Micky

I believe you are correct in general terms with what you say. TL and MLT acted (I believe) in good faith - thier intentions were good, but I don't think that they knew the money mans real intent. Hence they went with the flow. If we are to believe the current story - it would appear that Pinnacles (not necessarily TL) intent was to try to buy the club and then offload it at the earliest opportunity for a profit. Even that in itself is no crime - it could have proved a god send had Mr Liebherr not been waiting in the wings. Unfortunately - like most football fans - we Saints have very *short/selective memories, and at the time most were clamboring for Pinnacle to do the deal, buy the club and install MLT as Chairman. Most here would have been very happy had that happened - because the other option was LifeLongSaint *and/or oblivion. As history now shows - Pinnacle appeared not to have the wealth that they first purported to, Mr Fry opened the door to others and (luckily for us) Mr Liebherr bought the club. Ok - so the Pinnacle thing severly hampered our pre-season preparation, that said - we could lost the club altogeather. So I agree - that TL's intentions were probably honourable, but unfortunately he didn't have the backer behind him and couldn't see that. At the end of the day - it all worked out pretty well for us - so I for one, have little complaint.

Right - best get him back on the wing again then eh...! 1 in 5 is hardly proven, and right now if we could get somebody who could weigh in with goals from midfield it would be a bonus. Decent player - but to my mind - tends only to 'turn up' when the Sky cameras do!

He may well of said that - but did he say that he was going to get them...?? Big difference.

Errr you must be new here - we are the Saints Web Forum - we want it and we want it now - no 'ifs', 'buts' or 'excuses' - got it, not in one games time, or two - now, instant success or your out...! Welcome to the real world...!

Judging from the comments of fans that are at the match - things can only get better...!

Apologies - you are of course correct - you have not imposed your agenda on half of the threads here. However - my point remains extant, as many of those that you have chosen to comment on, you have (in my opinion) done so to further your own agenda points, whilst adding nothing of worth to the thread. My point again. If you want to be controversial - then by all means do so. But have the balls to post your controversial views yourself, and not twist other peoples views to air your own.

You really are getting more than a little tedious now, it appears that you wish to hi-jack every other thread in order to address issues on your own agenda. The originator started the thread in order to alert us to Matts prediction on Sportingbet - no more, no less. Had he wished to discuss how Matt was somehow responsible for us missing out on the play offs, then he would have started that thread. He didn't - perhaps you might, eh?

Quite. Personally I hope that you recover from you problems - I really do. But the biggest problem that I think you will have is servicing your current running costs. Even with all of the debt wiped away and everything zeroed - I can't see you getting enough through the turnstiles to run as a going concern. Ergo - you need to downsize on your wagebill. Whether you can do that and still remain competitive in the Premier League remains to be seen - but 100 million pounds is not enough to bank roll a club for any considerable amount of time. Will be interesting to see what happens post (and let's face it, he looks history) the Doctor, but failing attracting a 'sugar daddy', you then need to attract a fairly rich investor(s), and to do that you need to be an 'attractive investment proposition', which unfortunately - I don't believe you are right now. That said - good luck.

I remember the days when a bloody greate crane in an urban area was seen soley as a bloody eyesore - for me now though - the bigger the crane, the bigger our next signing...! Happy days.

I know better ways to blow my bonus than buy a ramshackle club teetering on the edge... there are a lot better 'investment' opportunities out there thats for sure. Lets be honest as well - in the world into which he is stepping, how for is his 100 mil going to go - pay off some debt, fund a few players, and then what...?

Agreed - he served them very well over the years, just a shame that they turned to him as it was all going pear shaped. Would have been very difficult for him to turn them down - and now it's all gone 'pete tong' he leaves a club he served with distinction, for many many years, under a cloud. Very, very sad really.

I notice you were quick to report this story, and also notice your username - you're not the one and only Delia Smith - are you...??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8JLkwzpd0 I rest my case, M'lud...!!

As we are talking euphemisms, "Parting of the waves" tends to suggest a god like figure who can walk on water, hardly likely to have been sacked methinks..! Obviously "Parting of the ways" would suggest something completly different though...!

Go on - make yourself an ITK legend and tell us all - you know you want to really...!

Whilst I agree and take your point - this was in fact no less than what Pinnacle had in store for us if they were successful with thier bid (allegedly).

I have a few contacts in that area - perhaps I could help him out, all he needs to do is make contact with LLS who in turn will set up a meeting with a very reputable Dr - well regarded in the game - honest guv...!

Damn - got me...

If it is - it's a very good fake site and Saga should be flattered that he is the subject of such an elaborate hoax. I think it's got legs, just poor timing by somebody in the reporting chain.

Translation appears to indicate more of a loan move. Edit - perhaps I got that wrong - helps if I translate Portugese as opposed to Spanish I guess.... doooh! Last Minute Marek Saganowski about to sign The Sport Lisboa e Benfica is about to sign contract with Marek Saganowski. Sources close to the process say that the agreement is to brief and presentation can now be done in the next game to be held in the Stadium of Light The fans are euphoric and anxious to see Marek Saganowski serve the Highest of the World Club.

What I really want to know is how did he know the difference between the car park and Fartton Park..? Both resemble land fill sites...!

Ummmm should be winning it outright with that many points still available, surely.

Can somebody please explain, using the english language, what the hell this thread is about? Many thanks in advance.

Pato: "No I aint a puppet - so kindly get your hand outta my rear end"

But failed to finish, unfortunately...!

How about a blast from the past, but brilliant, brilliant game. Craig Maskell against Liverpool Tue 15 Feb 94 - if you were there you will remember it, for those that weren't, The Independant sums it all up very nicely. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-le-tissier-sets-up-the-rout-of-poor-liverpool-1394350.html A certain MLT got a hat trick that night as well, but was still snubbed by England - fools...!