Tractor_Saint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Pardew stays.. Just come out: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2051138,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 This board can f*ck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 What's to discuss? Spot on, thank you NC. Well, actually, the only thing to discuss is the fact whilst we can never stop the rumour mill, you'd think it was about time that fans actually put a little trust in the club and it's new owners, and didn't start jumping to conclusions based on wholly unsubstantiated evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Quality response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 13 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Me's thinks the Echo might be out of favour again Good article NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackanorySFC Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Can't help digging at the Echo can he? Oh well, at least (it seems) Pardew is staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Excellent, just what was needed. Fair to say NC has erased the doubts I freely admitted to having. I especially like this: Our fans and staff should be reassured that I will only make decisions affecting our future based on sound football and business thinking and not on the whims of a local newspaper keen to maximise readership or pundits whose agendas are unclear. Furthermore, I will not respond to every piece of idle speculation. We have too much development work to do to waste time on such pursuits, and my time is dedicated to that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, BBC and Echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart1983 Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Good move by Cortese. I'm glad he doesnt' respond every time the media start gossiping. In the long term it'll increase then sense of stability at the club, letting his actions speak louder than words. However I wasn't too happy with his direct comments to individuals, I felt this wasn't the most helpful. We don't want to make enemies of our best friends in the media if we can avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Perfectly handled. Isn't it wonderful to have a real businessman as a CEO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Nice dig at Le Tiss, Big Mac and especially the Echo. That clears up this mess then! And I don't expect the Echo to get any favours anytime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Glad he did mention the Echo, a truely dreadful local paper. Lets hope the editor reads it and takes note. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Pardew and Cortese actually met yesterday. The media, particularly the Echo is so clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Although he really is a bit paranoid about criticism. Still love him though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Good that this statement has come out. Obviously we had the thread about club transparenty, somethings all you need is the occasional and informative statement to keep the fans in the loop. He can't answer every question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Good. Hopefully the idiots and ITKs can STFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 I'm reassured that Pardew seems to be staying, but the undertones of paranoia are still there, seeing conspiracies where there aren't any. It's the hallmark of an insecure leader, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Excellent response from NC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Glad I haven't spent most of the last week reading this board. Cortese does at times sound like he'd be able to pick a fight in a phone box - but there's nothing wrong with fighters. We could do with a couple more to get us out of this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 What's to discuss? Well nothing really of course. However, given that stories clearly based on unfounded rumours didn't stop masses of discussion on here about what was happening it's nice to have something definite to talk about ! PS Can we now finally close all the AP is leaving threads please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isla Wight Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 I very much welcome this statement from NC. I am particularly pleased that it appears that the rumours regarding AP's departure appear unfounded. It does seem however that NC does like conflict and instead of trying to work in harmony with others he likes to carry on old feuds. Overall very pleased and looking forward to next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 I reckon he has been reading this board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 So it was Rupert and his mate(s) at the Mail. Calls for a boycott, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Very direct statement. Out of interest anyone know who is on the Executive Management Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djharvey Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Excellent news and quality statement from NC. NC really is a force to be reckoned with and i like him more and more each day. He will not take or fall for any of the sh*t that people spread. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 A great letter addressing many key points. The only thing I read which I didnt like was implying that Matt Le Tissier was trying to harm the club by throwing his support behind Pinnacle. We are all sure it was done in good faith and he had no agenda in doing so other than wanting what was best for SFC. Great letter Nicola, but please dont alienate such a club legend as Matt Le Tissier. Without him, I dare say the club would exist these days for you to take forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Total Football Ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Wow brilliant response Proper dig at the echo and other ex saints... And I guess, rightly so Roll on next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Very direct statement. Out of interest anyone know who is on the Executive Management Team. ottery, Alps, TDD, John B AND OF COURSE UP AND AWAY :finga: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyRich Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Brilliant response. NC is quite the statesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 MLT is a bit of an a*se though for commenting but then it does depend on what the reporter actually asked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Now thats what I call a statement! Any idea if the released list has come out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 A good response from NC and reinforces his commitment to both Saints as a whole and AP in particular. The thing is that while the rumour mill was 'spinning' and we were concerned (well, I was!) poor old NC was damned if he did and damned if he didn't because his backing of AP would soon have been spun into 'Oh dear! AP has the chairman's backing' kind of crap. Anyway, all's well. It's now onwards and upwards. A deserved respite and then back into the fray for a season which we all hope is more succesful than the great season we have just experienced. My nipper and I are going to get our first season tickets so we have a lot to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Quality response!! - A professional is at work, at last at our football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper71 Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Basically, until Cortese says something then there is no truth in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Customers first Mr Chief Exec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Happy days. Right then, get the cheque book out Marcus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty_noodles Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Customers first Mr Chief Exec. Yes please release details soooooon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Great statement from NC, i was slightly worried with all the talk that he was going to do something silly - but obviously not. Interesting section in the statement, where he states he wants to see ''a good style of play that is compelling to watch''. glad it's all sorted though and we can look forward to the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Decent statement... he is not going to gain friends by having a pop at Le Tiss though. Still - SORT THE F*CKING SEASON TICKETS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Couldn't they have taken a new photo of him? That's from September FFS.... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Exactly what we all needed to hear, lock most of the threads on here now mods im off for my summers break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 (edited) Very Good article showing a single minded sense of purpose aimed at improving our club. Just what we needed! Could probably have done without the pointed digs at McMenemey and Le Tiss they are after all entitled to their own opinions as are all of us! I felt in particualr the reference to the Le Tiss link to the Pinnicale consortium was not very helpful. However, over all it is just "What the Doctor ordered"! Edited 13 May, 2010 by Saint Without a Halo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Can't help digging at the Echo can he? Oh well, at least (it seems) Pardew is staying. Good move by Cortese. I'm glad he doesnt' respond every time the media start gossiping. In the long term it'll increase then sense of stability at the club, letting his actions speak louder than words. However I wasn't too happy with his direct comments to individuals, I felt this wasn't the most helpful. We don't want to make enemies of our best friends in the media if we can avoid it. But its OK for them to print and say what they like just to sell papers. Ian Murray has motives that are leaving a bad taste regards SFC. Well Played NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 So it was Rupert and his mate(s) at the Mail. Calls for a boycott, I think. I've been boycotting the Mail since the evening I was conceived anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 COYRs What the hell was going on with The Echo, Mail and Radio Solent......Not forgetting some of the ITKS on this forum (WUM and Pompey supporters excused due to medical classification) ML, NC and Pards...What a team.....Here we go.....OWTSGMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Good comments by NC, just a little confused as to the dig at MLT, have I missed something?, can anyone enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 I'm reassured that Pardew seems to be staying, but the undertones of paranoia are still there, seeing conspiracies where there aren't any. It's the hallmark of an insecure leader, if you ask me. No its the hallmark of Saints FC and its supporters and has been for more years than I can to remember! I still have every hope that NC will be successful in changing the culture that has grown up around the club in recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintds Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Excellent repsonse from NC and very reassuring to know that the harmony continues amongst the management team. The Echo's reporting seems to mysteriously leave out any reference to NC's comments on their coverage!! http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/8163357.Saints_set_to_keep_Pardew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2010 Share Posted 13 May, 2010 Various figures with past associations to the Club have been quick to voice their opinions, among them a long time former manager, and former players, one of whom was associated with a so-called consortium which delayed for an important few weeks last summer our plans to stabilise the Club. These commentators are each entitled to their opinions of course. However, I must tell them that running a major football club such as Southampton is a rather different matter from writing about doing so. I am sure that readers of this message will reach their own conclusions. Ouch....if only Nineteen Canteen was here to comment.... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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