Saint-Armstrong Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/statement-from-katharina-liebherr-1308712.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Very nice. Seems like an encouraging statement; one that she would not have to make if she didn't mean it or want to. Cheers, Katharina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Fair play. That's a good enough start for me. She sounds very enthusiastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Good start. Hopefully the Board appointments are well thought out and help us kick on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Sounds like she wants to keep the club on the same upwards trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Lovely letter and very encouraging. Makes me angry about the abuse and coverage in the papers she got last week. Hope she is there on Saturday and gets a warm reception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Good initial statement. Some nice bits in there which are more than bland holding statement. Goods news and not the disaster some were predicting. Early days but I'm not going to worry Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Good work KL. Can't argue with that on first reading it.* *although we know some on here will do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Come. On. You. Saints. So great to read that letter, stability is definitely what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 She means business. Very impressed. Do I notice a couple of hidden digs at Cortese in there as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Very encouraging statement. Strikes just the right tone imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 She means business. Very impressed. Do I notice a couple of hidden digs at Cortese in there as well? Probably, but don't hijack the thread with them !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Probably, but don't hijack the thread with them !! Will be ignored hopefully. But it's a really good statement, and she does sound really committed. We are so lucky to have fallen into Markus lap and be linked to such a great family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 a determination to create a culture based on open communication, respect and hard work. Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/statement-from-katharina-liebherr-1308712.aspx#a2zQcHqSbFTmlJbe.99 Open communication? An encouraging statement that she didn't have to make. I'll take that as a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Doesn't really say anything you wouldn't expect her to say, just sounds like corporate-speak to me. You could read it as "I'm here for the long term" or equally as "I'm on my bike, but will only flog it to someone nice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 (edited) Comes across well and whets the appetite for the future. So, no overt 'thank you' to Mr Cortese then? It's what he would have wanted... Now eyes peeled for Ben Smith or Neil Ashton's next article... P.s. Have we come out of meltdown mode yet? Edited 21 January, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 She means business. Yeah maybe! I prev assumed she just grudgingly got stuck with Southampton like when ur nan wills you a sofa or whatever. Maybe i was wrong bout that! Maybe it's just spin but it sounds like she's actually quite interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Open communication? An encouraging statement that she didn't have to make. I'll take that as a good sign. Does that mean we'll be open and transparent like the Peoples Community Club of Portsea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Doesn't really say anything you wouldn't expect her to say, just sounds like corporate-speak to me. You could read it as "I'm here for the long term" or equally as "I'm on my bike, but will only flog it to someone nice." :hunt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Yes, I like some of her phrases like "open communication" and "a few smiles too". I really hope she is seen smiling at the Yeovil game on Saturday or, if she can't make that, the Arsenal match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Excellent Well Done Katharina. Bit dissapointed there is no appointment of a Club Historian though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoaks Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Here Here KL, Feel free to spend lots of your millions on our team...many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 We moaned about a lack of communication from KL. She has Communicated. That is what we wanted, so thankyou to the Advisors who made the suggestion and thankyou to her for taking the time out to actually do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Onwards and upwards:) COYS:) Wife in charge at home:rolleyes: Ms Liebherr in charge when I get to St Marys:D How will I ever go wrong;) My daughter is in charge ..to and from games...especially the radio:mcinnes:...I know all the wrapper or is it rappas? Anyway........the ladies get my support:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Really, that was not just encouraging, It was pretty ******* amazing as a state of intent. I are a happy bunny to hear such an announcement. I think she has her father's memory at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Excellent start, v refreshing to hear something from the club. I certainly wasnt expecting too Onwards n upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 On the face of it, it is a very encouraging statement. I believe in the good old saying "actions speak louder than words" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Onwards and upwards:) COYS:) Wife in charge at home:rolleyes: Ms Liebherr in charge when I get to St Marys:D How will I ever go wrong;) My daughter is in charge ..to and from games...especially the radio:mcinnes:...I know all the wrapper or is it rappas? Anyway........the ladies get my support........ ..... #pussywhipped@otterbourne..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Onwards and upwards:) COYS:) Wife in charge at home:rolleyes: Ms Liebherr in charge when I get to St Marys:D How will I ever go wrong;) My daughter is in charge ..to and from games...especially the radio:mcinnes:...I know all the wrapper or is it rappas? Anyway........the ladies get my support:D Long live the matriarchal tyranny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 A good warming statement. Would like it to have mentioned future investment but hey ho Rome wasn't built in a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 ..... #pussywhipped@otterbourne..... That too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Yes, I like some of her phrases like "open communication" and "a few smiles too". I really hope she is seen smiling at the Yeovil game on Saturday or, if she can't make that, the Arsenal match. Will be ignored hopefully. But it's a really good statement, and she does sound really committed. We are so lucky to have fallen into Markus lap and be linked to such a great family. Good work KL. Can't argue with that on first reading it.* *although we know some on here will do so. Who can you mean?? Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Also interesting that she also closes it with 'The Southampton way'', which I think we all assumed was a Cortese brand and gimmick. Maybe the Liebherrs have had more involvement in the past few years than we actually realise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 A couple of comments caught my eye After the developments of last week, my priority now is to bring some stability and calm to the workings of the club; perhaps a few smiles too. Off the pitch, my priority is to establish the proper running of the club at the top. Pointed comments I would say. It seems we will have a more communicative Club going forwards and the tone seemed very positive and suggests they're still in it for the long term. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Who can you mean?? Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk if you take the first letter of each sentence it spells N I C O L A G A Y L O L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 We moaned about a lack of communication from KL. She has Communicated. That is what we wanted, so thankyou to the Advisors who made the suggestion and thankyou to her for taking the time out to actually do it Totally agree having advisors and a new top management team is going to be good for the club a couple of new signings would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 That too. Ottery would respond to us Pap, but the kettles on and his wife wants a cuppa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Call me a happy clapper, but I honestly feel from this statement that she wants to run this club in her father's memory. And that's a good thing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Ottery would respond to us Pap, but the kettles on and his wife wants a cuppa. I have not finished the hoovering yet........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Excellent Well Done Katharina. Bit dissapointed there is no appointment of a Club Historian though. Give it a rest, please! I can't understand your obsession with FF? You seem really bitter over something he has done or said. Why not contact him and try to sort out whatever is troubling you and then we won't have to read any more of this. ps, Thanks for the statement KL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Call me a happy clapper, but I honestly feel from this statement that she wants to run this club in her father's memory. It certainly doesn't read as ''corporate waffle'' to me, seems very genuine and honest. The next step will be to establish the core structure at the top, which may help us a lot. Not trying to create a Cortese debate here, he did a great job. But he took on everything, so if he wasn't around, nothing ever happened. Having a structure like this ensures that everyone is accountable and more flexible. The general tone from people over the last 5 years is that we're almost impossible to deal with, that was to be seen as a negative. Hopefully that changes from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Back to a red and white striped kit next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Talksport (this is becoming my catchphrase now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Back to a red and white striped kit next year? top 10 and an FA cup win and perhaps there really is something in this "red equals success" malarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 cant ask for much more really.. this is the obvious stand out... We are looking to the future with a determination to create a culture based on open communication, respect and hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 good news hopefully we can unite has the southampton family in the community again now the divisive ex leader has gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Should shut up the effwits blathering about "asset stripping". Well done Katherina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Very well delivered communication - said what was essentially needed without too much waffle. Time will tell in terms of her ability to maintain the momentum. One possibility that nobody seems to consider is that KL is acting as an Executor to her Fathers will. Perhaps Marcus made clear provisions about how the club should be run and she is ensuring this is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 I have not finished the hoovering yet........ Dressed as Freddie Mercury again are you Ottery ? It all goes on in Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 21 January, 2014 Share Posted 21 January, 2014 Finally, let me say this. I will ensure that all decisions made about the future of the club will be in the best interests of its staff, players, management and fans and will be taken with the prime objective of honouring and maintaining the club's heritage and tradition in the Southampton way. is "decisions about the future of the club" meaning e.g. selling it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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