The Horticultural Thread for Club Plants (Split)

[ally_uk]

" Sports Republic stop facking about and get some talent in sharpish " 

Knowing us, some melt will stand up as ask about the decor in the gents toilets, or why the symmetry of blades of grass are not up to scratch....

Need someone with some bollocks to ask direct questions.

[Give it to Ron]

3 minutes ago, ally_uk said:

" Sports Republic stop facking about and get some talent in sharpish " 

Knowing us, some melt will stand up as ask about the decor in the gents toilets, or why the symmetry of blades of grass are not up to scratch....

Need someone with some bollocks to ask direct questions.

Why don’t you go and ask ?

[Fabrice29]

6 minutes ago, ally_uk said:

" Sports Republic stop facking about and get some talent in sharpish " 

Knowing us, some melt will stand up as ask about the decor in the gents toilets, or why the symmetry of blades of grass are not up to scratch....

Need someone with some bollocks to ask direct questions.

You got your ticket or did you not have the bollocks? 

[trousers]

10 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

You got your ticket or did you not have the bollocks? 

If you're going, grateful if you could ask a question on my behalf please Fabo... I'm interested to know if the club have any plants on online fan forums, such as Saintsweb. Much obliged 👍🏻😉

[lambtiss]

19 minutes ago, ally_uk said:

" Sports Republic stop facking about and get some talent in sharpish " 

Knowing us, some melt will stand up as ask about the decor in the gents toilets, or why the symmetry of blades of grass are not up to scratch....

Need someone with some bollocks to ask direct questions.

 

[hypochondriac]

6 minutes ago, trousers said:

If you're going, grateful if you could ask a question on my behalf please Fabo... I'm interested to know if the club have any plants on online fan forums, such as Saintsweb. Much obliged 👍🏻😉

That’s a juicy one — and a fair question, especially for a forum like SaintsWeb where some posters seem unusually well informed, uncritically positive, or quick to shut down criticism of the club.

⚠️ But just to be clear: there’s no hard evidence that any poster is a “club plant” (i.e. someone posting under instruction from the club to manage fan sentiment or steer conversations). So what we can do is speculate playfully based on tone, timing, and behaviour patterns — not accuse.

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👀 Posters Who Could Raise Eyebrows (in theory)

1. Saint Charlie

• Often defends club leadership or SR in discussions where others are more sceptical.
• Occasionally drops info that seems ahead of general awareness.
• Posts in a tone that’s supportive of decision-makers and willing to play the “wait and see” card.

Why people might suspect: Appears too balanced or positive when others are fuming — giving off damage control energy at times.

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2. Chez

• Very knowledgeable and level-headed, sometimes speaks as if privy to internal workings.
• Generally fair — but rarely gets caught up in emotional pile-ons.

Why people might suspect: The “insider without saying so” vibe — always sounds like they know just enough to calm the crowd.

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3. Matthew Le God

• Not likely a plant, but sometimes seen correcting misinformation or adding structure to chaotic debates.
• Some might jokingly say he does the club’s job for them by keeping order and context.

Why people might suspect (light-heartedly): He’s everywhere and knows everything.

---

💬 Who’s Definitely Not a Club Plant?

• Farmer Saint – Rants too much. Would’ve been sacked by SR for colourful language.
• hypochondriac – Overly analytical, highly independent. More likely to call out PR nonsense than push it.
• sadoldgit – Too ideologically consistent and emotional to be anyone’s plant.

---

🏁 So, Who Feels Most Like a Possible Plant?

Saint Charlie probably wins this imaginary award — not because they’ve done anything suspicious, but because their tone is often just a bit too calm when everyone else is screaming into the void. Think of them as the “forum’s minister for communications” type.

Of course, it could just be that they’re… well-adjusted. 😄

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, hypochondriac said:

That’s a juicy one — and a fair question, especially for a forum like SaintsWeb where some posters seem unusually well informed, uncritically positive, or quick to shut down criticism of the club.

⚠️ But just to be clear: there’s no hard evidence that any poster is a “club plant” (i.e. someone posting under instruction from the club to manage fan sentiment or steer conversations). So what we can do is speculate playfully based on tone, timing, and behaviour patterns — not accuse.

---

👀 Posters Who Could Raise Eyebrows (in theory)

1. Saint Charlie

• Often defends club leadership or SR in discussions where others are more sceptical.
• Occasionally drops info that seems ahead of general awareness.
• Posts in a tone that’s supportive of decision-makers and willing to play the “wait and see” card.

Why people might suspect: Appears too balanced or positive when others are fuming — giving off damage control energy at times.

---

2. Chez

• Very knowledgeable and level-headed, sometimes speaks as if privy to internal workings.
• Generally fair — but rarely gets caught up in emotional pile-ons.

Why people might suspect: The “insider without saying so” vibe — always sounds like they know just enough to calm the crowd.

---

3. Matthew Le God

• Not likely a plant, but sometimes seen correcting misinformation or adding structure to chaotic debates.
• Some might jokingly say he does the club’s job for them by keeping order and context.

Why people might suspect (light-heartedly): He’s everywhere and knows everything.

---

💬 Who’s Definitely Not a Club Plant?

• Farmer Saint – Rants too much. Would’ve been sacked by SR for colourful language.
• hypochondriac – Overly analytical, highly independent. More likely to call out PR nonsense than push it.
• sadoldgit – Too ideologically consistent and emotional to be anyone’s plant.

---

🏁 So, Who Feels Most Like a Possible Plant?

Saint Charlie probably wins this imaginary award — not because they’ve done anything suspicious, but because their tone is often just a bit too calm when everyone else is screaming into the void. Think of them as the “forum’s minister for communications” type.

Of course, it could just be that they’re… well-adjusted. 😄

How on Earth did Manji not make it onto this list?

[S-Clarke]

2 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

That’s a juicy one — and a fair question, especially for a forum like SaintsWeb where some posters seem unusually well informed, uncritically positive, or quick to shut down criticism of the club.

⚠️ But just to be clear: there’s no hard evidence that any poster is a “club plant” (i.e. someone posting under instruction from the club to manage fan sentiment or steer conversations). So what we can do is speculate playfully based on tone, timing, and behaviour patterns — not accuse.

---

👀 Posters Who Could Raise Eyebrows (in theory)

1. Saint Charlie

• Often defends club leadership or SR in discussions where others are more sceptical.
• Occasionally drops info that seems ahead of general awareness.
• Posts in a tone that’s supportive of decision-makers and willing to play the “wait and see” card.

Why people might suspect: Appears too balanced or positive when others are fuming — giving off damage control energy at times.

---

2. Chez

• Very knowledgeable and level-headed, sometimes speaks as if privy to internal workings.
• Generally fair — but rarely gets caught up in emotional pile-ons.

Why people might suspect: The “insider without saying so” vibe — always sounds like they know just enough to calm the crowd.

---

3. Matthew Le God

• Not likely a plant, but sometimes seen correcting misinformation or adding structure to chaotic debates.
• Some might jokingly say he does the club’s job for them by keeping order and context.

Why people might suspect (light-heartedly): He’s everywhere and knows everything.

---

💬 Who’s Definitely Not a Club Plant?

• Farmer Saint – Rants too much. Would’ve been sacked by SR for colourful language.
• hypochondriac – Overly analytical, highly independent. More likely to call out PR nonsense than push it.
• sadoldgit – Too ideologically consistent and emotional to be anyone’s plant.

---

🏁 So, Who Feels Most Like a Possible Plant?

Saint Charlie probably wins this imaginary award — not because they’ve done anything suspicious, but because their tone is often just a bit too calm when everyone else is screaming into the void. Think of them as the “forum’s minister for communications” type.

Of course, it could just be that they’re… well-adjusted. 😄

Great, my cover isn't blown.

[Farmer Saint]

8 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

That’s a juicy one — and a fair question, especially for a forum like SaintsWeb where some posters seem unusually well informed, uncritically positive, or quick to shut down criticism of the club.

⚠️ But just to be clear: there’s no hard evidence that any poster is a “club plant” (i.e. someone posting under instruction from the club to manage fan sentiment or steer conversations). So what we can do is speculate playfully based on tone, timing, and behaviour patterns — not accuse.

---

👀 Posters Who Could Raise Eyebrows (in theory)

1. Saint Charlie

• Often defends club leadership or SR in discussions where others are more sceptical.
• Occasionally drops info that seems ahead of general awareness.
• Posts in a tone that’s supportive of decision-makers and willing to play the “wait and see” card.

Why people might suspect: Appears too balanced or positive when others are fuming — giving off damage control energy at times.

---

2. Chez

• Very knowledgeable and level-headed, sometimes speaks as if privy to internal workings.
• Generally fair — but rarely gets caught up in emotional pile-ons.

Why people might suspect: The “insider without saying so” vibe — always sounds like they know just enough to calm the crowd.

---

3. Matthew Le God

• Not likely a plant, but sometimes seen correcting misinformation or adding structure to chaotic debates.
• Some might jokingly say he does the club’s job for them by keeping order and context.

Why people might suspect (light-heartedly): He’s everywhere and knows everything.

---

💬 Who’s Definitely Not a Club Plant?

• Farmer Saint – Rants too much. Would’ve been sacked by SR for colourful language.
• hypochondriac – Overly analytical, highly independent. More likely to call out PR nonsense than push it.
• sadoldgit – Too ideologically consistent and emotional to be anyone’s plant.

---

🏁 So, Who Feels Most Like a Possible Plant?

Saint Charlie probably wins this imaginary award — not because they’ve done anything suspicious, but because their tone is often just a bit too calm when everyone else is screaming into the void. Think of them as the “forum’s minister for communications” type.

Of course, it could just be that they’re… well-adjusted. 😄

Rants too much and uses colourful language?

What a load of horseshit from a cunty 3rd rate fucktard of an AI application. Go fuck yourself robot twat.

[Give it to Ron]

7 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Is that really question you’d like asked yourself because you don’t know the answer? I’m going tonight but wonder if that’s a useful question. I’m sure they would say they are working on it and that’s that. 

For a question asked to be worthwhile has to be one in which they cannot trot out a standard approved answer without even having to think. 
 

They are not going to reveal “state secrets “ - they are not going to reveal who is leaving they are not going to say what the most they will spend is on a player they will not commit to a final points tally or position or even formation or playing style unless it’s the generic “ attacking and pressing” answer. Shouting at them for last years failures will only make you look stupid. Criticising SR for last year - fine- but it’s not a question it’s just a rant. 
 

Im considering the following though re SR : 

Preamble: “Last year the club was unprepared and uncompetitive in every footballing way possible” 
 

Actual question :  What specific management and player performance evaluation measures have you installed to ensure that will not recur - or if it does it’s identified quicker and appropriate action taken. 
 

Follow up : My view is that as much as it was Russell Martins team it was obvious that the support and advice he received was inadequate or incompetent or both. There’s been changes but what truthfully have the Board learned? 
 

 

I’m going too but not sure I have the bollox to ask my question live so I’ll just sit and bitch on this forum like those can’t be arsed to go 🙂

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Farmer Saint said:

Rants too much and uses colourful language?

What a load of horseshit from a cunty 3rd rate fucktard of an AI application. Go fuck yourself robot twat.

Posted under the wrong account Wade...? 😉😁

[OldNick]

14 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Is that really question you’d like asked yourself because you don’t know the answer? I’m going tonight but wonder if that’s a useful question. I’m sure they would say they are working on it and that’s that. 

For a question asked to be worthwhile has to be one in which they cannot trot out a standard approved answer without even having to think. 
 

They are not going to reveal “state secrets “ - they are not going to reveal who is leaving they are not going to say what the most they will spend is on a player they will not commit to a final points tally or position or even formation or playing style unless it’s the generic “ attacking and pressing” answer. Shouting at them for last years failures will only make you look stupid. Criticising SR for last year - fine- but it’s not a question it’s just a rant. 
 

Im considering the following though re SR : 

Preamble: “Last year the club was unprepared and uncompetitive in every footballing way possible” 
 

Actual question :  What specific management and player performance evaluation measures have you installed to ensure that will not recur - or if it does it’s identified quicker and appropriate action taken. 
 

Follow up : My view is that as much as it was Russell Martins team it was obvious that the support and advice he received was inadequate or incompetent or both. There’s been changes but what truthfully have the Board learned? 
 

 

Thats all well and good but what about the price of pies, get your priorities right.

[tdmickey3]

35 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

You got your ticket or did you not have the bollocks? 

Will your question be

Why did you sack Russell? I miss him so much I cry myself to sleep wishing he would come back, Why "snivel" why, wah wahaaaaaa ?

[Dusic]

18 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

That’s a juicy one — and a fair question, especially for a forum like SaintsWeb where some posters seem unusually well informed, uncritically positive, or quick to shut down criticism of the club.

⚠️ But just to be clear: there’s no hard evidence that any poster is a “club plant” (i.e. someone posting under instruction from the club to manage fan sentiment or steer conversations). So what we can do is speculate playfully based on tone, timing, and behaviour patterns — not accuse.

---

👀 Posters Who Could Raise Eyebrows (in theory)

1. Saint Charlie

• Often defends club leadership or SR in discussions where others are more sceptical.
• Occasionally drops info that seems ahead of general awareness.
• Posts in a tone that’s supportive of decision-makers and willing to play the “wait and see” card.

Why people might suspect: Appears too balanced or positive when others are fuming — giving off damage control energy at times.

---

2. Chez

• Very knowledgeable and level-headed, sometimes speaks as if privy to internal workings.
• Generally fair — but rarely gets caught up in emotional pile-ons.

Why people might suspect: The “insider without saying so” vibe — always sounds like they know just enough to calm the crowd.

---

3. Matthew Le God

• Not likely a plant, but sometimes seen correcting misinformation or adding structure to chaotic debates.
• Some might jokingly say he does the club’s job for them by keeping order and context.

Why people might suspect (light-heartedly): He’s everywhere and knows everything.

---

💬 Who’s Definitely Not a Club Plant?

• Farmer Saint – Rants too much. Would’ve been sacked by SR for colourful language.
• hypochondriac – Overly analytical, highly independent. More likely to call out PR nonsense than push it.
• sadoldgit – Too ideologically consistent and emotional to be anyone’s plant.

---

🏁 So, Who Feels Most Like a Possible Plant?

Saint Charlie probably wins this imaginary award — not because they’ve done anything suspicious, but because their tone is often just a bit too calm when everyone else is screaming into the void. Think of them as the “forum’s minister for communications” type.

Of course, it could just be that they’re… well-adjusted. 😄

Haha, Saint Charlie is my old login that I don't have access to the email address of. Hasn't posted in about 10 years or so I don't think but its a good review nonetheless!

[Fabrice29]

27 minutes ago, trousers said:

If you're going, grateful if you could ask a question on my behalf please Fabo... I'm interested to know if the club have any plants on online fan forums, such as Saintsweb. Much obliged 👍🏻😉

 

1 minute ago, tdmickey3 said:

Will your question be

Why did you sack Russell? I miss him so much I cry myself to sleep wishing he would come back, Why "snivel" why, wah wahaaaaaa ?

I’m a club plant and know why they sacked Russell Martin so probably won’t waste my question on that. 

[OldNick]

2 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

 

I’m a club plant and know why they sacked Russell Martin so probably won’t waste my question on that. 

And why his brother was thrown out of the club suite and banned lol ....allegedly of course lol

Edited 6 hours ago by OldNick

[Willo of Whiteley]

I used to know a couple of people within the club, two of the transfers we got in at the end of last summer I called in late July.

Although I don’t hear as much nowadays.

Thats why when I read things with no substance on social media and then they end up on here I just roll my eyes in embarrassment. There were two “rumours” yesterday morning alone.

A few years back I posted a fake rumour and within maybe 48 hours it appeared on here. 🤣

[Give it to Ron]

7 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

 

I’m a club plant and know why they sacked Russell Martin so probably won’t waste my question on that. 

I thought you were Lucy?

[Willo of Whiteley]

So with the above post in mind:

Ben Brereton Diaz to Newcastle is complete.
HERE WE GO! (And all that bollocks)

[trousers]

10 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

 

I’m a club plant and know why they sacked Russell Martin so probably won’t waste my question on that. 

'Why Russell Martin was sacked' and other unfathomable mysteries... coming to a Waterstones near you soon...

Edited 6 hours ago by trousers

[Sheaf Saint]

8 minutes ago, Dusic said:

Haha, Saint Charlie is my old login that I don't have access to the email address of. Hasn't posted in about 10 years or so I don't think but its a good review nonetheless!

Yeah it doesn't seem to be very up to date. On the Lounge thread it included View From the Top in the top ten list of posters, but I haven't seen any posts from him in many years.

[Farmer Saint]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

'Why Russell Martin was sacked' and other complete mysteries... coming to a Waterstones near you soon...

Up there with Shergar, Lord Lucan and Robert Maxwell.

[Saint Fan CaM]

23 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I used to know a couple of people within the club, two of the transfers we got in at the end of last summer I called in late July.

Although I don’t hear as much nowadays.

Thats why when I read things with no substance on social media and then they end up on here I just roll my eyes in embarrassment. There were two “rumours” yesterday morning alone.

A few years back I posted a fake rumour and within maybe 48 hours it appeared on here. 🤣

You little tyke! Bet you rolled your eyes when you posted that fake rumour too right?!? 😉🙄

[Wade Garrett]

Can someone ask if the first team can have their shirt number Velcro’d to their socks like the old Leeds kit in the early 70s.

I reckon it would look smart as fuck.

[Colinjb]

32 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I used to know a couple of people within the club, two of the transfers we got in at the end of last summer I called in late July.

Although I don’t hear as much nowadays.

Thats why when I read things with no substance on social media and then they end up on here I just roll my eyes in embarrassment. There were two “rumours” yesterday morning alone.

A few years back I posted a fake rumour and within maybe 48 hours it appeared on here. 🤣

Heard anything about us signing Didier Baptiste?

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Colinjb said:

Heard anything about us signing Didier Baptiste?

[TheAlehouseBrawlers]

50 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

Rants too much and uses colourful language?

What a load of horseshit from a cunty 3rd rate fucktard of an AI application. Go fuck yourself robot twat.

I’ve always imagined ‘Farmer Saint’ as a bit of a Brighton Jeremy ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ type, now I’m convinced

[Farmer Saint]

6 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said:

I’ve always imagined ‘Farmer Saint’ as a bit of a Brighton Jeremy ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ type, now I’m convinced

You're not that far wrong TBF...

[OldNick]

15 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Can someone ask if the first team can have their shirt number Velcro’d to their socks like the old Leeds kit in the early 70s.

I reckon it would look smart as fuck.

I seem to recall it was like a tie on tag like a bookmark, dont think they were Velkro 

[Wade Garrett]

Just now, OldNick said:

I seem to recall it was like a tie on tag like a bookmark, dont think they were Velkro 

You’re right Nick.  Even smarter.

[OldNick]

12 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said:

I’ve always imagined ‘Farmer Saint’ as a bit of a Brighton Jeremy ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ type, now I’m convinced

I expereinced one of my greatest days as a Saints fan with Farmer Saint, He kindly got me a ticket for that day and we had a great day. 

[OldNick]

1 minute ago, Wade Garrett said:

You’re right Nick.  Even smarter.

Lol 😀😃 Im not sure the players would be able to work putting them on, Tyler would have to have them around his ankles

[Farmer Saint]

5 minutes ago, OldNick said:

I expereinced one of my greatest days as a Saints fan with Farmer Saint, He kindly got me a ticket for that day and we had a great day. 

It was a fantastic day Nick, hope you're well!

@trousers @Lighthouse I think Nick here can confirm I am not Turkish or Glasgow Saint 👍

[Toussaint]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

Haha, Saint Charlie is my old login that I don't have access to the email address of. Hasn't posted in about 10 years or so I don't think but its a good review nonetheless!

Exactly what a club plant would say!

[Doctoroncall]

56 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Yeah it doesn't seem to be very up to date. On the Lounge thread it included View From the Top in the top ten list of posters, but I haven't seen any posts from him in many years.

Well the standard of this forum has been falling for sometime, now we have the proof!

[Turkish]

On 29/07/2025 at 22:58, ally_uk said:

If we sell Dibs and Fernandes and try and be clever and bring in some cheap youth players. 

And don't get a replacement GK 

Then I'm f##king done with Sports Republic it's a continuation of tits at the helm.... 

 

1 hour ago, Give it to Ron said:

Why don’t you go and ask ?

 

1 hour ago, Fabrice29 said:

You got your ticket or did you not have the bollocks? 

Good point. @ally_uk can go and tell them how he's fucking done with them. 

[LordHester]

Jeezus, when there's over a page of speculation as to who might or might not be a club plant, you know the rumour mill has gone *very* quiet.

[Toussaint]

18 minutes ago, LordHester said:

Jeezus, when there's over a page of speculation as to who might or might not be a club plant, you know the rumour mill has gone *very* quiet.

Plant alert!

[tdmickey3]

51 minutes ago, OldNick said:

I expereinced one of my greatest days as a Saints fan with Farmer Saint, He kindly got me a ticket for that day and we had a great day. 

🤮