On 8 July 2009, 98 days after Southampton Leisure Holdings PLC, Southampton's former holding company, had been placed in administration underBegbies Traynor,[5] Liebherr's bid to buy the club was successfully completed. The total amount he had paid has not been disclosed but it is believed to be around £13–15 million.[6]
Liebherr appointed Nicola Cortese as Executive Chairman,[7] and on 9 July Andy Oldknow as CEO.[8]
In the first year of Liebherr's ownership, Southampton F.C. overcame a ten point deduction for going into administration to mount a late challenge for the play-offs, missing out by seven points. On 28 March 2010, Southampton won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley Stadium.[9]
In the 2010-11 season Southampton FC. were promoted from League 1 to the Championship. In 2011-12, having been no lower than 2nd position in the Championship all season they finished 2nd overall, just 1 point behind Champions Reading F.C.. On 28 April 2012 Southampton FC. were promoted to the Premier League having beaten Coventry 4-0 at home. With ownership of the football club having passed to his daughter, Katharina Liebherr, the Saints continue to compete in the Premier League in season 2013/14.
Thanks Sam, tickets for Dingles match booked.
It is slower and for some reason wouldn't let me view seats at the front of the North, so I'm in the front of the South for a change.
About time Apple accepted Flash. Thanks again.
