TNT Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Lowe stirring trouble through his Daily Mail Mates ? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1173562/A-Lowe-blow-Southampton-fans-takeover-looms.html?ITO=1490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Oh for pities sake..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I can honestly say that if this is true, then that will be it for me with regards to supporting Saints any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 You had me for a sec.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 fook off Lowe!! you will get linched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I mentioned about Tom Scott donating £1,000 the other day and asked why alarm bells were ringing but no-one answered. If he's a mate Lowes then he can **** right off with his bid as far as i'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Oh FFS NO. THIS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 A decade in the wilderness at least then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 If this happens then serious questions have to be asked with regards to the timing of the administration. Lowe putting us in admin a few days after the deadline, meaning we start on -10, would mean a reduction in the cost of the club. If he is in any way involved in buying it again it would look like he did it on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Former financial director Guy Askham and Mike Richards, another former director under Lowe, are also considered favourites to join any Scott takeover That explains the donations then doesn't it. We should have known these reptiles were up to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLance Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 No No No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think, all things considered, it's probably not for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Surely he hasn't got the bollix to show his face at SFC,mind you it is Lowe we are talking about. I don't want any of that lot mentioned in the article anywhere near St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Yaaaayyy! Rupert's coming to the rescue. I can sleep easy now. He should never have gone in the first place. He sorted us out and is a decent, honourable man. Thank God for Rupert. Our club is saved!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Surely he hasn't got the bollix to show his face at SFC,mind you it is Lowe we are talking about. I don't want any of that lot mentioned in the article anywhere near St Marys.A clean slate is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 surely not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmysaint7 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 weston was hinting earlier that he knew the 2 consortiums that had done due dilligance so if he not in them 2 surely he is behind them in the pecking order? give us some good news weston!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2007/04/03/scott-marches-into-the-saints/ Scott marches into Saints - Old story GUERNSEY businessman Tom Scott has bought a major stake in Southampton Football Club - and may be trying to buy it outright. The boss of CI Traders has purchased £253,000-worth of shares in Saints’ parent company, Southampton Leisure Holdings plc. Mr Scott, a business associate of former club director Mike Richards, is now believed to hold 550,000 shares in the Championship giants. Of those, ex-Saints chairman Rupert Lowe’s father, Patrick, sold 300,000. Sources close to the club said today that they thought Mr Scott might be building a position with a view to winning outright control of Saints, currently seventh in the league. As executive chairman of CI Traders, the Channel Islands’ largest company, with a stock market value of about £230m., 62-year-old Scott is one of the most prominent businessmen in Guernsey and Jersey and has a reputation for astute deal-making. Mr Scott left school at 15 and is now said to be worth £100m. He made most of his money through the International Energy Group, which he sold for £200m. two years ago. Former Saints director Mr Richards - a supporter of Mr Lowe during last summer’s takeover battle - was chief executive of IEG. Former Saints chairman Guy Askham, who also backed Mr Lowe last summer, was a non-executive director of IEG before the Guernsey-based company was taken over by Australian venture capitalists Bab**** and Brown Infrastructure in 2005. CI Traders has a partial monopoly on food retailing in the islands and a statement to the Stock Exchange last Friday revealed that it is the subject of a takeover offer. In response to persistent speculation, CIT confirmed it was in ‘advanced talks with a party which may, or may not, lead to an offer for the group’. If Mr Scott were to relinquish his position as executive chairman of CI Traders, of which he is believed to own 17%, he would have more time - and money - to focus on a new project - potentially Southampton FC. He has been to St Mary’s to see the Saints in the past but is not the close friend of Mr Lowe he has been reported to be in the national press. A Guernsey-based Saints fans today welcomed the news as their club pushes for promotion back to the Premiership. Andre Austen, who has supported the Saints for 30 years, said: ‘Guernsey has a good strong historical link with Southampton and as a fan I think it’s brilliant. If he is a football man and wants to dabble in the sport, it’s great that he has picked Southampton.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 The day that Lowelife has a say in Saints again,is the day i,my friends,my family and every Saints fan i know will walk away from this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magie Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Yaaaayyy! Rupert's coming to the rescue. I can sleep easy now. He should never have gone in the first place. He sorted us out and is a decent, honourable man. Thank God for Rupert. Our club is saved!!! You are taking the p**s surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 i like the bit which describes us as 'championship giants' ahhh, those were the days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 If the administrators have any sense they will laugh the bid away, especially as we have alternatives. Tarnished by association, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2007/04/03/scott-marches-into-the-saints/ Scott marches into Saints - Old story GUERNSEY businessman Tom Scott has bought a major stake in Southampton Football Club - and may be trying to buy it outright. The boss of CI Traders has purchased £253,000-worth of shares in Saints’ parent company, Southampton Leisure Holdings plc. Mr Scott, a business associate of former club director Mike Richards, is now believed to hold 550,000 shares in the Championship giants. Of those, ex-Saints chairman Rupert Lowe’s father, Patrick, sold 300,000. Sources close to the club said today that they thought Mr Scott might be building a position with a view to winning outright control of Saints, currently seventh in the league. As executive chairman of CI Traders, the Channel Islands’ largest company, with a stock market value of about £230m., 62-year-old Scott is one of the most prominent businessmen in Guernsey and Jersey and has a reputation for astute deal-making. Mr Scott left school at 15 and is now said to be worth £100m. He made most of his money through the International Energy Group, which he sold for £200m. two years ago. Former Saints director Mr Richards - a supporter of Mr Lowe during last summer’s takeover battle - was chief executive of IEG. Former Saints chairman Guy Askham, who also backed Mr Lowe last summer, was a non-executive director of IEG before the Guernsey-based company was taken over by Australian venture capitalists Bab**** and Brown Infrastructure in 2005. CI Traders has a partial monopoly on food retailing in the islands and a statement to the Stock Exchange last Friday revealed that it is the subject of a takeover offer. In response to persistent speculation, CIT confirmed it was in ‘advanced talks with a party which may, or may not, lead to an offer for the group’. If Mr Scott were to relinquish his position as executive chairman of CI Traders, of which he is believed to own 17%, he would have more time - and money - to focus on a new project - potentially Southampton FC. He has been to St Mary’s to see the Saints in the past but is not the close friend of Mr Lowe he has been reported to be in the national press. A Guernsey-based Saints fans today welcomed the news as their club pushes for promotion back to the Premiership. Andre Austen, who has supported the Saints for 30 years, said: ‘Guernsey has a good strong historical link with Southampton and as a fan I think it’s brilliant. If he is a football man and wants to dabble in the sport, it’s great that he has picked Southampton.’ Sold a business for £200m, but now only worth £100m???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I knew we hadn't hit rock bottom yet! In your face Derry! * high fives Alpine * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I could accept Richards back, i could even accept Cowen and Askham (he'll soon be dead/in a nursing home anyway) back, but if he ever brought Lowe back that'd be it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rational Rich Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Probably been discussed loads on here, but I've missed it. How are Lowe and Scott linked? How would him taking over lead to any involvement from RL? Whilst we all know that Lowe seems to be more persistent that pretty much anyone, why the hell would he want to come anywhere near SMS and SFC again now his investment is gone? Surely, just on a personal level, it would be far too much hassle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLance Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Barclays will just say no. Right? http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Randall-Southampton-FC-Former-Chairman-Blames-Management-And-Bank-For-Clubs-Financial-Woes/Article/200904115257792?lpos=Business_Employment_Second_Article_Region__5&lid=ARTICLE_15257792_Randall_Southampton_FC_Former_Chairman_Blames_Management_And_Bank_For_Clubs_Financial_Woes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 You are taking the p**s surely. not at all. Rupert Lowe was the best thing for SFC. He always gets such a bad press but is actually a really decent bloke and a very experienced football chairman who has made some very good decisions for our football club over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I can't take the moaning that will come from this...please no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 That will be me finished with SFC, and a lot of other people too after what he has put everybody through this season. Lowe, Askham and Richards back in the boardroom - it doesnt even bear thinking about. Why can they get their claws out of our club and leave us in peace ? It will certainly demonstrate what they think of their customer base - the fans. And I think there should be a criminal investigation if this happens, because it will make the circumstances and timing of going into administration look very suspicious. A lot of people lost a lot of money because of his actions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I could accept Richards back, i could even accept Cowen and Askham (he'll soon be dead/in a nursing home anyway) back, but if he ever brought Lowe back that'd be it for me. I truly believe we need a complete clean sweep,i'm sorry but i don't want any of them near SFC ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I can't take the moaning that will come from this...please no... It will indeed shatter any hopes of us ever getting a re-united fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Probably been discussed loads on here, but I've missed it. How are Lowe and Scott linked? How would him taking over lead to any involvement from RL? Whilst we all know that Lowe seems to be more persistent that pretty much anyone, why the hell would he want to come anywhere near SMS and SFC again now his investment is gone? Surely, just on a personal level, it would be far too much hassle? I think more to the point why would Tom Scott want to involve a cross between Gerald Ratner and Gordon Brown in this venture? Surely he'd realise what a negative effect Lowe would have on ticket sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 i think more to the point why would tom scott want to involve a cross between gerald ratner and gordon brown in this venture? Surely he'd realise what a negative effect lowe would have on ticket sales. ahhhhhh no!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I truly believe we need a complete clean sweep,i'm sorry but i don't want any of them near SFC ever again. Agreed. the very thought of them returning has me checking local midlands fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rational Rich Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think more to the point why would Tom Scott want to involve a cross between Gerald Ratner and Gordon Brown in this venture? Surely he'd realise what a negative effect Lowe would have on ticket sales. You must be right. Think it's probably the journo putting a spin on a dullish story (from a national perspective), realising the reaction it would have. It would be commercial suicide for the new owners to have RL involved, no matter how close they may be or even if they hold him in high regard. This thread alone shows that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 are Tom Scott and Rupert Lowe "inextricably linked as one entity" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 interesting that the story has come out after the last home game.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 If some thought the fracas inside St Marys today was something to get heated about then i think that would pale into insignificance compared to what would happen if that ****wit returned. That would depend if anyone would bother going in the first place i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 interesting that the story has come out after the last home game.............. It is the Daily Mail. I wouldn't put it past Lowe to get his mate to add the bit about Lowe returning just to wind the peasants up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Up to now the NDA's seem to have been very well observed. There have been no hints or leakages - even on this forum!!! Why therefore has the ban now "apparently" been broken - in Lowe's favourite newspaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Have to admit, that really would be me done with club football. Would just look out for the national team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 for the record, I was being sarcastic in my posts above. If he returns - like the messiah he is sooo not - then I might just become an honourary Albion fan. (not really) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I would rather we were liquidated than have Lowe back here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I would rather we were liquidated than have Lowe back here again! what, in a blender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I can honestly say I will walk away from SFC if Rupert Lowe is so much as within sniffing distance of this club after it is sold. I can do it. I've put things ahead of Saints before, and I reckon I can totally eliminate it from my life if push comes to a shove. I have an advantage in that I'm the only one I know who supports a local football club, while my close friends wonder at my sanity. F*** off Rupert. YOU ARE NOT WANTED. How plain do we have to make it..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Up to now the NDA's seem to have been very well observed. There have been no hints or leakages - even on this forum!!! Why therefore has the ban now "apparently" been broken - in Lowe's favourite newspaper? If Lowe was included in a potential Scott takeover then he'd only leak this story with Tom Scotts permission. I can see no reason why Tom Scott wants it leaking. Therefore my feeling is that this could just be a bitter and twisted attempt from Lowe to upset the apple cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Only an idiot would buy a football club and then mess up the opportunity to unite a fanbase, by making the club debt-free, and then employ (or encourage the involvement of) the most divisive figure in the club's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 what, in a blender? No I like to see Rupert in the blender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 so the one thing that worrys us the most looks like its a strong possibility? I didnt think things could get much worse on a more light hearted side though, can someone post the picture from that ariticle as the caption could be. Hated by everyone including his own shadow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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