Saints Expelled from Playoffs

[Holmes_and_Watson]

35 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

We get to play the final, but with Bazunu in goal and Damien Downs up front, the rest if the side tied together as a three legged race.  Just what we didn't need! 

As long as the others are there tied together. At least we have a chance and it's not dependent on Downs and Baz. 🙂

[Billy the Kidd]

1 hour ago, Hatch said:

Have Boro proof they were even at that training session.  They were probably in the gym And Salt was filming the under 18s 

I’ve seen no images of them there.  Case dismissed 

Maybe this is being investigated by the Met under operation Yewtree. 

[RedArmy]

47 minutes ago, stfrancisofbenali said:

For those wanting a heads up rather than an opportunity to hurl abuse, I would strongly recommend looking at alternative plans for the bank holiday weekend.

Thanks stfantasyofbullshit

[Holmes_and_Watson]

36 minutes ago, sockeye said:

Downes automatic yellow card from kick-off

Aw. But that takes away the fun of guessing when he'd get it naturally.

[suewhistle]

So I keep myself busy all day so that I can finish about 6 and then check up on the decision without letting it spoil the whole day. Without thoroughly reading all the posts it would appear I'm going to have a spoiled evening instead?

[Turkish]

4 minutes ago, Colinjb said:

Same... Just want to know if I'm off to Wembley on Saturday or getting my money back.

Why don’t you boycott the game but go anyway?

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Heart skipped a beat just then. Title for an article just posted on BBC Sports just is "Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming" and thought shit, the punishments are getting more severe. Hope this isn't setting a precedent...

Then read the bloke was filming the women's changing rooms. Phew!

[Saint86]

23 minutes ago, Nolan said:

Posted last Thursday at 14.27, for anyone doubting Stfrancisofbenalis' insider knowledge.

What's mental is that he's a paid subscriber / sleeper agent... And I thought we were the espionage kings. Adds further weight to the whole thing being some kind of elaborate Boro entrapment plan.

[West Dean FC Legend]

If Saints were to be kicked out of the final wouldn't it be hliarious if all the Saints fans just kept their tickets so that supporters from that other team couldn't go - but I suppose they'll auto-cancel the tickets and the money just goes back into the fans accounts?

Imagine if that could happen though - thousands of fans singing Saints songs whilst Hull City played Middlesbrough - I would watch it just for that!

[Cuddles]

13 minutes ago, Bushey Saint said:

I've always wanted a three-way.

 

Oops, wrong forum 😜

You'll struggle with that bush...

 

...although I've heard Will Salt likes a bush, so who knows?

[Weston Super Saint]

18 minutes ago, Turkish said:

The real victims here are the half and half scarf sales people. Only a few days notice to get them sorted. Hopefully the EFL suitably compensate them

I heard from a very reliable source that they didn't sell well at either of our games this season so they have a shit ton of them available.

Make of that what you will.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

32 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

People aren't taking Turkish seriously are they? 

In fairness, that unbeaten run prediction is going quite well. 🙂

[Lee On Solent Saint]

4 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Neither. They're kicking us out and stealing your cash. 

All Southampton FC ticket sales to be donated to the crowd funding Middlesbrough appreciation programme 

[Cuddles]

Just now, West Dean FC Legend said:

If Saints were to be kicked out of the final wouldn't it be hliarious if all the Saints fans just kept their tickets so that supporters from that other team couldn't go - but I suppose they'll auto-cancel the tickets and the money just goes back into the fans accounts?

Imagine if that could happen though - thousands of fans singing Saints songs whilst Hull City played Middlesbrough - I would watch it just for that!

"Are you watching Middlesbrough?"

[Willo of Whiteley]

Also seen on social media Hull fans having a pop at Boro fans for blowing this out of proportion and to “get over it” 😂

[saintant]

1 minute ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

In fairness, that unbeaten run prediction is going quite well. 🙂

Yeah but it's tainted by Spygate 🙂

[Willo of Whiteley]

Middlesbrough have gone very quiet 😂

[Disco Stu]

3 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Then read the bloke was filming the women's changing rooms. Phew!

Thank God for that.

[Midfield_General]

One thing this whole saga has been very useful for is flushing out the absolute weapons who pretend to be ITK 

It's good to be able to definitively update the bullshitter's roll call at least once a season

[James G]

Southampton should sell a "Where's Willie" book after Spygate dies down 

[CanadaSaint]

Despite the hatred coming from the Boro fans, I think it’s time for us to take the high road.

Perhaps everyone at Wembley could send them a picture from sunny Wembley, inscribed with the words:

Che sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
A postcard to you from me
Che sera, sera
 

[hypochondriac]

Just now, Willo of Whiteley said:

Middlesbrough have gone very quiet 😂

Tbf both sides have gone really quiet. Not sure it indicates much other than everyone is waiting for the outcome. 

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

In fairness, that unbeaten run prediction is going quite well. 🙂

Exactly. Plus the 100% accuracy of the CoT. I suggest my more than a little less than too much info might be accurate  accurate than people want to believe 😇

[saintant]

Just now, James G said:

Southampton should sell a "Where's Willie" book after Spygate dies down 

Trouble is, he's far too easy to spot.

[saintant]

1 minute ago, hypochondriac said:

Tbf both sides have gone really quiet. Not sure it indicates much other than everyone is waiting for the outcome. 

The calm before the storm.

[Miltonaggro]

7 minutes ago, Saint86 said:

What's mental is that he's a paid subscriber / sleeper agent... And I thought we were the espionage kings. Adds further weight to the whole thing being some kind of elaborate Boro entrapment plan.

He's going to be pissed off when the snide standing order kicks in.

[Saint Scott]

2 minutes ago, James G said:

Southampton should sell a "Where's Willie" book after Spygate dies down 

I'm looking forward to the snide nods from the media team next season for player signings in the prem

Hopefully we bring back the arcade machine

[die Mannyschaft]

13 minutes ago, Colinjb said:

Same... Just want to know if I'm off to Wembley on Saturday or getting my money back.

Beyond incompetence why cant EFL put statement out saying the time and date for publishing decision. Someone is deliberately holding the announcement.

[Bushey Saint]

Sky Sports think that the decision has been made but it won't be announced until tomorrow morning

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

4 minutes ago, CanadaSaint said:

Despite the hatred coming from the Boro fans, I think it’s time for us to take the high road.

Perhaps everyone at Wembley could send them a picture from sunny Wembley, inscribed with the words:

Che sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
A postcard to you from me
Che sera, sera
 

What's Che got to do with all this?

[saintant]

Just now, Bushey Saint said:

Sky Sports think that the decision has been made but it won't be announced until tomorrow morning

They'll be guessing same as everyone else.

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Just heard from a reliable source I can’t say too much at this stage but let’s just say the decision is more than a little less than too much, make of that what you will.

[trousers]

3 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Tbf both sides have gone really quiet. Not sure it indicates much other than everyone is waiting for the outcome. 

I'm still trying to deduce the significance (if any) of us not posting anything on social media about Ross Stewart's international call up... That's completely the opposite of what they usually do... Make of that what you will... The media team under instruction from up above not to post anything today...?

[die Mannyschaft]

3 minutes ago, saintant said:

The calm before the storm.

Indicates to me on side is happy the other not happy at all.

[tisspahars]

Me again - same source says four clubs testified against Saints....

[Saint86]

Workshopping, but If the nuclear option were to be taken - and we were kicked out. It would likely mean Boro got to the final Vs hull, who would be favourites to beat them anyway (clear prep time / injuries etc). Presumably that would actually mean Boro would struggle to sue us for a meaningful amount, and we would also then likely have grounds for a legal challenge against the EFL?

I really don't think I can see the EFL taking that upon themselves?

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

1 minute ago, Bushey Saint said:

Sky Sports think that the decision has been made but it won't be announced until tomorrow morning

What possible explanation could there be for that when there's 80,000 people waiting to know?

[Saint86]

3 minutes ago, Bushey Saint said:

Sky Sports think that the decision has been made but it won't be announced until tomorrow morning

4.30 tomorrow would be fitting...

[scumbag]

29 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

This is beyond pathetic now. Starting to not give a shit either way.

Feel the same. Badly drafted rule that seemingly provides for complete discretion in respect of sanctions - and so in turn has stitched up the people left to decide. 

Assume the rule will be torn up after this, as amongst other issues there is clearly no direction on how to proceed in terms of a league or knock-out scenario - or indeed whether no such distinction should be made at all (given the rule makes no reference).

 

[LGTL]

2 minutes ago, tisspahars said:

Me again - same source says four clubs testified against Saints....

If true, a lot of our club is fucked 😂

[Turkish]

32 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

No cryptic pictures clues though! 😩

How would you know? Thought you had me on ignore 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[sfc4prem]

2 minutes ago, tisspahars said:

Me again - same source says four clubs testified against Saints....

I thought it was just one case of spying being checked?

[suewhistle]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

I'm still trying to deduce the significance (if any) of us not posting anything on social media about Ross Stewart's international call up... That's completely the opposite of what they usually do... Make of that what you will... The media team under instruction from up above not to post anything today...?

It's on the OS..

And whilst I'm here you failed in your spelling correction post to highlight moral. I feel better now..;-)

[Harry_SFC]

1 minute ago, sfc4prem said:

I thought it was just one case of spying being checked?

Yep, that shouldn't have anything to do with this case

[Turkish]

5 minutes ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Just heard from a reliable source I can’t say too much at this stage but let’s just say the decision is more than a little less than too much, make of that what you will.

We must have the same source, no surprise that our contact would know more than one person who posts on here though. Bet he didn’t tell you about the hand dryers that was for my eyes only 😀

[egg]

Anyways, we're on page 137. Anyone know the scores on the doors for the page of the announcement sweepstake?

[trousers]

9 hours ago, tisspahars said:

Take or leave this with the usual caveats but I've been told from what (imo) is a good source that the EFL have text messages implicating Tonda in the organisation of spying. Brought my optimism levels crashing down tbh....

 

4 minutes ago, tisspahars said:

Me again - same source says four clubs testified against Saints....

Hmm... Usually a reliable poster I think...? 

 

[hypochondriac]

4 minutes ago, tisspahars said:

Me again - same source says four clubs testified against Saints....

Firstly how would they find four different clubs with proof of spying? That seems far fetched. This also conflicts with the reports from a few days ago that other clubs weren't interested. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

11 minutes ago, James G said:

Southampton should sell a "Where's Willie" book after Spygate dies down 

I'm not sure that a Neil Shipperley book is going to make that much of a difference. 

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, egg said:

Anyways, we're on page 137. Anyone know the scores on the doors for the page of the announcement sweepstake?

Clearly I was way off with 112.