Ted Bates Statue

Good idea, also while we're at it could some of us please also volunteer themselves to infiltrate one of the scouting team, coaching team, first team squad and board of directors so that we can get a better understanding of wtf is going on

To be fair, we gave everyone a head-start in the league by deciding not to attack or defend under Will Still. Since Tonda took over, we've scored 22 and they've scored 16. In terms of goals against, we've conceded 11 and they've let 10 in. On that basis, I reckon we'll outscore them to the win. 2-1 to us... I write this without keeping a straight face 😆

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cqxqlepww40o Rangers face Hearts this weekend. Win that and they will be back in the title mix despite their shambolic start. Makes you wonder if we could have salvaged a bit of pride last season, had we managed to secure Rohl's services, as the ITKs seemed to suggest would happen at various points.

I find it hard to get my head around the idea that corporate types would want to spend the day in a bubble and go to Fratton Park. I suspect it's hangers-on within the club itself. On a related note, I don't understand why it is that since clinching automatic promotion under Adkins, according to transfermarkt we have allegedly sold out St Mary's just once. But I've sat out enough games in that time knowing there were no more tickets available. Is this really just down to segregation, or should I be giving more thought to joining the prawn sandwich brigade in corporate hospitality, or breaking my legs to enjoy the match from a wheelchair?

It's a slap in the face of the loyal support which has been quite astonishing to behold considering how bad we've been in our two most recent seasons in the PL (and most of this season, for now). Rupert Lowe era post-relegation led to an instant 10-12k drop in attendance, so while it is mildly surprising that people have so much more patience with the club now, not sure it's guaranteed to stay that way while Sports Republic make continuous errors of judgment. This sort of thing makes mugs of the supporters and it makes the club leadership look extra fucking stupid to have empty seats when the demand is so high among genuine fans.

We are currently dropping out of the playoffs due to QPR taking the lead. Not good enough.

Sounds like such an exciting time to have been a Saints supporter, with so much young talent breaking through and the 4-2-4 formation. I always feel Nichol's tenure goes under the radar, perhaps due to being sandwiched between the Lawrie Mac era and then the lightning rod of Branfoot's style of management. Also, taking place just prior to the formation of the premier league doesn't help. I was also going to complain that the wikipedia season reviews don't even cover it in any detail, but as i write this I see that there are now updates going as far back as the 83-84 season - thanks if anyone on here was responsible for this.

I do feel a bit sorry for him as it just didn't work out for him here at all, and now seems to have been totally outshined by the novice, Tonda. Ah well, maybe his old team Lens would have him back... What do you mean, they're currently flying at the top of Ligue 1?!

Because he wasn't interested in reuniting with Rasmus? And still won't be when Spurs finally cut him loose?

People hear the name Frank and assuming we're tapping up Thomas Frank from our North London Yobbo friends. Wolfgang Frank anyone? Was a major influence on Klopp. He would almost certainly breathe new life into our squad and help clear out the dead wood.

You've finally been rumbled @Dusic What happened to those comparison threads where you dredged up old players during international weeks? Damion Downs v Jordan Robertson might be a decent shout.

Setting aside their continued poor form in Europe, there are parallels with us in that since the change in manager, they've won 4 out of 4, followed by a 0-0 draw. I would personally have felt more confident in Rohl but there were umpteen chances this year for it to happen, so I now feel compelled to remind myself that he isn't the only manager on the planet who could ever possibly be compatible with us. Good luck to them if they've set their heart on Gerrard...!

https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/forum/326867/so-does-he-get-the-job/#10

Lucy Pinder would be the logical choice because she is well known for supporting us