Dr Who?

Blackburn fan at work wants Armstrong back.

That would be really poor marketing if not. 😂 look what you fans could be wearing!

I understand the hype as kids love the new shirts. I know I used to love the waiting and the build up. I remember getting the iconic Pony top in the 90’s, when on a holiday on the Isle of Wight from a popular sports shop at the time. I think it was the only shop that sold the Saints top outside the club store at the time. perhaps they are delaying so supports forget the terrible end to the season we had. They seem to be waiting for something for the fans to get excited about.

Probably do a job for us at CB

I’ve heard that the release is being delayed so a big new signing can be part of the photo shoot. Who could this be? 🤔

Saints holding on for the draw against Spurs.

He’s the Shane Long, he’s the Shane Long, he’s the Shane LongAll day long, he’s the Shane Long!

Away is England Euro 96 away colour! You know the one we wore in that game!

Open top bus?

Kicks off with England v Austria at 8pm on Wednesday 6th July at Old Trafford.

So it all kicks off in the women’s euros on the 6th July. I feel this is a great opportunity to showcase the women’s game, as the men’s World Cup is not until November, so fans can focus on the women’s tournament, and May gain viewers and interest from football fans who would not normally tune in. It is already very well supported, but tickets are available for other games. I may try and get along to some, depending on dates and other commitments. So let’s champion the women’s game at international level and get them just that bit further and lift the trophy. Again, I know this is not for everyone, but if you want to promote anything then please do so in here. Oh it is in the Lounge as it is not Saints related (unless Rendell gets the call up), but if you want to move it then please do. https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/

Yep and me at Bishopstoke 😁

Correct. I believe most of our team work, and now face the dilemma of choosing football as a career or working and playing at a lower level.

See there is the problem. I don’t, I remember Speedie & Dixon 😂

Steady now 😂

Love these photos

Will be interesting to see what changes this brings about though, as it is a major game changer. You will now have these women who were playing and had day jobs, whether this is student, part time worker, full time worker, low earner, high earner, mother, or shelf employed, and then all of a sudden this is your job. So there will be loads of factors that each one of them need to think about. What is their career, and can they earn more from football, which is a short career. Their age, where are they on their career ladder on and off the pitch. What is the potential on the pitch, was last season realistically their height. What are Southampton FC’s ambitions and aspirations. Do they see themselves in the WSL and challenging for Europe? The individual players potential, do they think they could already earn more at a higher level, are other clubs after them? We already have a keeper who could play in the top flight. So it really is a game changer and reflects the mens game, but on a much lower scale. It will be about your own worth on the pitch, and at this stage does this out way the career path? This will only be a problem for a short amount of time, because down the line players will know they are wanting to play professional football. So right from development they will be looking to make it to the top and top earners or ambitious clubs. They will know early on if they are making the grade, again reflecting the mens game. It will become the career choice and you study along side it, and if you don’t make it, you follow another career. But for the here and now it is going to be tough, because some will not make the grade and others will come in. I am sure some will cherish the moments from the season just gone and carry on with a career outside of football, but play at a lower level. We have another Southampton team just a couple of leagues lower. Again like the mens game. You can have a career outside of football and still enjoy playing at an amateur level. It has been a truly amazing 12 months since we entered the league, and got promoted at the first time of asking, with a wonderful group of women. The future is very bright, but it also get serious. I for one cannot wait for the next season.

Saints women turn full time. I knew they would. Great news. just think what this will mean to these players. Delighted for them and the club. Exciting times ahead for sure. https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2022-05-25/womens-programme-full-time-southampton-football-club-25-may-2022

Are you sure it was not Roody! 😃 Katie Rood!

I have just written to the FA as well as the set up as it is, does not offer to much and for competition sake it needs to be reviewed I think. Of course if they do take notice of my ramblings and we finish 2nd from bottom next season, you can all blame me! Let me know your thoughts.

Just wanted to get all talk on the woman’s team back in here. Still celebrating the promotion yesterday, but talk about pro, semi pro, fixtures, signings and really getting ready for life in the championship. I would personally like us to take the leap for paying £20/£25k a week on the woman’s squad, so we really are going full time and serious about the woman’s team. I think this will happen over the coming weeks.

We have some class players who could and will be playing at a higher level. The good thing at the moment is that they are all ‘local’ players who live and work in the area and play for Southampton (like the old days with the mens team). I would like to see them turn professional, but then they will Jack in the day jobs and pretty much go where they are wanted, and get the bigger money at a WSL club. I would like to think that they will stay and see how next season goes, but on the flip side we will need to strengthen to complete, so bring some players in. Maybe from Watford or other championship clubs, or fringe WSL clubs. We can only really do this if we turn pro though, which I think we will over the coming months.

I’m so so happy. What a great day and enjoyment that was. I think we played better against 11 women than we did 10. We were just knocking the ball about at the back, but without having too many opportunities in from of goal. When Wolves had the ball they had more purpose and looked more of a threat. We saw it out though and that’s the main thing. By far the better team in the first half and deserved the win. Going to be a different challenge next season, but looking forward to being able to go to a few away games. Up the Saints!

Yeah and the premier league great end to the season 😴 is on Sunday. As you say though only Wolves and Saints fans are interested, and even then hardly!

Not long now. Really looking forward to this one. 😊 Last chance to get your match day tickets and travel. https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2022-05-16/ticket-and-travel-details-southampton-fc-women-national-league-play-off-final-21-may-2022