Delmary Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4266384.Richards_explains_why_he_has_joined_forces_with_Crouch/ RUPERT Lowe’s former boardroom supporter Mike Richards has revealed why he has joined forces with former Saints rival Leon Crouch. The pair have signed a letter which will be given to all corporate hospitality guests at St Mary’s today. It asks for donations to help keep Saints alive, and Richards told the Daily Echo that himself and Crouch have both made a financial contribution to help keep the club going. “I won’t say how much because different people can afford different amounts,” said Richards. “The message I want to get across is that all donations are vital. “We want to see a packed stadium this weekend because that will show potential buyers what potential we have. “Myself and Leon are putting petty differences behind us and are just concentrating on the future. “It’s all about how we can go forward now. The past has gone, we have to look forward.” The Echo have obtained a copy of the letter that has been signed by Richards and Crouch, and the wording is as follows: ‘We are writing to you, not as past Directors or now past Shareholders but purely as fans of Southampton Football Club. We have put all past differences behind us and would fervently hope that all other supporters will do the same. The position the club is in is now absolutely clear and we are focussed on doing all we can to help in its hour of need. As well as filling the ground this afternoon and for all the remaining home games we all need to get behind the manager and the team and cheer them to success on the field. We can also help the financial problems off it by making cash donations to get the club through to the end of the season and beyond if necessary. We urge you to give whatever you can, whether corporate or personal - No amount is too small or too large!! We have arranged with the club to have this letter posted on the club website and in future programmes and to list all those donating £1,000 or more by way of thanks, although even the smallest amount will be equally valued. Donations can be made by cash, card or cheque in the hospitality suites and boxes today. Please make your cheques payable to Southampton Football Club Limited and send them direct to David Jones at the club.’ Mods. Can the donation details be made a sticky???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Not sure if this has already been posted but Leon Crouch and Mike Richards have joined forces to appeal for donations from Corporate diners. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4266384.Richards_explains_why_he_has_joined_forces_with_Crouch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Good news & well done to Crouch & Richards. Its this sort of coming together that will see Saints pull through in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Good on them. I will send some money. Hope all Saints fans do the same. SOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I've always said that Leon Crouch was one of the good guys in this whole sorry business and this generous gesture just about proves it as far as I'm concerned . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Funny how everyone starts to bury hatchets once the two most decisive figures disappear, and the Ticket Office can speak on here..... And people said Lowe wasn't a control freak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Fantastic news, let's do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have a lot of respect for Mike Richards, just a fan with Saints at heart. However, until we know where the club is going, all you could be doing is filling the administrators pockets. There will be a time when they need our money, but I am not sure if it is done now, it will actually get to where you intend it to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have a lot of respect for Mike Richards, just a fan with Saints at heart. What, the Mike Richards who was slagging Crouch off a few weeks ago in the Echo, and supported Lowe till the very end ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 What, the Mike Richards who was slagging Crouch off a few weeks ago in the Echo, and supported Lowe till the very end ? Yeah... like others the worm is turning. Still if it means unity I am prepared to give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Yeah... like others the worm is turning. Still if it means unity I am prepared to give him a chance. Nope. We need a complete clean sweep. No Crouch, no David Jones, no Lowe or Askham cronies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Now on official site http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Another reason to donate: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 What, the Mike Richards who was slagging Crouch off a few weeks ago in the Echo, and supported Lowe till the very end ? Thanks for that contribution to unity Alps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 Now on official site http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11592 Finally: PRAVDA no more!!!!!!!!!!!!:smt049 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 Nope. We need a complete clean sweep. No Crouch, no David Jones, no Lowe or Askham cronies. For christ sake, whatever your issues the fact they have made a contribution to saints is the main thing. As far as i am concerned, let bygones be bygones, whatever helps the club move forward. Get over the pettiness and get behind saints ? We can argue when all is said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 I think we should take this at face value as an attempt to help the club. Mr Richards problem together with Mr Askham is that both being local people they now have to live with the fact that they will be blamed for the clubs problems. Tough - in life you make decisions and then have to live with them. They chose to convert their £100 shares into thousands and now they have lost the lot. Sorry no sympathy but we move on to do whatever we can to support the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 I've always said that Leon Crouch was one of the good guys in this whole sorry business and this generous gesture just about proves it as far as I'm concerned . It also proves, by their getting involved together, how divisive some people were. Now those divisive ones are gone these sort of things are able to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 Well done to both of them Richards strikes me as a very worthy man to still be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 almost back to the old days with Southampton people helping SFC , WHOEVER brought in a control freak from Gloucester needs to be publically outed in the local press, please do not turn up GUY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 4 April, 2009 Share Posted 4 April, 2009 Well done to both of them Richards strikes me as a very worthy man to still be involved. mmmmmmm. Anyone can be a fan... the final sweep out needs to take place. But in terms of unity - this is a super step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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