Rupert Lowe
Rupert Lowe
Rupert James Graham Lowe is a British businessman, who was the chairman of Southampton Football Club from 1996 to 2006. He regained his power in May 2008, teaming up with Michael Wilde, who had previously forced Lowe out, becoming chairman of the club's parent company, Southampton Leisure Holdings PLC, before resigning on 2 April 2009 after the company was placed into administration...
admire club commitment difficulty joining shows type
You have to admire him for joining the club when it is experiencing a short-term difficulty but that shows the type of person he is and the commitment he has.
agreed sell
We have not agreed to sell Theo. We want to keep him.
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It is not often that I am lost for words but I was then. Not only because this is the most extraordinary story in an extraordinary industry, but because I believed Harry to be here for the long term.
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Steve has hired the man he believes to be best for the job and who has a reputation for playing attractive football.
accepted couple offers received rejected
We have now received a couple of offers and the indications are another may follow. These have not been accepted or rejected at this stage.
people woodward
It's not a take-over by Clive Woodward as some people have suggested,
agree board
The board did not want that, however, and when they do not agree collectively with something it does not happen,
leave
We do not think it would be right for Theo to leave Southampton.
financial hard people return
Those people responsible for perpetrating this unsatisfactory situation, often in return for financial reward, should take a long hard look at themselves.
aftermath believe experience hard looking
The whole experience of relegation and the aftermath has been very hard to take but I do believe things are now looking up.
few personal situation training
The situation is under control. Antti has a few personal problems, but will be back in training soon.
damaging directly effects reflects result
This result directly reflects the very damaging effects of relegation.
academy best country developing larger purpose scholars sell
The purpose of developing the best academy in the country is not to sell scholars to larger clubs.
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There are no plans for Stewart Henderson to do anything but run the reserves. He will pick the team, but Clive Woodward and Simon Clifford will also be involved over the next few weeks.