S-Clarke

That statement from the FL proves what a complete and utter sham the pinacle bid was. what a lucky escape...!

Sky sports did another live update about 20mins ago, and the reporter 'understood' that they want to bring a new ''football manager'' to the club. not sure where they heard it from though....

Jesus - you're slightly off your rocker sometimes art!

This is how a takeover should be done. Release the plans and the statement AFTER it's done - don't post daily updates on non-events. Sounds like a top bloke - can only be optimistic for a terrific future.

No he hasn't. One of the first things Wotte did when he took over from Jan was bring the old heads back into the side.....

good imo, i know some people will disagree - but it's now too late in the day to swap managers about. Let's just see how he does with some funds to use.

The best day in the recent history of southampton football club - this is where we start building back up to where we belong. Awsome, awsome, awsome. now when can i buy a season ticket? let's sell st mary's out against Millwall.

ON ssn now... deal is DONE. Confirmed on sky. 100%

about right

jesus - SSN know how to keep fans glued to the TV. Get on with the update you said you'd provide for petes sake...

great news.....hold fire, this should be done by the close of play.

I don't think Harris is part of the bid? he's just advising the group. As reported, if they are prepared to report the swiss takeover to FL and inflict more greif on this club, then i think that answers all you need to know about their 'group'

i bloody well hope he's confident enough to do that!!...would hate it to drag on anymore.

Fry wouldn't be doing his job if he was not talking to potential investors, whilst the swiss are not 100% tied up yet. If this goes tits up and he's told all the other bidders to go home, what do we have left...?

i don't think we can really say it's all ****ed up - we are not sat in fry's office are we? there are so many contracts, so many third parties involved - please stop thinking it's as simple as 1 bit of paper - ''please sign here'' it's not - it's a huge process that will always be subject to delays and last minute hitches. The feeling this time though is that the swiss are the real thing - they're doing this the correct way and if we have to wait a bit longer, then so bloody be it.

been watching....they've been talking about Leeds, and how they will keep beckford...i reckon someones pulling your leg again...!

Better than Shearer apparently

Wow - that's a big prediction. Maybe you can re-register after 5pm

Sheerer isn't actually contracted at Newcastle at the moment. The pre-season training and player movements are being decided by Colin Calderwood and Chris Hughton Sheerer may go back when they get bought out.

Because it's a great club with great potential. you're not going to get a better bargain in English football at the moment.

They stumped up the 500k before the Swiss - a bloody shame though, what a waste of time that was. If they've still been hanging around in the background all this time i think it shows how utterly committed they are to getting us - not just your flash in the pan attempt. really positive feeling about this...

Jesus - this guy sounds scary. This is the worry - when administration drags on and on, little ''Asset stripping'' groups crawl from under the woodwork - always seems to happen. i just hope the swiss are actually the real deal this time.

Spot on signing if it comes off - sort of player we've been missing out on in recent pre-seasons. Looks like Wottes been doing his homework tbf.