bpsaint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 On Soccer AM soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Le Tissier has joined him as well lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Two for the price of one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdsaint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Matt on as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Good to see the Brighton fans doing the 'we're not worthy' to Le Tiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Blimey, something has gone on with Franny and NC ''I rented a house to the football club, Cortese was the tenant. When we moved back we had to employ cleaners and we also had unpaid rent. I'm not prepared to say any more on the matter, as it's now a legal case." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowers-sfc Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 soccer am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Ooooh Benali in a legal case with Cortese over dispute on his house haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Wow - silly Benali - if it's a legal case against Cortese why bring it up on Soccer AM ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I think it's fair to say that Cortese and Franny aren't exactly best buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Please expand on the topic, bowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I think it's fair to say that Cortese and Franny aren't exactly best buddies. But to infer that Cortese was messy and also that he didn't pay his rent to Benali as his landlord - hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Me's thinks he won't be allowed in the ground today after that showing on Soccer AM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 It said the house was rented by SFC, didn't actually say it was Cortese that lived there I don't think. Didn't sound good though haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Francis Benali = Legend. Fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 It said the house was rented by SFC, didn't actually say it was Cortese that lived there I don't think. Didn't sound good though haha! Damn you Sky HD box - not rewinding once again - however, I'm sure Max said 'Oh that's the chairman Cortese' or something similar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I'm disappointed. I didn't think that Franny was so childish as to air his grievances on TV. We will, of course, recall that Franny is no longer allowed to hire rooms at SMS, or am I wrong in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Can someone clarify Benali's connection to Kuti's restaurant? Is he a co-owner or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I'm disappointed. I didn't think that Franny was so childish as to air his grievances on TV. We will, of course, recall that Franny is no longer allowed to hire rooms at SMS, or am I wrong in that? True, that was way back when Markus first bought the club - within the first few months. His company hired an office space at SMS, was on the OS and everything....that was a short lived experience to say the least and i think it was all linked to the house renting saga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 this is also covered in the other thread but it's clear that there is no love lost between MLT, FB and NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I'm disappointed. I didn't think that Franny was so childish as to air his grievances on TV. We will, of course, recall that Franny is no longer allowed to hire rooms at SMS, or am I wrong in that? For childish just look at NC's continuing behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Rumour is that Cortese/SFC rented Benali's house and Cortese then carried out alterations (particularly flooring). Benali was unaware and quite rightly kicked up a fuss. At that time Benali was "renting" an area at SMS for his business. After the row he was asked to leave. I must underline that this is a rumour that has been out there since it all kicked off last year. Benali seems to be giving some credence to that rumour, or at least his version of it. Sad that Benali has used TV on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 For childish just look at NC's continuing behavior. What's that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 For childish just look at NC's continuing behavior. yes, come on, back it up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 LOL at Matt biting his tongue when they were talking about Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Was it ever disproved that Franny and leftback are not one and the same, too simple I suppose, a left back with a known motive calling himself leftback and spilling the beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 How childish. Cortese has said previously that there are people trying to rock the boat. Now Benali, a legend to me, had gone live on Sky and done his best to further harm the club. This has no relevance to SFC. If it is a personal issue, keep it that way FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 How childish. Cortese has said previously that there are people trying to rock the boat. Now Benali, a legend to me, had gone live on Sky and done his best to further harm the club. This has no relevance to SFC. If it is a personal issue, keep it that way FFS. Did SFC not rent his house then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 How childish. Cortese has said previously that there are people trying to rock the boat. Now Benali, a legend to me, had gone live on Sky and done his best to further harm the club. This has no relevance to SFC. If it is a personal issue, keep it that way FFS. Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Shame Benali has decided to raise it on TV Why ?? He thinks someone has acted badly and is making it known.If everyone who acts badly can always rely on schoolboy honour to have their acts swept under the carpet then it's just an encouragement to keep on doing things that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 why talk about it on Soccer Am, 99.9% of the viewers have no idea who Cortese is, or give a **** either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 why talk about it on Soccer Am, 99.9% of the viewers have no idea who Cortese is, or give a **** either. Indeed. It sounds like a commercial dispute. I think Franny seems like a really decent bloke and maybe he's very angry (perhaps justifiably - I don't know) but this is pretty unprofesional and unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Francis Benali = Left Back. Fact? Never...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonball Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Think it's a shame cortese doesn't seem to make an effort to get on with any of our club legends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Rumour is that Cortese/SFC rented Benali's house and Cortese then carried out alterations (particularly flooring). Benali was unaware and quite rightly kicked up a fuss. At that time Benali was "renting" an area at SMS for his business. After the row he was asked to leave. I must underline that this is a rumour that has been out there since it all kicked off last year. Benali seems to be giving some credence to that rumour, or at least his version of it. Sad that Benali has used TV on the subject. The issue with the house were about alterations which will require financial adjustment to put right. The office space leased by Franny was stopped over some financial issue at the time. I heard that Franny was in difficulty, but only know that as rumour. As all leases were with Saints, it's more than possible one was held against the other, but that would be a no goer until you got a court ruling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Think it's a shame cortese doesn't seem to make an effort to get on with any of our club legends! Obviously he gets on ok with Dodd who, in my eyes, is more of a legend than Benali. Benali is a cult figure, for various reasons, most of which are associated with him being rubbish yet long serving and hard working. Dodd was a genuinely good player who was also a long-term servant. Cortese seems to have, at least arguably, valid reasons not to get on with MLT and Benali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 The issue with the house were about alterations which will require financial adjustment to put right. The office space leased by Franny was stopped over some financial issue at the time. I heard that Franny was in difficulty, but only know that as rumour. As all leases were with Saints, it's more than possible one was held against the other, but that would be a no goer until you got a court ruling.That seems about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 FB and MLT are legends, no doubt about it, but I wish they'd keep their personal disputes with Cortese private rather than giving the media another chance to have a pop at the club. Why go on international TV and start talking about a legal case that nobody knows about except you and another person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 He'd kick the s**t out of Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 TV warrior, hiding behind the safety of the TV cameras. What a mug. Bet he wouldn't say that to his face. (Isn't that how the routine goes, more or less?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Where I am working there are two business's right next to the bus lane I am constructing. One is a sign shop and one is a wholesale electrical suppliers. Both of them are run by fellers in their 40's who have taken over the business from their fathers. They are being paid handsomly by my client, the local council, for the bit of land we are working on, plus big bucks for loss of trade when we close the road. Both of then are informed by me when the road is closed, what we are doing when, and we have also doen some small works for each of them, (i.e some concrete repairs, white lining of their car parking, built a step etc.) I have a pretty good relationship with both. But their Fathers are a big pain in my backside as they are complaining constantly, asking for extotionate things, and stopping my work on two occasions. Their son's love them, after all they built a wonderful legacy for them to follow on and continue to build on, and I am most courteous to them in every way, but unfortunatly they are no longer involved in the business and have no real say, really, as legally their son's have entered into legally binding agreements. I have a sub-contractor too, who has taken over the company of his Dad, but he, (and his Grandad) still interfere in the works. I think where i'm going is that as much as these people are appreciated and have a special place in the heart, and their contribution is fully realised, aknowledged and really had an impact, it's great to see them, but they are the past, and they shouldn't involve themselves anymore. It's someone elses job now to carry on the good work. And just as I posted the above, In walks the subbies dad, demanding 'Where's Gingerlad' (his son) and wanting to take a gang off to another job. Oh, the irony. Oh, synchronisity, you bastardos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmysaint7 Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Legends quality, what a joke. Anyone that bad mouths sfc in anyway or subjects remotely related to us that makes us sound bad can do one in my opinion regardless of who they are. Matty nor franny will never be bigger than sfc and they have lost a lot of respect from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Matt also put the boot into club over selling him tickets for todays game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 It really depends on how you define Legend. To me one club players who are regulars in the first team are legends. But just the word legend means in the past. What ever their beef is it should not be aired on Soccer AM. Have both gone down in my estimations - nope still legends to me but, I also think they need to put their respective brains in gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 What ****ing legends ? Using Soccer AM to dig at Cortese pathetic. When will these idiots realise they cant freeload off our club anymore and move on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 I'm sure we'll find out more soon. The Echo will probably get their next 'exclusive' out of it. It's very disappointing to hear about this kind of thing, and it's equally disappointing to hear that some people will use any excuse to have a go at Cortese on this forum as we have seen above. One wonders if some people just enjoy complaining, and if they'll be celebrating with the rest of us if there's a good result today or at the end of the season - surely if we accomplish something they can't properly participate, since they picked holes in what essentially will deliver that success. Supporting this club means more than supporting the 11 players on the pitch. It means all the people behind the scenes too. If you can't do one out of those two, then don't bother with the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Where I am working there are two business's right next to the bus lane I am constructing. One is a sign shop and one is a wholesale electrical suppliers. Both of them are run by fellers in their 40's who have taken over the business from their fathers. They are being paid handsomly by my client, the local council, for the bit of land we are working on, plus big bucks for loss of trade when we close the road. Both of then are informed by me when the road is closed, what we are doing when, and we have also doen some small works for each of them, (i.e some concrete repairs, white lining of their car parking, built a step etc.) I have a pretty good relationship with both. But their Fathers are a big pain in my backside as they are complaining constantly, asking for extotionate things, and stopping my work on two occasions. Their son's love them, after all they built a wonderful legacy for them to follow on and continue to build on, and I am most courteous to them in every way, but unfortunatly they are no longer involved in the business and have no real say, really, as legally their son's have entered into legally binding agreements. I have a sub-contractor too, who has taken over the company of his Dad, but he, (and his Grandad) still interfere in the works. I think where i'm going is that as much as these people are appreciated and have a special place in the heart, and their contribution is fully realised, aknowledged and really had an impact, it's great to see them, but they are the past, and they shouldn't involve themselves anymore. It's someone elses job now to carry on the good work. And just as I posted the above, In walks the subbies dad, demanding 'Where's Gingerlad' (his son) and wanting to take a gang off to another job. Oh, the irony. Oh, synchronisity, you bastardos. You are constructing a bus lane? Tsk. You have gone down in my estimation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 How childish. Cortese has said previously that there are people trying to rock the boat. Now Benali, a legend to me, had gone live on Sky and done his best to further harm the club. This has no relevance to SFC. If it is a personal issue, keep it that way FFS. Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Francis Benali = Legend. Fact Francis benali = tool. FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Think it's a shame cortese doesn't seem to make an effort to get on with any of our club legends! jason dodd..? doesnt he get employed by the devil himself.. didnt few legends get treated well in our last wembley outing..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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