Cortese's new plan

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pass the football said:
Wasn't there a 12-year plan, running concurrently with the 5-year plan, to get to the top 4? So that could be our new 7-year plan from this point.
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If you remember, Cortese was asked what he thought of Premier League players wages. He said they were extremely high. Asked if he would be prepared to pay a player a top salary in the PL, he said no. But he would if Saints got into the Champions League. Then he mentioned something about expansion of St Marys or a new stadium, but I might be getting my reports a little mixed there.

What I'm alluding to is that there is a long term goal. Whether that is within 12 years, I don't know.
 
Yes I remember that, but I also remember hearing the 12-year plan thing. Don't remember details though so could be a crossed wire in my brain.
 
fatletiss said:
I know I harp on about it, but meeting him was incredible. Everything you said above, Second stain, is so true and if you ever get the chance to meet him, cancel everything else. My Dad reminded me of something that I had said that Nicola siad to our group during that dinner: "Saints will not get relegated from any division, while I am at the helm". Believe me that was a remark that hit home.

I wouldn't be surprised if there are deals for players already done in principal that we went up, and probably have been for awhile. He was very open, but he wouldn't tell me where he lived: I did ask!
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In many respects, your remarks about NC over the season have cemented my opinion of the guy. It's clear just how highly you regard him Fats and the feedback you gave contained absolutely none of the clichéd guff that you come to expect from many business leaders. In fact, quite the opposite. I thought he was very open with you. Add to that the fact that he was even holding a fans' reception anyway and it was clear to me that we had a very real deal in charge.

I'm sure you'll meet him again and look forward to more harping!
 
Think NC was asked if he'd pay some vast wage to a player and extend the size of SMS. He replied yes, if we win the Champion's League. I am sure he was half-laughing so meant it as a joke. He doesn't realise that everything he says in written down by someone and widely circulated. We can trust this guy not to get too far ahead of himself and risk the club.
 
I am not going to get carried away and expect next season to be a hard learning curve for all of the staff. I think we are more than capable of surviving in the division but may suffer a few bad defeats. Eitherway I would expect some shrewd signings but not lots of cash being splashed, as that is why we have an academy that money is being poured into. If we are struggling around Christmas perhaps then we will see bigger changes?
 
Banksy said:
I would think the plan is still in place as it was to ensure we were in the premier league in 5 years. Pretty pointless being here after 3 then dropping out again. So I believe he won't take too many risks. I expect to see some calculated movement in the transfer market. It is very important we stay up, our squad could be ripped apart, leaving us to rebuild. Not a terrible position due to the cash, but far from ideal. I would like to see us consolidate our position during the first two seasons, then look to push on. A similar sort of path that Stoke took, although without the long ball.
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That'd be a good starter. I think Cortese will be looking for a very quick progression after.
 
fran-MLs little camera said:
Think NC was asked if he'd pay some vast wage to a player and extend the size of SMS. He replied yes, if we win the Champion's League. I am sure he was half-laughing so meant it as a joke. He doesn't realise that everything he says in written down by someone and widely circulated. We can trust this guy not to get too far ahead of himself and risk the club.
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He didn't say that.He said would he pay a player 150k a week?Not whilst we're playing in a 32k stadium,but when we're in a 50k stadium then maybe he will...something along these lines.
 
fran-MLs little camera said:
Think NC was asked if he'd pay some vast wage to a player and extend the size of SMS. He replied yes, if we win the Champion's League. I am sure he was half-laughing so meant it as a joke. He doesn't realise that everything he says in written down by someone and widely circulated. We can trust this guy not to get too far ahead of himself and risk the club.
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AdamBanana20 said:
He didn't say that.He said would he pay a player 150k a week?Not whilst we're playing in a 32k stadium,but when we're in a 50k stadium then maybe he will...something along these lines.
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Correct, he didn't say what Fran was alluding to. He said something fairly close to what you've just written AB20, and I understand he wasn't joking either. This is where fans need to take a little step back and realise that we are not little Southampton anymore. We have been so steeped in our small club mentality, for so many years, because it was drummed into us by unambitious boardrooms and those without significant funds, that we dare not believe, or can't imagine, that anyone would want to come in and shake the place to its roots. Of course he won't get too far ahead of himself and risk the club. But this bloke is more ambitious than any of us. How does a club like Arsenal become a big club..? By being ambitious, making the right moves and becoming successful. How does a little club stay a little club..? By not being ambitious and missing the opportunity. This Chairman is used to being successful and he has big plans. Wake up Saints fans, the ship is about to come in, and it isn't the Titanic.
 
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