S-Clarke

Bolton it is, decent test.

Don't think this thread is a good idea. Let them talk to themselves, Markus doesn't deserve any of that. Let's just focus on saints.

they're skates, so yes.

THAT's the picture - fantastic, love it.

they are despicable human beings based on some of their comments i've read this evening.

I’m still in shock at the news, but I would like to take the time to thank him for all he did in the short time he was here and add a little more to my original post, I’m sure it will be echoed by all Saints fans. When it was speculated that Markus was in the running to take us over, I believe we all wanted this one to happen – it seemed to stand out as the one deal that would really take us in the right direction. When it was announced that he was taking over the sense of relief in the city was so clear to see, he’d just saved our club with his hard earned money and personal wealth, that needs to be applauded, not many people would do that. We’d just got ourselves an honest and genuine owner. His pride in his purchase was clear to see, he only recently updated his mali-group website with a picture of him wearing a Saints scarf and I’ll never forget his face at Wembley when the cup was being lifted in front of him, there he was snapping away with his camera with the biggest grin you will ever see – that spoke volumes for me. But thanks Markus, thanks for saving the club, thanks for giving us hope and turning us in the right direction. You’ll always be a saint and you’ll never be forgotten in Southampton history, no matter how short your tenure was the difference you made was so clear to see and is appreciated by us all. R.I.P.

His stated ambition was Premier League football and, although ownership of the club’s holding company is now expected to move to the family, they have already reassured staff that they do not intend to make any changes.

I'm not sure they will. With Adam Stansfield at Exeter, the players knew him, the coaches and management worked with him every day. The players and management didn't know Markus like that, they may have met him once or twice but he wasn't part of their team every day. I think Markus would like us to get on and play the game, win it for him and kick start this season for him. I think that's the best option.

Totally agree CB - great post.

yeh that was saeijs, can't actually remember Liptak playing for us...he was on the bench once or twice

I don't think we will be tbh. Markus would want his interest to be continued by someone he trusts, he wouldn't want to see it sold off to the highest bidder, i'm sure of that.

Our pre-season friendly's in Switzerland, i noticed he wasn't at Plymouth and did wonder why.

At this moment in time - this has to be it. Let's get back to where we belong and where he wanted us to go. The stand/stadium names are something to seriously consider in time.

Great picture Bowers, thanks for sharing it.

such a nice video.

******

oh christ, i am gob smacked and utterly speechless at the moment. Thank you markus, i hope you had the ride of your life in the last few months. I will never forget the smile on your face at Wembley with the players lifting the cup in front of you. You'll never be forgotten, and you'll always be a Saint. R.I.P

That is so sad. RIP.

Blackpool are making me laugh, being rejected left/right/centre by all these ''championship'' standard players. Apparentley they are keeping a 10k p/w wage cap. derby's record to be beaten?

missed that good news...

I thought it was a bloody good interview if im honest. Very complimentary of Bournemouth too (Fans/manager/team) but was frank with our problems in the first half. we're safe with him in charge, i just hope everyone realises.

''highest payed player'' oh dear

as is the norm!

doubt it! i think he's been told not to speculate on numbers or how imminent transfers are.