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Swiss on verge of formal takeover announcement
7:09pm Tuesday 7th July 2009 in News
The final bits of paperwork for the Swiss takeover of Saints are set to be signed tomorrow morning
Saints’ takeover is on the verge of completion.
The official announcement of the Swiss buyout of the club was expected to come this afternoon but a few unforeseen hitches involving third parties pushed things outside of banking hours and has meant a delay until tomorrow.
A source close to the deal told the Daily Echo tonight: "We’re as close as we can be without it being officially signed off."
Administrator Mark Fry is expected to be at the lawyers of Begbies Traynor tomorrow morning to finalise the last remaining pieces of paperwork.
Assuming there are no last minute delays again, an official announcement should be made by lunchtime.
The money behind the deal is believed to be from a relative of Swiss billionaires Willi and Isolde Liebherr but at this stage there are no plans for the new owner to appear at a press conference tomorrow.
Comments(164)
rickyroyl
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7:15pm Tue 7 Jul 09
cfordred
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7:16pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SFC Ed
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7:17pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Long live Saints :)
Tye-Dye
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7:18pm Tue 7 Jul 09
So, we can all crack open a bottle of our choice then?
It's been emotional, bring on the season, we go marching on!
COYS
Mac78
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7:19pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR
townhill saint69
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7:19pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Richard Hill
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7:20pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Please give us the news we all need as soon as possible.
Come on Saints... Upwards and onwards
Biting my nails in Norway!
tonysharp
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7:20pm Tue 7 Jul 09
chip eater
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7:22pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COME ON YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Richard Hill
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7:24pm Tue 7 Jul 09
cfordred wrote:Well said!
we don`t want anybody else now ,the swiss flag is red and white enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tipper
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7:24pm Tue 7 Jul 09
lushie69
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7:27pm Tue 7 Jul 09
northamsoul
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7:28pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR.
Ludacris
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7:32pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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7:32pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Looking good still. Thanks Adam.
I have to get back to bed..
Meanwhile why are you lot here...
Head out to Totton hurry up you'll miss the game..
go for it young fellas.. Get in behind Mark Wotte.
Up the Saints
ps when I get back up the last few posters in here had better be back with reports of what a good game it was .. You're on a yellow card.. :p
Bob's Your Uncle
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7:32pm Tue 7 Jul 09
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Southampton Heart
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7:34pm Tue 7 Jul 09
I still can't believe this good is happening.
Southampton FC I love you!.
saintofatheism
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7:35pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:richard do you work in kjeller airbase- thats were i worked a few years ago-
cfordred wrote: we don`t want anybody else now ,the swiss flag is red and white enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!Well said!
UP THE SAINTS
techsture
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7:37pm Tue 7 Jul 09
myleftboot
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7:37pm Tue 7 Jul 09
pitbull
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7:39pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR
Rocket 1
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7:41pm Tue 7 Jul 09
lushie69 wrote:Sounds bloody good to me, she's out to Bingo, what is cheers in Swiss???
go down the off licence, get the drinks in ready for tomorrow night. Plan to be late for work thursday. saints fans everywhere deserve one hell of a **** up tomorrow night. What a tough few months it has been.. how about tomorrow at 8om we all raise an 'online toast' to our beloved saints?!
Richard Hill
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7:42pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Please let the laughing stop tomorrow!
2010/2011...
"Swiss" Saints v
"Ting Tong" Pompey
WhatNext
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7:43pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Richard Hill
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7:43pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintofatheism wrote:YES!!!
Richard Hill wrote:richard do you work in kjeller airbase- thats were i worked a few years ago- UP THE SAINTScfordred wrote: we don`t want anybody else now ,the swiss flag is red and white enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!Well said!
Rocket 1
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7:44pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:Bet they are all Brother & Sister
I work with 8 Pompey fans here in Oslo... Please let the laughing stop tomorrow! 2010/2011... "Swiss" Saints v "Ting Tong" Pompey
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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7:48pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Red and White
Swiss and Saints
Red and White
1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar
1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar
Liebher forever
UP THE SAINTS
Condor Man
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7:48pm Tue 7 Jul 09
I heard today that we will move quickly to bring in new players so watch this space.
Captain Kirk
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7:54pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Condor Man wrote:The last minute hitch sounds as if Fry was the only one who hadn't signed if he has to go to his lawyers tomorrow I bet that it is to sign up.
May I for one congratulate Mark Fry on his excellent handling of the whole affair from start to finish. I believe he's saved the club from extinction. I heard today that we will move quickly to bring in new players so watch this space.
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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7:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
"We still need some signatures but I think it looks very good, and it's about time.
"It's been extremely difficult, there has been lots of worrying about the future of this great club but hopefully we can look to a better future, starting from tomorrow.
"I met with the people behind the bid a month ago and they are respectable people. The most important thing that the club will be saved and we can look to a better future and start working to get back to the Championship."
Good on You Mark Wotte.
saintofatheism
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7:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:red and white
Red and White Red and White Swiss and Saints Red and White 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar Liebher forever UP THE SAINTS
red and white
red and white
red and white swiss army!!!!!!!!
saintforever
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7:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Saints Mike
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8:00pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Jesus_02
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8:01pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Ludacris wrote:I dont really care if they are billionaires or not. How much they invest in saints doesn't matter as long as they clear the debt attendance should make us more than competitive in terms of wages.
I don't like the way the new owners are being talked of as relatives of the billionaires, rather than the actual owners of the money...sw rich-hike..well that shut me up!!
Big money transfers are not what is needed at this stage. The correct free transfers (experienced players) should bolster a promising youth set up. I really feel that Wotte can strike the balance given the chance.
Now is a new dawn, reason to be cheerful at last.
COYR
sw=beat-fall
slugger
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8:14pm Tue 7 Jul 09
sarumsaint
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8:15pm Tue 7 Jul 09
The future's red & white!
May get an early night tonight, tomorrow cant come soon enough. Gathering at St Mary's tomorrow evening anyone?
Lets make the new owners proud...
dannyep
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8:16pm Tue 7 Jul 09
There aint many places on the south coast with that kind of capacity.
c-o-y-R
Genuine s/w; wait-poor
saintforever
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8:18pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintforever
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8:19pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1
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8:20pm Tue 7 Jul 09
sarumsaint
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8:21pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintforever wrote:He's worth his weight in gold if he saves us!
According to bbc solent Markus Liebherr guy buying saints, how much is he worth tho?
Nice if he had a few quid to splash though...
SW blow-gate... chance would be a fine thing.
ravings
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8:28pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintforever wrote:Leibherr is not a publicly listed company, it is wholly owned by the family I believe
According to bbc solent Markus Liebherr guy buying saints, how much is he worth tho?
Chandlers Ford Saints
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8:36pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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rey619
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8:40pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR!COYR!COYR!
Mike in Dorset
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8:41pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Love their tennis players
Love Swiss Roll
March on!
Southampton Heart
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8:42pm Tue 7 Jul 09
ravings wrote:So if this is the case....Southampton FC will be a family-owned company again....fantastic!. May I say the biggest "Thank You" to our clubs new owners with "ALL MY HEART".
saintforever wrote: According to bbc solent Markus Liebherr guy buying saints, how much is he worth tho?Leibherr is not a publicly listed company, it is wholly owned by the family I believe
PS: I'm sure my Grandfathers who both took me to the Dell as a kid are looking down on us with a huge smile.
I'M SO EXCITED!.
rey619
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8:45pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Southampton Heart wrote:They will be mate im sure!
ravings wrote:So if this is the case....Southampton FC will be a family-owned company again....fantastic!. May I say the biggest "Thank You" to our clubs new owners with "ALL MY HEART". PS: I'm sure my Grandfathers who both took me to the Dell as a kid are looking down on us with a huge smile. I'M SO EXCITED!.saintforever wrote: According to bbc solent Markus Liebherr guy buying saints, how much is he worth tho?Leibherr is not a publicly listed company, it is wholly owned by the family I believe
COYR!
Southampton Heart
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8:53pm Tue 7 Jul 09
May ALL Southampton FC fans who are no longer with in person....be with us in all our HEARTS.
rey619
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8:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1
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9:00pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Southampton Heart wrote:Nice one Mate, it is normally someone living near Southampton or anywhere else that are so called Man U fans that couldn't even name the back 4 players of Man U Up the Saints 4 Ever nice one
Thanks rey619. May ALL Southampton FC fans who are no longer with in person....be with us in all our HEARTS.
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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9:00pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COME ON YOU SAINTS
Fingers crossed for tomorrow!
dannyep
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9:02pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Im not suggesting 'Our Marcus' :) is going to throw silly money at the club or that he'l treat it as a toy. But I think it may become quite personal to him/them.
And as the club is only really a viable profit maker when floating mid table in the Prem. I think in terms of investment we can be fairly certain of a bright few years to come!
P.S. I have 16 pre-hatched chickens. I know this because I have just counted them
s/w huge-foot ??
ravings
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9:04pm Tue 7 Jul 09
The Liebherr Group’s holding company is Liebherr-Internation
al AG in Bulle, Switzerland, which is entirely owned by members of the Liebherr family. The family business is already in the hands of the second generation and is jointly managed by Isolde Liebherr and Willi Liebherr.
Looks like we're family owned!
Steve Smirk
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9:04pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1
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9:06pm Tue 7 Jul 09
dannyep wrote:you might have counted them but how do you know they are not double yolked???
Although im as chuffed as anyone about this deal, I find it a bit strange that someone with the cautious, deliberate business record of the Liebherrs would want to invest in the crazy world of English football. Im not suggesting 'Our Marcus' :) is going to throw silly money at the club or that he'l treat it as a toy. But I think it may become quite personal to him/them. And as the club is only really a viable profit maker when floating mid table in the Prem. I think in terms of investment we can be fairly certain of a bright few years to come! P.S. I have 16 pre-hatched chickens. I know this because I have just counted them s/w huge-foot ??
normsted
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9:07pm Tue 7 Jul 09
stormus troupias the 2nd
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9:07pm Tue 7 Jul 09
ravings
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9:09pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR
sfc4lyf
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9:10pm Tue 7 Jul 09
wraggster
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9:10pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Cautious Jim
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9:10pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintforever wrote:Probably not as much as we would like:
According to bbc solent Markus Liebherr is the guy buying saints, how much is he worth tho?
When company founder Hans Liebherr died in 1993, at age 78, his industrial enterprise generated roughly $2.5 billion in sales annually. Now it was time for the second Liebherr generation to take over management of the family enterprise. Hans, Jr. took over responsibility for the crane and concrete mixing business, Willi for earth moving equipment, and Isolde for the refrigerator production and hotels. Markus Liebherr, however, had changed his life plans and gave most of his shares in the company back to his brothers and sister.
SwindonSaint
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9:12pm Tue 7 Jul 09
sw wash-wife ?!
Shotgunjohn72
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9:13pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR
saintastic
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9:13pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger
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9:16pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Reality-man
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9:18pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintofatheism
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9:19pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:mark wotte is red and white, hes been made a fan, the power of our brand new club- how nice does that sound-
Manager Mark Wotte told BBC South Today: "We are very confident the deal will be completed very soon. "We still need some signatures but I think it looks very good, and it's about time. "It's been extremely difficult, there has been lots of worrying about the future of this great club but hopefully we can look to a better future, starting from tomorrow. "I met with the people behind the bid a month ago and they are respectable people. The most important thing that the club will be saved and we can look to a better future and start working to get back to the Championship." Good on You Mark Wotte.
just resurrected- a phoenix from the flames
saintofatheism
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9:21pm Tue 7 Jul 09
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhh, um
Lone Ranger
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9:22pm Tue 7 Jul 09
So to start
Swiss Watches
Swiss Army knife
Swiss cheese
Zurich Insurance
Alps for ski-ing
Yodeling
Toblerone
Swiss Family Robinson
Come on there must be hundreds.
Then we can tell the new owners how much homework we have done on their wonderful Country
C O Y R
puck
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9:24pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger
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9:25pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Lone Ranger wrote:Rodger Federer !
Ok as we are all in such a bouyant mood how about thinking about the great things that are Swiss. So to start Swiss Watches Swiss Army knife Swiss cheese Zurich Insurance Alps for ski-ing Yodeling Toblerone Swiss Family Robinson Come on there must be hundreds. Then we can tell the new owners how much homework we have done on their wonderful Country C O Y R
foreverasaint
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9:25pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Saints 1 vs Totton 0
COYR
Richard Hill
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9:25pm Tue 7 Jul 09
wraggster wrote:Saints one up at half time,an O.G. from Totton in 31st minute...
anybody know the score at totton, and saints are playing Newport fc IOW on 17th july eve before the ajax game anybody attending these games
and you got that scoreline all the way from Oslo!!!
Rocket 1
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9:26pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Hi Slugger, see your comments earlier, you said that your comments were being deleted, they were not being deleted, daft sod, you are out of Ink. COYR
is the deal really done ???????
saint robbie
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9:28pm Tue 7 Jul 09
This really could be the dream ticket.
slugger
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9:29pm Tue 7 Jul 09
am a computer novice and need help.
Rocket 1
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9:31pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger wrote:You got to stop usin the Tipex
Out of ink ???????? am a computer novice and need help.
SwindonSaint
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9:34pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saint robbie wrote:Now that really would be worth celebrating !!
Is the reason we havent heard or seen Matt Le Tiss recently because he has been in talks with the Swiss??? This really could be the dream ticket.
slugger
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9:34pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1 wrote:oh god,not somthing else to worry about !
slugger wrote: Out of ink ???????? am a computer novice and need help.You got to stop usin the Tipex
lol
Harry P
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9:34pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SW
WWFC-4EVA
S Pance
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9:35pm Tue 7 Jul 09
He owns a group of companies called the "Mali Group", having left the Leibherr group of companies a while ago.
He's funding the takeover with his own personal money. Hence Saints will NOT be owned by Mali Group nor Leibherr group but by Markus himself.
Assuming that this takeover goes ahead, maybe Markus should be given the freedom of the City?
dannyep
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9:38pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintastic wrote:Despite all the the rich list paper numbers pulled out of thin air, there's very few individuals in the world who could generate 2 billion liquid. And that bracket wont include your sinister Russians and what not. What matters to the banks is the back up of your potential assets. There's no suggestion that Marcus Liebherr was cut off from access to his familys wealth, just that he decided to follow another path. Maybe what we can draw from that is that we wont get silly money investment, but if things did take a downturn we would'nt go under either.
i hate to dampen the optimism floating around - which i genuinely share. However, Markus Liebherr left the Liebherr group in 2007. He may well be rich but he does not have £2b! fingers crossed.
Genuine s/w news-lack
Are these security words as random as they claim to be?
Patrick80's
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9:38pm Tue 7 Jul 09
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is the new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?", We'll say, "No man
But you can do the job when you're in town"
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid, the plans that we've made
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
Oh, you gotta keep walking
Oh, I'm walking, oh, I'm walking
They got me walking
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is the new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
In the meadow, we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kids knock him down
When it's cold, ain't it thrilling?
Though your nose gets to chilling
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a Liebherr wonderland
Marcus Liebherrs Red & White Army
COYR COYR COYR COYR COYR COYR YIIIIIIIPEEEEE.
slugger
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9:39pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Harry P wrote:well said that man !
I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVA
wraggster
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9:40pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:many thanks
wraggster wrote: anybody know the score at totton, and saints are playing Newport fc IOW on 17th july eve before the ajax game anybody attending these gamesSaints one up at half time,an O.G. from Totton in 31st minute... and you got that scoreline all the way from Oslo!!!
db_3
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9:47pm Tue 7 Jul 09
S Pance wrote:Must have a few quid..
As I understand it it is Markus Liebherr who will be buying Saints.
He owns a group of companies called the "Mali Group", having left the Leibherr group of companies a while ago.
He's funding the takeover with his own personal money. Hence Saints will NOT be owned by Mali Group nor Leibherr group but by Markus himself.
Assuming that this takeover goes ahead, maybe Markus should be given the freedom of the City?
The MALI Group, established in 1994, is consisting out of five independent companies, all belonging to the MALI Markus Liebherr International AG, Fribourg, Switzerland.
CRT Common Rail Technologies AG, Beringen/Switzerland
Research and Design of Common Rail Systems
BSG Bodensee Steuergeräte GmbH, Immenstaad/Germany
Research, Design, Manufacturing and Sales of electronic control units (ECU) for common rail injection and transmissions
MALI MOTAN AG, Beringen/ Switzerland
Manufacturing and Sales of CVT-Transmissions and Common Rail Systems
MALI Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, Eberhardzell/Germany
Research and Design of Transmission technology
MALI Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH, Schönebeck an der Elbe/Germany
Research, Design, Manufacturing and Sales of Offroad vehicles.
S Pance
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9:47pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Harry P
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9:47pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger wrote:You know what, I think I may even go to your opening game just to show my support for the city and that from a lifetime Wolves fan. Now fill that stadium saints, the atmosphere will be electric!!
Harry P wrote: I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVAwell said that man !
SW BUYA-TICK
Rocket 1
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9:50pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Come on Slugger, you got to get your pc sorted, comment came out as man that said well, get it back to pc world
Harry P wrote: I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVAwell said that man !
slugger
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9:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1 wrote:the pc is knackered(like me )wireless has stoped working am now talking from a cupboard in my kids playroom !!!!!
slugger wrote:Come on Slugger, you got to get your pc sorted, comment came out as man that said well, get it back to pc worldHarry P wrote: I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVAwell said that man !
ravings
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9:58pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1
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9:59pm Tue 7 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Speak soon Slugger Coyr
Rocket 1 wrote:the pc is knackered(like me )wireless has stoped working am now talking from a cupboard in my kids playroom !!!!!slugger wrote:Come on Slugger, you got to get your pc sorted, comment came out as man that said well, get it back to pc worldHarry P wrote: I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVAwell said that man !
dannyep
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10:00pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Dear oh dear, "my dogs blacker.............
."
Optimist
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10:03pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Personally as long as they are here for life I welcome them with open arms, at the moment they are seaming saving us from disaster. I don't want to sound ungrateful (they have stepped up so they mean business) but who are you and why are you Saints fans?
Captain Kirk
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10:04pm Tue 7 Jul 09
saintofatheism wrote:red and white swiss army knife!
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote: Red and White Red and White Swiss and Saints Red and White 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar Liebher forever UP THE SAINTSred and white red and white red and white red and white swiss army!!!!!!!!
slugger
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10:05pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rocket 1 wrote:cheers mush !
slugger wrote:Speak soon Slugger CoyrRocket 1 wrote:the pc is knackered(like me )wireless has stoped working am now talking from a cupboard in my kids playroom !!!!!slugger wrote:Come on Slugger, you got to get your pc sorted, comment came out as man that said well, get it back to pc worldHarry P wrote: I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR SW WWFC-4EVAwell said that man !
SaintRachel
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10:06pm Tue 7 Jul 09
"Leibherr was on the board of Leibherr Holdings until 2007. He has been running his own group of companies, the Mali Group, since 1994.
BBC Radio Solent understands that Leibherr will be funding the takeover privately, not through his companies. He is expected to have finalised his boardroom line-up at St Mary's by August."
azpect
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10:07pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Should remember 'Rich Lists' are made up of peoples assets like companies/property not how much they have in the bank.
Peter Jones of Dragons Den is worth around £300-400 Million yet has stated he only has around £10 Million in the bank.
It has been stated Markus is buying the club with is own money, around £12.5 Million, spare change to Markus Leibherr!
dannyep
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10:15pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SaintRachel wrote:'Privately'. Strange man! Dont know what to make of that.
Anyone wanna take a punt on the boardroom line-up? Who would you put in? "Leibherr was on the board of Leibherr Holdings until 2007. He has been running his own group of companies, the Mali Group, since 1994. BBC Radio Solent understands that Leibherr will be funding the takeover privately, not through his companies. He is expected to have finalised his boardroom line-up at St Mary's by August."
SaintRachel
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10:21pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:23pm Tue 7 Jul 09
dannyep wrote:dont have a clue...
SaintRachel wrote: Anyone wanna take a punt on the boardroom line-up? Who would you put in? "Leibherr was on the board of Leibherr Holdings until 2007. He has been running his own group of companies, the Mali Group, since 1994. BBC Radio Solent understands that Leibherr will be funding the takeover privately, not through his companies. He is expected to have finalised his boardroom line-up at St Mary's by August."'Privately'. Strange man! Dont know what to make of that.
does he have to keep any exsisting board memebrs now seeing as he has effectivly cleared all debt has he bought 51% OR 100%..? not really into the ins and outs! wouldnt mind leon still being there!!
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:27pm Tue 7 Jul 09
ravings
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Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:30pm Tue 7 Jul 09
ravings wrote:i think so, thats the major part of the norwich union debt i believe!!
What's the situation with the Stadium? Does that can as part of the debt repayment?
dont quote me i might be wrong..
dannyep
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10:31pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SaintRachel wrote:Is St.Rachel just the patron saint of bloodhounds, or all of the sniffer dogs. :)
Apparently, according to the Family Bio... "younger brother Markus studied engineering with an agricultural focus." I'm pretty sure you can study agricultural engineering at Soton Uni. Just a thought, trying to think how he would link to Saints. Mind you, he would have been a student 40ish years ago by the look of him.
SaintRachel
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10:36pm Tue 7 Jul 09
dannyep wrote:Heeheehee! Just can't wait to KNOW everything! Soooooo excited tonight after all this waiting. It's like Xmas Eve.
SaintRachel wrote:Is St.Rachel just the patron saint of bloodhounds, or all of the sniffer dogs. :)
Apparently, according to the Family Bio... "younger brother Markus studied engineering with an agricultural focus." I'm pretty sure you can study agricultural engineering at Soton Uni. Just a thought, trying to think how he would link to Saints. Mind you, he would have been a student 40ish years ago by the look of him.
dannyep
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10:37pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?
dannyep
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10:39pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SaintRachel wrote:I bet your a right curtain twitcher :)
dannyep wrote:Heeheehee! Just can't wait to KNOW everything! Soooooo excited tonight after all this waiting. It's like Xmas Eve.SaintRachel wrote: Apparently, according to the Family Bio... "younger brother Markus studied engineering with an agricultural focus." I'm pretty sure you can study agricultural engineering at Soton Uni. Just a thought, trying to think how he would link to Saints. Mind you, he would have been a student 40ish years ago by the look of him.Is St.Rachel just the patron saint of bloodhounds, or all of the sniffer dogs. :)
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:40pm Tue 7 Jul 09
DAM IT FEELS SOOOO GOOD TO BE A SAINTS FAN ONCE AGAIN!!
LONG LIVE THE SAINTS AND ALL THAT SUPPORT HER!!
night night gang!
milton road
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10:40pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:42pm Tue 7 Jul 09
dannyep wrote:really? i could have sworn firt knox was swiss, wasnt it in goldfinger? oh i dunno, holds very little relavence lol
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote: another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
Southampton Heart
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10:42pm Tue 7 Jul 09
He is a very very clever and wealthy man indeed. We are so so lucky. His company MALI are based in Fribourg. I visited Fribourg their as a student...it's really beautiful place.
So, our time has come as fans to finally wake up, dust ourselves off, stop feeling sorry for ourselves and get behind Markus and our club. It time to start smiling and be grateful that our club has a new healthy future.
SOUTHAMPTON FC FOREVER
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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10:46pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:just googled it...your right, kentucky U.S.A...
dannyep wrote:really? i could have sworn firt knox was swiss, wasnt it in goldfinger? oh i dunno, holds very little relavence lolRossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote: another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
hmmm what am i getting mixed up with, dunno...
s/w gold-fine lol how bizzare
EricMartin'sHat
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10:49pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Supersaintz
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SaintRachel
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10:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Pedant
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10:59pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:Goldfinger`s factory was in Switzerland-remember girl with sniper rifle on a hillside-"you want me to talk?-no I want you to die Mr Bond"
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:just googled it...your right, kentucky U.S.A... hmmm what am i getting mixed up with, dunno... s/w gold-fine lol how bizzaredannyep wrote:really? i could have sworn firt knox was swiss, wasnt it in goldfinger? oh i dunno, holds very little relavence lolRossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote: another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
Some good questions above- why does he want to buy Saints? I see his companies specialise in diesel injection systems but will he inject cash into Saints when he`s paid off the debts? Interesting times ahead.
brighton saint
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11:03pm Tue 7 Jul 09
We will rise from the ashes and show the skates who is and always will be the number ONE club in Hants...forever Southampton
Supersaintz
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11:05pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR
SW = long-haul
pawnsacrifice
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11:06pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Condor Man wrote:Sorry but I think Fry has been a baffoon..luckily somone came in to save his arse
May I for one congratulate Mark Fry on his excellent handling of the whole affair from start to finish. I believe he's saved the club from extinction. I heard today that we will move quickly to bring in new players so watch this space.
How much money do you think we'll have as they aren't the billionaes but relatives of the billionaires!
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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aliscan66
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11:12pm Tue 7 Jul 09
pawnsacrifice
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11:15pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Saintan
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11:15pm Tue 7 Jul 09
He watched a game, and a soft spot began developing for the Saints.
(Some might say it was in his head!)
When the Sh1t hit the fan he became aware of the clubs problems and looked at making a bid
And here we are today!
Expect him to take a back seat - expect to see Matty and a few more old boys, a few very shrewd signings and also Wotte to be given a fair chance.
SomersetSaint
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11:17pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rowester
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11:24pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Pedant wrote:Fort Knox is in Zug Switzerland which is a data centre.Hope Mr liebherr can put Southampton Football Club back to where we should be.He is obviously is a very clever man & can see a good deal.Makes me wonder weather there may be more to come from him & his company Not just for saints but for the whole of the city.Please Please get this deal done in the morning my hair has nearly gone along with my finger nails.COME ON SWISS BOY-YOU ARE THE MAN----COME ON YOU REDS---
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:Goldfinger`s factory was in Switzerland-remember girl with sniper rifle on a hillside-"you want me to talk?-no I want you to die Mr Bond" Some good questions above- why does he want to buy Saints? I see his companies specialise in diesel injection systems but will he inject cash into Saints when he`s paid off the debts? Interesting times ahead.Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:just googled it...your right, kentucky U.S.A... hmmm what am i getting mixed up with, dunno... s/w gold-fine lol how bizzaredannyep wrote:really? i could have sworn firt knox was swiss, wasnt it in goldfinger? oh i dunno, holds very little relavence lolRossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote: another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
swisssaint
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11:27pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Supersaintz wrote:I certainly hope not Supersaintz! I went to see a few FC Basel games last season and they looked tired, devoid of passion and were totally rubbish against inferior opposition.
hmmm... Christian Gross as new manager... On 27 May 2009 Gross was sacked by FC Basel after ten years... what do ya think?!?
I say stick with Mark Wotte. With all the off-the-field turmoil now about to be settled,he can concentrate on getting us promoted without any distractions. Hopp Saints!!
oz498
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11:29pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COME ON YOU REDS
aliscan66
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11:30pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:Same here,my dad was in hospital recently and i kept him up to date with the takeover news. Sadly he passed away 4 weeks ago so i never got to tell him who our new owners were. I hope he is looking down now, bless him :)
Nice touch southampton heart! My grandad was a bit of a bugger, nice to think he's up there with yours, nodding his head while supping his pint! He did that a lot in the glory days! He would have loved all this! And would have been first in the queue to buy his season ticket! COME ON YOU SAINTS Fingers crossed for tomorrow!
SomersetSaint
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11:30pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote:Not sure about Fort Knox, but Goldfingers is a lap dancing type establishment in Prague. Was there a couple of weeks ago, nice!
dannyep wrote:really? i could have sworn firt knox was swiss, wasnt it in goldfinger? oh i dunno, holds very little relavence lolRossbkr C.O.Y.R wrote: another thing...isnt the largest gold reserve in the world (fort knox) in switzerland?I think fort knox is in the US. I know it has no significant natural reserves of any kind. (Still manages to be the richest country in the world though in term of GDP. Dont ask me how)
saintpeter48
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Wozzab
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lovesaints
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BertCatt
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SomersetSaint
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11:40pm Tue 7 Jul 09
BertCatt wrote:May be on Friday, the 100th day (seems like a lifetime)?!!!!
Fort Knox in USA. Swiss rich as they have not fought in any wars, for centuries,and being at the 'crossroads' of Europe, can make money by people crossing through the country. Also it is rumoured that the Nazi's deposited much gold there in WW2. Apart from that I seem to have heard that the takeover will happen tomorrow, last week, and every day this week. Still my 'source' says it will not happen tomorrow, or Thurs, or Fri, or Sat etc.
Rowester
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11:49pm Tue 7 Jul 09
SW GOLD-BOAT (Yes Please)
SaintRachel
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11:53pm Tue 7 Jul 09
ne.com/southampton/v
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"Tonight we recieved the call to confirm that the paperwork had been signed this evening and that the confirmation that the deal had been done would be made public in the morning."
So, apparently the deal is done - and signed this evening. Don't know how reliable the source is though.
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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11:54pm Tue 7 Jul 09
"Over recent weeks the rumour mill has been going into overdrive regarding the situation of the sale of Southampton Football Club, this site has tried to be rational about the situation and not rely on trying to stir up rumour mongering.
Tonight we recieved the call to confirm that the paperwork had been signed this evening and that the confirmation that the rdeal had been done would be made public in the morning.
This is the news short and simple, forget internet gossip, forget a media trying to forge headlines where none exist, just take those two words "Deal Done"
"Every Saints fan should thank the new Swiss owner Markus Liebherr for saving our club and afford him the welcome he deserves.
Gidday from this smiling down under fan. How great to read ths and your happy smiling posts this NZ morning.
Up until 2am, back for a check at 6am now up for this. and I'll prob be back from work in time for the official announcement tonight our time....
Winter ain't so bad in NZ.. 10c suddenly seems like 20c lol
The coffee bacon and eggs this morning is fantastic.
I'm super super grateful to all the bidders and Mark Fry and his company for all doing their bit in trying to secure the future of the club.
Sat what and believe what you will but people were all trying to bail us out.. good on those that dipped out what ever the reasons.
It has to be all forward from here with a stability and sense of expectation to buoy the fans and bond true Saints everywhere.
I'm proud to be a Saint..a distant one who doesn't get to see games or hear the soon to be famous St Marys Roar. (Well unless the lotto comes home to roost).
So pardon me while I yell a little one up to ya...
red and white red and white
swiss and saints red and white
1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar
Southampton Forever
Thanks Markus, Thanks all.
I'm saving the drink for the announcement but geesh Saints you are going up...
slugger
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12:01am Wed 8 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:christ ! you still up !!!!!!!
From Fanzine: "Over recent weeks the rumour mill has been going into overdrive regarding the situation of the sale of Southampton Football Club, this site has tried to be rational about the situation and not rely on trying to stir up rumour mongering. Tonight we recieved the call to confirm that the paperwork had been signed this evening and that the confirmation that the rdeal had been done would be made public in the morning. This is the news short and simple, forget internet gossip, forget a media trying to forge headlines where none exist, just take those two words "Deal Done" "Every Saints fan should thank the new Swiss owner Markus Liebherr for saving our club and afford him the welcome he deserves. Gidday from this smiling down under fan. How great to read ths and your happy smiling posts this NZ morning. Up until 2am, back for a check at 6am now up for this. and I'll prob be back from work in time for the official announcement tonight our time.... Winter ain't so bad in NZ.. 10c suddenly seems like 20c lol The coffee bacon and eggs this morning is fantastic. I'm super super grateful to all the bidders and Mark Fry and his company for all doing their bit in trying to secure the future of the club. Sat what and believe what you will but people were all trying to bail us out.. good on those that dipped out what ever the reasons. It has to be all forward from here with a stability and sense of expectation to buoy the fans and bond true Saints everywhere. I'm proud to be a Saint..a distant one who doesn't get to see games or hear the soon to be famous St Marys Roar. (Well unless the lotto comes home to roost). So pardon me while I yell a little one up to ya... red and white red and white swiss and saints red and white 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar Southampton Forever Thanks Markus, Thanks all. I'm saving the drink for the announcement but geesh Saints you are going up...
SaintRachel
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krazzik
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12:21am Wed 8 Jul 09
C O Y R
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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12:23am Wed 8 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Lol... yup! but got a few winks.. working this evening but home for the announcement.
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:christ ! you still up !!!!!!!
From Fanzine: "Over recent weeks the rumour mill has been going into overdrive regarding the situation of the sale of Southampton Football Club, this site has tried to be rational about the situation and not rely on trying to stir up rumour mongering. Tonight we recieved the call to confirm that the paperwork had been signed this evening and that the confirmation that the rdeal had been done would be made public in the morning. This is the news short and simple, forget internet gossip, forget a media trying to forge headlines where none exist, just take those two words "Deal Done" "Every Saints fan should thank the new Swiss owner Markus Liebherr for saving our club and afford him the welcome he deserves. Gidday from this smiling down under fan. How great to read ths and your happy smiling posts this NZ morning. Up until 2am, back for a check at 6am now up for this. and I'll prob be back from work in time for the official announcement tonight our time.... Winter ain't so bad in NZ.. 10c suddenly seems like 20c lol The coffee bacon and eggs this morning is fantastic. I'm super super grateful to all the bidders and Mark Fry and his company for all doing their bit in trying to secure the future of the club. Sat what and believe what you will but people were all trying to bail us out.. good on those that dipped out what ever the reasons. It has to be all forward from here with a stability and sense of expectation to buoy the fans and bond true Saints everywhere. I'm proud to be a Saint..a distant one who doesn't get to see games or hear the soon to be famous St Marys Roar. (Well unless the lotto comes home to roost). So pardon me while I yell a little one up to ya... red and white red and white swiss and saints red and white 1,2,3,4, listen to St Marys Roar Southampton Forever Thanks Markus, Thanks all. I'm saving the drink for the announcement but geesh Saints you are going up...
Totton sounded like a fun trip.. what did you and fellow thread followers think?
better corwd too.. did the coffers good for Totton and drank their bar dry..good on ya!
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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12:41am Wed 8 Jul 09
Harry P wrote:Before the announcements, before the budget's in cement and before transfers are named..
I'm not a Saints fan but I live in Soton and I am thrilled that Saints didn't fold. So much was lost from the city when they dropped from the prem. I went to a couple of games last season (my team played here in particular mentioning no names because I don't want to antagonise) and I was mortified to see the ground half empty. I know you guys have been thru the mill but go and show your team that they still mean everything to you and fill St Marys. COYR
SW
WWFC-4EVA
How many from the district are going to heed this and not let it happen again.
Buy the gear, buy the tickets, be a fan and yell for the club loud and proud.
I'm getting the new kit asap.. Last time I came over I couldn't get in the Dell - sold out. I'll plan better next time and will still quietly hope to struggle to get a ticket... cos that means you're bots are the seats.
Good on You Harry...cheers
SW
WWFC-BUDDY
workshy_1
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12:59am Wed 8 Jul 09
redbaronofstmarys@googlemail.com
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1:06am Wed 8 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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2:04am Wed 8 Jul 09
redbaronofstmarys@goHere let me top up that half empty glass..
oglemail.com wrote:
This time last week it felt like doom and gloom all round.I did say its not over until the fat lady sings.Well i repeat that once again. Its not all over until fat lady sings or should i say until everything is SIGNED sealed and DELIVERED.
:)
Feet on ground...
grinning like a Cheshire Cat
COYR
Up The Saints
Little P
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2:27am Wed 8 Jul 09
The Grey Mystery
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4:07am Wed 8 Jul 09
Lifelong Saint NZ
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5:04am Wed 8 Jul 09
I just hope there's enough cash behind Mr Liebherr to make us what we deserve to be. A top flight club with European and title aspirations.
COYR.
Alicesdad
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5:49am Wed 8 Jul 09
dannyep
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5:49am Wed 8 Jul 09
Saintan wrote:Not sure if I believe this, although that may have something to do with the fact it comes from someone whose calls themself after an anagram of 'in satan'.
Markus was in Southampton a year ago and someone spoke to him about the club's peril. He watched a game, and a soft spot began developing for the Saints. (Some might say it was in his head!) When the Sh1t hit the fan he became aware of the clubs problems and looked at making a bid And here we are today! Expect him to take a back seat - expect to see Matty and a few more old boys, a few very shrewd signings and also Wotte to be given a fair chance.
Oh sh1t s/w hope-fail!
pawnsacrifice
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7:05am Wed 8 Jul 09
rottie
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7:37am Wed 8 Jul 09
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saintsfan25
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7:42am Wed 8 Jul 09
Ross96
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7:50am Wed 8 Jul 09
saintsfan25 wrote:2-2
I couldn't go to the game last night, what was the score?
curly99
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7:52am Wed 8 Jul 09
Rowester
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7:53am Wed 8 Jul 09
saintsfan25 wrote:2-2
I couldn't go to the game last night, what was the score?
saintjack
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7:58am Wed 8 Jul 09
RobSaint
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7:59am Wed 8 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:Would those 8 Pompey fans in Norway be all glory hubting Norwegians who never have been to Pmouth? I have tones of Liverpool supporters around my part of Oslo(Vålerenga). Can't stand them!
Months, weeks, hours, minutes, seconds... been counting them all on my Swiss cuckoo clock!!! Please give us the news we all need as soon as possible. Come on Saints... Upwards and onwards Biting my nails in Norway!
Today is the day!
Bashfan
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8:03am Wed 8 Jul 09
lovesaints wrote:Saw the article but not sure of its point. They seemed to be suggesting that the FL were uneasy about it, but it's none of their business. I reckon the Mail were just filling out some column inches.
Did anybody see the daily mail today? The Banker who put the Administrator into Saints now works for them.
Good to have a job away from the real world where you can charge by the hour, not have to provide a competitive quote, extend the chargeable hours by "excluding" certain bidders from carrying out due diligence for 3 weeks and even receive some praise in these columns for doing a good job.
As near as a licence to print money as you can get.
JasperAG
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8:15am Wed 8 Jul 09
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SW11_Saint
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9:48am Wed 8 Jul 09
Onwards and upwards - can't wait for the new season to start now!
shrewton saint
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12:05pm Wed 8 Jul 09
maybe this afternoon or tomorrow. why when these things are printed and dont happen can we not be updated with a real reason?
SFC Scott says...
7:12pm Tue 7 Jul 09
COYR