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Fair point re: Wilcox, but regardless of the question marks over his effectiveness, I would venture that most people didn't need hindsight to realise leaving a massive DoF sized hole in our management structure wasn't going to end well... (MLG note: Yes, I know we had someone who notionally picked up the responsibilities of the DoF role, but it wasn't what we would consider to be a 'proper' DoF person)

Cripes... I thought you were talking about Saints' season there for a moment.... 😂

Quite a lot of foresight on here too... not properly replacing the DoF leading to problems down the line.... blimey, never saw that coming guv....

Because he was in a bit of a pickle I'd have thought...

Indeed... Southampton Football Club can announce that Henrik Kraft has decided to step down from his role as Chairman of the club, with Dragan Šolak, majority shareholder of the club’s ownership group, taking on the role. Kraft has devoted significant time and energy to the oversight of club operations and will remain a shareholder and on the board of Sport Republic. Commenting on the change, Dragan Šolak said: “I would like to thank Henrik for the dedication and passion he has invested in his role. “Whilst I am pleased with many aspects of the club’s management, I am deeply disappointed with the football results this season. We will be strengthening our football management team in the near future, and we will share details of that as soon as things are confirmed. “Our aim at the start of the season was to stay in the Premier League, and I know our fans share in my frustration at how this season has gone so far. I ask everyone to continue supporting the club with as much passion and dedication as they have shown all season as we navigate the rest of the season together.”

Hoo-f**king-rah! Hope this means that Ankersen is told to stay well clear of SFC too...?

All you've ever wanted to know about why the licence fee model is a good idea but were afraid to ask....

The vomit inducing job title: 'Customer Success Manger'* Just f*** right off. Twats. *Typically used in companies that refer to their staff as "colleagues". Idiots.

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Ever, or in a particular competion? I think this is our lowest ever attendance figure for a competitve first team game at St Mary's.... Our lowest attendance for a league match at St. Mary's was vs Sheff Utd on 3rd February 2009....the grand total of 13,257.... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/7869841.stm

"Playing well" and "Only beating poor teams" aren't mutually exclusive statements Charlie darling...

Really? Hard to believe given Martin's SAS-like fitness regime.... (But inadequate fitness levels have definitely not contributed to our poor results this season.... No-sir-ee)

I thought he was Scottish?

Since when did Premier League matches take place on a Thursday?

Cheers. Saves me a trip to Specsavers...

Isn't that more to do with the geezer currently in charge being an advocate of the same style...?

Is it my dodgy eyesight or is the pitch look a bit ropey?

I thought Armstrong was supposed to be good against championship sides...? And here comes Lallana for his statutory 5 minutes...

A brief return to Russball there and we almost concede

Wembley here we come!

One of Russ's favourite players no less. Will be interesting to see if Juric develops the same infatuation over time...

F*** me, Swansea's defence is shocking

Any good free kick takers that might be available in the window, someone who isn't getting much first team opportunities at the moment maybe...?