kwsaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Look at their forum briefly they do still have a real hatred for us. I'm still struggling to find out why. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Because of Adkins! MLT! & The dell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Some sort of throw away comment Adkins made nearly a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 'Can they keep up with us' I think thats it tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Attack Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don't understand the hatred..... I think most people had forgotten they existed until recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Do we really give a toss? We are light years ahead of The She-gulls and dirty skate bastards in terms of set up and potential and currently back above em both where we know we belong. I guess they are just jealous! " No one likes us, we don't care" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don't care about it, or them. I used to quite like them, but the "Hatred" for us has spread to a point beyond the usual few mongs that every club has as fans. We will settle this one on the pitch, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I put it down to all of our 'local' clubs being insanely jealous of our rapid progression/recent success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I reckon it goes back to our promotion to the old Division 1. If we had beaten Spurs on the last daz, Brighton would have gone up and not Spurs. But we played out a bore draw with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 trying to create a rivalry that does not exist, they should stick to arguing with Palace or the Skates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Do I need to start a who tf cares what they think thread? 'We are Southampton..we don't care about you!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Just another small club with a chip on their shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 As we rise more people will hate us, no one gave a sh*t when we were crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I reckon it goes back to our promotion to the old Division 1. If we had beaten Spurs on the last daz, Brighton would have gone up and not Spurs. But we played out a bore draw with them Dont think so majority of fans who would post would not have probably even been born in 78 and there was no real rivalry following this game, it come from Adkins comment last season and think they want a skate love in and a new team to hate as they have obviously got bored with Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 They hate us because we are a threat to their own sense of self importance. It was convenient to forget us when we were on a downward spiral, now we cannot be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 There sh*t, who cares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I used to have a soft spot for Brighton due to their fight for survival, new ground and fans united day etc. There fans now sound like the usual post 1990 johnny come lately fans internet warriors who are trying to make up some local rivalry which doesn't exist. I'm sure not all their fans are like these sad internet warrior tossers so it's best to ignore them. Personally i blame it on the Thatcher generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Well unless they win by four clear goals tonight they'll not be keeping up with us...it's probably that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 They did alright tonight. Fair enough, plenty of their fans are nobs that use their refractory periods to disrespect the mighty Saints FC on the Internet. They've got other fans who are pretty complimentary about Southampton, and they're just behind us on goal difference. Another team with a perfect start, so should be respected. Some of their fans are not fond of dear old Nige. Think his comments last year riled them. Also, Adkins does come across as an explosion in a cliche factory every time he's interviewed. Their fascination with Nige's former career as a physio is amusing. He's a physio!! He won't know who to sign!! Put a Jack Cork in it chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I reckon it goes back to our promotion to the old Division 1. If we had beaten Spurs on the last daz, Brighton would have gone up and not Spurs. But we played out a bore draw with them the 1978 thing did annoy them at the time....though of course if they had got more points they would indeed have got promoted !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 jealousy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHA Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Your deluded if you think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I just hope they can keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 It's cringeworthy how the have reacted to a little comment made by Adkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHA Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Are we keeping up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Your deluded if you think that. Your deluded what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Are we keeping up? Let me check ...nope your still in second try scoring more goals....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 'Southampton are Dagenham & Redbridge with Barney and Lambert...' - Let's hate them for that comment! OFF WITH THEIR HEADS I TELL YOU HOW DARE THEIR BARSTEWARD OF A MANAGER SAY THAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I can see their financial wheels coming off in the near future, not as bad as the skates, but a bit of a wobble "wink wink" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 It's cringeworthy how the have reacted to a little comment made by Adkins. I don't really care, but it is very silly. Why did some of the fans and their thick manager take so much offense to it in the first place? Trying to establish a rivalry from it is nuts. Do they not have a proper rival??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don't really care, but it is very silly. Why did some of the fans and their thick manager take so much offense to it in the first place? Trying to establish a rivalry from it is nuts. Do they not have a proper rival??? Well I suppose it's Palace but even that's a fabricated fake rival. Have to be honest though, the interweb is making rivaly boring - a few keyboard warriors wind up some gullible people. Big deal - all it proves is every club has it's fair share of stupid supporters, us included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 It's a bit like Bournemouth aint it, no 'real' rivals. Their rivalry with Palace only manifested in the late 70s when both were scrapping it out to get out of the old third division. Geographically Palace have loads more closer rivals than Brighton but it's probably the lonely Sussex mob that kept it going. Their obvious rivals *****il Crawley got into the league this year) were our shared south coast neighbours p*rtsmuff but maybe their hooligan reputation is a bit too heavy for 'em. As long as we don't give them too much attention they'll move on to the next target soon enough. Watch out Eastleigh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren2 Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don't think they REALLY hate us, but from what I can tell we are the Man Utd of the South coast (Let me finish!!!), in that because we were Prem for a while there were plenty of locals at that time who supported us instead of the home team and would walk around saying "You're s**t" or things to that effect. The Adkins thing then just gave then a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 They don't even know why they don't like us. That's the honest truth of it. So incredibly stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Turvey Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 eh? Which forum? NSC has hardly mentioned Southampton since we have re-joined battle with Palace. Honestly -- there's no love-in now but I can't see too many mentions of Saints over the last 4 months. We don't like your manager but then again apart from you, who does? And if you don't think Palace v Brighton is a real rivalry then go onto the Palace forum and start debating that. We fecking hate each other. You lot - it was only ever a temporary pretend hate until we could get back to our proper enemy. Trust me, you're hardly in our thoughts anymore. Sweet dreams...and don't have nightmares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 nightmares. ...there go my sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simster Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Look at their forum briefly they do still have a real hatred for us. I'm still struggling to find out why. Any thoughts?Yes, I have a thought. You're talking ********. There was ONE thread on there which had sunk without trace until six hours later when a Saints tit called "Alex" bounced it with a load of abuse. Hardly anyone at BHA hates you, we enjoyed last year's spat and I for am pleased that it's more of the same this time round. I'm getting a bit fed up with a handful of BHA muppets making something out of nothing and a handful of Southampton fans fuelling it. It is IRRITATING, especially given the very reasonable relationship the two clubs and supporters have mostly had down the years. We're not rivals FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 This just reminded me that they changed all their pre match music when we played them at their place to stuff that was aimed at Adkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 This just reminded me that they changed all their pre match music when we played them at their place to stuff that was aimed at Adkins. It's a nice little story and IMHO we need more of that stuff in football - just keep it tongue-in-cheek not pure hatred... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don't understand it. When we played them at the Dell for the last ever game their fans were spot on. Had a good time with them in the pub after the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I think its mainly because they lack a real identity and for a long time have been quite simply a "nothing club" in the lower leagues. A big rivalry is a major part of a club's identity and presence and I think they feel that if they can cook something up with us then it'll help them have a few more people pay attention to them. Precisely a la Bournemouth last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Tbf, they're nowhere near as bad as Bournemouth for trying to create a rivalry. So glad we will not be in the same league as the Cherries again (atleast, for a very long time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Don't think their stalwarts or their hoolies give a flying f' about us. We will only be rivals if we're in simular positions but that's a given league wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Turvey Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I think its mainly because they lack a real identity and for a long time have been quite simply a "nothing club" in the lower leagues. A big rivalry is a major part of a club's identity and presence and I think they feel that if they can cook something up with us then it'll help them have a few more people pay attention to them. Precisely a la Bournemouth last season. Of course we haven't got any rivals. http://www.cpfc.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14 - Care to register with them and tell them that Brighton aren't their rivals? Apart from your gobby manager and that ar$e Hammond, you lot never were and never will be anything more to us than a side that won an FA Cup 50 years ago and had the greatest English player ever to have kicked a ball. I don't know why you lot are making such a big thing of it. Did you ever watch Bill Hicks? Well, if you looked at the Brighton board then that little "couldn't give a toss" shrug is how most of us regard any rivalry with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Did anyone else not have the slightest idea that Palace and Brighton didn't like each other, before Brighton fans told us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Of course we haven't got any rivals. http://www.cpfc.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14 - Care to register with them and tell them that Brighton aren't their rivals? Apart from your gobby manager and that ar$e Hammond, you lot never were and never will be anything more to us than a side that won an FA Cup 50 years ago and had the greatest English player ever to have kicked a ball. I don't know why you lot are making such a big thing of it. Did you ever watch Bill Hicks? Well, if you looked at the Brighton board then that little "couldn't give a toss" shrug is how most of us regard any rivalry with you. Ahh i see, it all boils down to how we've won an FA cup and you haven't...i see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 18 August, 2011 Share Posted 18 August, 2011 I like Brighton. Always have. Okay, entertaining clash between Poyet and Adkins. But hardly something to get upset about. They are also a shining example of "back from the brink". Saved themselves - with deserved widespread football support - from the clutches of mercenary owners. Kept themselves alive while ground-hopping (no mean feat). Got the fanbase to lobby effectively for a decent new stadium (some candidates in local elections for the Seagulls Party getting majorly impressive %s). Sure, I wish we'd pipped them by two points last season rather than vice versa, but they are otherwise a team I want to do well. Also, the fact that they are South Coast is good news. The entirity of England south of Trafalagar Square has performed pathetically at football for the last 50-100 years. I'd like to see that changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 August, 2011 Share Posted 18 August, 2011 I reckon it goes back to our promotion to the old Division 1. If we had beaten Spurs on the last daz, Brighton would have gone up and not Spurs. But we played out a bore draw with them Remember that game, got tonked by four spurs fans before the game, who wanted my ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 August, 2011 Share Posted 18 August, 2011 They did alright tonight. Fair enough, plenty of their fans are nobs that use their refractory periods to disrespect the mighty Saints FC on the Internet. They've got other fans who are pretty complimentary about Southampton, and they're just behind us on goal difference. Another team with a perfect start, so should be respected. Some of their fans are not fond of dear old Nige. Think his comments last year riled them. Also, Adkins does come across as an explosion in a cliche factory every time he's interviewed. Their fascination with Nige's former career as a physio is amusing. He's a physio!! He won't know who to sign!! Put a Jack Cork in it chaps He was also a footballer,a goalkeeper no less... Nigel Howard Adkins (born 11 March 1965 in Birkenhead, England) is a former footballer and is the current manager of Championship Club Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 18 August, 2011 Share Posted 18 August, 2011 Lets face it all rivalries are fabricated, even ours and ours started in the 70's. So not so different to Brighton's with Palace, I've also been to a few Brighton/Palace games and they are not to different to Saints/Pompey affairs. The constant re-enforcement on here that we have a 'proper' rivalry is a bit sad. The reason Brighton have a beef with us is not jealously, rivalry making or geographic it's just outrage, we could have been anyone but the statement from NA got them. I have a few Brighton mates and I've been to plenty of games over the last 25 years and they are always outraged by someone, be it our Nige, Barry Hearn, Reading FC; they get upset by someone somewhere. Its pathetic that a very minor statement from NA that for most sets of fans would have registered for a week or two has caused this amount of outrage. Brighton fans had a lot to be outraged about with their directors fleecing the club of its ground and maybe they have used outrage as a energy to fuel their comeback, however it seems now its become a habit. So maybe Brighton you should grow some and stop taking your ball home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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