Football Special

First time we had played them at St Mary's for 13 years, got the impression from some fans around me they don't even know it's a rivalry, perhaps haven't been going that long and just don't understand it.

I think he's got a problem as has no idea how to set us up as a balanced side, just throw on loads of forwards towards the end of a game but tactically we fall short, lack of balance throughout the pitch and for me we've been very easy to defend against all season, I know it's a persona but the way he shrugs his shoulders in press conferences he looks like he doesn't really know what he's doing and is out of his depth

Archer tried making lots of runs but we had no one near him to create space or pick out a decent pass, Still is looking more like a Championship Manager kid blagging his way in the professional game every time I see us. He's inexperienced no matter what people say about Belgium and France, it's not the same!

I understand what you're saying, but that's not how it works in derby games , hardly a peep out of people near me who couldn't wait to head off on 89th minute , big let down

We have so many fans who seems scared of their own shadow, fuck sake , sit down, clap politely, leave early, beat the traffic, get to fuck for games like this

I'm sorry not fair play to them. That's exactly how we knew they'd play or should have known if we'd watched any of their games, looked completely unprepared and fucking clueless how to break them down, no excuses STILL

Let's be honest, any ball above head height going forward is an absolute waste of time for us, felt sorry for Archer stranded up front with no one getting near him, so so fucking easy to defend against. Good lesson for some of the knobjockeys on here going on pre match about us having "better players" so rightly favourites- bullshit, still no sign of us being a cohesive TEAM , forget the transfer fees, until they evidence we've actually put a team together there's zero reason for us to have any confidence in them But but look how much money we spent..... means fuck all Other moan today, old bill as usual on our side of the divide, final whistle skates giving it the big one chucking coins etc, couple of Saints react and get pulled by the cunts desperate to make an arrest, we get fucked over all the time Overall our fans were massive disappointment today, sing all the time about hating Pompey, actually play them and let's be honest atmosphere was shit most of the game

Got to agree with all of that. It was a very poor performance and so far this season Will Still looks very naive tactically Skates had reserve keeper in, no idea if he's any good as we never actually had a shot on target at him

Up. Showered. Dressed. Can of fosters over my corn flakes. In the words of Fabrizio Here We Go!

Are Swansea still trying to get more compensation for us taking him off their hands?

Problem Selles has is fans didn't want him when appointed so he needed a good start to win them over, think any chance of that has gone now

You didn't answer the question, it is Alex McCarthy

Who is the only Saints keeper to have kept clean sheets this season? Let me know if you want multiple choice answers. Both keepers are poor by the way. Baz is worse though

England lionesses returning to St Mary's in December https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2025/Sep/12/england-women-confirm-homecoming-series-20251209

Few more tickets released on official site https://tickets.southamptonfc.com/selection/event/seat?perfId=10228791642378&ot=0&gtmStepTracking=true

You forgot the weather warning for a storm as well !

Loads are opening 09am, the two Wetherspoons open at 08am (Giddy, Standing Order) , if you have a particular pub you usually go to give them a call, most usual football pubs will be, lots at 9am few others 10am Fan zones now confirmed 09.30am , I personally prefer pubs to that but still an option. Biggest issue Sunday is rubbish transport with station closed and weather looks rubbish will put a dampener on the build up

I keep hearing people say this but opposite is true loads of pubs are opening at 09am

Tickets now on sale to non members with a purchase history for this one

That and the keeper Nick. Weaknesses were obvious so club choosing to ignore them , frustrating.

Stop it. The incident has nothing to do with Saints, these were Romsey Town fans who are notorious trouble makers

Anyone looking for a pre match venue for food and drink I'd recommend this place on Oxford St. Went there end of last season and was very good. Confirmed opening early Sunday

School has certainly changed since my day, not sure they should be teaching kids how to let off steam at the match

Saving themselves for Sunday hopefully

I also asked AI it said we've failed to address weaknesses in goalkeeper and striker , not physically strong enough in midfield 7th