Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 (edited) As there are alledgedly 19 interseted parties (inevitdably including the tirekickers with or without Barry Briefcase) should we not have an rumour 'list' below that we can scrub the also rans from or use to run a sweepstake? ;-) OK so todate with odds? 1. Salz/Crouch - probably favourites Evens? 2. Gavyn Davies - ? Suspect in with one of the others? 5-1 3. Fulthrope/Merrington - funds? 3-1 4. Souness? not sure of backer as his previous guy went to Wolves 8-1 5. Heineken Lady? - Dutch Royal family as friends, is that what is know as 'Total fantasy'? 1000-1 6. Iranian/Isreali Brothers? Really - would this not be worse that Lowe/Crouch in terms of potential hostilities? ;-) 20-1 7. Richard Branson - now putting money into Brawn GP - 50-1 8. Paul Allen - naturrally the only choice for SFC! 1000-1 so if its 19 who are the others? NB. All odds to increase exponentially if LifeLongSaint is involved. ;-) Edited 6 April, 2009 by Frank's cousin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Salz is my shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 So which is the most exciting bid, however unlikely? Is the Fulthorpe bid one of them? Does Souness have much backing? Surely he wouldn't bother without some serious money behind him? I don't see how any takeover can be sorted out before our fate is decided. A league 1 club costs less than a CCC club. A league 1 club on -10 points costs even less than that. Only one way to find out! FIGHT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 So todate we know about: Salz; Backed by? Souness; Backed by? Fulthrope/Merrington; backed by? can we list the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Heineken Lady Iranian/Isreali Brothers Paul Allen Richard Branson All above have been mentioned (on here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Gavyn Davies (BBC Consortium) Saw John Motson arrive with someone else at the stadium on Saturday. Looked very 'business like' - not as if he is dressed for commentry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 (edited) OK so todate with odds? Salz/Crouch - probably favourites Evens? Gavyn Davies - ? Suspect in with one of the others? 5-1 Fulthrope/Merrington - funds? 3-1 Souness? not sure of backer as his previous guy went to Wolves 8-1 Heineken Lady? no knowldege of this one Iranian/Isreali Brothers? Really - would this not be worse that Lowe/Crouch in terms of potential hostilities? ;-) 20-1 Richard Branson - now putting money into Brawn GP - 50-1 Paul Allen - naturrally the only choice for SFC! 1000-1 All odds to increase exponentially if LifeLongSaint is involved. ;-) Edited 6 April, 2009 by Frank's cousin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Paul Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Paul Miller Who he? details and i will add to list above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Ujpest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Ujpest? Hey? Details please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 OK so todate with odds? Salz/Crouch - probably favourites Evens? Gavyn Davies - ? Suspect in with one of the others? 5-1 Fulthrope/Merrington - funds? 3-1 Souness? not sure of backer as his previous guy went to Wolves 8-1 Heineken Lady? no knowldege of this one Iranian/Isreali Brothers? Really - would this not be worse that Lowe/Crouch in terms of potential hostilities? ;-) 20-1 Richard Branson - now putting money into Brawn GP - 50-1 Paul Allen - naturrally the only choice for SFC! 1000-1 All odds to increase exponentially if LifeLongSaint is involved. ;-) http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11827 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Why is Richard Bransons name mentioned, surely that is just hopefull gossip, I cannot see him being remotely interested. I know he likes flirting with danger but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Ahr I see - low odds me thinks in the Heineken lady... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 You forget the Lowe / Clifford / Woodward Consortium, surely 2/1 favs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 I though the Souness backer was Brian Kennedy, not Steve Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 (edited) Hey? Details please Sorry, I don't have any details. Just an obscure hunch as I could never work out why we played a hush-hush game against a Hungarian side who (if memory serves me correctly) were owned/part-owned by some (supposedly) rich Hungarians. There was also speculation at the time that the game was arranged at SMS at very short notice to show a potential investor around the ground. Of course, one of the flaws in this hunch is that Ujpest were also forging a working relationship with Wolves at the time but not sure how far down that road they went (I'd of course be able to shed more light on that if I had a scanner up in the loft) So, just pure speculation on my part (just for once!) Edited 6 April, 2009 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 not disputing any of those (well except Allen!) but has anyone confirmed their interest? What about a Will Champion / Craig David one?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wopper Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Rupert Lowe and his old farts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Who he? details and i will add to list above The ex Spurs Centre back that was reportedly linked a while back. He is now some investment type bloke. Works as a property broker and a law firm in London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Askham, Richards,Lowe. Not sure if Tom Scott and Son from Channel Islands will team wiyh above or Leon Crouch. Also Chairman Leicester Tigers Rugby Club/Channel Island connection to Scott and Bailiwick Group of Investors......Wilde/Lowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Richard of Woolston Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Lowe - had enough & not interested. Wilde - hopelessly out of his depth. Crouch - mad as a hatter. So long as those three are not involved, along with all of their cronies including McMenemy and all previous Directors, then I am happy. Not sure about Fulthorpe, though. Has talked a lot but produced nothing, except an appeal for money. I guess Beer Heiress would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Andrew Strode-Gibbons, or whatever his name is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Gavyn Davies (BBC Consortium) Saw John Motson arrive with someone else at the stadium on Saturday. Looked very 'business like' - not as if he is dressed for commentry! Motty was sat next to the administrator during the match. Salz was a row or two in front of Crouch. My money is on a Salz consortium. Loved the guys there in sunglasses on Saturday - were out before all the others after half time and had a look of "don't look at us, oh go on then". Comical. Lots of "city types" by the look of it were there on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Heineken Lady Probably the most unlikely takeover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 I am really keeping my fingers crossed that its an outsider... with alot of dosh. Dont want Crouch involved again except in an advisory role perhaps as a fan. Heineken lady or Paul Allen please !! ... but I doubt it. I just hope Mr Fry takes the best deal for SFC and not the best deal for the bank. I hope he reviews all the options in detail including likely managerial appointment and money for players etc If you're reading this Mr Fry - it would be nice to hear you reassure the fans that this is indeed the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWY Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 What about Tommacs mate, the ex Everton Director? Must be sniffing around somewhere. Can't remember his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 You had better throw Mark "everyone's got a soft spot for Bournemouth and always enjoy coming down here" Jackosn in there somewhere as he was in the Corporates yesterday doing his due dilligence!!! Whether that involves Beckham, Sheikhs, Barry the Briefcase and Saints Worldwide Inc, I do not know. I wouldn't rule out a Bransgrove involvement in there somewhere (more a sum of money as opposed to any active involvement). I also wouldn't rule out Lowe being involved in there group either. I also wouldn't rule out none of them coming off and having to resort to bucket collections, donations and some sort of big alliance between supporters and others to keep the club alive, at least in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 > I just hope Mr Fry takes the best deal for SFC and not the best deal for the bank. I hope he reviews all the options in detail including likely managerial appointment and money for players etc If you're reading this Mr Fry - it would be nice to hear you reassure the fans that this is indeed the case. But as administrator his job IS to do the best for the bank, not for the club or fans. His only real interest inthe long term future of the club is if that long term future is the best way to ensure the creditors get their money in a reasonable time period. He doesn't have all that much discretion. If Attila the Hun came in with a bid that included immediately paying off all the debts, but then using the pitch to practise his hordes' cavalry charges whilst the peasants watched from the stands, the administrator would take that bid unless someone else matched it financially. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labibs Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 The ex Spurs Centre back that was reportedly linked a while back. He is now some investment type bloke. Works as a property broker and a law firm in London Ramon Vega? He tried to buy Pompey a few months ago, but got laughed out of town as his bid was completely unrealistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 If Attila the Hun came in with a bid that included immediately paying off all the debts, but then using the pitch to practise his hordes' cavalry charges whilst the peasants watched from the stands, That would probably be much better value than the "attractive" football we have seen this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Ramon Vega? He tried to buy Pompey a few months ago, but got laughed out of town as his bid was completely unrealistic No, Paul Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 I don't care as long as it doesn't involve Lowe, Askham, Wilde or anyone who might think about bringing the LoweLife back to the table. His interview on BBC showed what a wonderful 'character' he is, but not fit to be involved with this football club EVER AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Surely The Administrator will only accept a bid from persons fit for purpose.....No offence Mr Lowe, Askham and Mob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Motty was sat next to the administrator during the match. Salz was a row or two in front of Crouch. My money is on a Salz consortium. Loved the guys there in sunglasses on Saturday - were out before all the others after half time and had a look of "don't look at us, oh go on then". Comical. Lots of "city types" by the look of it were there on Saturday. I expect Marc Xerox Jackson told them about an easy way to get free corporate hospitality. Tyre-kicking freeloaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 April, 2009 I expect Marc Xerox Jackson told them about an easy way to get free corporate hospitality. Tyre-kicking freeloaders. harsh ...but fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hythesaint Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 So, heres another one to conjour with.... Why would John Mottson be sat next to Mark Fry in the directors box on saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 So, heres another one to conjour with.... Why would John Mottson be sat next to Mark Fry in the directors box on saturday? He was heard giving a commentary on the game.....He mentioned the word shiiite a thousand times.....Hope he meant the ref and not the beloved Saints.:smt049 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Eleanor Aldroyd was actually doing Five live commentary, so not sure about motty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Eleanor Aldroyd was actually doing Five live commentary, so not sure about motty No, Motty was there for commentary on behalf of Mr Fry who is very short sighted...wears those 3 inch thick glasses after adding all those figures over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 So, heres another one to conjour with.... Why would John Mottson be sat next to Mark Fry in the directors box on saturday? Motty has a place in Bournemouth. Saints were at home. He does have soft spot for the club but his journalistic instincts would tell him to go where there is a potential story. He would have been there just picking up the vibe, listening up the gossip and when something does happen (either way), he's ready to do a piece for the Beeb. Although it doesn't appear to be the case at the moment, Saints' fate will still be a story of more than local interest. If we go under (god forbid) we'll be the biggest club to have done so, or certainly at least the first former Premier League club. If somebody like Souness or Gavin Davies takes us over, then that's a story as well. Motty would also have been pointed in the direction by one of the very senior Match of the Day figures who lives in Locks Heath (I won't name him on here, but some people might know him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Walshie by chance or is that Sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Motty has a place in Bournemouth. Saints were at home. He does have soft spot for the club but his journalistic instincts would tell him to go where there is a potential story. He would have been there just picking up the vibe, listening up the gossip and when something does happen (either way), he's ready to do a piece for the Beeb. Although it doesn't appear to be the case at the moment, Saints' fate will still be a story of more than local interest. If we go under (god forbid) we'll be the biggest club to have done so, or certainly at least the first former Premier League club. If somebody like Souness or Gavin Davies takes us over, then that's a story as well. Motty would also have been pointed in the direction by one of the very senior Match of the Day figures who lives in Locks Heath (I won't name him on here, but some people might know him). Is Motty still active (professionally speaking!)? I thought that he had retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Sorry, I don't have any details. Just an obscure hunch as I could never work out why we played a hush-hush game against a Hungarian side who (if memory serves me correctly) were owned/part-owned by some (supposedly) rich Hungarians. There was also speculation at the time that the game was arranged at SMS at very short notice to show a potential investor around the ground. Of course, one of the flaws in this hunch is that Ujpest were also forging a working relationship with Wolves at the time but not sure how far down that road they went (I'd of course be able to shed more light on that if I had a scanner up in the loft) So, just pure speculation on my part (just for once!) The current rumour in Scotland is that Ujpest are trying to do a deal with Celtic over player sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 what about Beckham wanting to a buy a club from a few weeks back? thats got to be at least on par with Paul Allen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 Motty has a place in Bournemouth. Saints were at home. He does have soft spot for the club but his journalistic instincts would tell him to go where there is a potential story. He would have been there just picking up the vibe, listening up the gossip and when something does happen (either way), he's ready to do a piece for the Beeb. Although it doesn't appear to be the case at the moment, Saints' fate will still be a story of more than local interest. If we go under (god forbid) we'll be the biggest club to have done so, or certainly at least the first former Premier League club. If somebody like Souness or Gavin Davies takes us over, then that's a story as well. Motty would also have been pointed in the direction by one of the very senior Match of the Day figures who lives in Locks Heath (I won't name him on here, but some people might know him). He could have gone to any game in the country, but he went to Saints v Charlton, just to see who was in the Directors Box. Unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 This one is quite odd! http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A49528326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 This one is quite odd! http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A49528326 funny that has been picked up, I was told exactly the same thing on saturday by a steward :confused: :smt017: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 This rumour is doing the rounds. I thought it was too outrageous to share on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 April, 2009 Share Posted 6 April, 2009 What possible interest would Rod Stewart have in us ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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