Toussaint Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 Not a trick question, I can think of plenty of things we do, or have done, really poorly, too many to list. But can anyone think of anything that we do well, possibly things that other clubs may try to emulate. As an example, at one time we had an academy which was hailed by all in the game.
Turkish Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 We are world class at virtue signalling. If there is cause we need to jump on we're leaders at it. Wishing everyone happy Eid, Diwali, Ramadan, Yom Kippur, LGBT awareness day, flying trannie flags, sustainability, recycling and so on, if there was a champions league for this sort of stuff we'd be finalist every year. 5 6
Weston Super Saint Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 We look after the away fans magnificently. 10 1
Nordic Saint Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 (edited) From a player's point of view, we pay high wages to players who aren't very good, like Alex McCarthy, and look after them for years so that they can retire happily with millions in the bank. The downside is that if a player is any good, we sell him as soon as possible. So, the lesson is that if you're a cr@p footballer, Southampton is the club for you. Edited 28 April, 2023 by Nordic Saint 2 3
LGTL Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 Absolutely fuck all for our fans. But absolutely everything for fans of the opposition. 2
AlexLaw76 Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 We used to be good at winning the net-spend trophy....but we have blown yhY this year! 1
SotonianWill Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 (edited) we’ve got about 5 different sponsors for everything such as crypto currency or cyber protection in case someone wants to steal our black box scouting info and tactics. Edited 28 April, 2023 by SotonianWill 1
Weston Super Saint Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 12 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: we’ve got about 5 different sponsors for everything such as crypto currency or cyber protection in case someone wants to steal our black box scouting info and tactics. Can't we just fucking give it to them? 8
saint michael Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 Talk a good game. Celebrate failure in the guise of stats. Celebrate the amount of possession as if it’s a result. Celebrate nearly winning. Not letting the worst ever performance record in saints history shake our overwhelming belief that we are doing things right. Give people jobs they can’t do. 3
S-Clarke Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 (edited) Ummm...not sure, it's a hard one! When we last went down we at least had a Radio Station and Catering to be proud of, now we have pink seats, a nonsense squad and an infected pitch. Other than that we're sound. Edited 28 April, 2023 by S-Clarke 1 2
Weston Super Saint Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Ummm...not sure, it's a hard one! When we last went down we at least had a Radio Station and Catering to be proud of, now we have pink seats, a nonsense squad and an infected pitch. Other than that we're sound. And a credit card.
benali-shorts Posted 28 April, 2023 Posted 28 April, 2023 38 minutes ago, wadesmith said: Light Shows. Shite lows? 1
Osvaldorama Posted 29 April, 2023 Posted 29 April, 2023 Post match interviews saying we need to keep working hard and focus on one game at a time 1 1
Convict Colony Posted 29 April, 2023 Posted 29 April, 2023 Under deliver concede goals pick players who arent in form use rubbish slogans hang around the bottom half of the table buyer players who arent worth the fee's recruit managers who always have 1 management flaw
Badger Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 On 29/04/2023 at 09:39, AlexLaw76 said: Radio Station? don’t forget the catering ?
Neef Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 In all seriousness, it seems the investment at youth level has been good. A number of talented players in that B Team / u18 squad now.
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 Probably the best dressed manager in the league
Miltonaggro Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 We are Hampshire’s only Premier League soccerball outlet with a catchment area stretching from Weston Super Mare to Eastbourne! 1 2
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 Marketing slogans, fucking brilliant at them. Can only imagine Semmens proudly signing off the next nonsense campaign. I bet they thought Bold and Brave was a master class is sports marketing.
Badger Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 Shit team shirts. Admittedly we don’t have a monopoly on these, but three commendable efforts this season.
SW11_Saint Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 The Leeds Utd Supporters Advisory Board issued this statement tonight. Doubt it will do much but at least officially registers their discontent. Their season - and Board - is nowhere near as bad as ours. Maybe we need something like it? Leeds supporters issue 'no confidence' statement FT: Bournemouth 4-1 Leeds United The Leeds United Supporters Advisory Board have just released the following statement after their 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth: "After the result and performance of the team today, the Leeds United Supporters Advisory Board (SAB) would like to place on record its lack of faith in the current management team at the club. "The SAB have been supportive of many decisions this year and will always work with the club to improve the way the club connects with its supporters and communities, so it is only right that we also address the current performances and the situation we are now faced with. "Leeds United fans have, and will always, support our club through its ‘ups and downs’, but with four games left this situation is no longer sustainable. "The narrow escape from relegation last season should have been the catalyst for a season of growth but this season has now turned into a humiliating disaster. "The appointment of Jesse Marsch, a style of play so different from that of Marcelo Bielsa, the sacking of Marcsh after the transfer window had closed, the hiring of a of a fifth-choice manager, the purchase of a £35m striker who has played hardly any minutes in a relegation dogfight, the costly and embarrassing mistakes made in the Jean Kevin Augustin case… there have been far too many questionable decisions and people must be made accountable. "The players must also take responsibility for their abject performances and lack of professional pride since half time against Crystal Palace. To pull on that famous white shirt is something that us fans can only dream of, yet it seems that some of the squad don’t have the fight for this battle. "We are therefore asking for immediate changes to be made to the first team coach and to those responsible for the recruitment of the managers and players who have been brought in over the last 14 months. "We would like to place on record our thanks and gratitude to the many staff, at both Thorp Arch and Elland Road, who worked tirelessly to make Leeds United a club that all of those who support it can be proud of. "The Supporters Advisory Board are due to meet with the club this coming week and hope that they are able to respond to this statement before the meeting takes place." 2
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2023 Posted 30 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, SW11_Saint said: The Leeds Utd Supporters Advisory Board issued this statement tonight. Doubt it will do much but at least officially registers their discontent. Their season - and Board - is nowhere near as bad as ours. Maybe we need something like it? Leeds supporters issue 'no confidence' statement FT: Bournemouth 4-1 Leeds United The Leeds United Supporters Advisory Board have just released the following statement after their 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth: "After the result and performance of the team today, the Leeds United Supporters Advisory Board (SAB) would like to place on record its lack of faith in the current management team at the club. "The SAB have been supportive of many decisions this year and will always work with the club to improve the way the club connects with its supporters and communities, so it is only right that we also address the current performances and the situation we are now faced with. "Leeds United fans have, and will always, support our club through its ‘ups and downs’, but with four games left this situation is no longer sustainable. "The narrow escape from relegation last season should have been the catalyst for a season of growth but this season has now turned into a humiliating disaster. "The appointment of Jesse Marsch, a style of play so different from that of Marcelo Bielsa, the sacking of Marcsh after the transfer window had closed, the hiring of a of a fifth-choice manager, the purchase of a £35m striker who has played hardly any minutes in a relegation dogfight, the costly and embarrassing mistakes made in the Jean Kevin Augustin case… there have been far too many questionable decisions and people must be made accountable. "The players must also take responsibility for their abject performances and lack of professional pride since half time against Crystal Palace. To pull on that famous white shirt is something that us fans can only dream of, yet it seems that some of the squad don’t have the fight for this battle. "We are therefore asking for immediate changes to be made to the first team coach and to those responsible for the recruitment of the managers and players who have been brought in over the last 14 months. "We would like to place on record our thanks and gratitude to the many staff, at both Thorp Arch and Elland Road, who worked tirelessly to make Leeds United a club that all of those who support it can be proud of. "The Supporters Advisory Board are due to meet with the club this coming week and hope that they are able to respond to this statement before the meeting takes place." Dare we ask when we will see a similar open letter from The saints voice? 2 2
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 May, 2023 Posted 1 May, 2023 7 hours ago, Turkish said: Dare we ask when we will see a similar open letter from The saints voice? To be fair, wouldn't even be that hard to write - copy and paste that one and change some of the names. 1
Kenilworthy Posted 1 May, 2023 Posted 1 May, 2023 The one thing Saints have excelled in throughout the over 50 years I have been a supporter is in losing games that it should be near impossible to lose, like Forest at home and Grimsby in the cup this season. Even in the season we were runners-up the reason we were not champions is that we lost at home to Notts County, who finished 21st and lost at Luton, Leicester and Norwich - all terrible teams. 1
Toussaint Posted 1 May, 2023 Author Posted 1 May, 2023 3 hours ago, Kenilworthy said: The one thing Saints have excelled in throughout the over 50 years I have been a supporter is in losing games that it should be near impossible to lose, like Forest at home and Grimsby in the cup this season. Even in the season we were runners-up the reason we were not champions is that we lost at home to Notts County, who finished 21st and lost at Luton, Leicester and Norwich - all terrible teams. On a similar note, if a player is enduring a 300 year long goal drought it’s a certainty he’ll break it against us.
Streaky Posted 1 May, 2023 Posted 1 May, 2023 On 28/04/2023 at 22:27, S-Clarke said: Ummm...not sure, it's a hard one! When we last went down we at least had a Radio Station and Catering to be proud of, now we have pink seats, a nonsense squad and an infected pitch. Other than that we're sound. Catering in the 1885 lounge is fantastic 😀
Paul Chuckle Posted 1 May, 2023 Posted 1 May, 2023 (edited) Allowing away fans into the home end of the stadium. Laser light shows. Ground breaking half time entertainment such as kicking a ball from a cone at the goal, or trying to hit the cross bar. An excellent security team who keep us safe by banning bottle tops from entering the stadium. The OWTS funeral march pre match Trusts - we are excellent at this. Just look at the Saints and Ted Bates Trusts. Prime examples of what fan led trusts can achieve if everyone pulls together in the same direction. Fans who ask ground breaking questions when sat Infront of the club CEO such as "when will JWP get a testimonial" And of course the Saints Voice. I could go on. But you must be mad if you think this club doesn't do anything well after reading that list! Edited 1 May, 2023 by Paul Chuckle 2 2
gammon cheeks Posted 3 May, 2023 Posted 3 May, 2023 Red zones , lap tops and playing without a striker 😵💫
Miltonaggro Posted 3 May, 2023 Posted 3 May, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 23:19, Turkish said: Dare we ask when we will see a similar open letter from The saints voice? It would be a four star review on TripAdvisor. Bells!
bpsaint Posted 3 May, 2023 Posted 3 May, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 19:53, Paul Chuckle said: Trusts - we are excellent at this. Just look at the Saints and Ted Bates Trusts. Prime examples of what fan led trusts can achieve if everyone pulls together in the same direction. The Ted Bates Trust 😂 I forgot about that bunch of clowns. Getting together to help deliver one of the absolute worst statues in human history. Trust indeed! 2
Mustang Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Posted 4 May, 2023 We're very good at losing games and getting relegated this year? 1
rallyboy Posted 4 May, 2023 Posted 4 May, 2023 Not reintroducing the Monkey Petting Zoo when funds were available has proved a costly error.
trousers Posted 4 May, 2023 Posted 4 May, 2023 16 minutes ago, rallyboy said: Not reintroducing the Monkey Petting Zoo when funds were available has proved a costly error. It's "Monkey Chicken Petting Zoo" FFS 1
John Boy Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Posted 4 May, 2023 2 hours ago, trousers said: It's "Monkey Chicken Petting Zoo" FFS Nope he is probably right - they would have missed out the Chickens to keep costs down, and when we start grumbling about the omission cite Avian Flu as the excuse. 😳🤪 1
Toussaint Posted 9 May, 2023 Author Posted 9 May, 2023 We excelled in softening the blow of relegation by planning our slow demise over a period months, or even years, in advance. None of those dastardly last day shocks. Well done sirs, hats of to you all! 1
jemanson Posted 9 May, 2023 Posted 9 May, 2023 Reducing the carbon footprint of home games by encouraging season ticket holders like myself to find any excuse to avoid attending in person. 1
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