Sammy Lee - joining Southampton FC (NOT assistant manager at the Albion)

[wellquickwoody]

No, it really won't.

We'll have appointed someone who went back on the deal.

That's all.

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

In hindsight I look stupid!

It seems Lee has been a total arse, just one more reason to dislike all things Liverpool I guess.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Details here: http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-sammy-lee-1705624.aspx

Given the circumstances, that's about as good a statement they could have put out.

It's interesting that there's a quote from Sammy acknowledging that he's to blame, "I am very sorry for the inconvenience and any embarrassment my change of mind, after the announcement was made, has caused.". Just a guess, but perhaps that was the quid pro quo that the club offered: "...allow us to put out quote from you acknowledging that you're in the wrong, or we'll hold you to your notice. Your call." type of thing.

Somewhat embarrassing for us, but it's clear that we've been done over. major;y embarrassing for Sammy and Saints.

Ho hum - we move on.

 

[nwgull]

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

It clearly was finalised in that the club have stated that they could have forced him to work a notice period. Sensibly, they didn't.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

He's fat, he's round, he bounces on the ground Sammy Leeee, Sammy Leeeee

 

[Ernest]

I am RIGHT again, I'm just waiting for Hyppia to GO now

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Hope he gets a nice, warm reception at the friendly.

 

[halbpro]

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

Well given the club statement, it was finalised. He had a contract and was due to start work on Monday. The club could even have forced him to work his notice period. That's pretty final.

 

[pasty]

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

From The Argus

A statement released by the club this morning said: "Brighton & Hove Albion are disappointed to announce that Sammy Lee - having agreed to join the club on Thursday - will not be taking up the position as assistant manager.

Chief executive Paul Barber commented: "It is extremely disappointing for the club, Sami Hyypia and those of us who worked hard to bring him here, that Sammy Lee has now reversed his decision after agreeing to become assistant manager.

No we don't look stupid.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

What an absolute arse of a man.

It must have been very tempting to get him to serve his notice.

 

[sparkie]

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

No. It was finalised, we could have insisted he worked his notice period.

We really do not look stupid.

 

[Ernest]

Appreciate it's been announced & I'm a new poster unfortunately I think another club, a premier league club , have made an approach and despite announcements he's actually not signed .I think perhaps the club have jumped the gun .

Only time will tell I suppose .

Nice one, someone knows. Funny how all the LICKERS salivating over his appointment now going he wasn't much good anyway

 

[glasfryn]

turncoat little ****

 

[Eeyore]

No, we announced something that wasn't finalised. We look very stupid.

He'd signed the contract, and Bolton Wanderers confirmed it with their own announcement. That's as final as it can get.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Jones now has his pro-licence, can he step up and try to make that position his?

 

[Bladders]

I am RIGHT again, I'm just waiting for Hyppia to GO now

You'd cum in your pants if Howard Wilkinson got the job wouldn't you

 

[bhanutz]

Someone once gave mea valuable bit of advice......NEVER trust a scouser!

 

[del strangefish]

Phew. That was close.
I for one am glad.
Always thought he was a wonker.

 

[Bladders]

Anyway, he'll be back in the Championship with Southampton soon if they keep selling their best players.

 

[Dan Aitch]

I hope I'm not alone in wishing Mr. Lee all the best having made a decision that suits his career aspirations, despite forcing him to go back on his word and let a number of people down.

I wish him the best; the best syphilis, the best diarrhoea, the best athletes foot, the best anal warts and the best ability to far-cough to Southampton and get verbally abused at every turn come that pre-season friendly at The Amex.

I'm not usually one for such vitriol but really, what an abject little chunt he's now proved himself to be. Far-cry toff.

Edit - oops! Not the most noteworthy of sentiments to reach my 1000th NSC post.

 

[Southcoast Corsair]

Phew. That was close.
I for one am glad.
Always thought he was a wonker.

without doubt. this.