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    Southampton going for a Chinese

    BBC reports an 80% stake being bought.
    Southampton have entered into a partnership with Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao and his family, the club's owner Katharina Liebherr has announced.

    BBC Sport understands the Gao family have bought about 80%.

    In January, Gao's company Lander Sports Development said it had agreed a deal with the Saints, but the partnership is now a personal investment.

    "Today is the start of a new and exciting chapter for our club," said Liebherr, who will retain a 20% share.

    "Mr Jisheng Gao and his daughter, Mrs Nelly Gao, with whom I have built a close relationship, share our values and ambitions.

    Present Board continues to run the club. May see them buying now! Free prawn crackers when they win maybe??



    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40928467

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldcolner View Post
    BBC reports an 80% stake being bought.
    Southampton have entered into a partnership with Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao and his family, the club's owner Katharina Liebherr has announced.

    BBC Sport understands the Gao family have bought about 80%.

    In January, Gao's company Lander Sports Development said it had agreed a deal with the Saints, but the partnership is now a personal investment.

    "Today is the start of a new and exciting chapter for our club," said Liebherr, who will retain a 20% share.

    "Mr Jisheng Gao and his daughter, Mrs Nelly Gao, with whom I have built a close relationship, share our values and ambitions.

    Present Board continues to run the club. May see them buying now! Free prawn crackers when they win maybe??



    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40928467
    I'm sure Nelly Gao is on the menu at our local Lucky Star Chinese takeaway, it's number 63 (with chips or rice).

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