Robsk II Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Despite the air of inevitability that has seemed to permeate the city and the club for some time - particularly recently - I still can't quite get my head round all this. Around being in League One next season. i don't see much point in being depressed, facts are facts. But it's just sodding weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Doesn't matter what League the club are in........they just need a team that look like they want to win and win the odd game to encourage optimism..........there has been none of that this season at all....... been a total Dutch disaster...........learn from mistakes and get a proper set up in place......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymojo44 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I dont care as long as saints exist, thats all that matters. Chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think you're right, weird is the word that sums up the feeling. I'm not even sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 25 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I agree with you fm44 and ESB - I don't really mind what division we're in. So I'm not devestated at all, partially because the writing was on the wall. If the club did cease to exist, I'd feel rather different about it - but existing is the key thing. While it would of course be best to be up in the premiership, I'll not be jumping ship whatever. It's just really strange, falling so far, so fast, and for so many reasons, with so many seemingly avoidable factors, so many apparently apathetic people involved in the club, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I strangely feel relieved and a bit gutted too. At least we know where we are now, fresh start next season..build up again. As long as we have a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintleigh Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Hats off to all of you above who can take the positive angle on this. Me - I feel like ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think you're right, weird is the word that sums up the feeling. I'm not even sad. and helpless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 We've now hit rock bottom IMO and the only way is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 We've now hit rock bottom IMO and the only way is up. Rock bottom would be non-league we may have some way to go lets hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. No, it's not a disaster. We have been relegated and hopefully can start next season with new owners and some opitimism. 10 points is 3 wins and a draw and for some reason I think we will be able to make that up and get a play off place. We need a fresh start and complete clean out. I would never describe things like this as a "disaster" because life is more important than football and stuff like this (and if you don't think it is then you need to sort your life and priorities out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 25 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. I don't think anyone's making light of it. I just don't see the point in doing anything but accepting it as quick as we can then making every effort to move forwards to redress the woeful fall from grace we have been subject to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I can't even believe its all happening. Its just too hard to take in. I'm completely stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshie72 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 gutted, a very sad day. but this is the best time for us to clear out all the dead wood and start again. Starting with -10 points means we have nothing to lose. Saints til I die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticksaint Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Starting on minus 10 we could be in trouble again!I was born in 66 - i have never known saints so low in my lifetime.I know we were down anyway but that`s not the point.It`s the starting on minus 10 i wanted to avoid :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. I guess not having to live in Leicester helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 25 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I guess not having to live in Leicester helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Every cloud and all that,Lowe and Wilde are gone. Drastic actions call for drastic measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick8 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 The season had a horrible inevitability about it. So much so that I took the 5/2 in Stan James the day the Dutch Experiment was unveiled. We stayed up by the skin of our teeth last seasons with players who had ability. We sacked the manager that kept us up for "Financial Reasons", then told the world our youth team would be playing in the 2008/09 season. Yes, this might appear to be an "I told you so" post, but I'm not particularly intelligent. It was inevitable. Bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. Losing your home/livelihood/loved one is a disaster. Being diagnosed with a terminal disease is a disaster. Your football club dropping a division, not unexpectedly, is upsetting, but its not a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Yes, this might appear to be an "I told you so" post, but I'm not particularly intelligent. It was inevitable. Bugger I think that has some bearing on why I'm not overly miffed as I sit here this afternoon. For me it was always going to be a big ask and the Revolutionary Coaching Set Up had we worried from the off. I suppose I was resigned to it from about last June!!!!!! I'm also fairly ambivalent because I go to watch Saints at St mary's for no other reason than they are my team. I'm not overly worried what division we ply our trade in and I got watch my team, not the opposition. I just want us to equip ourselves to the best of our ability, do as many things right as we can and play with some honest pride and passion. Of course I'm a bit gutted, but there's always next season (I hope!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Relegation was fairly inevitable anyway. How the hell the board thought that their legal position was better than the FL is astounding. Still, hopefully a case of out with the diseases that have paralysed the club for too long and a new start in League 1 even with -10 points. We could go up in two years if things go well, although Leeds show that is not an easy task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeread1234 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Southampton V Swindon could be a big game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonroad Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think that has some bearing on why I'm not overly miffed as I sit here this afternoon. For me it was always going to be a big ask and the Revolutionary Coaching Set Up had we worried from the off. I suppose I was resigned to it from about last June!!!!!! I'm also fairly ambivalent because I go to watch Saints at St mary's for no other reason than they are my team. I'm not overly worried what division we ply our trade in and I got watch my team, not the opposition. I just want us to equip ourselves to the best of our ability, do as many things right as we can and play with some honest pride and passion. Of course I'm a bit gutted, but there's always next season (I hope!!!!) Top post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Losing your home/livelihood/loved one is a disaster. Being diagnosed with a terminal disease is a disaster. Your football club dropping a division, not unexpectedly, is upsetting, but its not a disaster. i have got leukaemia and supporting the club is important, it is a disaster to be relegated. watching your team slide does not help your mental ability to fight illness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 It is 50 years since we were in the third division - this is how far we have fallen. It is a disaster and yet some people make light of it. Indeed, Elizabeth Bishop would have it the it is an art-losing that is. Lose something every day. Accept the fluster of lost door keys, the hour badly spent. The art of losing isn't hard to master. Then practice losing farther, losing faster: places, and names, and where it was you meant to travel. None of these will bring disaster. _ Quite apt I think, we have become so used to losing and ignomy that we can accept relegation to the third tier and a points deduction with little difficulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nutkins Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 i have got leukaemia and supporting the club is important, it is a disaster to be relegated. watching your team slide does not help your mental ability to fight illness You are absolutely right Mike............get well, very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HILL HEAD SAINT Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 we were doomed the day lowe and his duck hunting friends walked back in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap in the Chapel Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 I think that has some bearing on why I'm not overly miffed as I sit here this afternoon. For me it was always going to be a big ask and the Revolutionary Coaching Set Up had we worried from the off. I suppose I was resigned to it from about last June!!!!!! I'm also fairly ambivalent because I go to watch Saints at St mary's for no other reason than they are my team. I'm not overly worried what division we ply our trade in and I got watch my team, not the opposition. I just want us to equip ourselves to the best of our ability, do as many things right as we can and play with some honest pride and passion. Of course I'm a bit gutted, but there's always next season (I hope!!!!) Agree entirely. I remember you were one of the people who, in the pre-season poll on whether we would do better or worse than 2007/8, said 'worse'. I didn't vote because I genuinely didn't know what to expect - or so I tried to tell myself. In hindsight, I just couldn't bring myself to do likewise. Right now, I'm more confident than I was at the start of the week about there being a club next season, and I get the feeling that we may have hit the bottom of the curve. Lowe and Wilde have gone, the PLC has gone and we have a chance to draw a line in the sand and start again. There is a real chance of unity and a fresh start. When can I buy my season ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 25 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2009 we were doomed the day lowe and his duck hunting friends walked back in ! Yeah, this is all because some people who were posh and rich came in. We need some real salt of the earth southampton types to buy the club, maybe someone who made a fortune operating a crane in the docks, or working at Michelmarsh brickworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 You are absolutely right Mike............get well, very soon. Teddy i will be there next season , in fact i will be there every season my aim is to take my grandchildren to a game just like my granddad did me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 i have got leukaemia and supporting the club is important, it is a disaster to be relegated. watching your team slide does not help your mental ability to fight illness Sorry to hear that Mike. Hope you get better and i hope Saints rise again. Keep fighting mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Yeah, this is all because some people who were posh and rich came in. We need some real salt of the earth southampton types to buy the club, maybe someone who made a fortune operating a crane in the docks, or working at Michelmarsh brickworks. A self-made man who made his fortune in the building industry would be nice. Someone who spoke from the heart, not the brainm when speaking to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 Teddy i will be there next season ' date=' in fact i will be there every season my aim is to take my grandchildren to a game just like my granddad did me.[/quote'] Like you Mike I look at life a little different now, 18 months I had a life saving opp on my throat with 30 mins to live only to follow that up 4 weeks later with a heart attack. Come hell or high water I will be there next season Saints are my team always have been always will be, onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 April, 2009 Share Posted 25 April, 2009 This is a surreal feeling. Oh well. We are on level terms with Yeovil, Swindon, Northampton and Leeds. You must fight through the bad times to appreciate the good, our time will come again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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