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George Burley played a totally straight bat to questions about Saints' financial future.
The manager was quizzed by journalists about the state of his club's finances and what next month's transfer window could hold in store for him.
Saints' executive directors have warned that player sales next month are inevitable unless new investment is brought in.
The executives were adamant the Sisu deal was the only one on their table - but that door was slammed shut on them last Friday when the London-based hedge fund completed a deal with Coventry instead.
"These types of thing are out of our hands - Coventry have new investors which I'm sure they're pleased with," said Burley.
"Things can change quickly at Southampton and we just hope the club does get a new investor so we can push forward.
"There are a few games before January and we'll have to see what can be done by then.
"Life's got to move on. We had to move on in the summer and we rebuilt the squad.
"Unfortunately we've been inundated with injuries but we showed we have got a good squad of players."
4:34am Monday 17th December 2007
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CommentPosted by: Wayne, London on 9:27am Mon 17 Dec 07
Well done Saints. My big fear is that if we have no investment and we lose Davis, Bennett and Ifill, will are defence be back to square one. Is GB trying to keep these guys or are they just like Dailly?
COYR
Well done Saints. My big fear is that if we have no investment and we lose Davis, Bennett and Ifill, will are defence be back to square one. Is GB trying to keep these guys or are they just like Dailly?
COYR
Posted by: Kate, Andover on 9:46am Mon 17 Dec 07
It's down to Saints to put in the good performances to attract new investors. I just hope it happens soon, otherwise I fear you may be right Wayne.
Whatever happens, should make for an interesting second half to the season.
It's down to Saints to put in the good performances to attract new investors. I just hope it happens soon, otherwise I fear you may be right Wayne.
Whatever happens, should make for an interesting second half to the season.
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 10:06am Mon 17 Dec 07
I will invest..........
Posted by: Wayne on 10:14am Mon 17 Dec 07
Winning performances Kate, not just good performances. A settled team is the key and losing these players in 3 weeks will disrupt again for a number of weeks. Lets get a good right back (Baird)and left back (Taylor) as Powell, Thomas, Ostlund and Claus should be up and running soon and keep them until June.
Winning performances Kate, not just good performances. A settled team is the key and losing these players in 3 weeks will disrupt again for a number of weeks. Lets get a good right back (Baird)and left back (Taylor) as Powell, Thomas, Ostlund and Claus should be up and running soon and keep them until June.
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 10:17am Mon 17 Dec 07
I have friends who can play in the defence, they are friends of george weahs cousain.........
I have friends who can play in the defence, they are friends of george weahs cousain.........
Posted by: Murray, Kent on 10:21am Mon 17 Dec 07
Well at least GB has came out and started asking the questions to the board. Questions that need answers.
Well at least GB has came out and started asking the questions to the board. Questions that need answers.
Posted by: Class War on 11:04am Mon 17 Dec 07
If you want to pose questions and get some answers (that probably won't answer anything) then go along to Saints AGM on Friday.
You only have yourselves to blame if you don't.
If you want to pose questions and get some answers (that probably won't answer anything) then go along to Saints AGM on Friday.
You only have yourselves to blame if you don't.
Posted by: John Page on 2:49pm Mon 17 Dec 07
Lets all pray that the good Lord blesses us with investment and total new ownership as George and the club have not, as George says, rebuilt the team. What they have done is downgrade the team by bringing in many experienced second tier players whose stamina and fitness is not likely to hold up through the long winter months ahead.It is beyond belief that there is not a good buyer out there that cannot see the 'sleeping giant' potential that the club offers. A great fan base,in a great part of the country with excellent facilities. What is so bad about that picture? Or have investors been getting a door slammed in their faces so far with the exception of the SISU group?
Lets all pray that the good Lord blesses us with investment and total new ownership as George and the club have not, as George says, rebuilt the team. What they have done is downgrade the team by bringing in many experienced second tier players whose stamina and fitness is not likely to hold up through the long winter months ahead.It is beyond belief that there is not a good buyer out there that cannot see the 'sleeping giant' potential that the club offers. A great fan base,in a great part of the country with excellent facilities. What is so bad about that picture? Or have investors been getting a door slammed in their faces so far with the exception of the SISU group?
Posted by: super reds, soton on 2:59pm Mon 17 Dec 07
[quote][bold]Class War[/bold] wrote:
If you want to pose questions and get some answers (that probably won't answer anything) then go along to Saints AGM on Friday. You only have yourselves to blame if you don't.[/quote] Class War why bother attending when nothing gets sorted, you are right the board will only answer questions which they have too and the ones the Saints fans want answering will get papered over. We will never get the answers we want as long as we have such a s**t board and as for blame I put this on the shoulders of the people who have been taken the money from our club for numerous years not on the fans who may be able to attend one meeting which will make not the slightest difference to any outcome regarding Saints Football Club.
Class War wrote:
If you want to pose questions and get some answers (that probably won't answer anything) then go along to Saints AGM on Friday. You only have yourselves to blame if you don't.
Class War why bother attending when nothing gets sorted, you are right the board will only answer questions which they have too and the ones the Saints fans want answering will get papered over. We will never get the answers we want as long as we have such a s**t board and as for blame I put this on the shoulders of the people who have been taken the money from our club for numerous years not on the fans who may be able to attend one meeting which will make not the slightest difference to any outcome regarding Saints Football Club.
Posted by: sparta, greece on 3:53pm Mon 17 Dec 07
we need a new board, because their clueless, we will never get new investment with them because their useless and careless.
we need a new board, because their clueless, we will never get new investment with them because their useless and careless.
Posted by: happysaint, cford on 4:21pm Mon 17 Dec 07
Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)
Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)
Posted by: saint fan, southampton on 4:25pm Mon 17 Dec 07
[quote][bold]happysaint[/bold] wrote:
Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)[/quote] did they resign?
happysaint wrote:
Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)
did they resign?
Posted by: harry redknapp, pompey on 4:27pm Mon 17 Dec 07
[quote][bold]saint fan[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]happysaint[/bold] wrote: Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)[/quote] did they resign?[/quote] their not sisu, their sisies
saint fan wrote:
happysaint wrote: Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)
did they resign?
their not sisu, their sisies
Posted by: happysaint, cford on 4:35pm Mon 17 Dec 07
[quote][bold]saint fan[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]happysaint[/bold] wrote: Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)[/quote] did they resign?[/quote] Yes, they resigned. But with the AGM on Friday their days might have been numbered anyway.
Interesting that the statement adds that the Company is under no immediate financial threat!!! No mention of the threats to sell players and iminent administration.....
saint fan wrote:
happysaint wrote: Well, it looks like the fans get their wish according to the stock exchange site - SISU confirmed as a dead deal and Dulieu, Hone and Oldknow resigned. (Shame the Echo staff need this kind of tip-off)
did they resign?
Yes, they resigned. But with the AGM on Friday their days might have been numbered anyway.
Interesting that the statement adds that the Company is under no immediate financial threat!!! No mention of the threats to sell players and iminent administration.....
Posted by: tom, southampton on 6:27pm Tue 18 Dec 07
Dont we all
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