Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 In July 2009, Cortese conducted the deal to buy Southampton, then in administration, for Markus Liebherr, a German-born, Swiss-based industrialist.[3] Following the completion of the purchase, Liebherr realised that his newly acquired business had no senior management structure, and invited Cortese to take the role of Executive Chairman, with the principal role of developing the long term strategy for the football club and the business.[4] Cortese was appointed a director of Southampton Football Club Limited on 1 August 2009. When you take over a football club this is what you do Randy! I love the hypocrisy on VT sometimes. Nicola Cortese is a banker, not a "football man". Apparently we all want a "football man" running the day-to-day of our club but now a banker will do. Wait, wait... what's Paul Faulkner's background again? Banking? Hrmmmm.... I think you need to read what Cortese specialised in for 10 years as a banker. Also don't tar every single fan with the same brush. I have never once mentioned that we needed a 'football man' running the day to day of our club. Although I admit many have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I just had a heart-warming text from my friend in the media, who said "don't get too down about the news right now, you'll be smiling come July" So, after my negative comment this morn', I am now lifted again. If that was my friend they would have told me and if they didnt i wouldnt have been too happy. Like who is anyone to know that your friend told you why you would be happy. If the media know something it wont be long to its leaked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Cortese has long been linked with Milan. I highly doubt he's involved in anything regarding us. While I agree with the last sentence, he did say that he wants to return to the Premier League and hinted that he may have a position at an Premier League club lined up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I just had a heart-warming text from my friend in the media, who said "don't get too down about the news right now, you'll be smiling come July" So, after my negative comment this morn', I am now lifted again. If that was my friend they would have told me and if they didnt i wouldnt have been too happy. Like who is anyone to know that your friend told you why you would be happy. If the media know something it wont be long to its leaked If due dilligence has started this week or late last week, I wouldn't be surprised if there'd be at least some leaks in coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 In July 2009, Cortese conducted the deal to buy Southampton, then in administration, for Markus Liebherr, a German-born, Swiss-based industrialist.[3] Following the completion of the purchase, Liebherr realised that his newly acquired business had no senior management structure, and invited Cortese to take the role of Executive Chairman, with the principal role of developing the long term strategy for the football club and the business.[4] Cortese was appointed a director of Southampton Football Club Limited on 1 August 2009. When you take over a football club this is what you do Randy! I love the hypocrisy on VT sometimes. Nicola Cortese is a banker, not a "football man". Apparently we all want a "football man" running the day-to-day of our club but now a banker will do. Wait, wait... what's Paul Faulkner's background again? Banking? Hrmmmm.... I think he is referring to the point of developing a long term strategy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I never really got the desire for the fabled "football man" myself. You can have a good understanding of football without having a footballing background. Somebody with a 'good understanding of football' is in terms of a CEO what most fans mean by a' football man' for example Steve Stride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Who was the guy running things when Lerner took over? The one that said expect big signings just before MON signed Marlon Harewood. Edited May 21, 2014 by Amo69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 So Pochettino to villa then. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Cortese has long been linked with Milan. I highly doubt he's involved in anything regarding us. Unless I am seeing things, I read that Cortese wants to return to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villabromsgrove Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 Cortese has long been linked with Milan. I highly doubt he's involved in anything regarding us. What Baros and Cortese do in their spare time is no concern of ours, anyway I find a bucket of cold water soon cures that sort of thing! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have this feeling that Cortese could be linked to us. I don't know why. I've been pretty down about Villa lately and expecting relegation next season. But after watching that Cortese clip I think he could be involved with the takeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I never really got the desire for the fabled "football man" myself. You can have a good understanding of football without having a footballing background. Somebody with a 'good understanding of football' is in terms of a CEO what most fans mean by a' football man' for example Steve Stride. MK Dons tut tut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz316 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Edited May 21, 2014 by daz316 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Denial is all we have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Who was the guy running things when Lerner took over? The one that said expect big signings just before MON signed Marlon Harewood. Richard Fitzgerald? Had a bust up with MON I seem to recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Keen to see some of this 'Evidence' you speak of. Saying there's no interest and we're doomed to Championship football is as speculative as saying we'll be fighting for Europe next year. Until the OS categorically says what's happening, I'm open to any theories. Edit: Typo. Again. Edited May 21, 2014 by Sam3773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Let people have their fun ffs. Edited May 21, 2014 by Daniel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Who was the guy running things when Lerner took over? The one that said expect big signings just before MON signed Marlon Harewood. Richard Fitzgerald? Had a bust up with MON I seem to recall. The name sounds familiar. Probably had a bust up after MON made him look a prized plonker with his signings that summer after Lerner had pretty much given him a signed blank cheque book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 What's this due diligence thingamabob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Oh my god someone has been interviewed saying he likes the premier league! Now I am going to research this and find any tenuous link to us I possibly can. ..failing that I'll just say it's obvious he's I'm for us and shout down at anyone who says otherwise. I'm a villa fan through and through and would hope for better but the amount of denial on here in the face of so much evidence against what your saying is shocking. Keen to see some of this 'Evidence' you speak of. Saying there's no interest and we're doomed to Championship football is as speculative as saying we'll be fighting for Europe next year. Until the OS categorically says what's happening, I'm open to any theories. Edit: Typo. Again. Actually saying there is no interest and we are doomed to championship football is currently how it stands as far as we are aware. So it's not speculative at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts