Southampton in chaos

[Green Cross Code Man]

The former chairman of the Southampton supporters club was on five live a few minutes ago. He sounded as though he was in complete denial that there would be any problems. He also seemed to skim over their past troubles, repeatedly using the word 'continuity' until pulled up by Pat Nevin who theoretically asked if they'd been in financial problems before the current owners took control. He admitted that but certainly had his head in the sand.

 

[blueandwhitestripes]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-chairman-nicola-cortese-resigns-9061006.html

Meltdown.

Southampton searching for a new CEO - Paul Barber

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Southampton searching for a new CEO - Paul Barber

Might be a good call that.

I know he gets flack on here but Barber is the sort of hard nosed and experienced CEO they might fancy. Personally I hope we keep him - Tony Bloom did well to attract him and I don't think he should be allowed to leave until we have consolidated under FFP - or got to the Prem. But then everyone has their price.

But maybe the Liebherr family have someone of their own in mind?

 

[looney]

Arguing about how much stains is worth misses the point, as does the level of club debt/solvency.

By the looks of it stains are going to have to balance the books which means they are now a selling club.

Pompey Mark2 is a high possibility, its not going to be a rich mans plaything with financial restraints and an average/poor fan base.

 

[The Large One]

I'd happily nominate David Bellotti as CEO.

He has the experience of being CEO working through a crisis.

 

[Working class pride]

I'd happily nominate David Bellotti as CEO.

He has the experience of being CEO working through a crisis.

I wouldnt wish Mr B on any club even Palace and Pompey. What have you got against Southampton? They don't even figure on my "I wonder how they got on today" list on a weekend

 

[The Modfather]

Who is this Nicola woman

 

[joeinbrighton]

West Ham reportedly are preparing to make a bid for Rickie Lambert.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The club as a whole must be worth a lot more than £100m, then.

Interesting point. I will mentioned this to El Pres next time he tells everyone that Bloom is a philanthropist who cannot ever get his money back.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Pompey Mark2 is a high possibility, its not going to be a rich mans plaything with financial restraints and an average/poor fan base.

They've got a pretty good fan base.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I hope someone's checked with Adam Lallana that he's not too upset following tonights events.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

I wouldnt wish Mr B on any club even Palace and Pompey. What have you got against Southampton? They don't even figure on my "I wonder how they got on today" list on a weekend

Southampton v Tottenham 0-0 is enough.

 

[The Modfather]

Southampton v Tottenham 0-0 is enough.

How easy some people forget. Everyone should hate Soton.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Who is this Nicola woman

Up until the other day, I actually thought that Mr Cortese was a woman. Bloody Italians having womens names - a certain Mr Orlandi is included in that.

And its good to see them in crisis, though it will probably not end in tears as some rich Sheikh will probably buy them.

 

[Ernest]

Maybe a few cheeky bids for one or two of their players in the next few days ?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Interesting point. I will mentioned this to El Pres next time he tells everyone that Bloom is a philanthropist who cannot ever get his money back.

The obvious difference being that the Liebherr family have 'only' ploughed an estimated £50-£60m into the club, so a sale at £100m represents a tidy profit for them. Bloom on the other hand has ploughed in £150m...

 

[Leighgull]

The obvious difference being that the Liebherr family have 'only' ploughed an estimated £50-£60m into the club, so a sale at £100m represents a tidy profit for them. Bloom on the other hand has ploughed in £150m...

...so he's clearly mental?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I bet David Burke is glad that he jumped ship and came to us.

 

[W.C.]

Are the problems linked in any way to this:

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Zing! Every time I see that. EVERY time. It makes me laugh. Never tire of it.

 

[Paris]

Southampton will be in the Champions League next season and this will all be forgotten about