope that we can now put the years of wrangling behind us, and, to support and give time to whoever buys this club.
We can rise like the Phoenix in time, we need to be patienmt and give the new owner time.
Don't look for a multi million investment, but just be glad our club is going to be saved

[Legod Third Coming]

Actually financially it must take 20 days. Structurally of course it will take longer. The new guys will have to start with a sound structure. No more 8 grand a week for people that can't be bothered

Don't worry Phil, Rupert is long gone... ;)

[SaintRichmond]

We have one prospective owner - who isn't any of old lot
We have MLT who will unite fans and inject optimism
MLT will give make us the most attractive team in the division to attract players of right level
We have a club
We are debt free
We have the offer of some investment - we have never had that before

Our problems are not all over but we can, and should, look forward not back

Is that a FACT ???? ....... Is St Mary's paid for now then ???


I'd like to think so .... but if we still have a large Mortgae on it, we are NOT debt free

[gordonToo]

why be cautious?

Haven't we been here before?

For TL read MW. For MLT read MC.

Let's see a little more detail first.

[SaintRichmond]

Don't worry Phil, Rupert is long gone... ;)

Has Tony Lynam announced his Board then ???? ........

.... the ink is still wet ....... wait til it dries out

[Legod Third Coming]

Has Tony Lynam announced his Board then ???? ........

.... the ink is still wet ....... wait til it dries out

Lol, mysterious Swiss buyer... Rupert von Lowe maybe...

[Windmill Arm 2]

Great news, but some of the euphoria on here is embarrassing. Nothing is set in stone yet, and it would be just like us to recieve yet another kick in the ******. I will rejoice when its all sewn up.

[miserableoldgit]

Lol, mysterious Swiss buyer... Rupert von Lowe maybe...
Rupert von Krapp.

[SaintRichmond]

The key to our future is fan unity, I hope that we can now put the years of wrangling behind us, and, to support and give time to whoever buys this club.
We can rise like the Phoenix in time, we need to be patienmt and give the new owner time.
Don't look for a multi million investment, but just be glad our club is going to be saved

Agreed ...

Fan Unity WILL be there ....... as long as a certain person isn't ...FACT

The Team ?? I honestly believe that if last season's Young squad had, at the outset, say TWO "experienced" wise heads to guidw them, then we would have had a mid table Team at worst

Success will breed success .... a few wins at the start will hopefully attract good gates etc etc

Adante Adante ...........

[NickG]

Haven't we been here before?

For TL read MW. For MLT read MC.

Let's see a little more detail first.

even after that it can go wrong, at any time. And we will all die one day, you are right, lets not be pleased.

[dubai_phil]

Don't worry Phil, Rupert is long gone... ;)

:D

I was thinking more of seeing the difference between say Fish Mills & a certain international at left back!

But yes long gone....

[The Tango Man]

Sounds promising and now my feel good factor is begining to return..if these guys save our club , and MLT is involved ..my warmest thanks and gratitude goes out to them...
I am nearly there and the next 20 days are crucial to us all , lets hope the spirit of the club also returns also during this process.

[Saint Billy]

I dont think you can deny anyone for being a bit over excited atm. It was only a matter of days ago when the wages were not paid that most thought it was the end.

The club has now been thrown a lifeline but I suspect most fans will still be sh*tting bricks until it is all over.

[SaintRobbie]

One owner. One legend. One hundred million (+). No Lowe.

Smell the sweetness of success and Saints ultimate recovery.

[Victor]

Agreed ...

Fan Unity WILL be there ....... as long as a certain person isn't ...FACT

The Team ?? I honestly believe that if last season's Young squad had, at the outset, say TWO "experienced" wise heads to guidw them, then we would have had a mid table Team at worst

Success will breed success .... a few wins at the start will hopefully attract good gates etc etc

Adante Adante ...........



Adante?


Avanti! avanti!

[DT]

A better letter it would have been difficult to imagine. Great news, but personally I'm also leaving the champagne on ice until it's all gone through. Then we can start the rebuilding process, without, I would suggest, Wotte at the helm.