Saints postpone Dons clash

Fixture called off as a mark of respect to Markus Liebherr

Last updated: 12th August 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Saints postpone Dons clash

Liebherr: Passed away

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Southampton's League One fixture at MK Dons on Saturday has been postponed following the death of owner Markus Liebherr.

The German-born businessman passed away on Wednesday at the age of 62.

A book of condolence will be available at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium for those supporters who wish to pay their respects, while a memorial has already been created outside reception at the ground.

The Saints have thanked MK Dons for agreeing to call off their weekend encounter, giving the club and all those who knew Liebherr time to grieve.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Both Milton Keynes Dons Football Club and the Football League have kindly respected Saints' wishes to re-arrange this weekend's game for a future date, which the club would like to thank them for.

"Saints are particularly grateful to the compassion shown by MK Dons Chairman Pete Winkelman, who wholeheartedly agreed with the postponement. The consideration the club has seen from the entire football community during this difficult time has been extremely heart-warming."

Difficult time

Winkelman told his club's official website: "Having recently lost my own father I can understand just what a difficult time this is for all concerned.

"On behalf of the board of directors, the manager, the players, staff and supporters of our club, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Mr Liebherr's family, friends and everyone associated with Southampton Football Club."

Tickets for the originally-scheduled fixture will be valid for the re-arranged game.

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