SoberSaint

So no acknowledgement of Martin Chivers passing ahead of the Hull game. Followed on SR ignoring Chris Nicholl. Just dreadful!

Southampton born and bred. Great scoring record but we sold him as Channon was coming through. oh to have those problems now. RIP

So the new caretaker manager is in place!

Don’t know where to start, so I won’t. Except to say that I just said to my wife (who doesn’t really do football) ‘our current and previous managers are both 32 and neither have played the game’. Sounds a bit nuts don’t it!

Totally agree with the comment regarding their arrogance. Once again, we had 30% possession and produced very few real chances. A few weeks ago he had them attacking quickly and disorganising opposition defences. We are now back to slow play and lacking the ability to pass our way through. Got a match ticket, train ticket and booked a hotel for Monday. Feeling ripped off already!

I was never Che Adam’s biggest fan but we could really do with him now. To have a player with his physicality leading the line is exactly what is wanted. We need a focal point for our creative players and someone to take the load off Armstrong.

God that was awful. A few weeks ago we were playing with pace and energy. Now back to the slow build up play of Still and Martin. Not getting behind teams as they are allowed to organise their defensive unit behind the ball while we f**k around at the back! Poor performances throughout the side but how did Izaz stay on the pitch while Leo and Fellows were hooked?

And plenty of fannying around at the back!

Not sure Atalanta should be our yardstick. They appointed Juric y’know!

Would be hard to find a more arrogant candidate than Russell Martin but Brendan Rodgers would hit the spot!

Not being played in his natural position doesn’t excuse roaming around doing f*** all!

Hate to admit it but it’s getting to the point where you hope for a loss. Otherwise nothing will change!

The opposition don’t have to be particularly good - just organised!

Talk about glass half empty!

Will Smallbone is the modern day incarnation of Lew Chatterley!

Decent squad player for the Championship (remember it’s a bit of a slog) so worth keeping imo. Smallbone however!!

Yes I will. We’re all f**king mad!

Thank you so much for your post, and more significantly, your service Francis. Yes, non Saints, but enjoyed all the contributions.

Went along for the first time. 4~0 Sholing, great goals, 2 sent off. Most enjoyable game I’ve seen this season (obviously)! Will be back.

I note that Burnley (and maybe others) offer the option of buying a sponsor free shirt. Really wish Saints had done that.

Just so sad. He came across as such a nice guy. RIP.

The fact that we didn’t win 4-0, was the players fault! The fact that we didn’t manage the game to a 1-0 win was Martin’s fault.

Well said!

Great trip and terrific second half performance. Fair play to Plymouth who were decent and well organised and pushed us all the way. Great atmosphere and support. Shame about some of the kn*bheads, particularly the couple of lads outside proudly parading the seat backs they’d obviously vandalised off!

Don’t really see the point of this thread but with society so much more transient than ever so it follows that supporters will come from further afield. I lived in London for 30 years (before moving back to Hampshire) and I remember back in the 80s that as a group ‘London Saints’ members would get a hard time by some Southampton based fans. With every home game an ‘away’ game, Saints fans travelling a distance show greater dedication than any!