Dave Benson Phillips Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Went up to the stadium about 1pm to pay my respects and sign the book. Was a good queue building. Will be a nice touch and gesture from us if as many people get there to sign it as possible. One positive " thankyou Mr Cortese " moment, is that the barriers are up in St Marys so parking is free for people who wish to pay their respects and sign the book ( the queue looked more than 30 minutes ) - well done SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 they have been up since Weds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 It's a shame that the book will be taken away before the Orient game, that'll be the first chance I have to get down to the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 It's a shame that the book will be taken away before the Orient game, that'll be the first chance I have to get down to the stadium. I agree with this, not living in the area it'll be the only chance I get too. Although I do think there was an e-mail address to send messages of condolence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 It's a shame that the book will be taken away before the Orient game, that'll be the first chance I have to get down to the stadium. yes I agree, although practically the queues would be such that it would be impossible to manage I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Although I do think there was an e-mail address to send messages of condolence. There is, and I've just made myself cry by leaving a message via email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowers-sfc Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 i queued for over an hour, was nice to see most of the players turn up and sign the book aswell, then they went and had a look at all the flowers, shirts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vershinin Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 i queued for over an hour, was nice to see most of the players turn up and sign the book aswell, then they went and had a look at all the flowers, shirts etc. Thats nice to see the players doing that. Its a shame the book won't be there till Orient, but understand the issue with loads of people queing. Hope the flowers, shirts etc stay till then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 I agree with this, not living in the area it'll be the only chance I get too. Although I do think there was an e-mail address to send messages of condolence. I think that email has been closed, the emails keep being returned to me when I send one. yes I agree, although practically the queues would be such that it would be impossible to manage I would think. very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Thats nice to see the players doing that. Its a shame the book won't be there till Orient, but understand the issue with loads of people queing. Hope the flowers, shirts etc stay till then though. Me too, as adding something to the collection will be my way of showing respect as the book won't be there. Hopefully the club will keep everything there and tidy until then (I've no doubt they will do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowers-sfc Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Me too, as adding something to the collection will be my way of showing respect as the book won't be there. Hopefully the club will keep everything there and tidy until then (I've no doubt they will do). you say that, but it is over a week away, and where the away coach parks. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vershinin Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Me too, as adding something to the collection will be my way of showing respect as the book won't be there. Hopefully the club will keep everything there and tidy until then (I've no doubt they will do). Lets hope so i'd like to do the same but they might move the stuff. If they do i'm sure they'll be a lot of people who wouldnt have got down so we can start a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Thats nice to see the players doing that. Its a shame the book won't be there till Orient, but understand the issue with loads of people queing. Hope the flowers, shirts etc stay till then though. Here - http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10280~2121813,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Just went and signed the book, queued for about a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbornesaint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 There is, and I've just made myself cry by leaving a message via email. + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 There is, and I've just made myself cry by leaving a message via email. I must admit, I was welling up when writing mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 I have e mailed Jordan Sibley to ask how long they are intending to keep the tribute at the front of the stadium and if it would be possible to keep it until next Saturday. Will let you know if/when he replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 When I was there they had started to move part of it around as the tribute had got far too big and alot of the shirts, flags etc had started getting wet. I'd imagine they will be there for a while yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 It was really emotional today. The queue to sign the book took about 15 minutes, and in that time everyone was just silent with their thoughts looking at the tributes. God I love being a Saints fan, and seeing how much our club means to the City and all the fans worldwide. It's times like these that the glory hunters that "support" man united/Chelsea etc have no idea what supporting your local team is really like. The love and passion shown during all this, and what Saints means to us all is what makes me well up. Last season and the trophy win at Wembley was the day we all deserved, and Markus being there with his camera was the cherry on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitySaint Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Went up today, signed the book (as did my Father) and we laid an old shirt with a message on it. Got quite emotional, which I didn't expect, but I feel I have done all I can. Will (obviously) be at the Orient game, and also had a tribute added on the OS. Just want the man and his family aware of my admiration for the late, great Markus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoli Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Nice pic, that has doubled in size since Thursday afternoon. How long will the book be open for? Wont be down that way agian until Orient game, any ideas? WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 I quite understand that it would be hard to keep the book open for the Orient game. I'm going to try and take Friday afternoon off work so I can come down to Southampton with the missus and sign the book. I also want to walk right round the stadium when its quiet and empty, which is not something Saints exiles like me ever really get the chance to do. I will be grateful to Markus for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 13 August, 2010 Share Posted 13 August, 2010 Myself and all the family and friends i go to footy with are going to St Marys on Saturday to leave flowers and shirts etc.We are also going to sign the book as well. Its the first time anyone of us has ever done something like this,but we feel its needed because without Markus,there would not have been a club to support. After what Markus did for us,i think its not too much to ask that we show our respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 I think Smirking Saint should be given credit for coming up with the idea in the first place. MILF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 Thanks for the picture Andy. It not only makes me sad but also makes me very very proud to be a Saints supporter right now. The level of gratitude and thanks for one man is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintmike666 Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 Whats the email address (sorry couldn't find it on the os) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 Whats the email address (sorry couldn't find it on the os) tributes@saintsfc.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 I am away this weekend for a wedding but will go on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 Myself and all the family and friends i go to footy with are going to St Marys on Saturday to leave flowers and shirts etc.We are also going to sign the book as well. Its the first time anyone of us has ever done something like this,but we feel its needed because without Markus,there would not have been a club to support. After what Markus did for us,i think its not too much to ask that we show our respect. Well said fella. Me & nipper have just signed the book. I agree with others also, that we might not win much, we get to tweak the big club's tails every now and then but do you know what? We are a big club. We have big hearts which are aching at the moment but we are all in this together. We will continue to follow Saints, through thick and thin. To hopefully reach the goals which Markus had planned for us. Despite all our petty squabbles on here I firmly believe that we are the best set of fans in the world. Saints chose us. Markus chose Saints. It works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 Well said fella. Me & nipper have just signed the book. I agree with others also, that we might not win much, we get to tweak the big club's tails every now and then but do you know what? We are a big club. We have big hearts which are aching at the moment but we are all in this together. We will continue to follow Saints, through thick and thin. To hopefully reach the goals which Markus had planned for us. Despite all our petty squabbles on here I firmly believe that we are the best set of fans in the world. Saints chose us. Markus chose Saints. It works for me. Great words - sums up how I feel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_No_7 Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 It was really emotional today. The queue to sign the book took about 15 minutes, and in that time everyone was just silent with their thoughts looking at the tributes. God I love being a Saints fan, and seeing how much our club means to the City and all the fans worldwide. It's times like these that the glory hunters that "support" man united/Chelsea etc have no idea what supporting your local team is really like. The love and passion shown during all this, and what Saints means to us all is what makes me well up. Last season and the trophy win at Wembley was the day we all deserved, and Markus being there with his camera was the cherry on the cake. it's not really a point scoring exercise...http://www.flickr.com/photos/8528688@N07/2755838033/ RIP Markus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 it's not really a point scoring exercise...http://www.flickr.com/photos/8528688@N07/2755838033/ RIP Markus. It wasn't a "point scoring exercise" ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 14 August, 2010 Share Posted 14 August, 2010 went down this afternoon with my mate,just as it poured it down.everyone stood in line, stayed where they were not letting it effect them,quietly reflecting on the circumstances.didn't have a clue wot to write as i stood there but as soon as i picked up the pen the words popped into my head.was nice seeing all the tributes but just a shame that some of the writing on the shirts was ruined by the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_UK Posted 15 August, 2010 Share Posted 15 August, 2010 The Tributes are currently in front of the players entrance and some of the turnstiles block A, they will have to move them before Saturdays game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 15 August, 2010 Share Posted 15 August, 2010 Went down today. They have tributes infront of both turnstiles of the Itchen now. Shame they will have to be moved. Also noticed that the bit on the front where it said 'FlyBe' and had a picture of a plane is currently blank. A lovely picture of Markus would fit perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Benson Phillips Posted 15 August, 2010 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2010 A lovely picture of Markus would fit perfectly! I thought exactly that as I was queuing on Friday, a picture of Markus for the season would be a nice touch. I would email the club and suggest it... but they hate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 15 August, 2010 Share Posted 15 August, 2010 Travelled down to pay my respects today, a truly fantastic set of tributes have been left outside the stadium which indicates the high regard that Markus is held by our wonderful fans. The wind has played havoc with some of the shirt and tributes that are not weighed down; hopeful someone at the club can help keep them straighten out over the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 15 August, 2010 Share Posted 15 August, 2010 Went down today to lay a shirt and sign the book, some genuinely touching tributes, particularly the drawings and messages left by children. I know he was a very private person but I hope Markus knew what effect he'd had on so many by saving the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 15 August, 2010 Share Posted 15 August, 2010 Went down today to lay a shirt and sign the book, some genuinely touching tributes, particularly the drawings and messages left by children. I know he was a very private person but I hope Markus knew what effect he'd had on so many by saving the club. Oh I'm sure he did. I'm glad that people sang his name out whilst he was there with us and not just after his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 17 August, 2010 Share Posted 17 August, 2010 Got a reply from Jordan Sibley. They are deciding in the next few days what to do about the tributes for Saturday's game. Some outside of turnstiles will need to be moved without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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