OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? count me in Nick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 What about 'He who must not be named'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 All I want is the club to survive. Whoever the new owner is will get my full support, mainly because, they have saved a club I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I am still putting my faith in Clarence though and it is waning fast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Well I thought that would be obvious what is the point of not getting behind the new regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Saint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Any bid is a good bid, at present. It might end in tears but at least there is the possibility of it going ok. I only want the club. In a good world we'd be top of the Prem. But it's not a good world. We take what we can get. If people scoff at the bidder cos of the time it's taken they are mad. They may well turn out to be **** but we take what we can get for now if it's that or disappear forever(even Lowe or even the Conference if we have to go bust first). Then they need 8 years. It's what Wupert had before the pressure really started. Let's not get nit picky over the small things and call for their heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Agreed unless Rupert is involved, my season ticket money for 2 adults and a 14 year old is ready to roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 What about 'He who must not be named'? I hadn't considered him in the options.If he appeared I would leave that as a caveat for others to fall out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Anone apart from Lowe will get my initial support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Let us continue to pray that we get a bidder and that they have wise counsel within their no doubt hastily constructed consortium or zillionaires office and as their first act give MLT a call if it isn't Pinnacle of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Anone apart from Lowe will get my initial support. and how long will that "initial " support last? imo whoever takes over is not going to splash much cash , realistically we are a div 3 side/club and our ambitions must be tempered with realism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 well a pleasing start.Posters from both sides of the divide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Yes but if Lowe is involved the whole thing will be another disaster in the waiting....Why? because he still thinks he is right and knows best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Let us continue to pray that we get a bidder and that they have wise counsel within their no doubt hastily constructed consortium or zillionaires office and as their first act give MLT a call if it isn't Pinnacle of course.If any bidder has gone all the way to get an offer accepted i expect they would be wise enough to get him on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 well a pleasing start.Posters from both sides of the divide ..unless as pointed he you must not be named.... is involved... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Yes but if Lowe is involved the whole thing will be another disaster in the waiting....Why because he still thinks he is right and knows best. That man is not allowed on this thread, he is not in my radar on this. Right lets get this right Apart from RL , MW , Askham etc and the peoples front of Judea, will you back anyother bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 and how long will that "initial " support last? imo whoever takes over is not going to splash much cash , realistically we are a div 3 side/club and our ambitions must be tempered with realism I actually HOPE that any new bidder actually starts by making a simple statement that we ARE a Leaue 1 club and that we will build a sensible sustainable club to firstly COMPETE in this league and then to get OUT of it. (Hopefully in our first season) I would shudder to think we could continue with our arrogant assumption that we are a PL team in exile - I think that whole mental attitude is one of the reasons our players were to be blunt - so sh*t in the CCC Oh and being picky perhaps we could ban the word REVOLUTIONARY as well and replace it with SUCCESSFUL Or is that too much to hope for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Honestly - I would take a consortium of Robert Mugabe and Osama Bin Laden if they save the club and take it forward again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 That man is not allowed on this thread, he is not in my radar on this. Right lets get this right Apart from RL , MW , Askham etc and the peoples front of Judea, will you back anyother bid? Of course why wouldn`t anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Honestly - I would take a consortium of Robert Mugabe and Osama Bin Laden if they save the club and take it forward again.Oh no who let the secret out ..own up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Of course why wouldn`t anyone?ALWAYS-sfc because I have seen it before.We are fickle football fans.I would like a billionaire to take us over and 2 years ago would be disappointed with somebody less than that.At this stage I would accept any option (apart from the 1's not to be named) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I am still putting my faith in Clarence though and it is waning fast!!! Nick: That's it. Out you two pixies go - through the door, or out the window.... [rings the cash register repeatedly] Hey, get me. I'm givin' out wings! They don't write them like that anymore...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Nick: That's it. Out you two pixies go - through the door, or out the window.... [rings the cash register repeatedly] Hey, get me. I'm givin' out wings! They don't write them like that anymore......It must be a pompey thing as I have no idea what you are getting at , sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I cant see that we would be any worse off than we were previously so happy to go along with anyone who will buy us and keep us operating as SFC, as long as they dont come in as asset strippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Of course unless Voldamort is involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Of course unless Voldamort is involved. I thought HE couldn't be named.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 It must be a pompey thing as I have no idea what you are getting at , sorry Sorry Nick, not you- the Barman character in the film Thorpie was referring to (It's a Wonderful life) was called Nick. If you've never seen it, it's as old as the hills (1946), but an absolute must if you're ever really, really depressed. People seriously considering taking their own lives have even pulled back from the brink after seeing it, it's that uplifting. It's also a rattling good yarn. If you do get to see it, make sure you're sober- it's a guaranteed blub fest otherwise! Oh, and it's best viewed at Christmas for maximum atmosphere...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 ... final though for today (teh cheers go up) IF Lowe was teh only one prepared to save teh club in a deal (hypothetically speaking) I would just say this - I would hope he did more as in the first 8 years than the last 5 - I woudl know he had not learned from his past mistakes and assume more **** ups, bad decisions and misery in footballing terms as we go with a new US caoching set up form those masters of the world game, and play onl;y players between teh ages of 14-17 and 45-58 as Lowe embarks on anew era of antiagism in teh professional game as a strategy to encourage a greater raport between players and the fans.... but you know what... its would still be sainst warts and all and thats in the blood my friends - so it might be a bit like your child that went wild, did drugs ended up thieving and in prison, but they are still your child and you love them come what may... even knowing who led them astray..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Provided that any new owners do not include Lowe or the Quisling, I am entirely happy to rally to the cause, buy 2 STs and give them a reasonable period of time in which to show us what they can do for us. The first priority is to save the club from extinction, for which they will have my gratitude. Taking things on from then, at least it makes it a possibility that further down the line, others might be inclined to invest in us or take us over once we have proven to be a going concern with prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I thought HE couldn't be named.... OOppss - infraction for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I actually HOPE that any new bidder actually starts by making a simple statement that we ARE a Leaue 1 club and that we will build a sensible sustainable club to firstly COMPETE in this league and then to get OUT of it. (Hopefully in our first season) I would shudder to think we could continue with our arrogant assumption that we are a PL team in exile - I think that whole mental attitude is one of the reasons our players were to be blunt - so sh*t in the CCC Oh and being picky perhaps we could ban the word REVOLUTIONARY as well and replace it with SUCCESSFUL Or is that too much to hope for Got to agree with all of this. Yes we need to have ambition, but we must realise that nothing is 'given' in life - sucess is achieved by hard graft. As a visiting Leeds supporter posted recently, we will be considered the 'big fish' of the league and everbody will want to beat us. Notwithstanding that - now is the time for much hard work on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Sorry Nick, not you- the Barman character in the film Thorpie was referring to (It's a Wonderful life) was called Nick. If you've never seen it, it's as old as the hills (1946), but an absolute must if you're ever really, really depressed. People seriously considering taking their own lives have even pulled back from the brink after seeing it, it's that uplifting. It's also a rattling good yarn. If you do get to see it, make sure you're sober- it's a guaranteed blub fest otherwise! Oh, and it's best viewed at Christmas for maximum atmosphere...... I thought they were all hard cases over at Skatesville and here we have one who likes a good blub at "It's a wonderful life" But I must also confess to being dewey eyed after watching that film of a Christmas. One of the best films ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Err Umm Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 It is a sad state of affairs that I would be happy with anyone, including infamous residents of Tewkesbury, as long as there is a Southampton Football Club next year. I am not ready to give up on watching football yet, and no way can I support anyone else. Having said that, Tewkesbury residents rank lower in my list of potential saviours than just about anyone else living or breathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and Out Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? I'm sure that will seal the deal with the consortium who are at advanced negotiations....come on sign that contract today!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny R Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 I actually HOPE that any new bidder actually starts by making a simple statement that we ARE a Leaue 1 club and that we will build a sensible sustainable club to firstly COMPETE in this league and then to get OUT of it. (Hopefully in our first season) I would shudder to think we could continue with our arrogant assumption that we are a PL team in exile - I think that whole mental attitude is one of the reasons our players were to be blunt - so sh*t in the CCC Oh and being picky perhaps we could ban the word REVOLUTIONARY as well and replace it with SUCCESSFUL Or is that too much to hope for You want me to change my username? That's hardly fair, I've had it long before it was highjacked. This is political correctness gone mad etc etc. As for the rest I agree. Yours, Successful Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 and how long will that "initial " support last? imo whoever takes over is not going to splash much cash , realistically we are a div 3 side/club and our ambitions must be tempered with realism I can live with us not spendng much money. What i want to see from our new owners is good decision making, respect and honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 It is a sad state of affairs that I would be happy with anyone, including infamous residents of Tewkesbury, as long as there is a Southampton Football Club next year. I am not ready to give up on watching football yet, and no way can I support anyone else. Having said that, Tewkesbury residents rank lower in my list of potential saviours than just about anyone else living or breathing. Lowe does not live in or near Tewkesbury,which is a shame as he might have been washed away in floodwater in 2007 if that were the case. (He is closer to Cirencester if you wish to look at a map of Gloucestershire again.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Now, now, Nick, you know perfectly well that once a bid has been proven and is acceptable to all parties then it must be put to the vote on this forum for final acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Now, now, Nick, you know perfectly well that once a bid has been proven and is acceptable to all parties then it must be put to the vote on this forum for final acceptance. ****, I forgot that!! If we do get a bid, it will never get past here!!!! would a majority do??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 ****, I forgot that!! If we do get a bid, it will never get past here!!!! would a majority do??? Possibly, so long as I had a right of veto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Have we actually got any options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 Honestly - I would take a consortium of Robert Mugabe and Osama Bin Laden if they save the club and take it forward again. Osama Bin Laden Red and White Army Osama Bin Laden Red and White Army .... got a ring about. Would our hooligans have to go on training camps?? I think Mugabe shoud be director of finance - he went to school with RL you know - RL actually used to be his fag! you heard it hear first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirchleysaint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 That man is not allowed on this thread, he is not in my radar on this. Right lets get this right Apart from RL , MW , Askham etc and the peoples front of Judea, will you back anyother bid? The Judean People's Front - splitters all... (sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubsaint Posted 19 May, 2009 Share Posted 19 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Foolish to do otherwise, perhaps there are very few interested parties because they see how divided the fan base is, i would just love to hear soon that we as a club is on the road to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 20 May, 2009 Share Posted 20 May, 2009 The Judean People's Front - splitters all... (sorry) LORETTA: And the People's Front of Judea. ALL: Yeah. Splitters.... REG: What? LORETTA: The People's Front of Judea. Splitters. REG: We're the People's Front of Judea! LORETTA: Are we? I thought we were the Popular Front. REG: People's Front! FRANCIS: Whatever happened to the Popular Front, Reg? REG: He's over there. ALL: Splitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RinNY Posted 20 May, 2009 Share Posted 20 May, 2009 We are at a crossroads in the life of our beloved club. Are we in a position to scoff at any bid or bidder.Should we now unite behind whoever wins the takeover contest? I myself will stand behind ANY new owner if it means the club has survived. Anybody else feel the same? Having read this board and its predecessor for a good 6 years or so now, I will be absolutely amazed if any new regime, however willing & able to invest, and however devoted to the interests of SFC, receives anything remotely resembling united support. There are those on this forum -- who I will leave nameless here and now, but I'm sure any regular reader can fill in a few names -- who are never happy unless they are carping and criticising and forecasting gloom and wrongdoing. I just don't see that changing: the tiger does not change its stripes. As an optimist, I have always tried to think the best of each regime, each manager, each player, and supported them on the assumption that they want only success for the club as do I. That lets one in for disappointments along the way, obviously; but I'll certainly continue to give my support, for what its worth, to anyone who takes on the task of maintaining SFC and taking the club forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 20 May, 2009 Share Posted 20 May, 2009 Having read this board and its predecessor for a good 6 years or so now, I will be absolutely amazed if any new regime, however willing & able to invest, and however devoted to the interests of SFC, receives anything remotely resembling united support. There are those on this forum -- who I will leave nameless here and now, but I'm sure any regular reader can fill in a few names -- who are never happy unless they are carping and criticising and forecasting gloom and wrongdoing. I just don't see that changing: the tiger does not change its stripes. As an optimist, I have always tried to think the best of each regime, each manager, each player, and supported them on the assumption that they want only success for the club as do I. That lets one in for disappointments along the way, obviously; but I'll certainly continue to give my support, for what its worth, to anyone who takes on the task of maintaining SFC and taking the club forward.The one hope is that the people who caused all that division these past 6 years are now consigned to the dustbin of history. Because of where we now find ourselves as a result, it is to be hoped that most of us have had a reality check that predisposes us to set our expectations to realistic levels for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 20 May, 2009 Share Posted 20 May, 2009 Do we actually have any more options or is it still as its was....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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