St Joan Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Originally Posted by mcjwills "Lets start a campaign for all Saints fans to send an Christmas card to Markus, can you imagine the media response if they found out that Markus had been sent 25,000 Christmas cards from the fans, a small gesture, only 40p per fan but think of the publicity that it would generate and the sense of belonging that Markus would get." Originally Posted by Wes Tender "Just stumbled across this and I really do like the idea. Can we perhaps start it up as a new thread a couple of weeks before Christmas so that it is current at the time?" If you want to send Markus a Christmas card via SMS, then now might be the best time as he is likely to be at the Tranmere match and possibly the JPT match too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 How would we send it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 How would we send it? Is put a stamp on an envelope and pop it in a post box addressed to him c/o St Marys too obvious an answer ? Or hand it in at reception....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Is he a devout Christian? Better not get a rudey one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 im up for this, very good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 dont forget one for Mr Cortese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 i'll get one for Lowe. Train on the front perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 MALI International AG Landstrasse 175 5430 Wettingen Switzerland Phone: +41 56 444 22 33 Fax: +41 56 444 22 30 info@mali-group.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think this is a great idea. Everyone can afford 30p for a card (from the cheap shops) and 30p or whatever for a stamp. It'd be a lovely gesture. And the more wealthy and better fans could get him a present. I would be willing to spend £20 on something for him. We could even club together? What if we all donated some money (minimum £3, maximum £50) and got him a great pressie? If 2000 people all gave £5 that would be £10,000. Imagine what we could get him for that much! He'd love it (and love us). Any suggestions for a £10,000 present for Markus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 He is staying at mine over xmas - send them all to me and ill pass them on. Be a nice gesture to pop a Lady Godiva in each one too I think - show that you really love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Heres the full UK address for lazy F*ckers: Markus Liebherr C/O Southampton Football Club Ltd Friends Provident St. Marys Stadium Britannia Road Southampton SO14 5FP Its a great idea - I'm gonna send one. Can someone with an Echo account post this online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 "think of the media reaction" That's not particularly altruistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancsaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 The OS has address as, as FP no longer hold the stadium naming rights : Southampton FC, The St. Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, Hants. SO14 5FP Mancsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think this is a great idea. Everyone can afford 30p for a card (from the cheap shops) and 30p or whatever for a stamp. It'd be a lovely gesture. And the more wealthy and better fans could get him a present. I would be willing to spend £20 on something for him. We could even club together? What if we all donated some money (minimum £3, maximum £50) and got him a great pressie? If 2000 people all gave £5 that would be £10,000. Imagine what we could get him for that much! He'd love it (and love us). Any suggestions for a £10,000 present for Markus? Anyone who donates £50,000 or more could nominate a school where the kids all get season tickets for life or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Seriously though, it would actually be a nice gesture and I'm sure he would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 It's a lovely thought and can only further the spirit of harmony and goodwill around the club. Does anyone know if it has been done before elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Wouldn't it be cheaper just to all sign one big card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 i could think of better uses for 10k rather than it getting chucked in the bin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 i could think of better uses for 10k rather than it getting chucked in the bin! Could use it to sponsor "Stwill" on his golf tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Thanks St Joan for refreshing everybody's memory on this great idea. I'm doing my Christmas card list now and Markus Liebherr is on it. Come on, Mods; it's the season of goodwill to all men (even Lowe deserves our goodwill for facilitating ML's arrival and also for helping rid us of all those other leeches). Surely this deserves to be a Sticky, as there is probably no man around who deserves the gratitude of so many people associated with this Club more than Markus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Yep. I think it's a great idea and have sent one. Can you imagine Christmas and the New Year witout a Saints game to watch? Unthinkable. We owe this man everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Given that Markus is kinda ...well ..loaded, would it not be better if you want to do something cool, to 'club together' and buy a shed load of tickets for some kids in his name? Do something with the cash that helps spread good will and good PR and explain that its a thank you from fans to Markus and Nicola for what they have given the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 brilliant idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Given that Markus is kinda ...well ..loaded' date=' would it not be better if you want to do something cool, to 'club together' and buy a shed load of tickets for some kids in his name? Do something with the cash that helps spread good will and good PR and explain that its a thank you from fans to Markus and Nicola for what they have given the club?[/quote'] That is a great idea, like last season where people could buy extra tickets and donate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Card, I don't have a problem with, nice to have a team to follow. The money stuff... well, he's the loaded one, let him decide if there's a gesture to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Heres the full UK address for lazy F*ckers: Markus Liebherr C/O Southampton Football Club Ltd Friends Provident???? St. Marys Stadium Britannia Road Southampton SO14 5FP Its a great idea - I'm gonna send one. Can someone with an Echo account post this online? FP must love you, they've not paid a penny towards that advert for at least 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 FP must love you, they've not paid a penny towards that advert for at least 3 years. They also managed to get good free advertising on the LSE web-site over the last few years too. The company address was never updated after they pulled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Superb idea. Make this a sticky and maybe get a poll going, so people can vote yes if they've sent one then we'll be able to keep a tally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 They also managed to get good free advertising on the LSE web-site over the last few years too. The company address was never updated after they pulled out. If they'd had any sense they'd have sponsored the top division of non-League in the 80s, there are still people who call the Football Conference/Blue Square Premier the Vauxhall Conference without a second thought, and that sponsorship ended 11 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 If they'd had any sense they'd have sponsored the top division of non-League in the 80s, there are still people who call the Football Conference/Blue Square Premier the Vauxhall Conference without a second thought, and that sponsorship ended 11 years ago. I'm always keen to see who we draw in the Milk Cup every year, but have to say I can't remember ever referring to our ground as anything other than 'St Mary's', it was never the FP St Mary's Stadium in our house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 They also managed to get good free advertising on the LSE web-site over the last few years too. The company address was never updated after they pulled out. ...and justin gladis (i think thats him?) who is on the PA before matches, a couple of weeks ago gave them a free plug too...''good afternoon, and welcome to the friends provident st mary's stadium...'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navysaint Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 FP must love you, they've not paid a penny towards that advert for at least 3 years. The Echo uses the photo of St Mary's with "The Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium" above Southampton Football Club. Their article from the 4th Dec about the world cup bid for instance. Their offices cant be in Southampton anymore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 this is an amazing idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny R Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Is he a devout Christian? Better not get a rudey one then. In that case, how about a donation to Christian Aid as a present for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 I think this is a great idea. Everyone can afford 30p for a card (from the cheap shops) and 30p or whatever for a stamp. It'd be a lovely gesture. And the more wealthy and better fans could get him a present. I would be willing to spend £20 on something for him. We could even club together? What if we all donated some money (minimum £3, maximum £50) and got him a great pressie? If 2000 people all gave £5 that would be £10,000. Imagine what we could get him for that much! He'd love it (and love us). Any suggestions for a £10,000 present for Markus? Lucy Pinder Santa stripogram! :smt040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Card went in the post yesterday. I think he would appreciate something done for schools and kids whose parents don't have the money to take them to a game rather than something for him,but could be done in his name, I'm sure one of you could come up with a pithy title.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 It's a lovely thought and can only further the spirit of harmony and goodwill around the club. Does anyone know if it has been done before elsewhere? I'm sure people have been sending each other Christmas cards for a number of years now. You could add a bit on the bottom of your card to ML moaning about him closing the Kingsland Stand for the FA Cup game! Personally I can think of nothing lamer than fans clubbing together money to buy a Billionaire an Xmas present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 I'm sure people have been sending each other Christmas cards for a number of years now. You could add a bit on the bottom of your card to ML moaning about him closing the Kingsland Stand for the FA Cup game! Personally I can think of nothing lamer than fans clubbing together money to buy a Billionaire an Xmas present. Unless it was a signed/framed Ron Davies original, of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 One Suggestion for the lazy ones amongst us: Moonpig.com It would be like christmas come early for that site if we all send one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint stu 20 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 could we not get a very large xmas card made up and get the fans to sign it, similar to the ideal of having the massive football shirts signed by fans for charity etc? we could then do a bucket collection for all those who sign the "massive card" and then have the money donated to a charity of markus' choice?! Just a thought..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 I'm sure people have been sending each other Christmas cards for a number of years now. You could add a bit on the bottom of your card to ML moaning about him closing the Kingsland Stand for the FA Cup game! Personally I can think of nothing lamer than fans clubbing together money to buy a Billionaire an Xmas present. I'm not bitter, no really I'm not... Season of goodwill, Frohe Weihnachten and all that stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Its a great idea - I'm gonna send one. Can someone with an Echo account post this online? Letter sent to the Echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 I think this is a great idea. Everyone can afford 30p for a card (from the cheap shops) and 30p or whatever for a stamp. It'd be a lovely gesture. And the more wealthy and better fans could get him a present. I would be willing to spend £20 on something for him. We could even club together? What if we all donated some money (minimum £3, maximum £50) and got him a great pressie? If 2000 people all gave £5 that would be £10,000. Imagine what we could get him for that much! He'd love it (and love us). Any suggestions for a £10,000 present for Markus? I really think that this is achievable and would be much better than a rubbish card. Everyone sends cards. I have had one from the Post Office and one from my local Indian restuarant. They mean nothing. Let's get him a great present that will show him what we think of him. I have done some research and found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BYZANTINE-MOSAIC-OF-CHRIST-PANTOKRATOR-5-6TH-CENT-AD_W0QQitemZ290334806637QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item43994d926d What do people thinnk? It really isn't that much money if we all chip in and imagine what the press would think of us if we got a photo op of us presenting Markus with this rare gift. I would hope that they could send it by Christmas. I would be happy to present it to him, or maybe Boj could do it? Come on people! Let's get this sorted. Maybe the admin could set up an account that we could all pay into using paypal or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 How about a Go Go Hamster, extremely rare and expensive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 How about a Go Go Hamster, extremely rare and expensive ! 800 delivered to Makro today and priced at £7.99 + VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 800 delivered to Makro today and priced at £7.99 + VAT. Been trying to get the grandkids a couple for weeks, almost given up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 card sent. great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 **** it I'm going to send him one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 **** it I'm going to send him one. YEEEEEAH! F*** it! I'm not sending anyone else I know one, but Markus is getting one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 9 December, 2009 Share Posted 9 December, 2009 well, if the Mods won't make this a sticky, i'll just have to keep on bumping it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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