simo Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Is it too early to start thinking about things like this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Not in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 No...probably too late.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Is it too early to start thinking about things like this ? Nope. I reckon it is time to start afresh. Council buy the stadium, apply to the Blue Square lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Far better just to let it die than linger on, the AFC or whatever would have no real connection with the 124 year history, so my vote would be for the club to just dissolve and be remembered for what it was and not be a shadow. Let the name Southampton be remembered for Bates, Le Tiss, Channon, Osgood, Ball, Stokes, Holmes, Paine rather than a team pretending playing at the local recreation ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 If an alternative club did come about then how about calling it 'Southampton Saints'. Way better than AFC Southampton, Southampton Utd, Southampton City etc. Who wants to shout 'come on City'? You'd still be able to shout 'come on Saints'. Perfect! Anyway - long way to go yet before this would even get close to happening. Dunno why but I predict Southampton FC to still be alive and well-ish come the start of the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red And White Barmy Army Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 cos southampton saints is what we used to call the women's team isn't it? i dont think i could get over that. Could we not just call it Southampton FC again? I'm seriously worried that we might need to get going on a plan asap cos people would lose interest if this was delayed for a season if we miss this coming season's entry. Can someone please explain to me the different circumstances in which we could end up in the Blue Square or completely disappear?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfnPanad Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Southampton 1885 FC? Would break my heart but I'd never even consider supporting another established team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I say Southhampton 2009 FC. If it went ala AFC wimbledon then we would need to start in The Rymans Division one. Essesntailly that is League 8. (with premier league being 1). Pheonix from the flames stuff IMO. It would be great if we could take 5000 to Godalming FC away first game of the season. What logistical nightmare we could create for wanckers that run this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Nah, I'd go with 'Aardvark Southampton' at least we'd be guaranteed to be top-of-the-table once a season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I say Southhampton 2009 FC. If it went ala AFC wimbledon then we would need to start in The Rymans Division one. Essesntailly that is League 8. (with premier league being 1). Pheonix from the flames stuff IMO. It would be great if we could take 5000 to Godalming FC away first game of the season. What logistical nightmare we could create for wanckers that run this game. Shudders down the spine at the thought.. http://www.godalmingtownfc.co.uk/Site/Homepage.html They are washing cars and appealing for old mobiles and ink cartridges to raise cash !! Why didn't we think of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Nah, I'd go with 'Aardvark Southampton' at least we'd be guaranteed to be top-of-the-table once a season... Very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 http://www.godalmingtownfc.co.uk/Site/groundguide.html Now that is a proper football ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Nah, I'd go with 'Aardvark Southampton' at least we'd be guaranteed to be top-of-the-table once a season... Seems innocuous. Aardavrk never hurt anybody. Where's my coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I'll never follow any football team that puts AFC in front of it's name. It's so naff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Worm Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Southampton City or Southampton 1885 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Simply St Marys, be like starting off again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I like Southampton Saints what are the actual process of forming the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 If we go bust, we will 'only' drop to the Blue Square... I imagine they are well in the loop and have already pencilled in Southampton for next season. If we go bust then I fully accept the Blue Square to do anything possible to accomodate us in their league... it would certainly add alot more prestige to the division and commercially they would be stupid not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 It will be.... SOUTHAMPTON 1885 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 It will be.... SOUTHAMPTON 1885 That sounds like the name of a beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 That sounds like the name of a beer! Nothing wrong with that then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Nah, I'd go with 'Aardvark Southampton' at least we'd be guaranteed to be top-of-the-table once a season... It would indeed be an honour. Thank you very much!:smt027 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjphilsaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Far better just to let it die than linger on, the AFC or whatever would have no real connection with the 124 year history, so my vote would be for the club to just dissolve and be remembered for what it was and not be a shadow. Let the name Southampton be remembered for Bates, Le Tiss, Channon, Osgood, Ball, Stokes, Holmes, Paine rather than a team pretending playing at the local recreation ground. Sadly I agree, if the Club is punished further or disappear, any revival (in spirit or otherwise) would not be the club I grew up with. I would have no affinity with it, as I do now with the current club. As an exile it just wouldn't be my club anymore and sadly for me the last remaining link with the city of my birth will have disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Is it too early to start thinking about things like this ? No, it is much much too late. At least for 2009/10 season. Sorry but I really do feel that it is all over bar the shouting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 If we go bust, we will 'only' drop to the Blue Square... I imagine they are well in the loop and have already pencilled in Southampton for next season. If we go bust then I fully accept the Blue Square to do anything possible to accomodate us in their league... it would certainly add alot more prestige to the division and commercially they would be stupid not to. Stu, sadly I think you are deluded. The BSP will not have us this season, it is too late (unless possibly we replace Farsley Celtic in the BS Northern) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I didn't think there was anything particular wrong with the name "Southampton Football Club" myself. Certainly way better than "AFC Southampton" in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Stu, sadly I think you are deluded. The BSP will not have us this season, it is too late (unless possibly we replace Farsley Celtic in the BS Northern) It might be too late if we were approaching them for the first time now... but a contingency plan has probably/possibly already been drawn up. Maybe this is another reason for the Friday deadline? Maybe it's not all about the money and there is a deadline from the BSP? All hypothetical and speculation... but the Chairman of the BSP has already said that they would have no objections to Southampton playing in the BSP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoandahalfstuds Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Maybe someone should start talking to AFC Wimbledon and Man Utd AFC to see how they set up their clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I say Southampton 2009 FC. If it went ala AFC wimbledon then we would need to start in The Rymans Division one. Essesntailly that is League 8. (with premier league being 1). Pheonix from the flames stuff IMO. It would be great if we could take 5000 to Godalming FC away first game of the season. What logistical nightmare we could create for wanckers that run this game. We wouldn't be in the Isthmian (Rymans) League Div One as that's a London area League. We'd be in the Wessex League, or possibly the British Gas (Southern League) South and West Division. Which is step 4 of non-League - but an exception might be possible - if a LOT annoying to existing non-League teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Maybe someone should start talking to AFC Wimbledon and Man Utd AFC to see how they set up their clubs? You mean FC United of Manchester ? Actually I think my boss (works in Eastleigh) is part of AFC Wimbledon's committee structure. But to be honest, if we can't work it out for ourselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 No, it is much much too late. At least for 2009/10 season. Sorry but I really do feel that it is all over bar the shouting. I've been saying we're too late for non-League for about 6 weeks, becasue we have been - most of the structures were finalised in May, even including all of the teams dropping out, going bankrupt etc. It's also the reason why "Blue Square Fixtures published" is on the Calendar sticky - and those fixtures are out tomorrow (it allows them to work around the League fixtures for the matches where policing is required and to avoid big matches). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Why not Southampton IFC, then a lot of the groundwork already done :smt033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniS Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 A new club would not start in Step 4 (Isthmian/Ryman Div 1, Wessex, British Gas etc) AFC Wimbledon started in the Combined Counties League (Step 5). At the end of the day, it's up to which league will accept you and as all the fixtures for Step 4 upwards are pretty much finished, it's unlikely they'll fancy redoing that this summer. As for Godawful Town, you think THAT's bad? Try supporting a club in the Combined Counties... And of course all this assumes that someone is willing to set up a completely new football club from scratch in under two weeks. Not going to happen this year, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 (edited) A new club would not start in Step 4 (Isthmian/Ryman Div 1, Wessex, British Gas etc) AFC Wimbledon started in the Combined Counties League (Step 5). At the end of the day, it's up to which league will accept you and as all the fixtures for Step 4 upwards are pretty much finished, it's unlikely they'll fancy redoing that this summer. As for Godawful Town, you think THAT's bad? Try supporting a club in the Combined Counties... And of course all this assumes that someone is willing to set up a completely new football club from scratch in under two weeks. Not going to happen this year, sorry. To be fair they've reorganised non-League since AFC Wimbledon started, so its not really a fair comparison - Newport (County) AFC also re-started in the Hellenic League in 1989/90, step 5, but have only needed 2 promotions to get to step 2 for similar reasons. The one thing in our favour is that non-League clubs LOVE teams with big away followings, even if they do tend to mean a few admin headaches. Edited 1 July, 2009 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South City Si Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I don't knwo why post didn't work but here goes again... We should organise a 'fan-based' group to buy Easteligh FC? As most of their fans are Saints fans and they originally are from Swaythling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Enquiries have already been made with regards to a fledgling club, but we can't do anything until we know the outcome of SFC. Unfortunatly this does mean we will more than likely have 0 time in which to get a club up and running for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Wont be the same - no history, not SFC as we know it... ;-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolosfc Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 How about FC Saints, similar to FC United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 The dell boys ..... hat & coat ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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