My Balloon Of Optimism is lying flat on the floor

[spyinthesky]

As a card carrying pessimist, I was genuinely excited, for the first time since May 2024 when we beat Leeds at Wembley, at the supposed calibre of player signed during the last transfer window.

But after the first half shit show v Pompey and the drubbing at Hull today, I am now back to feelings of desperation.

The only small glimmer of light finding its way through the darkened room where I am seeking solace away from this cruel world, is that i suffered  similar feelings of despondency after the 5-0 battering at Sunderland two seasons ago.

However up the Sunderland game the team had put in a couple of half decent performances.

This season we have barely risen above the level of shittyness and with two very difficult games to look forward to.

Instead of looking towards a top 6 finish, the spectre of fighting relegation rears its ugly head in the rear mirror.

Why do I allow myself to go through this torture so may times???????

[Ralph Fastenbüttl]

18 minutes ago, spyinthesky said:

Why do I allow myself to go through this torture so may times???????

That's the question, really. It has literally been years since Saints had a positive impact on my mental state. It's fucking harrowing.