Turkish Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Can 32 minutes ago, Elmore Saint said: We've established "Hungry eyes" and "Lying eyes" - Dragan must be "blinkered eyes" then? well none of our lot have the Eye of the Tiger do they
Turkish Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, franniesTache said: It's from this article and some of the stuff in there is fucking mind blowing and shows why we are such an unbelievable shit show All of these are direct quotes from him: People see huge difference between the Premier League and the lower divisions in England,’ Ankersen explains. ‘We think this is not true. ‘And I’m not going there to watch him play,’ Ankersen says – this could only muddle his opinion of the player, who he knows is good. Ankersen says. ‘We tell them: your job is not to tell us whether a player is good or not. We already know that. The scouts need to see whether they are a fit from a personal, psychological point of view. ‘We redesigned the club based on a question: what would a football club look like if it had no human eye and ear? Doesnt his brother own some sort of transfer portal where you can see which players are available and all their data? It'll be interesting to know how many of our signings come from that. edit - indeed he does, The Transfer Room https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-ankersen-13913393/?originalSubdomain=uk TransferRoom is a hyper-growth B2B SaaS business on a mission to change the football transfer market for the better. We do this by empowering football clubs, agents and players to be successful in the transfer market by giving them real-time market intelligence and direct access to a global network of decision-makers. Since our launch in 2017, clubs have used TransferRoom to facilitate over 5000 transfers and we are thrilled that today over 800 clubs and 550 Trusted Agencies across 130 leagues in 60 countries are accelerating their success on our platform. Edited January 21 by Turkish 1
Badger Posted January 21 Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, Turkish said: Can well none of our lot have the Eye of the Tiger do they I expect Matsuki could be described as having a ‘jap’s eye’. In case that helps. 3
Miltonaggro Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 hours ago, Saint86 said: Its pretty evident how we've arrived at our current situation. Sadly though, i think the truth/reality is being kept very well hidden from Solak. Perhaps not so hard to believe if he invested in a man who came out with "what would a football club look like if it had no human eye or ear". So alas, behold, the smartest man in football... and someone we must apparently suffer through until bankruptcy strikes. Think in terms of Solak we must be at the acceptance rather than realisation phase now. Will be for a challenge for him to accept the damage that Ankerson has has inflicted on his reputation, bank balance and our football club, but it he wants to recover anything he has to remove the charlatan and his idiot entourage pronto! 2
franniesTache Posted January 21 Posted January 21 16 minutes ago, Turkish said: Doesnt his brother own some sort of transfer portal where you can see which players are available and all their data? It'll be interesting to know how many of our signings come from that. edit - indeed he does, The Transfer Room https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-ankersen-13913393/?originalSubdomain=uk TransferRoom is a hyper-growth B2B SaaS business on a mission to change the football transfer market for the better. We do this by empowering football clubs, agents and players to be successful in the transfer market by giving them real-time market intelligence and direct access to a global network of decision-makers. Since our launch in 2017, clubs have used TransferRoom to facilitate over 5000 transfers and we are thrilled that today over 800 clubs and 550 Trusted Agencies across 130 leagues in 60 countries are accelerating their success on our platform. Yup and if what i've been told is true Saints actually actively sell his brothers platform to other clubs, which feels - i don't know - a bit unethical to me, almost like SR is a ponzi scheme 1
trousers Posted January 21 Posted January 21 13 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said: Think in terms of Solak we must be at the acceptance rather than realisation phase now. Will be for a challenge for him to accept the damage that Ankerson has has inflicted on his reputation, bank balance and our football club, but it he wants to recover anything he has to remove the charlatan and his idiot entourage pronto! I know we've been around this loop before but I can't remember the definitive position... Does Solak actually have hire and fire rights at boardroom level within the Sport Republic company structure, or is he 'just' an investor who happens to have a vested interest in Sport Republic but he couldn't actually get rid of Ankersen if he wanted to...? 1
Miltonaggro Posted January 21 Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, trousers said: I know we've been around this loop before but I can't remember the definitive position... Does Solak actually have hire and fire rights at boardroom level within the Sport Republic company structure, or is he 'just' an investor who happens to have a vested interest in Sport Republic but he couldn't actually get rid of Ankersen if he wanted to...? Yes. He is a large majority shareholder. The option in terms of (very) minor shareholders (such as RA) would be to retire or face legal action towards removal. It’s a matter of desire. 1
Midfield_General Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Turkish said: Doesnt his brother own some sort of transfer portal where you can see which players are available and all their data? It'll be interesting to know how many of our signings come from that. edit - indeed he does, The Transfer Room https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-ankersen-13913393/?originalSubdomain=uk TransferRoom is a hyper-growth B2B SaaS business on a mission to change the football transfer market for the better. We do this by empowering football clubs, agents and players to be successful in the transfer market by giving them real-time market intelligence and direct access to a global network of decision-makers. Since our launch in 2017, clubs have used TransferRoom to facilitate over 5000 transfers and we are thrilled that today over 800 clubs and 550 Trusted Agencies across 130 leagues in 60 countries are accelerating their success on our platform. No quality metrics whatsoever then. No mention of whether the transfers were a success or not. Just that they were 'facilitated'. It's like that bit in Spinal Tap when they're described as 'one of Britain's loudest bands'. Edited January 21 by Midfield_General 1
Turkish Posted January 21 Posted January 21 43 minutes ago, franniesTache said: Yup and if what i've been told is true Saints actually actively sell his brothers platform to other clubs, which feels - i don't know - a bit unethical to me, almost like SR is a ponzi scheme Seems like a great deal for the Ankersens, we buy players from the transfer room, Jonas gets a nice little commission, no one is held accountable. Wonder if Rasmus has his snout in the trough as well. 2
coalman Posted January 21 Posted January 21 5 hours ago, danjosaint said: There's a qoute from RA from his time at Mitjyland saying something like your eyes lie to you when watching a player, so they dont hence why its done on data analysis Probably best not to watch the actual games and just look at the stats page afterwards then.
saintant Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 hours ago, franniesTache said: Yup and if what i've been told is true Saints actually actively sell his brothers platform to other clubs, which feels - i don't know - a bit unethical to me, almost like SR is a ponzi scheme Do they sell it using us as an example of how successful it is? Not sure that'd help grow the business. 'Here, look at this. You should try it. We use it all the time.' 'Nah, you're alright mate.' 3 3
saintant Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 hours ago, trousers said: I know we've been around this loop before but I can't remember the definitive position... Does Solak actually have hire and fire rights at boardroom level within the Sport Republic company structure, or is he 'just' an investor who happens to have a vested interest in Sport Republic but he couldn't actually get rid of Ankersen if he wanted to...? Nobody seems to know for sure. All part of the smoke and mirrors if you ask me.
saintant Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Seems like a great deal for the Ankersens, we buy players from the transfer room, Jonas gets a nice little commission, no one is held accountable. Wonder if Rasmus has his snout in the trough as well. Do bears shit in the woods? 3
Weston Super Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Turkish said: Since our launch in 2017, clubs have used TransferRoom to facilitate over 5000 transfers and we are thrilled that today over 800 clubs and 550 Trusted Agencies across 130 leagues in 60 countries are accelerating their success on our platform. FFS! We can't even get that fucking right! We have literally got the inside scoop on this platform but whilst over 800 other clubs are 'accelerating their success' using the platform, we're throwing our fortunes away and accelerating our march down the leagues. Everyone out. FFS.
Weston Super Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 19 minutes ago, saintant said: Nobody seems to know for sure. All part of the smoke and mirrors if you ask me. Not at all. Solak is sole shareholder of the company at the top of the pyramid. That company has voting rights over ALL the other companies. Ergo, Solak has the ability to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, if he wants. The shareholding is very transparent and easy to follow. 1
Gloucester Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Turkish said: Can well none of our lot have the Eye of the Tiger do they Flynn Downes can shit through the eye of a needle though.
Gloucester Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 hours ago, franniesTache said: Yup and if what i've been told is true Saints actually actively sell his brothers platform to other clubs, which feels - i don't know - a bit unethical to me, almost like SR is a ponzi scheme Rasmus Madoff with Dragan’s money (geddit?)
Lee On Solent Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 15 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Not at all. Solak is sole shareholder of the company at the top of the pyramid. That company has voting rights over ALL the other companies. Ergo, Solak has the ability to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, if he wants. The shareholding is very transparent and easy to follow. If that's accurate than Solak is ruining this club. 1
Sir Ralph Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) They should start doing what the City Players do. We could end up having essentially free tickets by the end of the year. Good to see a team that actually cares about their fans, rather than the shameless embarrassments we have playing for us that dont care one it about the impact of their poor attitude . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gwp79rdz7o Edited January 21 by Sir Ralph
saintant Posted January 21 Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: Not at all. Solak is sole shareholder of the company at the top of the pyramid. That company has voting rights over ALL the other companies. Ergo, Solak has the ability to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, if he wants. The shareholding is very transparent and easy to follow. Not 100% sure you are correct as you make no mention of Katharina Liebherr. Unless I'm mistaken she still has a part share of the club or has that changed? 1
Weston Super Saint Posted January 22 Posted January 22 8 hours ago, saintant said: Not 100% sure you are correct as you make no mention of Katharina Liebherr. Unless I'm mistaken she still has a part share of the club or has that changed? She holds (or certainly used to) 20% of the shares, so would not have any significant control.
Wade Garrett Posted January 22 Posted January 22 16 hours ago, trousers said: I know we've been around this loop before but I can't remember the definitive position... Does Solak actually have hire and fire rights at boardroom level within the Sport Republic company structure, or is he 'just' an investor who happens to have a vested interest in Sport Republic but he couldn't actually get rid of Ankersen if he wanted to...? Accordingly no to what I read on the director listings he has the power to hire and fire. He can get shot of Rasmus.
tdmickey3 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 17 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: Accordingly no to what I read on the director listings he has the power to hire and fire. He can get shot of Rasmus. Tell him to fuckin get on with it then 2
Wade Garrett Posted Thursday at 10:08 Posted Thursday at 10:08 2 hours ago, tdmickey3 said: Tell him to fuckin get on with it then He’s been completely taken in by him. Poor judge of character. 4
saintant Posted Thursday at 16:22 Posted Thursday at 16:22 9 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: She holds (or certainly used to) 20% of the shares, so would not have any significant control. But my point is that you said Solak is the sole share holder. 1
saintant Posted Thursday at 16:23 Posted Thursday at 16:23 8 hours ago, Wade Garrett said: Accordingly no to what I read on the director listings he has the power to hire and fire. He can get shot of Rasmus. So what's he waiting for?
coalman Posted Thursday at 16:43 Posted Thursday at 16:43 19 minutes ago, saintant said: So what's he waiting for? I genuinely believe that Rasmus is the only "football" person in the room when Dragan talks about Sport Republic. And Rasmus has stats and spreadsheets to "prove" everything is working as planned. Throw in the fact that we've largely recouped what he's spent on transfers and he may not see there being a problem. 3
Weston Super Saint Posted Thursday at 17:20 Posted Thursday at 17:20 55 minutes ago, saintant said: But my point is that you said Solak is the sole share holder. He is. Like I said, he is the sole shareholder at the company at the top of the pyramid that controls all the other companies within that pyramid. The company he controls has voting rights for all the other companies in the structure, therefore he controls the lot, everything, all of it. Which is fair enough given it's his money!
Convict Colony Posted Thursday at 18:48 Posted Thursday at 18:48 (edited) In maths there is methaphor called the drunkards walk. Imagine a a totally pissed dude stumbling out of a bar and starts walking. At each step, he has no clue which way he's going—he just picks a direction at random (left, right, forward, back, whatever). No plan, no memory of where he's been. His path zigzags wildly, and over time, he might wander far away... or loop back... or never get home. That man is Rasmus. Edited Thursday at 18:49 by Convict Colony 1
Dark Munster Posted Thursday at 23:43 Posted Thursday at 23:43 6 hours ago, coalman said: I genuinely believe that Rasmus is the only "football" person in the room when Dragan talks about Sport Republic. And Rasmus has stats and spreadsheets to "prove" everything is working as planned. Throw in the fact that we've largely recouped what he's spent on transfers and he may not see there being a problem. Two relegations (one with the second worst points total in history) ought to be a clue. 1
coalman Posted Friday at 06:11 Posted Friday at 06:11 6 hours ago, Dark Munster said: Two relegations (one with the second worst points total in history) ought to be a clue. It depends what his goal is. If he thinks he's bought a lucrative player trading empire then you could argue we've broken even (maybe even slightly ahead with Goztepe) despite two relegations. Just imagine how much money he'll make when Rasmus reworks his Brentford magic. Note I do not subscribe to this viewpoint but I have been in enough meetings with billionaires where similar nonsense was peddled. It's unlikely that Dragan's primary interest is how successful Saints are. Unlike Eckert who apparently lives and breathes Southampton. 1
Noodles34 Posted Friday at 08:58 Posted Friday at 08:58 On 21/01/2026 at 18:28, Sir Ralph said: They should start doing what the City Players do. We could end up having essentially free tickets by the end of the year. Good to see a team that actually cares about their fans, rather than the shameless embarrassments we have playing for us that dont care one it about the impact of their poor attitude . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gwp79rdz7o Not one of those fans was forced to go, they went out of choice knowing full well it was a game of football in a freezing cold country that is relatively expensive. There are no certainties in football at all, any team can lose. If I go to the cinema and don't like the film, I don't ask for my money back and I don't expect it to be offered through a whip round by the staff. This is just more woke crap. 1
coalman Posted Friday at 10:24 Posted Friday at 10:24 Another club jumps on the wannabe Brighton bandwagon with a data led approach. The name's Bord, James Bord https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/23/sheffield-wednesday-james-bord-united-poker
Disco Stu Posted Sunday at 14:23 Posted Sunday at 14:23 Play-offs essentially out of reach in January. Thanks Sport Republic.
Weston Super Saint Posted Sunday at 15:04 Posted Sunday at 15:04 40 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Play-offs essentially out of reach in January. Thanks Sport Republic. At least they're consistent - relegation all but confirmed by Jan 1st last season... 4
Holmes_and_Watson Posted Sunday at 15:22 Posted Sunday at 15:22 57 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Play-offs essentially out of reach in January. Thanks Sport Republic. 16 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: At least they're consistent - relegation all but confirmed by Jan 1st last season... Like Tonda only asking the players to make an effort in the first half, SR get things over and done with as early as they can in a season. Who says the club aren't aligned from top to bottom? 1
trousers Posted Monday at 19:24 Posted Monday at 19:24 (edited) I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? Edited Monday at 19:36 by trousers
Master Bates Posted Monday at 19:52 Posted Monday at 19:52 27 minutes ago, trousers said: I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? Looks like she's lost a bit of weight. 1
Badger Posted Monday at 20:18 Posted Monday at 20:18 51 minutes ago, trousers said: I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? I seem to recall there were photos of her, and her son, at St Mary’s for the skates game as well. They certainly identify and pick the key games.
Badger Posted Monday at 20:22 Posted Monday at 20:22 (edited) 1 hour ago, trousers said: I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? Perhaps we’re just clinging to hope that the Liebherrs prove to be our saviours again. My hope is that Katherina arrives for the ‘pow-wow’ (blue suit with white piping if you remember the image) and channels her ‘inner Margaret Thatcher’ to give Dragan, and Spors a bloody good ‘handbagging’ round the head to sort this shit out ( Rasmus cowering under the table ..) Edited Monday at 21:17 by Badger 1
Willo of Whiteley Posted Monday at 22:15 Posted Monday at 22:15 I think it’s wishful thinking. Imagine having her as the majority/sole shareholder/owner again and actually hiring real football people.
Disco Stu Posted Monday at 23:03 Posted Monday at 23:03 3 hours ago, trousers said: The 80's called and they want their shoulder pads back.
Holmes_and_Watson Posted Monday at 23:11 Posted Monday at 23:11 7 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: The 80's called and they want their shoulder pads back. She does have a Dynasty to keep going.
Weston Super Saint Posted yesterday at 08:22 Posted yesterday at 08:22 12 hours ago, trousers said: I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? I'm in Portsmouth until Wednesday. What I noticed is that there is a rather large, very nice luxury yacht parked up at Gun wharf quays - does she own one?
trousers Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 2 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: I'm in Portsmouth until Wednesday. Sorry to hear that. Thoughts are with you. 1 4
64saint Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago (edited) Wonder if Sports Republic and their merry go round of sacking and appointing managers ever look back at our history and realise from 1955 to 1991 that in 36 years we only had 3 managers.....Ted Bates, Laurie Mcmenemy, and Chris Nichol. Of course times change but maybe food for thought. 🤔🙄 Edited 11 hours ago by 64saint
Turkish Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago On 26/01/2026 at 19:24, trousers said: I've been pondering.... (Dangerous I know...) Is there anything we can read-between-the-lines on Katherina Liebherr's attendance at the match yesterday? As far as I'm aware, her attendances are pretty rare these days (if at all?) and I'd have been a tad miffed if I'd picked "Portsmouth Away" out of the hat in a 'Games that Katharina will attend this season' sweepstake at the start of the season, as it would've seemed most unlikely for her to choose to visit that cesspit above other games. It's probably something simple like 'it happened to tie in with an unrelated visit to the UK' or suchlike, but do we rule out some kind of pow-wow gathering taking place at the top of the club at the weekend? (E.g. "Hey Rasmus / Dragan, stop f**king around with my dad's spiritual club, you nutters") Btw, do we know which other board members / shareholders attended the match too? She’s been on the jabs hasn’t she 1
StrangelyBrown Posted 51 minutes ago Posted 51 minutes ago On 21/01/2026 at 16:14, coalman said: Probably best not to watch the actual games and just look at the stats page afterwards then. Maybe thats why Bazunu and Manning got a pass for so long - their xDoSomethingNotShit stats were really high 1
Miltonaggro Posted 2 minutes ago Posted 2 minutes ago 10 hours ago, Turkish said: She’s been on the jabs hasn’t she
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