League One - Le Tissier confident over Saints bid

Eurosport - Sat, 20 Jun 16:49:00 2009

Matthew Le Tissier remains confident his Pinnacle consortium will complete their takeover of Southampton in the not too distant future.

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It had been hoped the consortium might have been able to finalise a deal on Friday, but a late hitch regarding legal issues with the Football League has delayed an announcement.

Le Tissier has admitted it has been a frustrating time for all, however, he believes Pinnacle are not to blame for the delays as questions from themselves to The League have yet to be answered.

Despite the late hitch in Pinnacle's bid to takeover the now League One outfit, the Saints legend insists he is as committed as ever to getting his hands on the club he loves.

"It's been a frustrating time for us despite several attempts for clarity over the Football League's position over the license-related matter. Which we still have no answer," he told Sky Sports News.

"It's not a new issue. But it has to be resolved to our satisfaction in order to conclude the takeover.

"Despite continual outside interference with our bid we're committed to completing a deal as we feel it's in the best long-term interests of Southampton football club, which is obviously what I care about.

"We're hoping that we can get this resolved shortly and the next announcement that we make will be to confirm the takeover.

"I'd like to thank the staff at the football club and the indeed the fans for their patience in the matter. It's very much appreciated from all concerned."

PA Sport

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  1. of course we know why.
    The Derby chairman sits on the­ panel of the FL, his team were relegated with no points­ and if we appeal about why they were not given any­ points, it will make them all look very biased to­ someone sitting on their panel. Even Peados and killers­ get a right to appeal but a south coast team cannot­ even get our licence to be in league.

    From Julie, on Mon 22 Jun 1:06PM

  2. If the FL believe that they had made the right decision­ with the 10 points deduction and were confident that­ they would win any appeal, what is the problem with­ allowing SFC to appeal. we all no why dont we.

    From barsan.becheley, on Mon 22 Jun 10:35AM

  3. le tiss will do the biss once again thanks le god

    From John, on Sat 20 Jun 7:20PM

  4. yay first one

    From ANDREA R, on Sat 20 Jun 5:59PM
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