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  1. Rich. See you next Friday, but if it helps your cause, you can throw in a 2/3 man day fishing trip on my boat with me. But, whoever takes it must not sink the boat with me on it! Cheers. T
  2. What an absolute disgrace. Whoever did this, for whatever reason, deserves punishment befitting the crime. People are too quick to lose sight of the fact that this is just a young man who was enjoying an evening out. Sure he is a footballer, and that brings with it responsibilities, but everyone is entitled to let their hair down without fear of some mindless moron(s) attacking them. I hope that this young man makes a full and speedy recovery and gets the opportunity to see those responsible put behind bars for a very long time. At times like this, football can wait. His health is infinately more important to him and his family. Get well soon. Tony
  3. Guys, Judging by many comments I have read on this tonight (yes, I still follow your club) many of you are going to hate almost everything I write, but hey ho, I don't care as frankly I am struggling to belive some of the outrageous claims, disrespectful comments and potentially harmful remakrs made about the very people who are running YOUR club. I am not the biggest fan of some of Mr Cortese's remarks or past decisions - I will never change that opinion. BUT, I have a professional respect for the chap. He might not be everybodys cup of tea, but so what. He is in a position of trust and is therey required and responsibile for progressing the business. And that is a key point. A football club these days , save a few, is not just about sitting back and awaiting unlimited investment without an expectation of the owner(s) for some key targets to be met, monetary or otherwise. Over the last few weeks, I have read some rather disgraceful comments targetted at your Chariman. Sure, he might not be everyones cup of tea but I truly feel that some people need to give the chap a break - and some space. Now before you start ranting and raving, remove your hands from keyboard and reflect on something..... who will be your next owner? Almost certainly not some party from the open market, but somebody/entity from within. Think about it. As for Mr Mitchell at Bournemouth - I have never met the chap but he and another developer, Richard Carr's, collapse 2 years ago helped me (personally) lose a sizeable six figure sum where I had tried my luck at residential ventures (as opposed to commercial) and got severely put in my place. I mention this purely as 1) anyone with some intrigue can find out about this and 2) it might help some of you put into perspective the 2 very different characteristics of Mr Cortese and Mr Mitchell, and again, to repeat, I am neithers biggest fan. To finish. Here's a thought - why don't you guys all just get behind the team instead of taking the opportunity to slag every move anyone makes off. From an outsider, it seems to make sense that you all unite. And lastly, if you are going to hurl abuse at me, that is your choice, but please think about what I have said as opposed to who has said it. Regards and the VERY best of luck for the remaining season Tony
  4. Hi Ken. Sure do. And am fascinated by what's going on at the Club. It is no secret that I wasd might annoyed that the people who employed my company and other consultants never produced the goods, but I still follow what's going on down the road. It's also no secret that a few of my friends have been at the club in a variety of capacities, players, coaches etc so you shouldn't be too surprised that I still want the Club to do well, and I for one think the appointment of the right manager will define your season. I'm still at a loss to know what on earth led to Alan getting the boot but hey, that's football, and I guess that's why we all love it. If my friend is correct, it means one of 2 things. Mr Cortese has stuck to his guns and has good reason for not offering more compensation that he believed payable, or, as has been said by numerous people, he is a particlularly difficult chap to deal with. Time will tell, but either way, I really really do wish that the right man for the job gets the key to the dressing room. Regards. Tony
  5. A very good friend with strong links to the club has told me that Nigel will NOT accept the job. I don't know why, I didn't ask as it's not my business but I thought you guys would like to know. I'm pretty sure this is accurate
  6. I almost certainly should observe from afar, but, despite actually supporting another club (Liverpool), I cannot help but follow the on-going saga at St Marys. I would LOVE to see Kev return to Saints in a managerial, or other, capacity, but whilst my heart says it can and might happen, my head says no. BUT, just to clarify some nonsense I have read about Kevin, he is NOT a quitter. Things aren't always what they seem in football, and when you are urged to expect the expected, the unexpected happens. If Mr Cortese is convincing enough AND gives Kevin the respect and freedom he needs, this could happen in theory. Sadly I don't believe he will but I would love to be proved wrong. Best of luck to whoever turns out as the new manager. Regards. Tony
  7. Deppo, I'm sorry, I don't understand your question (or joke if it's intended to be humourous). I've never been on Countdown? Regards. Tony
  8. Wade. You are entitled to your opinion, and I respect that right. You are however fairly wide of the mark. Sadly from the outside, I understand how it may have looked without the full knowledge of what was going on at that time. But I can assure you, we were employed to do a job and we fulfilled our end of the bargain, the backers did not. But I made my comment (above) in response to some inaccurate thoughts I read, not in any way in relation to our clients failed takeover, or indeed Mr Cortese. I have no ill feeling towards either. Regards. Tony
  9. Dune. Not that I am aware of, though it is over a year since I last spoke to him. Regards. Tony
  10. Alpine. I am sincerely not trying to dodge your question, but I cannot speak for Matt so you would have to ask him that yourself. It is fair to say that he has a different approach and opinion on certain issues than Mr Cortese.
  11. I'm writing this full in the knowledge that some people will decide to throw abuse my way. But I cannot bite my lip. Matt is entitled to an opinion, as is everybody. His opinion matters more than most as he put his life and soul into Southampton Football Club, turning down potentially lucrative opportunities elsewhere, because he is a man of honour. I know this for a fact and have to pleasure of calling him a friend. So when he makes a comment, please please keep a lid on it. He is not trying to reinvent the wheel here, he is merely expressing his own personal opinion in response to a question. His opinion is quite clear and I can categorically tell you all that it has nothing to do with his involvement with a potential takeover. It is quite simply Matt expressing his views about a club that he holds dear to his heart. If you decide to abuse me then that's a shame, but I wish you all the best regardless. Tony
  12. Congratualtions. I was chuffed to see Saints reach the final. For what it's worth, myself and a friend went to the JPT Final (Bristol Rovers V Doncaster) a few years back, and despite it being a "lesser cup", the day didn't reflect that. I really do hope for all Saints fans that you go on and win it. Best of luck. Tony
  13. Oh, just one point. At no point did I ever have the impression that Mark Fry preferred our clients bid - if anyone has dealt with administrators before, you'll know its like doing battle with an enemy. On a professional level, Mark was very firm, very demanding but straight talking.
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