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| RETURNING: Rupert Lowe |
CONTROVERSIAL former Saints chairman Rupert Lowe is set to seal his comeback to St Mary's today.
Lowe, pictured, and Michael Wilde, another former chairman who ousted Lowe from power two years ago, were today expected to hear news that Leon Crouch, Keith Wiseman and Patrick Trant had joined chief executive Lee Hoos in resigning from the board.
The current board has hung on in the hope of bringing much-needed investment into the club but if they do step down the EGM set for Friday will be scrapped and Lowe and Wilde will get their wish to regain power at Saints.
Read the full story in today's Daily Echo
7:25am Wednesday 14th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Captain Swing, Southampton on 7:31am Wed 14 May 08
At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
Posted by: Nick H, SO14 on 7:44am Wed 14 May 08
Joy of joys, Wupert is coming back. Presumably back to bleed us dry just a little more. Lets hope the 28000 of us who stood up and sang for him to go, left an impression. Are you returning with a bit of passion for our club Wupert, or is it still just about you, your ego and lining yours, and your mates pockets?
Joy of joys, Wupert is coming back. Presumably back to bleed us dry just a little more. Lets hope the 28000 of us who stood up and sang for him to go, left an impression. Are you returning with a bit of passion for our club Wupert, or is it still just about you, your ego and lining yours, and your mates pockets?
Posted by: Aircraft Frank, Bitterne on 7:45am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote:
At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD.
DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Captain Swing wrote:
At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD.
DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Posted by: Leroy Stroud, Glasgow on 7:50am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Aircraft Frank[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.[/quote] Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC.
LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.
Aircraft Frank wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC.
LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.
Posted by: Lowe OUT on 7:52am Wed 14 May 08
Another sad day in the demise of Southampton Football Club. Thanks you [bold]judas[/bold] scouser Mike Wilde.
[bold]RIP SFC : 1885-1997[/bold]
Another sad day in the demise of Southampton Football Club. Thanks you
judas scouser Mike Wilde.
RIP SFC : 1885-1997
Posted by: Paul Redknapp-French, P*rtsmouth on 7:56am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Aircraft Frank[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.[/quote] And how exactly will that help the football club??
Aircraft Frank wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
And how exactly will that help the football club??
Posted by: Rich on 7:59am Wed 14 May 08
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again.
You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it.
I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics.
Losers.
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again.
You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it.
I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics.
Losers.
Posted by: Hank on 7:59am Wed 14 May 08
If this sad and sorry situation can bring stability to the club, then some good will have come from it.
Somehow I think that we are still in for an uncertain future, with many more takeover stories and boardroom bust ups in the pipeline.
Oh happy days.
If this sad and sorry situation can bring stability to the club, then some good will have come from it.
Somehow I think that we are still in for an uncertain future, with many more takeover stories and boardroom bust ups in the pipeline.
Oh happy days.
Posted by: Alvin, Winchester on 8:03am Wed 14 May 08
The comments of those posting here today is a disgrace - he is coming back, deal with it. I am sure that the team will be really happy when your demonstrations at the stadium next season provide a nice, encouraging atmosphere (!). Nothing like supporting the team eh?
Nothing you say or do in the stadium will force him out -the simple fact is he needs to be allowed to sit down and get investment in. The only way he will leave is when he has been bought out by a wealthy individual or fund.
Accept that it has happened, concentrate on the team and offer something constructive or shut up.
Kind regards, and joy of the day.
The comments of those posting here today is a disgrace - he is coming back, deal with it. I am sure that the team will be really happy when your demonstrations at the stadium next season provide a nice, encouraging atmosphere (!). Nothing like supporting the team eh?
Nothing you say or do in the stadium will force him out -the simple fact is he needs to be allowed to sit down and get investment in. The only way he will leave is when he has been bought out by a wealthy individual or fund.
Accept that it has happened, concentrate on the team and offer something constructive or shut up.
Kind regards, and joy of the day.
Posted by: MalcolmWelch, Spain on 8:04am Wed 14 May 08
I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it's fact he's back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he's not wanted because I'm sure he will be a success with his next team, let's hope he's given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don't neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn't a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season
I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it's fact he's back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he's not wanted because I'm sure he will be a success with his next team, let's hope he's given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don't neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn't a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season
Posted by: Andy, Locks Heath on 8:14am Wed 14 May 08
If he learns from his mistakes he is the best man for the job. Most of the adolescents posting on here still seem to think that there are all these billionaires out there who just want to "give" - sorry "invest" millions of pounds in the squad but they are put off by Lowe. That's so naiive it's kind of cute in its innocence.
If he learns from his mistakes he is the best man for the job. Most of the adolescents posting on here still seem to think that there are all these billionaires out there who just want to "give" - sorry "invest" millions of pounds in the squad but they are put off by Lowe. That's so naiive it's kind of cute in its innocence.
Posted by: VIRGIL TRACEY, THUNDERBIRD 2 on 9:32am Wed 14 May 08
SO FAR WOOPERT & CHUMS HAVEN'T SAID A LOT IN PUBLIC. ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS HOW THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE SFC FORWARD FROM HERE. I SUSPECT THEY DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT EITHER AND ARE JUST WATCHING JEREMY KYLE HOPING FOR SOME INSPIRATION
SO FAR WOOPERT & CHUMS HAVEN'T SAID A LOT IN PUBLIC. ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS HOW THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE SFC FORWARD FROM HERE. I SUSPECT THEY DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT EITHER AND ARE JUST WATCHING JEREMY KYLE HOPING FOR SOME INSPIRATION
Posted by: Mark, Netley on 9:39am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Rich[/bold] wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again.
You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it.
I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics.
Losers.[/quote] I agree with that
Rich wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again.
You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it.
I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics.
Losers.
I agree with that
Posted by: Layabout, Lordshill on 9:45am Wed 14 May 08
REJOICE!
The return of THE DREAM TEAM!
REJOICE!
The return of THE DREAM TEAM!
Posted by: Anon on 9:46am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Leroy Stroud[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Aircraft Frank[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.[/quote] Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC.
LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.[/quote] tbf, If you love Saints then you'd go to support Saints and not the boardroom.
HTH
Leroy Stroud wrote:
Aircraft Frank wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC.
LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.
tbf, If you love Saints then you'd go to support Saints and not the boardroom.
HTH
Posted by: StPete, Heaven on 10:08am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Leroy Stroud[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Aircraft Frank[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.[/quote] Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC. LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.[/quote] What a load of rubbish. If that is your fickle attitude Leroy, please stay away from the club. You're not wanted
Leroy Stroud wrote:
Aircraft Frank wrote: Captain Swing wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Well said, anyone who walks into that stadium is giving money to those who delibrately stopped investment coming into SFC. LOVE SAINTS,STAY AWAY.
What a load of rubbish. If that is your fickle attitude Leroy, please stay away from the club. You're not wanted
Posted by: Mary on 10:08am Wed 14 May 08
Lowe & Co. will probably sell the stadium to build flats or Ikea
Lowe & Co. will probably sell the stadium to build flats or Ikea
Posted by: What? on 10:29am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]MalcolmWelch[/bold] wrote:
I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it\'s fact he\'s back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he\'s not wanted because I\'m sure he will be a success with his next team, let\'s hope he\'s given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don\'t neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn\'t a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season [/quote] Whilst I agree with the point that NP should at least be given a chance next season, I also cannot see the return of Hoddle, however it is incorrect that Alex Ferguson was not a big name, he had won the european Cup with Aberdeen prior to his arrival at Old Trafford, Man U have always had big name Managers.
MalcolmWelch wrote:
I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it\'s fact he\'s back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he\'s not wanted because I\'m sure he will be a success with his next team, let\'s hope he\'s given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don\'t neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn\'t a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season
Whilst I agree with the point that NP should at least be given a chance next season, I also cannot see the return of Hoddle, however it is incorrect that Alex Ferguson was not a big name, he had won the european Cup with Aberdeen prior to his arrival at Old Trafford, Man U have always had big name Managers.
Posted by: Rich, southampton on 11:10am Wed 14 May 08
Lowes back,so what. Wear your shirt, go to the game and support your team.
Boycotting the stadium will help nobody, as will protests during matches. Just remember the atmosphere we fans created at the last game,a season of that kind of support and this team IS good enough to be in the top 6 comfortably. We played Bristol City off the park and they could well be a premiership team in 2 weeks time. COYR.
Lowes back,so what. Wear your shirt, go to the game and support your team.
Boycotting the stadium will help nobody, as will protests during matches. Just remember the atmosphere we fans created at the last game,a season of that kind of support and this team IS good enough to be in the top 6 comfortably. We played Bristol City off the park and they could well be a premiership team in 2 weeks time. COYR.
Posted by: Major Sir Jerry Pending, Ward 10 on 11:22am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]What?[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]MalcolmWelch[/bold] wrote: I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it\'s fact he\'s back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he\'s not wanted because I\'m sure he will be a success with his next team, let\'s hope he\'s given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don\'t neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn\'t a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season [/quote] Whilst I agree with the point that NP should at least be given a chance next season, I also cannot see the return of Hoddle, however it is incorrect that Alex Ferguson was not a big name, he had won the european Cup with Aberdeen prior to his arrival at Old Trafford, Man U have always had big name Managers. [/quote] remember Frank O'Farrell??
The thing about Rupert Lowe is that he set the structure of the plc up specifically to make it difficult for some individual or group to take over the football club. He wants to run that plc as a nice little profit making business developing academy players and then selling them on and reinvesting back into the academy rather than splashing out money on big money transfers or huge salaries. Now there is some sense in that approach and it all went pear-shaped before because relegation was not part of the business plan. Unfortunately Rupert made some bad managerial appointments and gambled on the fitness of Michael Svensson - neither paid off and the rest is history. Perhaps if he had not had ultimate power and the roles of Chief Exec and Chairman had been split then things may have been different. The fact is that he's coming back so maybe we need to wait and see what his plans are before jumping to too many negative conclusions - if he keeps NP as manager rather than bringing in Clive Woodward again things may not be too bad after all??
What? wrote:
MalcolmWelch wrote: I believe all Saints Supporters knew R L was hiding in the closet waiting for the right moment and sadly it seems that the Consortium was just paper talk, obviously R L was the obstacle when others tried to buy the Club so if it\'s fact he\'s back I hope he has learnt that Football is not only about money but importantly about good business and success. Nigel Pearson is the first that should be told if he\'s not wanted because I\'m sure he will be a success with his next team, let\'s hope he\'s given the chance with Saints, all the Players resepct him and say he has the qualities to succeed at Southampton, Glen Hoddle had his chance and blew it, big name ex Players don\'t neccessary make top Managers, Alex Ferguson wasn\'t a big name and the rest is History, last season is history what we all want is Saints to be automatic promotion next season
Whilst I agree with the point that NP should at least be given a chance next season, I also cannot see the return of Hoddle, however it is incorrect that Alex Ferguson was not a big name, he had won the european Cup with Aberdeen prior to his arrival at Old Trafford, Man U have always had big name Managers.
remember Frank O'Farrell??
The thing about Rupert Lowe is that he set the structure of the plc up specifically to make it difficult for some individual or group to take over the football club. He wants to run that plc as a nice little profit making business developing academy players and then selling them on and reinvesting back into the academy rather than splashing out money on big money transfers or huge salaries. Now there is some sense in that approach and it all went pear-shaped before because relegation was not part of the business plan. Unfortunately Rupert made some bad managerial appointments and gambled on the fitness of Michael Svensson - neither paid off and the rest is history. Perhaps if he had not had ultimate power and the roles of Chief Exec and Chairman had been split then things may have been different. The fact is that he's coming back so maybe we need to wait and see what his plans are before jumping to too many negative conclusions - if he keeps NP as manager rather than bringing in Clive Woodward again things may not be too bad after all??
Posted by: alan, africa on 11:26am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Aircraft Frank[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Captain Swing[/bold] wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck. [/quote] DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.[/quote] Do not seek the treasure....
Aircraft Frank wrote:
Captain Swing wrote: At last! Welcome back Rupert, and good luck.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THOSE WHO WANTED YOUR CLUB DEAD. DO NOT RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKET.
Do not seek the treasure....
Posted by: witneysaint, Oxford on 11:27am Wed 14 May 08
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.
Posted by: Aircraft Frank, Bitterne on 11:44am Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]witneysaint[/bold] wrote:
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.[/quote] Challanging for promotion with the FAILED ONE back at the club.
NOW THATS FUNNY,TIME FOR YOUR MEDICINE WITNEY.
witneysaint wrote:
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.
Challanging for promotion with the FAILED ONE back at the club.
NOW THATS FUNNY,TIME FOR YOUR MEDICINE WITNEY.
Posted by: Josh Evrington, Gran Canaria on 11:51am Wed 14 May 08
Take note, all those telling supporters to go to SMS next season are merely little office workers who are now being paid to drumb up the support that quite CLEARLY will not be there next season,FACT!
Stay away, you are only funding those who wanted Saints relegated this year,remember all the NEGATIVE stories before every important game this season.
WAKE UP PEOPLE,THE FAILED ONE IS MOTIVATED BY POUNDS SHILLINGS AND PENCES.
Take note, all those telling supporters to go to SMS next season are merely little office workers who are now being paid to drumb up the support that quite CLEARLY will not be there next season,FACT!
Stay away, you are only funding those who wanted Saints relegated this year,remember all the NEGATIVE stories before every important game this season.
WAKE UP PEOPLE,THE FAILED ONE IS MOTIVATED BY POUNDS SHILLINGS AND PENCES.
Posted by: I Hate Football, La La Land on 12:21pm Wed 14 May 08
Football mad other half says to me the other day "you'll be pleased to know that there is only one more game on next Wednesday, then football is finished for the season". I says back "Yippeeeeee, no more footie on TV in the evenings making the schedulers change Emmerdale and Corrie times etc. Lovely jubbly. No more footie until the winter then?" He says, "well, except for the Euro wotsit all through June". The only plus point on this is at least the football doesn't clash with Big Brother.......Love you ALL! Even Denzil wherever he is today.
Football mad other half says to me the other day "you'll be pleased to know that there is only one more game on next Wednesday, then football is finished for the season". I says back "Yippeeeeee, no more footie on TV in the evenings making the schedulers change Emmerdale and Corrie times etc. Lovely jubbly. No more footie until the winter then?" He says, "well, except for the Euro wotsit all through June". The only plus point on this is at least the football doesn't clash with Big Brother.......Love you ALL! Even Denzil wherever he is today.
Posted by: SFC4EVA, Soton on 12:36pm Wed 14 May 08
What a bunch of morons that post on this site!!
Are you skates in disguise?!
Ok, so you are all saying stay away from St. Mary's. Where's the logic in that? Majority of income to the club comes from ticket sales so if people don't buy tickets then the club will suffer financially thus will be forced to sell players and not replace them and in turn the slump will continue, relegation and administration will follow and the club will die! Who's fault will that be? It won't be the board's, the manager's or the player's it will be the bunch of small minded, moronic 'fans' who decided to stay away because they have a bee in their bonnet about the board of the company!
Grow up, get a grip and support the saints regardless!!
Mr. Lowe & Mr. Wilde, please give Nigel your full support today so he can start building for next season!!
COYR!!!
What a bunch of morons that post on this site!!
Are you skates in disguise?!
Ok, so you are all saying stay away from St. Mary's. Where's the logic in that? Majority of income to the club comes from ticket sales so if people don't buy tickets then the club will suffer financially thus will be forced to sell players and not replace them and in turn the slump will continue, relegation and administration will follow and the club will die! Who's fault will that be? It won't be the board's, the manager's or the player's it will be the bunch of small minded, moronic 'fans' who decided to stay away because they have a bee in their bonnet about the board of the company!
Grow up, get a grip and support the saints regardless!!
Mr. Lowe & Mr. Wilde, please give Nigel your full support today so he can start building for next season!!
COYR!!!
Posted by: JUDE, london SAINT on 12:43pm Wed 14 May 08
Oh here we go again.
How many managers in the coming season?
How many managers during his 10 years - 9
How many quality players sold to fund his investment in our club - All
Decline of our club in his 10 years - Considerable, from mid table premiership team to bottom of the Championship.
Who employed the "first director of Football".....and a rugby man - Lowe
Who is a rugby fan - Lowe
When was the first game for SAINTS that Lowe watched - 1997 - Pathetic
How much did Lowe charge Danny Wallace for parking at his testimonial when parking was free to users? THOUSANDS....AND THAT IS THE TRUTH....how much did he charge Danny Wallace for the use of Stewards at Danny's testimonial......eve
n when the stewards worked for free.......THOUSANDS
.....how long after Danny's testimonial did he receive the money received and banked and interest incured by LOWE........9 months.....SCANDALOU
S
We had our highs right up until the point of his chairmanship of our club in 1997........anything after that date...has to be known as the LOWE years......., how high will SAINTS go now.......LOW LOW LOWE.......League One here we come.
Oh here we go again.
How many managers in the coming season?
How many managers during his 10 years - 9
How many quality players sold to fund his investment in our club - All
Decline of our club in his 10 years - Considerable, from mid table premiership team to bottom of the Championship.
Who employed the "first director of Football".....and a rugby man - Lowe
Who is a rugby fan - Lowe
When was the first game for SAINTS that Lowe watched - 1997 - Pathetic
How much did Lowe charge Danny Wallace for parking at his testimonial when parking was free to users? THOUSANDS....AND THAT IS THE TRUTH....how much did he charge Danny Wallace for the use of Stewards at Danny's testimonial......eve
n when the stewards worked for free.......THOUSANDS
.....how long after Danny's testimonial did he receive the money received and banked and interest incured by LOWE........9 months.....SCANDALOU
S
We had our highs right up until the point of his chairmanship of our club in 1997........anything after that date...has to be known as the LOWE years......., how high will SAINTS go now.......LOW LOW LOWE.......League One here we come.
Posted by: peter seddon on 12:44pm Wed 14 May 08
lowe out![bold]bold[/bold]
Posted by: Gerald Whiley, Southampton on 12:47pm Wed 14 May 08
Under Lowe's leadership, this club brought you the marketing slogan, "YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE"
But he revealed his true colours with, [bold]"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".[/bold]
Rupert Lowe has absolutely no respect for the supporters, he will p*ss on your back, then tell you it is raining!
I am sick of football fans unwavering loyalty being taken advantage of by rich directors and even richer footballers - neither of whom sho us any loyalty.
Loyalty should be a two-way thing, but I never saw any from Lowe. He thinks we are fools, not fit to question him.
A message for the fans wearing rose-tinted glasses, talking of loyalty, love of the club, etc... - Lowe thinks you are fools - and by pulling on your heart-stings, that is why he and people like him have their wealth and what do we have for our support? Not even respect.
Under Lowe's leadership, this club brought you the marketing slogan, "YOUR TEAM, YOUR WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE"
But he revealed his true colours with,
"THE POPULARIST OPINION IS USUALLY WRONG AND THE OPINION OF THE CROWD IS ALWAYS WRONG".
Rupert Lowe has absolutely no respect for the supporters, he will p*ss on your back, then tell you it is raining!
I am sick of football fans unwavering loyalty being taken advantage of by rich directors and even richer footballers - neither of whom sho us any loyalty.
Loyalty should be a two-way thing, but I never saw any from Lowe. He thinks we are fools, not fit to question him.
A message for the fans wearing rose-tinted glasses, talking of loyalty, love of the club, etc... - Lowe thinks you are fools - and by pulling on your heart-stings, that is why he and people like him have their wealth and what do we have for our support? Not even respect.
Posted by: saints fan, southampton on 12:48pm Wed 14 May 08
oh mr media attention seeker is on the verge of coming back!! whats up your sleve next maybe making cricket coach our new manager maybe that would work or bring back clive, that get your name on the big papers!! why dont you do some good and get us back in the premiership, invest some money, cause when you was here i dont seem to remember you sticking your hands in your own pocket, oh yes apart from putting money in it!! let the manager make the signings not you!! lets have one manager this season for once, but im seriously thinking of putting a bet on at the bookies that we have 3 managers next season!! keep faith in pearson, those who slated him on here in the past, then suddenly your prasing him!! some of his loan signings raised few eyebrowse ie perry and lucketti, those who said thats it we are down they are rubbish!! you all know who you are, cause your probably the ones saying they we quality at the back without them we would be down!! pearson bring in richard wright that was a major signing i can say without him we would def be down couldnt see super davies making some of the top draw saves he did!! So lowe if your coming back prove us all wrong and make a differnce!!
oh mr media attention seeker is on the verge of coming back!! whats up your sleve next maybe making cricket coach our new manager maybe that would work or bring back clive, that get your name on the big papers!! why dont you do some good and get us back in the premiership, invest some money, cause when you was here i dont seem to remember you sticking your hands in your own pocket, oh yes apart from putting money in it!! let the manager make the signings not you!! lets have one manager this season for once, but im seriously thinking of putting a bet on at the bookies that we have 3 managers next season!! keep faith in pearson, those who slated him on here in the past, then suddenly your prasing him!! some of his loan signings raised few eyebrowse ie perry and lucketti, those who said thats it we are down they are rubbish!! you all know who you are, cause your probably the ones saying they we quality at the back without them we would be down!! pearson bring in richard wright that was a major signing i can say without him we would def be down couldnt see super davies making some of the top draw saves he did!! So lowe if your coming back prove us all wrong and make a differnce!!
Posted by: jimbo, Southampton on 1:16pm Wed 14 May 08
Is he though? IS HE? Just because Hoos resigned the Echo assumes he's back. All spin, no proof.
Yes he probably is, but I hope we have a takeover before Friday, even just so the Echo will be embarrassed about more rubbish reporting
Is he though? IS HE? Just because Hoos resigned the Echo assumes he's back. All spin, no proof.
Yes he probably is, but I hope we have a takeover before Friday, even just so the Echo will be embarrassed about more rubbish reporting
Posted by: Fan from the North, Southampton on 1:32pm Wed 14 May 08
One question... What can a failed manager, failed fan and a failed business man bring to the Saints now, when 'the failed one' couldn't bring anything previously? And yes, I might be from the north, but I was on the pitch with every other true fan at the last game of the season!
Please someone, tell me something positive can come from this crap decision!
One question... What can a failed manager, failed fan and a failed business man bring to the Saints now, when 'the failed one' couldn't bring anything previously? And yes, I might be from the north, but I was on the pitch with every other true fan at the last game of the season!
Please someone, tell me something positive can come from this crap decision!
Posted by: k9, southampton on 1:32pm Wed 14 May 08
Your mission - make us a stable Premier League team again. And then sell your shares for lots of money and b*gger off. If you do that, all is forgiven. End of
Your mission - make us a stable Premier League team again. And then sell your shares for lots of money and b*gger off. If you do that, all is forgiven. End of
Posted by: samantha, Southampton on 1:35pm Wed 14 May 08
Admittedly, Lowe is a plank, but he's only coming back to ensure we do not suffer another ridiculous season and relegation battle towards League One again. Something the previous board, not meaning to, got us into.
Even if it's just to keep the value of his tiny percentage of shares up.
And just because he's coming back does not indicate we will not be taken over soon. He must still be up for selling his shares for the right price. Sooner rather than later please.
Admittedly, Lowe is a plank, but he's only coming back to ensure we do not suffer another ridiculous season and relegation battle towards League One again. Something the previous board, not meaning to, got us into.
Even if it's just to keep the value of his tiny percentage of shares up.
And just because he's coming back does not indicate we will not be taken over soon. He must still be up for selling his shares for the right price. Sooner rather than later please.
Posted by: I Hate Football, La La Land on 1:44pm Wed 14 May 08
C'mon guys......it's only a game......
*ducks*
C'mon guys......it's only a game......
*ducks*
Posted by: destroyeddreams, never never land on 1:45pm Wed 14 May 08
welp, bang goes the club that I grew up with and loved.
Put simply, we the fans allowed this to happen. If we truly didnt want Lowe back we should have stuck our hands in our pockets and put together a package to take the club away from him financially. This is where you will beat lowe, not in the stadium. but by removing his hold on the club.
however its all too late now - the Vampire is back and he will willingly suck the life out of southampton. every person who spends even ONE penny at St Mary's from now on is just helping Lowe stay there.
I will only believe that Rupert Lowe is good for this club when its at the top of the Premiership and we've won the FA cup. (european cups will do fine though)
welp, bang goes the club that I grew up with and loved.
Put simply, we the fans allowed this to happen. If we truly didnt want Lowe back we should have stuck our hands in our pockets and put together a package to take the club away from him financially. This is where you will beat lowe, not in the stadium. but by removing his hold on the club.
however its all too late now - the Vampire is back and he will willingly suck the life out of southampton. every person who spends even ONE penny at St Mary's from now on is just helping Lowe stay there.
I will only believe that Rupert Lowe is good for this club when its at the top of the Premiership and we've won the FA cup. (european cups will do fine though)
Posted by: Mike McCarthy, Southampton on 1:47pm Wed 14 May 08
Rupert Lowe and the traitor Michael Wilde should find another business to ruin and let this club get back to a stable and happier future without them both. Money needs to be injected into the club for the football.
Rupert Lowe and the traitor Michael Wilde should find another business to ruin and let this club get back to a stable and happier future without them both. Money needs to be injected into the club for the football.
Posted by: edwardo, woolston on 1:54pm Wed 14 May 08
the farce continues......
one word for Lowe - CANT
the farce continues......
one word for Lowe - CANT
Posted by: Saint Paul, Brockenhurst on 2:37pm Wed 14 May 08
Love him or loathe him you would have to say Saints have done no better without him. I think he's mad to come back. That said let's give him a chance to show he's learnt from he's mistakes.
Love him or loathe him you would have to say Saints have done no better without him. I think he's mad to come back. That said let's give him a chance to show he's learnt from he's mistakes.
Posted by: Saint Paul, Brockenhurst on 2:37pm Wed 14 May 08
Love him or loathe him you would have to say Saints have done no better without him. I think he's mad to come back. That said let's give him a chance to show he's learnt from he's mistakes.
Love him or loathe him you would have to say Saints have done no better without him. I think he's mad to come back. That said let's give him a chance to show he's learnt from he's mistakes.
Posted by: Brian Cant, Playaway on 2:45pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]edwardo[/bold] wrote:
the farce continues......
one word for Lowe - CANT[/quote] Stop taking my name in vain, you cahnt's!
edwardo wrote:
the farce continues......
one word for Lowe - CANT
Stop taking my name in vain, you cahnt's!
Posted by: saintjak, hants on 3:12pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Rich[/bold] wrote: Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.[/quote] I agree with that[/quote] I understand the argument of not wanting to go becase of Lowe. but like the Rich and Mark I too will still attend
I went to my first saints game as a sprog in 84 and will not be stopping now. I support Southampton FC no matter what, through thick and thin. I dislike the return of rupert Lowe as well but still love SFC. The club and supporters are bigger than Wilde and Lowe. Things will change - and although we cannot see it now their time will come...
Until then
COYR
Mark wrote:
Rich wrote: Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.
I agree with that
I understand the argument of not wanting to go becase of Lowe. but like the Rich and Mark I too will still attend
I went to my first saints game as a sprog in 84 and will not be stopping now. I support Southampton FC no matter what, through thick and thin. I dislike the return of rupert Lowe as well but still love SFC. The club and supporters are bigger than Wilde and Lowe. Things will change - and although we cannot see it now their time will come...
Until then
COYR
Posted by: Benny Basler, Catford on 3:13pm Wed 14 May 08
I loves toffee. I loves my tigerprint rug. I loves eating toffee on my tigerprint rug.
I loves toffee. I loves my tigerprint rug. I loves eating toffee on my tigerprint rug.
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 4:00pm Wed 14 May 08
Time to brush of the I hate Lowe Banners.
I also loves toffee
Time to brush of the I hate Lowe Banners.
I also loves toffee
Posted by: lowe and behold, st marys hotseat on 4:37pm Wed 14 May 08
ladies and gentelmen you never thought you would hear the words
IM BACK! TO THE LUNATIC BRIGADE THE LOWE SHOW IS BACK WITH A VENGENCE HAPPY SUMMER HOLIDAYS SEE YOU ALL IN AUGUST
PS DONT FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GREAT SAVINGS ON OFFER WITH SEASON TICKETS
ladies and gentelmen you never thought you would hear the words
IM BACK! TO THE LUNATIC BRIGADE THE LOWE SHOW IS BACK WITH A VENGENCE HAPPY SUMMER HOLIDAYS SEE YOU ALL IN AUGUST
PS DONT FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GREAT SAVINGS ON OFFER WITH SEASON TICKETS
Posted by: jimbo, Southampton on 4:46pm Wed 14 May 08
Great reporting yet again Echo... Is Lowe back "today"??
IS HE? IS HE?!!
No
Great reporting yet again Echo... Is Lowe back "today"??
IS HE? IS HE?!!
No
Posted by: Watching The, Paint Dry on 4:48pm Wed 14 May 08
Football? Bunch of overpaid poofters, tripping over blades of grass, pretending they've hurt their little selves until the bucket man whispers "get up, and you get £1m bonus".
I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than bolster their pay packets only for them to go out raping, pillaging, thieving and spending trillions on fast cars, loose women, booze and drugs.
See? You've got me started now......
Football? Bunch of overpaid poofters, tripping over blades of grass, pretending they've hurt their little selves until the bucket man whispers "get up, and you get £1m bonus".
I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than bolster their pay packets only for them to go out raping, pillaging, thieving and spending trillions on fast cars, loose women, booze and drugs.
See? You've got me started now......
Posted by: Mike, Pompey on 4:58pm Wed 14 May 08
If this turns out to be rubbish, let us know, we'll send Agent 'arry back to finish the job ;-)
If this turns out to be rubbish, let us know, we'll send Agent 'arry back to finish the job ;-)
Posted by: free as a bird, somewhere nice on 5:08pm Wed 14 May 08
[bold]bold[/bold] boycott the snake and the gate inn.[bold]bold[/bold]
boycott the snake and the gate inn.
Posted by: edwardo, woolston on 6:02pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Brian Cant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]edwardo[/bold] wrote: the farce continues...... one word for Lowe - CANT[/quote] Stop taking my name in vain, you cahnt's![/quote] Sorry Brian - lol
'twas the only way to get it past the regulator !
Brian Cant wrote:
edwardo wrote: the farce continues...... one word for Lowe - CANT
Stop taking my name in vain, you cahnt's!
Sorry Brian - lol
'twas the only way to get it past the regulator !
Posted by: True fan, The World on 6:24pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Rich[/bold] wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.[/quote] Those who continue to pay money to enter St Mary's are as bad as Lowe.
If you cared about the club, then you would boycott. Continue to go and the club will die anyway.
You are blinkered to think, 'Lets support the Team'. Wake up this team is dying. Its on Death row. [bold]Act now[/bold] , boycott and then we just might get our club back.
Rich wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.
Those who continue to pay money to enter St Mary's are as bad as Lowe.
If you cared about the club, then you would boycott. Continue to go and the club will die anyway.
You are blinkered to think, 'Lets support the Team'. Wake up this team is dying. Its on Death row.
Act now , boycott and then we just might get our club back.
Posted by: True fan, The World on 6:24pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Rich[/bold] wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.[/quote] Those who continue to pay money to enter St Mary's are as bad as Lowe.
If you cared about the club, then you would boycott. Continue to go and the club will die anyway.
You are blinkered to think, 'Lets support the Team'. Wake up this team is dying. Its on Death row. [bold]Act now[/bold] , boycott and then we just might get our club back.
Rich wrote:
Lol @ fans using the return of Rupert Lowe for never going to a Saints game again. You aren't real fans, you just dislike Lowe and find it as the perfect excuse not to go anymore, probably because you can't afford it. I don't know about anyone else, but I go to watch my team - Southampton FC, because I like football and it's a laugh with my friends... I don't go to care what is going on behind the scenes and moan about boardroom politics. Losers.
Those who continue to pay money to enter St Mary's are as bad as Lowe.
If you cared about the club, then you would boycott. Continue to go and the club will die anyway.
You are blinkered to think, 'Lets support the Team'. Wake up this team is dying. Its on Death row.
Act now , boycott and then we just might get our club back.
Posted by: TrueSaint, Bitterne on 7:08pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]witneysaint[/bold] wrote:
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.[/quote] 2 Fr!ggin Years!!! Where the F@k have you been you W@nka!
Crouch has had 6 months!!
The sheer fact that Lowe comming back is splitting the fans should be enough to keep him away!!
witneysaint wrote:
Glad to see him back! I genuinely think he's got more to offer than the pathetic bunch that have been trying to run the club in the two years since he's been away. Fans need to realise **** happens, clubs get relegated and Chairman make mistakes but they should not take full responsibility. Players, coaches and fans have all contributed to our recent slump. I think RL will help turn us around and get us back to challenging for promotion within the next couple of years.
2 Fr!ggin Years!!! Where the F@k have you been you W@nka!
Crouch has had 6 months!!
The sheer fact that Lowe comming back is splitting the fans should be enough to keep him away!!
Posted by: Old Sage aka JB Soton, Gosport on 11:05pm Wed 14 May 08
This is a bad move,at the beginning it will be a case of a 'new broom sweeping clean'but it wont last because..Its bad luck to look back!
bad move Rupert,you should not have made it!
This is a bad move,at the beginning it will be a case of a 'new broom sweeping clean'but it wont last because..Its bad luck to look back!
bad move Rupert,you should not have made it!
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