Saints Pedro

But who is going to chose a new coach/manager? Surely there is no one presently at the club qualified or with enough knowledge of English football to make the selection. I can feel an Echo poll coming on. At least if the fans make the choice we can't moan when he turns out to be rubbish!

How will his role as COO differ from his previous job?

But according to that report : 'A member of the family behind the Swiss-based Liebherr Holdings group is closing in on a purchase at St Mary's. The bid has not come, as reported, from siblings Isolde and Willi Leibherr, or their Leibherr Group company' In which case who is it ? 'Mad Uncle Heinrich' ? Will someone please produce the Leibherr family tree and let the guessing commence?

I think this guy moves Jackson off the bottom of the 'desirable new owners league'

Which suggests a deal could be done this weekend with Worldwide fsc but don't they have to get the proposed board members vetted by the FL before they can sign a contract?

Let's hope Fry has made the 'Swiss' aware of the 'last minute FL requirements' that they will need to sign or we are just prolonging the inevitable .

Does anyone have a clue exactly where and at what time Pinnacle's meeting with the FL is due to take place?

Maybe,but I think it's quite a good way of getting his side of the story into the 'public domain' quickly and in response to unfolding events or rumours without media spin corrupting it for their own ends.

Well said GM, I sure you're not the only one on here to express opinions as if they are facts!

He did say 'my' takeover suggesting there are no other 'money men' involved

Were you 'Bennie from Crossroads' in a former life?

I don't think we have much to barter with do we? We need the football league but they can live without us. We say we want to appeal ,they say it's our rules and you can't! Why do they need to concede anyhing? I hope I'm wrong!

Nice phrase or might it be the 'boulevard of broken dreams' ? I hope not!

From the Echo website Pinnacle boss Tony Lynam has insisted today’s Football League ruling is “not a deal breaker.” As reported earlier on the Daily Echo’s website, the League are believed to have told the group that they want any potential purchaser to agree not to appeal the ten point deduction in order to issue Saints their license to play in League One next season. That has led to fears the Pinnacle deal will collapse. However, Lynam told the Echo: “The bottom line is the Football League have considered part of what we want in the agreement for the purchase. “They are tonight sending across details of what they want which are not the same things. “We need to read it, digest it and chat about it. “There is no animosity between us and the League, in fact quite the opposite. “We are not on the same wavelength but it will be sorted out. Simple as that. “It’s not a deal breaker.”

None of the above?

I have a feeling this might go to penalties! Step forward MLT!!

Yes.I agree in principle ,however you can't blame people being curious (obsessed?) about his/her identity considering what we have been through and the potential 'new dawn' around the corner.It would be amusing though in an age of the internet,google,facebook,twitter etc if the person remained anonymous until the deal was done and was not even one of the many speculated on.

Don't worry, MLT will be the Chairman although I don't know what Crouch's role if any will be. If he is on the board that might well be a good move as he knows the club at board level better than any alternative including Le Tiss. He has surely proved that he's a fan and prepared to work for nothing and contribute cash when needed. You may question his judgement but not his passion.Probably best to wait for the official Board membership to be announced before doubting their collective ability.

Why are some people so resentful of Nick I .Surely he is just responding to media questions as he is available and can claim to represent 'a number' of fans views. The Echo or any other paper are hardley likely to canvass every Tom ,**** and Harry every time an issue occurs are they? If you don't like it maybe you should get of you ar*e and form you own organisation or join an existing one and elect an alternative 'voice'. For what it's worth every time I've heard him interviewed he seems perfectly rational and appears to have the good of the club at heart.

Yes and he's fouled up big time at Leicester!

If it's any consolation I keep saying 'Jew Diligence' although not in an antisemitic way!

Yes,spot on. WTF has Tony Lynham ever done for us? Let's get someone from Fulham!

Wasn't one of the 'Pinnacle Consortium' supposed to be a 'household name'? By the way can you have a consortium with only one person in it?

I think you will find reading is still free hyperbrain!

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