Pamplemousse Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 Genuine question. At what point do the fans start to organise against the board, who I think most agree are responsible for this mess? Look at clubs like Everton for example, whose fans have been far more vocal against their leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archers Road Stand Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 They've been let off so easily. Fan base has gone soft. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 How the fuck is that going to help ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Genuine question. At what point do the fans start to organise against the board, who I think most agree are responsible for this mess? Look at clubs like Everton for example, whose fans have been far more vocal against their leadership. Unlikely, we are probably the most complaint fanbase in the league. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 The fans don’t contribute a great deal commercially to the club currently compared to sponsorship and the PL money. The further down the pyramid we tumble the more that changes. I’m no longer a ST holder for geographical reasons (I’m not in Bangkok anymore!) but if I was I’d be seriously considering my renewal. We’re in a different economic climate and I can see the renewals taking a tumble aside from the ones that feel duty bound. If the club appoints another Selles/Jones or doesn’t make an early managerial decision I can see people holding off and this may, just may, start to focus the board a bit more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 10 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Unlikely, we are probably the most complaint fanbase in the league. A sea of giant foam hands with thumbs down aimed at the directors box will get the message across 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 20 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Unlikely, we are probably the most complaint fanbase in the league. Err, I don't think so! Even the Welsh wizard pointed out that the ultras of st Mary's were the reason we lost games. We can't be compliant and disruptive at the same time!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 I was in the Chapel end today, most fans just sat in silence with confused expressions on their faces, old dear next to me looked horrified when I started joining in with you're not fit to wear the shirt. Don't think there's much for the club to worry about in terms of angry fans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 Our fanbase is too nice, protests won’t be happening in a million years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 47 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Look at clubs like Everton for example, whose fans have been far more vocal against their leadership. I wish we were more like them. Those protests have really kicked the club into gear and got them tearing up the league table. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I wish we were more like them. Those protests have really kicked the club into gear and got them tearing up the league table. At least they seem like they care and have had a go at creating some form of intimidating atmosphere, our fans have meekly accepted our fate , no fighting spirit on the pitch or the stands 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, JRM said: At least they seem like they care and have had a go at creating some form of intimidating atmosphere, our fans have meekly accepted our fate , no fighting spirit on the pitch or the stands So that’s what you’d want if you worked for a company which was struggling and badly managed? Get a bunch of shareholders into your office and scream at you, "you’re f**king sh*t and we all hate you and want you out of this company!" You think that’s going to get good performances out of them? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 24 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: So that’s what you’d want if you worked for a company which was struggling and badly managed? Get a bunch of shareholders into your office and scream at you, "you’re f**king sh*t and we all hate you and want you out of this company!" You think that’s going to get good performances out of them? I didn't say that did I. Tell you what , experience an away game at Goodison and an away day at St Mary's as a player, you'll understand what I mean then 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 Someone get the coffin out and someone to lead the march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 31 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said: Someone get the coffin out and someone to lead the marsch Jesse turned us down 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 Southampton fans are a bunch of southern softies, myself included. We eat our M&S fajita wraps and drink a couple of pints of Estrella and consider it a bit uncouth to shout or sing in public, let alone protest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 I think we need a charity appeal for Stone Island jumpers, hats and scarves. Imagine how intimidated the board would be if loads of spotty teenagers and keyboard warriors turned up kitted out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 I took part in the anti Branfoot demonstrations outside The Dell in the 90s and you know what difference they made? Fuck all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 Attendances dropping mind you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 They've got every single decision they made wrong! - decide to start season with Ralph - decide to only sign young inexperienced players - decide we don't need a new striker - decide to stick with Ralph when results weren't improving - finally sack Ralph but get in an untested no namer - recall Bednarek, goes right back into the team - persist with Jones when it's clear it's not working - finally get in a striker for Jones system but sack him a few days later - interview Marsch but try to cheap out with him, he says no - get 1 win from Selles and make him boss I'm sure I missed a few. WHAT A USELESS SACK OF SHIT THEY ARE! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 6 hours ago, so22saint said: I took part in the anti Branfoot demonstrations outside The Dell in the 90s and you know what difference they made? Fuck all Different era now, where optics and public opinion rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 4 hours ago, OttawaSaint said: They've got every single decision they made wrong! - decide to start season with Ralph - decide to only sign young inexperienced players - decide we don't need a new striker - decide to stick with Ralph when results weren't improving - finally sack Ralph but get in an untested no namer - recall Bednarek, goes right back into the team - persist with Jones when it's clear it's not working - finally get in a striker for Jones system but sack him a few days later - interview Marsch but try to cheap out with him, he says no - get 1 win from Selles and make him boss I'm sure I missed a few. WHAT A USELESS SACK OF SHIT THEY ARE! The decline has been on the cards for sometime as we have not been able to recruit decent PL players for some time apart from Lavia KWP and Livramento so it was quite obvious e would be relegated eventually Thats what happens in football but unlike our last relegation we have not got a pool of top class players from our Academy to develop so the future maybe bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 I had a feeling this thread would go well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 I don’t think we should protest about poor Martin he has to miss time with his family don’t you know! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 13 hours ago, Turkish said: A sea of giant foam hands with thumbs down aimed at the directors box will get the message across Whatever the opposite of a light show is … that’s what we should do. Turn up to the Bournemouth game and do some total darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 Fans protesting because their team are not playing well always seems a bit pathetic to me. If there is something dodgy going on with the owners fair enough, but crying like a bunch of babies because a few men can’t kick a ball into a net is just a bit sad. It’s a sport, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 41 minutes ago, aintforever said: Fans protesting because their team are not playing well always seems a bit pathetic to me. If there is something dodgy going on with the owners fair enough, but crying like a bunch of babies because a few men can’t kick a ball into a net is just a bit sad. It’s a sport, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I know what you mean, it's a tough one, can't accuse the current owners of not spending money, they've just been clueless in doing it and wasted millions with appalling recruitment, I'd love to read the scouting report for Tall Paul. Team looks rudderless and disinterested, not fit to wear the shirt seems a fair song to direct at them to show fans displeasure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 The two Danes need to bugger off. Neither have brought anything to this club apart from shame. Unfortunately, if they go it likely means the investment goes. But Rasmus can’t be let near anything transfer related with the club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 I don't think our fans do conflict. As we speak, I bet the club are planning a 'lap of appreciation' for the players at the last home match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 I thought there is a strong case for trying Rasmus as a witch (warlock), ducking stool method, if he survives he’s guilty, he dies he’s innocent. Seems the only fair way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 April, 2023 Author Share Posted 16 April, 2023 32 minutes ago, Micky said: I don't think our fans do conflict. As we speak, I bet the club are planning a 'lap of appreciation' for the players at the last home match. I will not be staying in the stands for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 16 hours ago, bangkoksaint said: The fans don’t contribute a great deal commercially to the club currently compared to sponsorship and the PL money. The further down the pyramid we tumble the more that changes. I’m no longer a ST holder for geographical reasons (I’m not in Bangkok anymore!) but if I was I’d be seriously considering my renewal. We’re in a different economic climate and I can see the renewals taking a tumble aside from the ones that feel duty bound. If the club appoints another Selles/Jones or doesn’t make an early managerial decision I can see people holding off and this may, just may, start to focus the board a bit more Managerial decision is key in my decision to renew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 17 hours ago, Archers Road Stand said: They've been let off so easily. Fan base has gone soft Don’t think you need the last word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 20 hours ago, so22saint said: I took part in the anti Branfoot demonstrations outside The Dell in the 90s and you know what difference they made? Fuck all A 9000 attendance worked a treat in getting shot of him though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 On 15/04/2023 at 17:47, Pamplemousse said: Genuine question. At what point do the fans start to organise against the board, who I think most agree are responsible for this mess? Look at clubs like Everton for example, whose fans have been far more vocal against their leadership. It's not like the Lowe days, different scenario, no administration etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEADAMS Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 On 16/04/2023 at 03:54, Lighthouse said: So that’s what you’d want if you worked for a company which was struggling and badly managed? Get a bunch of shareholders into your office and scream at you, "you’re f**king sh*t and we all hate you and want you out of this company!" You think that’s going to get good performances out of them? Exactly while we are where we are, we still have owners who’ve spent more money than I can remember and who have pledged there is more and we are financially fine for the future. No one’s happy and they’ve made huge mistakes but Wilcox is now in and we have to hope they can follow with more good appointments. Hounding them out to end up with another GAO or skint chancer is not really preferable is it. I’m absolutely gutted about relegation and worried about some of who we may lose but creating that nasty horrible environment just pushes everyone out the door, I pray JWP, Alcaraz, and a few others gives us a year to see if we bounce back. Let’s hope we do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 40 minutes ago, STEVEADAMS said: Exactly while we are where we are, we still have owners who’ve spent more money than I can remember and who have pledged there is more and we are financially fine for the future. No one’s happy and they’ve made huge mistakes but Wilcox is now in and we have to hope they can follow with more good appointments. Hounding them out to end up with another GAO or skint chancer is not really preferable is it. I’m absolutely gutted about relegation and worried about some of who we may lose but creating that nasty horrible environment just pushes everyone out the door, I pray JWP, Alcaraz, and a few others gives us a year to see if we bounce back. Let’s hope we do. Agree with this, except JWP. He, along with a few others can go and I think the team and results will improve because of it. Don’t get me wrong, a change of coaching/managerial setup is essential too, because we need someone in who can galvanise the players into turning around the losing mentality the squad has acquired. The summer must surely be the biggest churn of players we’ve seen for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdmickey3 Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 (edited) On 16/04/2023 at 06:14, AlexLaw76 said: Different era now, where optics and public opinion rule Guess you, Turkish and his posse will be "givin` it some verbal right at the front of Your keyboard 🤫 Edited 17 April, 2023 by tdmickey3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 On 15/04/2023 at 18:03, Turkish said: A sea of giant foam hands with thumbs down aimed at the directors box will get the message across Or maybe a protest march to the ground just before a match. Also known as going to the game. Anyone that doesn’t remember that did happen 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 On 15/04/2023 at 17:47, Pamplemousse said: Genuine question. At what point do the fans start to organise against the board, who I think most agree are responsible for this mess? Look at clubs like Everton for example, whose fans have been far more vocal against their leadership. Which has clearly worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 32 minutes ago, manji said: Or maybe a protest march to the ground just before a match. Also known as going to the game. Anyone that doesn’t remember that did happen 🙄 Every time I've been to St Marys this season, its been under protest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 3 hours ago, tdmickey3 said: Guess you, Turkish and his posse will be "givin` it some verbal right at the front of Your keyboard 🤫 You’re definitely an Always_SFC creation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 All clubs except the super rich get relegated and we've had a better run than almost anyone else. Footballers and managers are no different to race horses. The big clubs are like professional gamblers they bet on odds on favourites and a number of them will come good. The rest of the clubs have to bet on players/ managers at longer odds and any one who has had a bet will know they don't always win and in the end you lose all your money. Like horses players don't live up to their potential, they get injured , they lose form , they don't like the course ( premier league) or the stable (the club). You can have a good run of luck but you lose in the end. You can vent your spleen at all and sundry but at the end of the day good people can back the wrong players or managers just as you or I can back the wrong horses. Our time is just up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 Are we allowed to shoot our lame "horses"? Put them out of 'our' misery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 4 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: Are we allowed to shoot our lame "horses"? Put them out of 'our' misery? No " Animal Rising" will be protesting against us then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 2 hours ago, Tom & Gerry said: No " Animal Rising" will be protesting against us then. It's the humane thing to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 On 15/04/2023 at 20:20, Dark Munster said: This is the image Semmens will see on his Ring doorbell just before a Richard the third hits the rainbow doormat! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 17 April, 2023 Share Posted 17 April, 2023 45 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: It's the humane thing to do... Oh go on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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