Give it to Ron Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2128238,00.html As we were then - good news I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint phil Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 couldn't be clearer - will be in the premiership before Nicola moves on for sure. Now let's go on and win the league! WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKATE_HATE Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Fantastic now cut him some bloody slack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Yes - this is good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 That is great news. Now we should show our gratitude with a full house on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 August, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2010 I noticed also the wording...."that ownership of Southampton Football Club shall remain solely within Markus' family's personal interests" so nothing to do with Mali group is my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Good, good. WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Reassuring. That is great news. Now we should show our gratitude with a full house on Saturday. In an ideal world but unfortunately not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint phil Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 I hope we can now support Cortese as we did Markus. He is the guy who is charged with getting us to the premiership by the family and he will need support not criticism and petty squabbling. I am sure this will be a lot less fun for him than it would have been with Markus there and I'm also sure he is going to enjoy the ride a lot less than we do so let's at least make it easy for him. I, like many on here, would like to see the fans unite behind the club as we look forward - I don't care whether it's a full house saturday (although I'll be there with my 6 year-old) - but I definately want the support to be unambiguous then and for the rest of the season irrespective of the odd poor result. I think it's the least we can do - Markus' family and indeed Cortese are sacrificing a lot more than that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Game on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsaint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 A very important statement in my opinion. Here's to the first win after Markus on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Good to hear a positive statement from the horses mouth which sets the record straight in terms of the future of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Sounds good to me ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 "outside parties" probabaly some of the idiots on here, DBP to name but one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 good supportive and genuine statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 "outside parties" probabaly some of the idiots on here, DBP to name but one My guess would be the media, the Sun in particular ! I don't think that DBP figures on his radar ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 apart from the restraining order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Great statement....should put everyones mind at ease regarding ownership and the future financing of the club. This unfortunate incident seems to have galvanised Nicola Cortese and if ever there was an excuse to walk away then this was it BUT he hasnt and seems to have come out even more driven by the memory of his close friend. Some people who are still a very small minority need to cut this man some slack, look at the bigger picture and stop concerning themselves in petty arguments over petty decisions that effect them. I like that fact he mentions the "Saints Family" a couple of times....we always used to be.....or thats how it felt. WIFMATLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Benson Phillips Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 "outside parties" probabaly some of the idiots on here, DBP to name but one Yes, of course/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalan Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 I hope we can now support Cortese as we did Markus. He is the guy who is charged with getting us to the premiership by the family and he will need support not criticism and petty squabbling. I am sure this will be a lot less fun for him than it would have been with Markus there and I'm also sure he is going to enjoy the ride a lot less than we do so let's at least make it easy for him. I, like many on here, would like to see the fans unite behind the club as we look forward - I don't care whether it's a full house saturday (although I'll be there with my 6 year-old) - but I definately want the support to be unambiguous then and for the rest of the season irrespective of the odd poor result. I think it's the least we can do - Markus' family and indeed Cortese are sacrificing a lot more than that for us. Agree, good post. Nobody should worry whether a full house or not...just be there if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Excellent statement, if he's good enough for Markus then he's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Good statement and at the right time after the trauma of the past 10/11 days. It says what I and many many others wanted and expected to hear. Game on, the Journey continues and nice that he singled out Winkelman, especially as we now know that Markus's funeral was last Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 "outside parties" probabaly some of the idiots on here, DBP to name but one "A Daily Newspaper"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Great statement by NC, i for one could not fault the man on anything he has done at our club! Lets get on with the football and win the league for Markus Come On You Sashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Yes, of course/ Is it possible that yourself and some of the loudest anti-Cortese bunch could cut him some slack? Seriously, he is doing a really tough job, first full pre-season, just lost his mentor, expected to win the league, the pressur is on. Not suggesting you guys don;t complain or whinge, but to just be not so personal and detremental to his persona as you have been. I think there is room for criticism but, I think we need to understand the complexities and pressure of NC's role now that Markus has moved on (RIP). I know this will be very difficult for you guys, but, this season is very important and many lessons shall be learnt, can we let those who make the decisions learn from their mistakes. It will make them stronger and more successful in the long term. We all make mistakes, we all make errors of judgements, can this season be one of 'those' seasons, a fact finding mission if you like. And then, as fans, whether you're in the pub, at the ground, at home reading the current bun, we all celebrate this season for Markus and secure promotion early doors! It would make 'everyone' happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Absolutely superb fantastic news. Very relieved. I hope all the NC bashers will now STFU and give the man some slack. IN NC WE TRUST WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Once again Cortese is doing exactly what he and Markus said they would do I for one will listen to him - and not join the knockers who sadly form a large proportion of this inceasingly depressing forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Exactly what we needed to hear. WIFM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Once again Cortese is doing exactly what he and Markus said they would do I for one will listen to him - and not join the knockers who sadly form a large proportion of this inceasingly depressing forum Yeah, I dont understand why it was ever in doubt, even for one minute . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_mears Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Its a good statement but there is no need to mention this 'outside parties' stuff to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Its a good statement but there is no need to mention this 'outside parties' stuff to be honest. Maybe he is a man of feeling and the criticism has stung ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Is it possible that yourself and some of the loudest anti-Cortese bunch could cut him some slack? Seriously, he is doing a really tough job, first full pre-season, just lost his mentor, expected to win the league, the pressur is on. Not suggesting you guys don;t complain or whinge, but to just be not so personal and detremental to his persona as you have been. I think there is room for criticism but, I think we need to understand the complexities and pressure of NC's role now that Markus has moved on (RIP). I know this will be very difficult for you guys, but, this season is very important and many lessons shall be learnt, can we let those who make the decisions learn from their mistakes. It will make them stronger and more successful in the long term. We all make mistakes, we all make errors of judgements, can this season be one of 'those' seasons, a fact finding mission if you like. And then, as fans, whether you're in the pub, at the ground, at home reading the current bun, we all celebrate this season for Markus and secure promotion early doors! It would make 'everyone' happy. Mistakes are vital in life, for without them we learn nothing. Failure however and mistakes that will cause failure are disasterous. Losing a Mentor is very very tough, having somebody to bounce ideas off of is a key recipe for success. NC now has to learn to fly on his own and very quickly/ As fans we can actually help as a group. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism will be helpful. Immature sniping and moaning without any alternative proposals or suggestions will not. I don't think we SHOULD cut NC any slack, I don't believe he would in his role. But I do think those strange types who sit at home and keep a count of the points they've scored from spoiling attempts to debate and be constructive should just............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_mears Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Maybe he is a man of feeling and the criticism has stung ? Well some of the criticism is justified really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nutkins Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Perfect timing, now lets go and win some football matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 That's what we all wanted to hear. Now let's go and WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Benson Phillips Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Absolutely superb fantastic news. Very relieved. I hope all the NC bashers will now STFU and give the man some slack. IN NC WE TRUST WIFM Shut up. People are entitled to form their own opinion on the man rather than some no-mark from Austria who hasn't been affected by any of the decisions that Cortese has made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareham saint phil Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Just what EVERYONE wanted to hear, its clear that Markus, NC and Markus's family have been touched deeply by the clubs supporters, this will only galvanise EVERYONE to propel Saints forward, its a statement for us all to put our minds at rest before a difficult occasion/game. We fell on our feet the day he walked into our club WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Its a good statement but there is no need to mention this 'outside parties' stuff to be honest. I disagree. It's going to be an 'us and them' season. We are the big spending team and we are favourites in this league which means we will be very unpopular with fans of other teams. We are already unpopular with the Sun and other elements of the media. It's at times like these that we need to stand together as a fanbase and unite against those that knock us (including some of the WUMs on here). WIFM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Good timing, reassuring statement. Onwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 The vocal minority better read this statement carefully and get behind the club unstead of putting their own agendas first. We know what happened in 2004 when they got on their high horses, they set off events that brought the club to its knees once, they would never br forgiven for doing it again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonsaint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 I hope we can now support Cortese as we did Markus. He is the guy who is charged with getting us to the premiership by the family and he will need support not criticism and petty squabbling. I am sure this will be a lot less fun for him than it would have been with Markus there and I'm also sure he is going to enjoy the ride a lot less than we do so let's at least make it easy for him. I, like many on here, would like to see the fans unite behind the club as we look forward - I don't care whether it's a full house saturday (although I'll be there with my 6 year-old) - but I definately want the support to be unambiguous then and for the rest of the season irrespective of the odd poor result. I think it's the least we can do - Markus' family and indeed Cortese are sacrificing a lot more than that for us. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertsrightleg Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 The way NC is dressed and sat in this pic is unbelievably disrespectful. His relaxed posture should not be in the same statement about ML's passing away. I cannot believe the club used this. It doesnt take much to take a new picture in all black and hands behind his back does it? isnt this the picture they always use for his statements. chill out ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_mears Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 The vocal minority better read this statement carefully and get behind the club unstead of putting their own agendas first. We know what happened in 2004 when they got on their high horses, they set off events that brought the club to its knees once, they would never br forgiven for doing it again ! Are you a human > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Well some of the criticism is justified really. In your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 Shut up. People are entitled to form their own opinion on the man rather than some no-mark from Austria who hasn't been affected by any of the decisions that Cortese has made. Do you need help picking your toys up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 The vocal minority better read this statement carefully and get behind the club unstead of putting their own agendas first. We know what happened in 2004 when they got on their high horses, they set off events that brought the club to its knees once, they would never br forgiven for doing it again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 nice that he singled out Winkelman... I thought that too... Also we have given out a lot of stick to "The Franchise" in the past, but I checked a couple of their forums and they seem a respectful bunch... Not wishing to start a love-in, but fair play to them and hope they get a good (and appreciative) reception when we get round to playing them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 isnt this the picture they always use for his statements. chill out ffs You are absolutely right. This criticism of the statement smacks of desperation. I really wonder if the NC bashers would prefer to have Lowe and Wilde back. Mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 How come a positive statement is released, at a time that is both respectfully long enough after Markus' passing and timed perfectly before our next game, and we have people on here point scoring against each other? DBP hadn't even posted and he was mentioned a couple of times FFS! This board is getting pretty tiresome when the only debate going on is between the same old people trying to bring up the same old arguments time and time again. Personally i am glad NC still wants to see us succeed and it's great that the club sits with Markus' family now. I hope that a figure from the family steps forward to become part of the saints family so they can feel a proper part of the club. WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 20 August, 2010 Share Posted 20 August, 2010 The way NC is dressed and sat in this pic is unbelievably disrespectful. His relaxed posture should not be in the same statement about ML's passing away. I cannot believe the club used this. It doesnt take much to take a new picture in all black and hands behind his back does it? I really hope this is meant as a joke. "Excuse me Nicola, I understand you are going through a tough time and all but can you please dress in black and well up so we can take a picture of the pain you are feeling please? Mehball would really appreciate it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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