benjii Posted 16 April, 2009 Share Posted 16 April, 2009 He could have given Barclays some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Gavyn Davies has been a colossal disappointment as one of our richest fans, I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Agree with alps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Christ I agree too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 But how much of a saints fan is he really?? I thought he was more of a aresenal fan .anyway he made his fortune, surely it's up to him what he does with his own money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 people dont get rich by throwing money around/away. upto him how he spends his dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Davies (said to have been a 'fan' whilst at King Edwards in the 70s!) jumped on the prawn sandwich 'soccer' bandwagon in the 1990s in tune with other multi-millionaires and celebs looking for a common touch to their PR portfolio. He has made overtures about his love of SFC several times in the press, which given his immense wealth sticks in the craw somewhat at the present time. Very much a paper tiger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 He can do what he likes but then he shouldn't have spouted off in the echo when Wilde came on the scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghq Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 If I had the sort of money Mr G Davies has, the very last thing I'd be doing with it is feeding sh1tloads of it in the direction of the circling sharks around Saints at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redorwhitelion Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Davies (said to have been a 'fan' whilst at King Edwards in the 70s!) jumped on the prawn sandwich 'soccer' bandwagon in the 1990s in tune with other multi-millionaires and celebs looking for a common touch to their PR portfolio. He has made overtures about his love of SFC several times in the press, which given his immense wealth sticks in the craw somewhat at the present time. Very much a paper tiger... Firstly the guy went to Tauntons when it was still a state run grammar, so unfair to try and paint him as some kind of toff that only got into football as a fashion statement. Just because he follows Saints and has a few quid doesn't means he has to sink it into the club. I know I wouldn't want the hassle as much as anything. If I put a significant amount in I'd want to know how it was spent and I wouldn't want to be on the board of a football club, especially as football is supposed to be a leisure activity and secondly if it meant working with Rupert Lowe. As far as I know he's never done anything to damage the club and its up to the individual to spend their money as is their wish. No amount of pressure or begging on this board could or should make any difference. For all you know he may have already made a more modest donation to the cause in the past few weeks. Whatever happened to supporters being equal and putting money into the club over the turnstile no matter what their financial situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Firstly the guy went to Tauntons when it was still a state run grammar, so unfair to try and paint him as some kind of toff that only got into football as a fashion statement. Just because he follows Saints and has a few quid doesn't means he has to sink it into the club. I know I wouldn't want the hassle as much as anything. If I put a significant amount in I'd want to know how it was spent and I wouldn't want to be on the board of a football club, especially as football is supposed to be a leisure activity and secondly if it meant working with Rupert Lowe. As far as I know he's never done anything to damage the club and its up to the individual to spend their money as is their wish. No amount of pressure or begging on this board could or should make any difference. For all you know he may have already made a more modest donation to the cause in the past few weeks. Whatever happened to supporters being equal and putting money into the club over the turnstile no matter what their financial situation? To answer this and the other "so what" posts on this thread : Its OK for the likes of Illingsworth to lecture the less-affluent fans on the level of support they give SFC at this time, but the likes of Gavyn Davies can do what he likes, eh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redorwhitelion Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 To answer this and the other "so what" posts on this thread : Its OK for the likes of Illingsworth to lecture the less-affluent fans on the level of support they give SFC at this time, but the likes of Gavyn Davies can do what he likes, eh ? No fans should be lecturing any other fans - we all make our own decisions for whatever reasons, wealthy or not, or whatever other method anyone wishes to use to needlessly point fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Gavyn Davies has been a colossal disappointment as one of our richest fans, I have to say. But it's nothing new is it? Another one of these people who say 'I'll see the club alright" and then do ostensibly nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 To answer this and the other "so what" posts on this thread : Its OK for the likes of Illingsworth to lecture the less-affluent fans on the level of support they give SFC at this time, but the likes of Gavyn Davies can do what he likes, eh ? I don't think that it is ok to leacture any fans on the level of financial support that they give. Those that give any should be rightly applauded. Those that do not chose to put in their money make their own decision based on their own circumstances and finances. Just becuase somebody has more money than you or I doesn't mean that he is obligated to spend it on what you or I would like him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 But it's nothing new is it? Another one of these people who say 'I'll see the club alright" and then do ostensibly nothing. Did he ever actually say that? Not wanting to call you into question, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 was he not part of a consortium that was planning to take the club over but got rejected in favour of lowe when it was initially floated? if so you can hardly be accused of doing nothing to help the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Firstly, we don't know that he isn't doing anything (although I doubt he is). But, secondly, who would want to give away a significant amount of money only to be told constantly that it is not enough? Can you think of many chairmen or owners loved by the fans of their clubs? Even those who have poured in millions of pounds are slated for one reason or another: Gibson for sticking with Southgate, Abramovich for not sticking with Mourhino, the Liverpool guys for not spending enough or for undermining Benitez. And Davies probably isn't as rich as any of these guys or even able to pour in as much money as the universally unpopular Mike Ashley at Newcastle. Let's face it, why would he want to risk serious personal loss which comes with abuse from people who accuse our administrator of "not doing his f***ing job properly" without even knowing what the administrator is doing? I know I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 How much of a fan is he anyway? Has he been to SMS within the last season, or last 5 seasons? I think his being a supporter is blown out of proportion. He probably keeps an ear open for our result while sipping champagne at the Emirates but thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 Davies can indeed do whatever he likes with his hard earned money, and will. I'm not sure that attending any school within Southampton can result in an individual being labelled a 'toff' - Winchester is the County's only recognised public school and even they let proletarian riff-raff in these days. The point I was making is that his 'outing' as a lifelong Saints fan coincided with a move from merchant banking to the public sector - nothing to do with fashion, lots to do with positiive PR for mass consumption. Furthermore, his vocal backing for Wilde et al. led many long term fans to reasonably believe that he held the club dear, and with that in mind it's reasonable to think he might act positively at the present time. Gavyn may be plotting a takeover or making donations to the club (though he's absent from the prestigious £1000+ club on the official site) as we write, but my money is that he's editing the 'Marseille Mayhem and my years with the Inside Crew' chapter of his biography... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 He wanted Lowe out too perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 To answer this and the other "so what" posts on this thread : Its OK for the likes of Illingsworth to lecture the less-affluent fans on the level of support they give SFC at this time, but the likes of Gavyn Davies can do what he likes, eh ? Illingsworth has got it wrong on so many levels this season. I don't take too much notice of anything he says these days. He is the main reason I have nothing to do with Saints Trust anymore. I am surprised that Davies doesn't seem to showing even a passing interest in us. I thought he was good at spotting a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchi Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 We aren't a bargain, those charity buckets might just as well have a hole in the bottom - the end is nigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 17 April, 2009 Share Posted 17 April, 2009 How do you make a small fortune whilst owning a football team? Start with a large fortune. Just ask Leon Crouch. Gavyn Davies did not become wealthy by giving anybody any money I'm afraid. Would be nice though :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 To answer this and the other "so what" posts on this thread : Its OK for the likes of Illingsworth to lecture the less-affluent fans on the level of support they give SFC at this time, but the likes of Gavyn Davies can do what he likes, eh ? yes, we all can do what we like - I certainly don't look to Illingsworth for guidance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 was he not part of a consortium that was planning to take the club over but got rejected in favour of lowe when it was initially floated? if so you can hardly be accused of doing nothing to help the club. rings a bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoozer Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Davies can indeed do whatever he likes with his hard earned money, and will. I'm not sure that attending any school within Southampton can result in an individual being labelled a 'toff' - Winchester is the County's only recognised public school and even they let proletarian riff-raff in these days.... Winchester is certainly not the only recognised public school in the county but that's beside the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 He has every right to spend his money as he wishes.......I am sure his successes have been the results of decisions made with his "head".........investing in football, whichever club it may be, is a decision made with the "heart" and therefore flawed........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 If Davies had given it billy big balls about being Saints saviour then its a valid question, as far as I am aware he hasn't so as many others have said above its absolutely his right not to invest / donate his money how he chooses. Why didn't David Frost invest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 I understand he was considering a purchase with David Frost when Rupes, Guy Gutless and Mike Spineless took the club for next to nothing but there has been no real evidence that he has ever been interested since then - only rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 I understand he was considering a purchase with David Frost when Rupes, Guy Gutless and Mike Spineless took the club for next to nothing but there has been no real evidence that he has ever been interested since then - only rumours. Yes I think a lot of rumours are treated more seriously than they actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 If Davies had given it billy big balls about being Saints saviour then its a valid question, as far as I am aware he hasn't so as many others have said above its absolutely his right not to invest / donate his money how he chooses. Why didn't David Frost invest? was David frost ever really going to invest in saints ?? never saw any qoutes from him saying he wanted to invest. I think it's time we put this david frost speculation to bed once and for all, and to the myth that he's a saints fan..he's supports arsenal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 was David frost ever really going to invest in saints ?? never saw any qoutes from him saying he wanted to invest. I think it's time we put this david frost speculation to bed once and for all, and to the myth that he's a saints fan..he's supports arsenal . I agree I have been supporting Saints for nearly fifty years and it is only recently I have heard he is allegedly a Saints Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Winchester is certainly not the only recognised public school in the county but that's beside the point. Portsmouth College/Grammer or whatever they call it charges a small fortune and runs Winchester pretty close for toffeeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 I think fans can question GD as he never quelled the rumours that he wanted to take us over in the past.It was convienient to look like a benefactor scorned and a lot cheaper to be so as well. You can be the best buyer in the world if the item is sold and another like it is not on offer. ' I would have bought that if it wasn't sold' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 I agree I have been supporting Saints for nearly fifty years and it is only recently I have heard he is allegedly a Saints Fan He is an Arsenal fan but like Jeff Stelling, has a soft spot for Saints because he has lived locally (Salisbury, I believe) for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 He is an Arsenal fan but like Jeff Stelling, has a soft spot for Saints because he has lived locally (Salisbury, I believe) for many years. OH I see thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Why didn't David Frost invest? Frost as a Southampton supporter is a bit of myth. First of all, he seems more interested cricket. (I've seen him a few times at the indoor school at Lords, working hard on his batting (!), and he's a regular in the Pavilion.) And second, it's a funny kind of Southampton supporter that does all his cheering from the Emirates stadium, and Highbury before that. Frost was even Chairman of David Seaman's testimonial committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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