Have Your Say On Lowe & Wilde Returning

I've said enough on the subject so i would like to hear from fans who visit UTS what they think of the return of two ex-chairman who put the Club where it is today. As i said below ive spoken to many fans recently at games and nobody has shown any desire to see Lowe or Wilde involved in the boardroom. There are even some fans who have commented that relegation and administration may not be a bad option if it saw the permanent exit of Lowe, Wilde and Crouch. UTS will put up your thoughts for all to see. Read Fans View Here
24 Apr

Loyal Leon Puts The Club First

Saints Chairman Leon Crouch has put the Club's welfare first and made it known that there is unlikely to be an EGM. Crouch is aware that the board has no way of winning the EGM and has indicated that discussions will continue to seek a simple handover out of season. The PLC had to arrange a date as requested by those calling for changes. That duty is now complete but Crouch has said unlike the 2006 EGM he will not be wasting Club money. If people are still wondering why all this is happening then until told otherwise digest this. Simply in a nutshell when the executives Hone, Dulieu and Oldknow where paid to leave last December Wilde expected to return to the boardoom. However Leon Crouch and other board members felt he had done nothing for SFC with botched investment promises and bringing in individuals who hijacked the Club for most of last year. They of course had to be paid off with money the club could ill afford to waste. Despite slagging off the idea of Lowe returning Wilde turned 'traitor' for revenge on Crouch and arranged with Lowe the current situation.
22 Apr

Saints Parent Company Announce EGM Date

Southampton Leisure Holdings the PLC which owns Saints have announced May 16th as the date for the requested EGM. Shareholders Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde made a requisition for an EGM at the beginning of this month. They are looking to remove PLC board directors Leon Crouch, Patrick Trant and Keith Wiseman. Lowe, Wilde and former director Andrew Cowen would be incoming. It's thought all current football board directors would all resign in principle of the moves. But will the EGM actually happen ? The shareholders have more than enough to win the EGM making it a pointless affair. There is the suggestion that Saints have put on a 'stalling' effect due to the possibility that a takeover may well happen if they remain in the Championship. Failing that i imagine the boards will all resign on May 5th. All that aside it would be interesting to see how exactly Lowe and Wilde can do anything different to the current mob. Unless there is a significant cash injection then it will be more of the same and be a lot worse in many fans eyes.
21 Apr

Wilde & Lowe Return : The UTS Verdict

It was never in doubt speaking to fans on match days over the last month has seen 'nobody' wanting either Lowe or Wilde anywhere near SFC. The two failed Chairman who despise each other (FACT) only holding hands through a third party to do what exactly ? Unless there is any investment or takeover asap then Lowe and Wilde cannot change anything. Michael Wilde has certainly become a hate figure amongst fans. Even i was taken back by the level of abuse directed at him for what many see as his two faced 'stabbing us in the back' link up with Lowe. Many fans also think Wilde will get turned over by Lowe at some point. Fans are saying that it's difficult to judge the current boardroom due to the mess they have inherited from Lowe and Wilde and have only been in office four months. The reasons that appeared on the EGM requisition where a total farce and Lowe should of simply handed it to his mate Wilde ! Overall fans are simply fed up with it all and many have reached breaking point. A big drop in season ticket sales says it all and it will continue.
19 Apr

Saints Lurch Towards The Drop After Burnley Defeat

Saints find themselves staring relegation in the face after losing at St Marys 1-0 to Burnley. The defeat was made worse with other results at the bottom meaning Saints are now just one point above the drop zone. Burnley scored the only goal of the game in added time just before the break. A headed goal from Caldwell following a Burnley corner. There was little between the sides until then with Burnley's defence standing tight despite not having anything to play for. Bradley Wright Phillips hit the woodwork in the first chance of the second half but you could tell it was one of those games that Saints where never going to score. They now face West Brom away who will be looking to seal promotion. Saints will know what they have to do following the weekend results with them not playing until the following Monday.
19 Apr

Saints Battle For Crucial Charlton Draw

The relegation battle is reaching boiling point as Saints exited the Valley with a well earned point from a 1-1 draw. It keeps the momentum going following the home win over Bristol City last week. Saints took the lead in the first half as a speculative lob from Stern John was spilled by Charlton keeper on to one of his own defenders and into the net. Saints put in a committed performance throughout but in the second half saw Charlton equalize as Gray headed in a cross. Charlton could have won the game towards the end but loanee goalkeeper Wright pulled off a stunning point blank save to give Saints the well earned draw. A couple of the other results went our way and with a number of teams below us still to play each other Saints at least have some say in their destiny. It goes without saying that Burnley at home this coming Saturday is a must win.
12 Apr

Wilde Thinking Of Ditching Lowe Backing ?

Saints leading shareholder Michael Wilde who has proxied his shareholding to Rupert Lowe is thought to be reconsidering his quest for an EGM. The sham link up has been proved to be nothing more than a power and revenge move by the previous Chairmen. Now following huge condemnation from Saints fans it would appear Wilde is realising he has made a huge gaff. Simply put the vast majority of fans do not want either involved with SFC in any capacity. The EGM was requested on April 1st and SFC have two more weeks before they have to name a date. But in the interests of SFC, fans are hoping that Wilde will drop the whole personal vendatta against the current Chairman Leon Crouch. Saints meawhile are thought to be in serious talks with individuals introduced by Saints fan and London business face Anthony Salz.
09 Apr

Saints Get There Heads Above Water With Bristol Win

Saints put in their display of the season as they beat league leaders Bristol City 2-0 at St Marys. The win lifted Saints out of the bottom three with results elsewhere also being favourable. Nigel Pearson had his players primed from the start and they where all over Bristol City from the kick off. Saints had half a dozen clear chances to open the scoring before John made it 1-0 on thirty five mins. He had the ball in the net a couple of minutes later but it was ruled offside. The loanee backline of Wright, Lucketti and Perry easily dealt with what Bristol City where creating. As the clock ticked down in the second half and with so much at stake the one goal lead fuelled the tension. But it was game over with six minutes to play as a Saints corner came to Licka he teed in a perfect cross to see Wright-Phillips have a header saved but Euell was there to follow up and make it 2-0. Saints could have had a third in injury time as Wright Phillips rounded the keeper but run out of space. Great win at just the right time !
05 Apr

PLC Half Year Accounts Announced

It was only a matter of time before things started to get financially hairy after Michael Wilde conned fans he had investors lined up and Lowe would only sell his shares for a scandalous price. Saints have kept their heads above water in the main by selling Bale, Jones and Baird. The half year interim accounts up to December 2007 highlight how despite showing just losses of £700,000 (£2.6m last year) there really isn't anything left and dramatic cuts would need to be made if no significant investment arrives. The financial figures cover the time that Wilde's executives Hone and Dulieu where hijacking the Club. The current Chairman Leon Crouch who has been in office just 14 weeks has one hell of a job on his hands. The PLC is currently in a bid situation and we must hope that something positive happens. The fact that the two main contributers to the financial melltdown want back in really says it all. Half Year Accounts
01 Apr

EGM Called And Lowe Wants to Be Headboy Again !

Saints have announced that they have recieved a requistion from Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde for the PLC to arrange an EGM. They are wanting the removal of Chairman Leon Crouch, acting Chief Executive Lee Hoos, PLC directors Trant and Wiseman. In return they would installl Rupert Lowe, Andrew Cowen and Michael Wilde. It's thought Lowe would be PLC Chairman, Cowen the Chief Exectuive and Wilde the football club Chairman. Saints have 21 days to reply to the request and then if EGM is called up to 28 days from that date. It would appear RL and MW have cut short their changes as its well known all the current football board would probably resign. EGM Notice
01 Apr

Lowe Stooge Operation Not Acceptable

It's something that has been rumoured before late last year that Rupert Lowe wouldn't take any major role in a return. The main two roles where going to previous managing director Andrew Cowen and ex-director Mike Richards would be Chairman. Amusingly Mike Wilde wouldn't allow this to happen last year when he met Lowe's representive Cowen. This line up again is being talked as some sort of fan compromise. But loyal fans will not be conned as we all know that Lowe thinks he's GOD and will just sit back pulling the strings like he has always done. Lowe himself has recently been heard to comment SFC as 'My Club'. UTS firmly believes that the current downfall of Saints is all to do with the mess that Lowe and Wilde have left. In particular Wilde is responsible for the Club being hijacked for most of last year by the executives he put in place. This mean't the football board became totally ignored and powerless. Burley was going backwards and nobody could do anything about it. Renew my season ticket ? Ahh no thanks
31 Mar

Under Fire Wilde Caught Out Posting On Fans Forum

Saints leading shareholder Michael Wilde has been caught out posting messages about himself on a Saints fans forum. Wilde who has allegedly recently proxied his shares to Rupert Lowe boasts how he got rid of Lowe and "no way" would he go along with any takeover involving Lowe back. He even describes a journalist friend of Lowe's as his 'lapdog'. In another post he describes how Lowe had alienated the fanbase and it was spiralling downwards and changes had to happen. The Major shareholder also makes many posts attacking two former executives who he brought into the Club ! To read the postings made by Michael Wilde he uses the alias 'saintmarc' on TheSaintsForum and you will need to be registered to view his bizarre postings talking about himself.
27 Mar

Claus Lundekvam Confirms His Retirement

Saints defender Claus Lundekvam has announced today he will retire at the end of the season following a recurrence of the same ankle injury he had last year. Lundekvam was signed by Graeme Souness from Norwegian Club Brann for £400,000 in 1996. He racked up 401 appearances in league and Cup matches. Claus won't be remembered for his goalscoring having just the two at Wolves in 2004 and Cardiff at home in 2006. He was granted a testimonial match last year for his ten years of service. But the match was postponed following his ankle injury against Southend in the last league match of the season. Now having a second operation after the same tendon snapped its unknown when the match will happen.
25 Mar

Fans Not Wanting Lowe & Wilde Return

The prospect of Rupert 'My Club' Lowe and Mike Wilde returning to SFC has gone down like a lead ballon amongst many of the fanbase. On the whole it would seem fans share the same viewpoint as Chairman Leon Crouch. Lowe has had his years and the current mess is very much down to him. Wilde gets the, 'What did he do ?' from fans. I will say though that fans are also unsure with how things are currently being managed. You could argue that Leon Crouch has been in the role just 16 weeks and has inherited one hell of a mess from Lowe and Wilde. He doesn't have a magic wand and to his credit does seem 'up' for the challenge. Maybe if we stay in this league there will be some fresh faced additions to strengthen the boardroom. If Lowe and Wilde really are interested in the welfare of SFC then Lowe would disband this pathetic share proxy and sell his 'mates' percentage to Crouch or Trant. Wilde should listen to what real fans are saying and forget about Lowe as it would make things even worse.
24 Mar

Another Point But It's Not Looking Good

Saints continue to float above the relegation zone as they where held to a 0-0 draw against Coventry City at St Mary's. It was a typical dogged nervy match that wasn't very appealing to watch. Maybe Saints had the better chances and a clean sheet helped to erase the Hull scoreline. Nigel Pearson can only work with what he's inherited and to be honest its mostly gash. Loanee goallkeeper Richard Wright put in a decent show with a couple of good saves. Overall though its another game with just a point gained with only six games left to play. The league table looks rather ominous with two clubs below still having games in hand. I suppose we can limit the situation to whose going to finish third from bottom. Saints probably have the hardest remaining games going on who they face. Up next is Cardiff away and then its automatic promotion chasers Bristol City at home. Charlton away then Burnley at home. The final two matches are West Brom away and finishing with Sheffield United at home. It's hard not to see it going right to the last game of the season.
22 Mar

Lowe & Wilde Want PLC Boardroom Seats - Or More ?

Saints have rightly hit out at the untimely Daily Echo article that alleges Rupert Lowe and Mike Wilde are linking up to return to SFC. Just when all eyes should be concentrating on the matter in hand the last thing we need is major shareholders using the media to stir up trouble. It's no secret that Mike Wilde believes major shareholders should be represented on the PLC board and that includes Lowe. But Lowe and Wilde have enough share ownership to do exactly what they want in removing current directors. All fans i've spoken to are gobsmacked that anyone would allow Lowe through the door again. Let alone the chap who removed him and spent a tidy personal sum in doing so. The majority of Saints fans are disillusioned anyway and this just makes things worse. Club Statement
19 Mar

Saints Blown Away 5-0 at Hull

Saints woeful season reached another low at Hull as they where demolished 5-0. Manager Nigel Pearson saw his first win in the week and has now witnessed his first defeat and a stuffing at that. Saints where trailing 1-0 at halftime and going on recent results i think most fans would of expected something out of the game. But the second half saw Saints collapse and given a footballing lesson by a team who are right amongst the playoffs. Saints sit two points above the relegation zone where just three points separate several teams. They face Coventry City next at St Marys who are one point below them and have a game in hand. It means the match is very much a 'must win' as Saints are now running out of games.
15 Mar

Stern John Strike Gives Pearson First Win

Saints notched their first league win in ten games as they beat Leicester 1-0 at St Mary's. It was Nigel Pearson's first win as manager and a crucial three points. It was a nervy game with little chances on either side. Stern John broke the deadlock in the 76th minute when he stabbed home a high ball past the hesistant Leicester goalkeeper. It was a tense finish to the match as Saints looked to hold to the win. Leicester should of equalized with minutes to go when Fryatt was clear but his shot went wide from close range. It's only when you look at the table that you see how vital it was that Saints won. There is only a couple of points difference between several teams. Saints face another tricky match away to Hull who are right amongst the play off spots.
11 Mar

Saints Players Caught Up In Nightclub CCTV Thefts

Saints players Bradley Wright-Phillips and Nathan Dyer have been caught on CCTV with others as money and mobile phones where allegedly stolen from a nightclub staff room. You can see the CCTV footage on the Sunday Mirror website. It doesn't make good viewing and although it looks as if Wright-Phillips is watching, Dyer is seen with his hands in a bag. Whoever the two players where with seem to nick what they come across. Money and mobile phones where stolen but apparently one phone was returned anonymously. The incident occured at Bar Bluu in Southsea in the early hours of Thursday 28th February. It means both players broke Club rules regarding socialising 48hrs before a match. The Club this morning has announced through Nigel Pearson that both players have been dealt with internally regarding being in a nightclub within days of a match. The Club will also wait to see what the Police do about the theft incident.
09 Mar

Another Away Point But Table Gets Tighter

Stern John scored his fifteenth goal of the season as Saints came from behind after taking the lead to draw 2-2 at Blackpool. Gregory Vignal put Saints ahead on the halfhour mark from the penalty spot after John was brought down. Blackpool levelled things minutes into the second half with a header from Southern. Blackpool then took a 2-1 lead as Gorkss saw a low drive creep in at the far post past the unsighted Poke. Saints equalized as Licka swung in a corner and Viafara's low header fell to John who had a simple tap in to make it 2-2. It's another useful away point but other results mean Saints are stuck right above the relegation zone. A number of clubs also now have a game in hand on Saints. The home match against Leicester is now the biggest game of the season so far. It has now been simply labelled a 'must win' game.
08 Mar

Euell Injury Time Leveller Gives Saints Wolves Draw

Jason Euell headed a 94th minute equalizer as Saints came back twice at Wolves to grab a point in a 2-2 draw. All the goals came in the second half of which third choice goalkeeper Micheal Poke came on at the break for the injured Davis for his first ever appearance. Wolves took the lead on the hour mark but Saints levelled from the penalty spot fifteen minutes later after McGoldrick was brought down and Vignal stepped up to make it 1-1. Saints where reduced to ten men with ten to play when Vignal was sent off for flicking a kick towards a Wolves player. It got worse as with a couple of minutes to play Wolves scored again and a defeat looked on the cards. But Saints showed some new found belief as way into injury time a Licka corner was headed home by Euell with seconds to play. Saints now face another tricky tie away at Blackpool and lets hope the recent postive motion can get a much needed three points.
04 Mar

Some Hope Seen In Improved Performance

It was never going to change overnight and Nigel Pearson has only been in the job for two weeks but there was good signs in the 1-1 Ipswich draw that Saints can get out of the bottom six of the table. The tempo was right from the start and things looked more organised as they took the game to play off chasing Ipswich. Both goals came early in the second half with Stern John opening the scoring and Norris equalizing four minutes later. Both Saints and Ipswich had chances to win the match towards the end. The single point however has done little to lift Saints away from the bottom six. There is only four points now between Saints and the bottom three. The flipside being a couple of wins would then put us midtable. Saints now have two hard away games at Wolves and then Blackpool. They will need to keep things ticking like they did against Ipswich to get something out of those two games.
01 Mar

Saints On The Ropes At Empty St Mary's

Saints woeful season reached new depths as Plymouth won 2-0 and St Marys saw a record low league crowd of just 17,806. A significant number of fans had long left before the final whistle. New manager Nigel Pearson went with the team selected by Dodd and Gorman having only arrived the previous day. It was of course full of a number of players who many fans believe shouldn't even be on the pitch. Thus the likes of Jermaine Wright found himself being booed by fans and Euell was jeered on being subbed. Pearson will at least now know the level of the problem he faces. I firmly believe though he needs his own people around him as assistants with D&G removed altogether. It would also help if we can at least sort something out via loans to help the fullback dilemma that has been a major problem all season. We simply cannot afford to lose away to Scunthorpe next.
19 Feb

Saints Appoint New Manager - Nigel Pearson

Saints have made Nigel Pearson manager following a run of defeats which culminated in being knocked out the FA Cup at Bristol Rovers. His last main role was assistant manager at Newcastle United but left when Kevin Keegan returned. Recently he has been helping Stuart Pearce with the England U21's. It's thought John Gorman and Jason Dodd who where caretaking the team since George Burley left will remain as part of the set up. Chairman Leon Crouch has said he believes Pearson is the right man to steady the ship and get us moving up the table.
18 Feb

Saints Fightback In Vain As Stoke Win

Saints fell short of a dramatic comeback as they lost 3-2 at Stoke. It was very much game over in most peoples eyes as Stoke took a three goal lead in the first half at the Britannia. Saints where allover the place at the back as Powell conceded an own goal from a corner as he tried to clear. Then two headers from further corners saw Saints three down. Presumably some harsh words where said at halftime as a different Saints turned out in the second half. They pulled one goal back within a minute of the restart with a great chested volley by John. Saints where all over Stoke and they where wobbling as John scored another to make it 3-2. The Stoke keeper stopped a third with a tip over the bar from another John shot. Surman saw a deflected shot just go wide of the post. Despite Saints best efforts they couldnt get the third and the first half collapse was just too much to salvage.
12 Feb

Missed Chances Prove Costly In QPR Defeat

Saints now find themselves looking down rather than up the league table as they lost 3-2 at home to QPR. Despite taking a first minute lead through Powell. It was two glaring misses from BWP and John that proved pivatol on the half hour mark. QPR equalized within minutes and then just before the break scored again for a halftime 2-1 lead. Saints brought on Saganowski and then Viafara as QPR looked to protect their lead with caution. But it was game over on the hour mark as comical defending saw goalkeeper Davis come to clear only for Wright to get infront and the ball deflect of his knee past Davis and Agyemang had a simple open goal to make it 3-1. It got worse when Safri was red carded for a frustrating violent kick on Agyemang with ten to play. Saints pulled a goal back through John as they went into injury time but it was all too late. Saints now face a daunting midweek game at Stoke and then Bristol Rovers away in the FA Cup on Saturday.
09 Feb

Saints Sticking With Gorman & Dodd

Saints have announced that John Gorman and Jason Dodd will continue as joint caretaker managers for the 'foreseeable future'. They have spoken to candidates for the vacant team manager role but believe D&G have done a good job since George Burley was recruited by Scotland. It seems a logical move bearing in mind the Club 'may' change ownership and that new people may want their own man. If the two carried on to the season end then there would obviously also be more candidates available who currently are reluctant to leave clubs mid season. I think most fans will be happy with the decision the club have made. However as we know a run of bad results could change everything. The Club also reiterated today that they are 'only' in early talks with a couple of parties which may lead to something or it may not on the takeover front.
07 Feb

Saints Parent Company Announce Takeover Talks

Southampton Leisure Holdings the parent company that owns SFC have announced via the Stock Exchange. That they are in talks with a third party which may lead to investment or a complete takeover. The Saints share price has strangely risen some 30% over the last two weeks. There has been a suggestion since last December that something was going on in the background. Departed manager George Burley made reference to financial change happening soon and the Club's PR company may well have been involved in this article that appeared in the Daily Mail. All that said by nature of whats happened in the past an injection of caution should be taken. One other element that should be put into the mix is Anthony Salz who has been sat with the Club's directors for most of the games over the last six weeks. The link being that Saints fan Salz through his London connections would help find a worthy new owner or investor. Maybe all that 'speculation' fits together with today's announcement.
04 Feb

Stern John Leveller Earns Good Away Point

Saints made it five away draws on the bounce as they exited Selhurst Park with a credible 1-1 draw. It was a scrappy game with poor finishing and limited half chances by both sides. Both goals came in the last quarter with Snowcroft opening the scoring for Palace in the 73rd minute. The goal wobbled Saints and Palace almost scored a quick second when Watson hit the bar twice. But credit to Saints they kept going and the introduction of subs Saganowski and Idiakez gave Saints more of an edge. That culminated in Saints equalizer six minutes from time. Saganowski found Surman on the wing he went to the byeline and crossed and John slid in to score his tenth goal of the season. It was no more than Saints deserved as they tried to play the most football with Palace hoofing it throughout the match.
02 Feb

Rasiak & Skacel Depart St Mary's

It's transfer deadline day and Saints have allowed Grzegorz Rasiak and Rudi Skacel to leave. Both deals are 'on loan' status with a view to a permanent deal come May. Rasiak has joined Bolton Wanderers and Skacel according to Skysports has gone to Hertha Berlin. Obviously its gone down like a lead ballon with fans who where not expecting any serious departures. But its clear that both players wanted to go. Reading between the lines Rasiak has wanted to go because he's in danger of being forgotten about for the Poland Euro 2008 squad. One can only hope Saganowski finds his scoring boots from the end of last season. Rudi Skacel hasn't really lived up to his billing, the surprise is him going now rather than out of season. Again it appears Skacel wants to try and push himself into the Euro Czech Republic squad. The flip side on the departures is that cash strapped Saints will now save on two of the biggest wage earners and will get six figure loan fees.
31 Jan

Saints Get Lucky For FA Cup Win Over Bury

Saints scrambled themselves into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Bury. But it was another dire game like many this season. Whoever comes in to the hotseat vacated by Burley is going to have one hell of a job to do. The first half you would of been hard pushed to identify which team are in the bottom six of the Football League. Bury could of taken a second minute lead when Futchers freekick hit the post. Gorman and Dodd at least addressed the failed middle pairing of Euell and Wright by bringing on Idiakez and Skacel in the second half. The match had 0-0 written all over it. But Saints got lucky in the seventieth minute when Surman saw a shot take a heavy deflection past the Bury keeper. Bury almost equalized from the restart as Bishop headed against the post. It was game over with ten to play as John was pushed in the box for a penalty. Rasiak though saw his first two penalty attempts saved before it crossed the line. The fifth round draw is this Monday 1.30pm. Goals Video
26 Jan

Walk Out Merchant Hoddle Says He's Too Busy

More good news for Saints fans is that Glenn Hoddle has said he's too busy to become our manager via Skysports I doubt very much the prize plum would of been asked anyway. Morally correct Saints fans have never forgotten how he 'walked out' during the end of the season. The Club gave him a return to football after the England debacle and he stitched us right up. Let's not forget his recent managerial record is hardly inspiring either. I still believe SFC should be looking at the highest qualified candidate to do the job. One name that hasn't been mentioned is Sam Allardyce and maybe that sounds a bit crazy. But if he's going to return to football where exactly in the Premiership ? Most jobs are sown up and low placed Clubs have new managers. I like many other fans also get a buzz with Alan Shearer's name being mentioned as manager and he has said today he will not be Keegans No2. It all again though spirals down to what our financial status permits.
25 Jan

Financial Status The Key In New Manager Hunt

The buzz from fans seeing Burley going has been replaced by anxiety as to who the next manager will be. There is no 'one' candidate that fans are all happy about ! A fair wack of fans are still thinking Hoddle walked out on the Club 'in season' and will never like him. Hoddle's recent managerial record is also very poor. Billy Davies is getting some flak with his persona rather than the fact his first three managerial seasons ended with three playoff spots. That record is something that simply cannot be ignored in our current plight. Souness is another name fans are talking about. Alan Shearer would create alot of buzz but he would need a senior helper thats for sure. For me the calibre of manager required comes from those ive mentioned. The most important factor in choosing a new manager or even one that would except the job is our financial status. We simply have to have some form of investment come the season end. Any decent new manager is not going to sign up to be told he needs to sell his better players within months !
24 Jan

Fans Relieved As Burley Goes To Scotland

Saints fans on the whole are delighted that George Burley is going to Scotland as for weeks now they wanted him SACKED. The bumbling boardroom at SFC where scared to get rid of him, despite Burley failing as a manager in every quarter. This season has been woeful to watch and in the main its all down to a failing Burley. The departure of his assistant Simon Hunt and senior coach Glynn Snodin has been pivotal and in their place came a constant stream of excuses to hide poor coaching be it with daft tactics, players out of position and Burley generally acting clueless. There has been no spark all season and the football has become boring with season ticket holders even avoiding games. To think SFC have now got compensation is a right result but they now have to make a sublime appointment to spark the team and fans into life.
23 Jan