miserableoldgit

Yeah, the traitor!! He doesn`t deserve anything for the 12 years that he served as manager. After all, he only gave us the FA Cup, appearances in the Charity Shield, and League Cup Final. Second place place in Division One, signed top, top players (including European Footballer of the Year), got us playing regularly in Europe and generally established us as a force in the top division. You`re right. The man deserves nothing.

Degrees

Nd here:- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1250317/Southampton-v-Portsmouth-There-fiercer-derby-says-Saints-idol-Lawrie-McMenemy.html

Nelson

Jason Lee has a head like a pineapple.

Iain Dowie has a head like a pork scratching.

Chris Marsden has a head like a boiled sweet.

Strangely they didn`t seem to have any "Sport" at all. There are 3 big games in our area tonight. Nothing mentioned.:confused:

I do know a good vet.

Opera Ghost??

I absolutely love this film! Definitely in my top 3.

I can lend you a hammer and some nails.

Nelson certainly had his flaws both as a man and as a Navy man. He was vain, treated his wife, Fanny, very badly and loved the ecoutrements of rank. He was also very sickly in later life. Not only did he suffer quite badly from sea-sickness but at the time of Trafalgar was virtually blind and, of course, short of an arm. He also had many other ailments. I admire him thought for his single-mindedness and determination to do his duty. He was loved and respected by both ordinary seamen and his fellow officers (His "Band of Brothers"). It is probably this mixture of faults and greatness that appeals to me. In this day and age, when people won`t go to work because of "a headache" the fact that he still, with all of the physical ailments that he had, went and did his duty, gaining a victory at Trafalgar which not only put paid to any invasion plans that Napoleon had, but also gave the Royal Navy supremacy of the seas for over 100 years, is in my mind heroic.

Excellent series. I particularly enjoyed the "Nelson" episode. He is my personal hero.

At least Hitler didn`t produce crap music. And he didn`t look as big a knob as Dippy does.

Jacobs was asked if Al Mirage actually existed this morning on Radio 5live. He said that of course he existed because he had spoken to him on the phone!! A bit like George Weah calling Souness I expect!

Liebherr: "I'm not going to buy Kaka" Aged 61, Markus Liebherr resumed the English club Southampton. The Bullois explains why. The Bullois Markus Liebherr well restore its former glory to the club from Southampton. Like wildfire, the news made the rounds of English websites: "A Swiss to the rescue of Southampton. The BBC, The Times and other major English newspapers have spoken on the canvas before being relayed by the foreign sports venues. This name is Switzerland's Markus Liebherr: a name well known in the region. After Hans, a former director of the company Liebherr-International AG and rider Christina, so here is his uncle Markus. Discreet far, this businessman of 61 years left siblings Liebherr in 1993 to found his own company based in Freiburg: MALI International. Markus Liebherr, why did you decide to return to Southampton (22 million)? The club was in serious financial trouble and someone should invest. So I took the opportunity to take a team who plays in the third division, but relies on loyal fans and has the potential to be in first division. It was a great opportunity not to be missed. A Swiss who took over an English club. This decision may surprise ... No, I do not think so. You should not miss such an opportunity. I have invested far less than if I had taken a club in good health. Were you ever involved earlier in the football world? I am often the main results. But I admit that football is not my passion. With this acquisition, I will further explore this environment that I do not know much. What are your intentions? The goal is simple: Southampton must find its place among the elite of English football. Now, this does no good to cut corners by taking too many financial risks. My goal is to build a strong team, formed by the players believed. For this reason I surround myself with people you trust, who will be willing to commit to the club color return. You will not imitate Florentino Perez, the new president of Real Madrid, which offers a host of stars its supporters? Sorry, but I'm not going to buy Kaka (laughs). Slowly crossed the different levels that will allow us to get our bet. Why did you choose to go abroad in England and not have chosen to invest in a Swiss club, for example? In Switzerland, no club was in the same situation and offered me the opportunity to start over. The wait seems huge side fans. Feel the pressure? I know that Southampton is a club tradition that has been blessed with great players in the past, supported by many fans. The club has sunk in recent years because many people trying to lead. I am now the sole master on board and I hope to pursue the path towards success. Is-it's a first for the Liebherr family entering the world of football? It is true that my family is more attracted to equestrian sports. But it's more my brother Hans, who is passionate about horses. I have tried small, on ponies, but this did not prove conclusive (laughter). You are now the owner of an English club. Will you change your habits? Of course, I often go to the stadium to watch the team. But I live in bubble and I plan to stay there. I will perform more than just travel. A glorious past Earlier this week, businessman residing in Bulle decided to take control of English club Southampton. The amount of 22 million has apparently been necessary for the Gruérien to be enthroned in the magnificent stadium in southern England. A drifting since his fall from first division in 2005, Southampton this season, were relegated to Division One (3rd division) following the bankruptcy of former owners, who have left a debt of 52.7 million francs. Before the arrival of Markus Liebherr, only the club's history could be considered rich. Becoming Premier League from 1978 to 2005, Southampton has won the famous Cup in 1976. More recently, this training has failed in the final against Arsenal (2005). Players like Kevin Keegan, Peter Shilton, Alan Shearer, Peter Crouch or the young talent of Theo Walcott has also played for the club. So with the weight of this glorious past that Markus Liebherr will attempt to succeed his bet: put the club afloat for him to come back safely, in the Premier League. What logically increase the financial value of its new acquisition. vac

Yes, I heard that and you`re right, he didn`t sound convincing or upbeat. I thought that this weeks owner had got rid of everyone apart from "Story-Teller". Is Jacobs actually still involved?? Wasn`t he with al Mirage in trying to get a court injunction to stop Chanrai taking over??

Have you seen the "Is Grammar Important?" thread?

Isn`t this a racist remark?? Comparing the work ethic of different races in a stereotypical way? I am sure that the "Witch Hunters", looking for racism everywhere, even in places where it doesn`t exist, would have jumped down your throat if you had questioned the work ethic of "other cultures.

Been to Pegasus Bridge a couple of times. Very evocative place even now, especially the cafe which is still, (I think), run by the family who ran it during the war, and it became the first "house" liberated.

Or "John Adams", an absolutely magnificent series. http://www.hbo.com/john-adams

The things that we do really well is the "period" stuff. "Cranford", for example, was brilliant. It may not be to everyones taste, I accept, but it was high-quality television.

So, they think that he is going to protect his investment by pumping even more money in? Hmmmm.......

Good, not unreasonable post PES.