bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 "Southampton's owner, Markus Liebherr, has a background in hockey – a revelation that will send a shudder down the spines of Saints fans who recall Rupert Lowe's spells as chairman with anything but tenderness. But before St Mary's agitators use that fact as a jolly hockey stick with which to beat the owner of League One's only winless team, it must be pointed out that Liebherr only played the game at university. And as a scion of Europe's 42nd-richest family, the Swiss-based billionaire does not look like someone Southampton fans should be driving out of their club." http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/sep/17/flavio-briatore-renault-formula-one (bottom of the page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 LOL classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Mulv Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Aren't Yeovil winless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Aren't Yeovil winless? Only until Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Codger Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Aren't Yeovil winless? I think they had a win on the opening day of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 So Markus played hockey at Uni - so what? Hardly a 'background' in the sport really is it!?! Pathetic, mud-stirring journalism IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 So Markus played hockey at Uni - so what? Hardly a 'background' in the sport really is it!?! Pathetic, mud-stirring journalism IMHO. I think it's called humour. It used to be highly prized in Hampshire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 OK, I'll come out too, I played hockey at university and so did my wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I think it's called humour. It used to be highly prized in Hampshire... Err, where pray tell is the humour in that article??? If it's there, I'm afraid I don't see it...all I see is another cheap jibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustonmyfeet Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 It's a joke, not a jibe. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Err, where pray tell is the humour in that article??? If it's there, I'm afraid I don't see it...all I see is another cheap jibe. I think it's meant to be ironic and a pastiche, i.e. stitching together two facts to make a jest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I think it's meant to be ironic and a pastiche, i.e. stitching together two facts to make a jest. I thought the French drunk that with water?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I thought the French drunk that with water?? Vraiment! And it's because they drink so many, they blur their Ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I thought the French drunk that with water?? No thats what the Cornish used to eat down the tin mines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 So Markus played hockey at Uni - so what? Hardly a 'background' in the sport really is it!?! Pathetic, mud-stirring journalism IMHO. Err, where pray tell is the humour in that article??? If it's there, I'm afraid I don't see it...all I see is another cheap jibe. Goon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Err, where pray tell is the humour in that article??? If it's there, I'm afraid I don't see it...all I see is another cheap jibe. jesus, you seem like fun can we be friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 (edited) Would appear that the Leibherr name is associated with other sports as well. I am currently in Germany and was watching German Eurosport last night, looks like they are the main sponsor for the world championships as well: Hopfully when Saints are competing for the world team championships as well, the Liebherr name will adorn many an advertising hoarding..! Edited 17 September, 2009 by Micky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Wiff waff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Does Markus speak fluent French and German? Genuine question. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I think it's meant to be ironic and a pastiche, i.e. stitching together two facts to make a jest. I wasn't having a pop at you BTF - I think I must have got out the wrong side of bed and stayed there today ...so, err, sorry about that... :confused: :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 jesus, you seem like fun can we be friends? Tell you what, let's meet up on Saturday - you can buy me a beer and tell me your bestest joke. OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Field hockey or ice hockey? You see - just as I was saying - sloppy journalism at its worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I wasn't having a pop at you BTF - I think I must have got out the wrong side of bed and stayed there today ...so, err, sorry about that... :confused: :oops: I didn't feel popped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I didn't feel popped lol - I think the less I say about that, the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 It is this sort of sloppy, lazy journalism that has made us a laughing stock. The man played hockey a few times and this "journalist" is trying to say we will force him out because of it. Well, I for one won't be campaignng for his resignation and I plead with all of you to follow suit. We should not be held to randsom by the media. Markus may well have played hockey, but he is our saviour and we should respect his past and freedom to play whatever sports he wants. I just hope to God that Markus didn't read the "article" as he may get the wrong impression about us and clear off on his own accord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2009 It is this sort of sloppy, lazy journalism that has made us a laughing stock. The man played hockey a few times and this "journalist" is trying to say we will force him out because of it. Well, I for one won't be campaignng for his resignation and I plead with all of you to follow suit. We should not be held to randsom by the media. Markus may well have played hockey, but he is our saviour and we should respect his past and freedom to play whatever sports he wants. I just hope to God that Markus didn't read the "article" as he may get the wrong impression about us and clear off on his own accord. I don't think it's that at all. The Guardian has always given us a good press - I just think it was a bit tongue in cheek. If anything, it has a pop at he who shall not be named. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I don't think it's that at all. The Guardian has always given us a good press - I just think it was a bit tongue in cheek. If anything, it has a pop at he who shall not be named. WWooooooooooooooosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 It is this sort of sloppy, lazy journalism that has made us a laughing stock. The man played hockey a few times and this "journalist" is trying to say we will force him out because of it. Well, I for one won't be campaignng for his resignation and I plead with all of you to follow suit. We should not be held to randsom by the media. Markus may well have played hockey, but he is our saviour and we should respect his past and freedom to play whatever sports he wants. I just hope to God that Markus didn't read the "article" as he may get the wrong impression about us and clear off on his own accord. :smt043:smt044 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 Would appear that the Leibherr name is associated with other sports as well. I am currently in Germany and was watching German Eurosport last night, looks like they are the main sponsor for the world championships as well: Hopfully when Saints are competing for the world team championships as well, the Liebherr name will adorn many an advertising hoarding..! I thought he was no longer part of that 'Liebherr' empire?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 RL and ML played hockey together.... FACT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2009 WWooooooooooooooosh Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 What's wrong with playing hockey anyway? I play at uni, played since i was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 lolage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 What's wrong with playing hockey anyway? I play at uni, played since i was a kid. I'd guess you're probably pretty good at hockey then, but not - in this instance at least - as good as you are at missing the point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 If u ain't tried it, don't knock it! I'm 47 and I've played hockey, football, rugby and cricket (and golf and skiing and sailing and cycling) and if I could have my time over again it's not even close .... I would be re-incarnated as a hockey player! Grant it's not a great game to watch, but it's second to none to play (and the social side ****es over any of those others too). Take my word for it: Rupes and ML were onto something there. I'm playing 5 a-side football tomorrow after work, and recuperating for the rest of the weekend, damn knees! COYR's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 I thought he was no longer part of that 'Liebherr' empire?? You may well be right actually. Whatever, perhaps I was just feeling a little homesick whilst in my Germany hotel room, and it was nice to see a friendly German name plastered all over the TV...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 September, 2009 Share Posted 17 September, 2009 RL and ML played hockey together.... FACT! Bluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Certainly sent a shiver sown my spine! ML out! Non hockey playing Pinnacle in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Certainly sent a shiver sown my spine! ML out! Non hockey playing Pinnacle in!!! I heard there was a puck involved in Pinnacle's bid too....I may have misheard of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 jesus, you seem like fun can we be friends? Wow .... I didn't realise you knew HIM ........ (put me down for a glass of Holy Water please ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 I heard there was a puck involved in Pinnacle's bid too....I may have misheard of course... You did ....... the first two letters were "co", ......and I'm not talking about MLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 I thought he was no longer part of that 'Liebherr' empire?? Im sure he could have a chat with his family and get a nice big sponsorship deal for a shirts next season Does ML shoot ducks as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Tell you what, let's meet up on Saturday - you can buy me a beer and tell me your bestest joke. OK? Lol, you seem in a much better mood today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleRay Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Would appear that the Leibherr name is associated with other sports as well. I am currently in Germany and was watching German Eurosport last night, looks like they are the main sponsor for the world championships as well: Hopfully when Saints are competing for the world team championships as well, the Liebherr name will adorn many an advertising hoarding..! Here is a tenuous bit of nonsense......the mens world table tennis championship is played for the Swaythling Cup. The cup was donated by Baroness Swaythling of er........Swaythling and I used to poach her salmon!!!!! Taxi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 I heard there was a puck involved in Pinnacle's bid too....I may have misheard of course... You did ....... the first two letters were "co", ......and I'm not talking about MLT A tad harsh....it was good of them to have a punt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Here is a tenuous bit of nonsense......the mens world table tennis championship is played for the Swaythling Cup. The cup was donated by Baroness Swaythling of er........Swaythling and I used to poach her salmon!!!!! Grilled in butter with a herb crust works better IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Lol, you seem in a much better mood today... Strange thing that - my mood always brightens at the prospect of a game of footie and someone else buying me a beer. Call me shallow... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Here is a tenuous bit of nonsense......the mens world table tennis championship is played for the Swaythling Cup. The cup was donated by Baroness Swaythling of er........Swaythling and I used to poach her salmon!!!!! Taxi! Swaythling was my kicking ground in my formative years back in the day, but I was never aware of salmon - where was that then, Woodmill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleRay Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Swaythling was my kicking ground in my formative years back in the day, but I was never aware of salmon - where was that then, Woodmill? Salmon Pool behind Woodmill. Hours of almost harmless fun 40 years ago! Often caught by Cyril, the gamekeeper who had a white Alsation called Prince. Used to scare the **** out of me. Used to march me home to my mum and confiscate my fishing gear. We were back there the next night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 A tad harsh....it was good of them to have a punt..... I don't think they said that they had a punt actually, but then again like you, my hearings not too good....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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