Hatch Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 We've changed ground, now the kit, What about if we decided to change our name, Not a radical complete change , but add a nickname to the end, American Football Stylee. Its been done in Rugby league and union and cricket. Southampton Saints for example, or Southampton Solent, Southampton Hogs, Southampton Chargers, Southampton Corteses etc etc. maybe even a sponsored name..It will only be a few more years before this is common, Why not be the first to go down this road? Southampton Virgin FC, Southampton Mastercard FC, Southampton Nokia Lumia 800 FC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 FC Saints of Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 or go back to the original of Southampton St. Mary's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Southampton Y.M.A. St. Mary's F.C. Southampton St Mary's Southampton FC Are all names our club has used in its 127 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I don't care so much what the name is as long as Bobby Davro is involved somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963saint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 what about saints mush ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I don't care so much what the name is as long as Bobby Davro is involved somehow. ^This. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I wouldn't favour changing the name. Though I recognise the club's links with St. Mary's, it represents the whole city now. Changing the name back to Southampton St Marys ( or something similar ) seems like a bit of a backward step given the club's customer base. Definite no to any corporate name changes. Would be a first at this level of English football. We'd be a laughing stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemiller Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 We have the strongest Corporate Brand in the Premiership if we pushed it a bit more , SAINTS ! We even have an instantly brandable Logo ...the stick man with a halo , we could have that on all our products , back of tracksuits etc ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Solent Saints FC, for when the skates implode and all of their fans take the trip up the M27 for Premier League football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 South Coast team! or has it been done already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 We are heading that way in all seriousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Solent Saints FC, for when the skates implode and all of their fans take the trip up the M27 for Premier League football. They'll be doing that even if they survive. There are literally thousands of them planning on doing this next season, much like there were the same amounts of Saints fans at Fratton Park between 2005-09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 They'll be doing that even if they survive. There are literally thousands of them planning on doing this next season, much like there were the same amounts of Saints fans at Fratton Park between 2005-09. Hmm yeah, you're right. I think maybe Pat has a point, rather than restrict ourselves to the Solent we should make the most of our massive catchment area and rebrand ourselves as South Coast Saints FC. Then we're being inclusive to all of our fans from Dover down to Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 When we were in admin there were rumours that we were going to be taken over and saved by Red Bull. We were in such dire straights that most people were up for it. We should remember where we have come from before this turns into another slate Cortese thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Hmm yeah, you're right. I think maybe Pat has a point, rather than restrict ourselves to the Solent we should make the most of our massive catchment area and rebrand ourselves as South Coast Saints FC. Then we're being inclusive to all of our fans from Dover down to Cornwall. Tsk, such a Dell sized mentality. our catchment area covers everything below the M40, M6 and M25. South and South West Midlands Saints is far more in fitting with our catchment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 SouthCity FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 South England Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 BarcelonaUK FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 The Arsenal academy of player development (southern division). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 South England Saints. Isn't some of Wales in our catchment area? All of it is below that imaginary line from Liverpool, Birmigham and London. South of Britain Saints would be better. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 So is it the time warp, a deloren, groundhog or the time tunnel thats got me here but I've a feeling I been here before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Isn't some of Wales in our catchment area? All of it is below that imaginary line from Liverpool, Birmigham and London. South of Britain Saints would be better. IMO. But then we leave out our European cousins from northern France and beyond, what with relative cheapness of air travel these days. This is all very confusing. My Dell-sized mentality can't comprehend it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Isn't some of Wales in our catchment area? All of it is below that imaginary line from Liverpool, Birmigham and London. South of Britain Saints would be better. IMO. With the amount of young British talent we are allegedly buying why not Team GB when Adkins doesn't like the name change Pierce can step straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Please don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 But then we leave out our European cousins from northern France and beyond, what with relative cheapness of air travel these days. This is all very confusing. My Dell-sized mentality can't comprehend it all. Not forgetting there are probably thousands of Rangers fans who will now be looking for a premier league team to support and probably won't want go be glory hunters, with Glasgow only an hour away from Southampton by air then I'm sure we'll see plenty of them heading south every saturday this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not forgetting there are probably thousands of Rangers fans who will now be looking for a premier league team to support and probably won't want go be glory hunters, with Glasgow only an hour away from Southampton by air then I'm sure we'll see plenty of them heading south every saturday this season. These perpetual sarcastic fantasies you construct to annoy our more optimistic fans would be mildly amusing if I hadn't read them all before. Of course, a side-effect will be that if we do qualify for CL in the near-future, you're going to have a very hard time on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Leave that kind of thing for the skates. I'd love them to adopt a name which merges their locality with a business sponsor. Something like "Fratton Tesco" should do. I have blueprints for a stadium redevelopment if they want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 All of this. Over a football shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 These perpetual sarcastic fantasies you construct to annoy our more optimistic fans would be mildly amusing if I hadn't read them all before. Of course, a side-effect will be that if we do qualify for CL in the near-future, you're going to have a very hard time on here Should that day arrive I will happily take what comes my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 These perpetual sarcastic fantasies you construct to annoy our more optimistic fans would be mildly amusing if I hadn't read them all before. Of course, a side-effect will be that if we do qualify for CL in the near-future, you're going to have a very hard time on here He's like a stuck record, isn't he? But he doesn't annoy the more optimistic fans; most just feel sorry for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 All of this. Over a football shirt. But not any Football shirt Our Football shirt. This will run till at least the next cock up Whilst writing this that has happened at the Ticket office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Champions league Saints 55K FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 They'll be doing that even if they survive. There are literally thousands of them planning on doing this next season, much like there were the same amounts of Saints fans at Fratton Park between 2005-09. Don't mention the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Should that day arrive I will happily take what comes my way. Serious(ish) point. Neither pessimists or optimists know what is in store for the club. Tight run ship, etc. Could genuinely go either way with the theoretical cash at our disposal. At this point, the future of the club has little to do with what fans think, and everything to do with the owner's long-term plans. Seeing as no-one really knows what they are, anyone outside the club who says they know where Southampton FC will be is talking bolox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 ^This. 100% I like his scarf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I like his scarf. Purple and White with Gold hoops Next seasons Away Strip maybe ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Serious(ish) point. Neither pessimists or optimists know what is in store for the club. Tight run ship, etc. Could genuinely go either way with the theoretical cash at our disposal. At this point, the future of the club has little to do with what fans think, and everything to do with the owner's long-term plans. Seeing as no-one really knows what they are, anyone outside the club who says they know where Southampton FC will be is talking bolox. Indeed, you are correct, no one knows or has the crystal ball to say where we will be in the future. All we can do is look to past evidence which suggess its highly unlikely and the only club that have done it with any consistency are Man City who have spent £100s of millions. It's a lovely dream that we can do the same with a team full of players that have come though the academy or are here for the sheer honour of playing for Southampton whilst ignoring greater riches elsewhere, but reality is somewhat different, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 We should just rebrand ourselves as The Football Club. Everyone will know it is us because we are the only club worth knowing about. No need to suggest our location, just world domination. I considered Roman Empire Saints but realised this would exclude our Japanese customers, not inclusive enough. The New Saints has also already been done, so not an option. In answer to the OP, NO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Why do we have to stay in Southampton? The club is bigger than just one place loads of football money in Asia..... time to move the club to where the money is ...so I'm thinking New Delhi Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Indeed, you are correct, no one knows or has the crystal ball to say where we will be in the future. All we can do is look to past evidence which suggess its highly unlikely and the only club that have done it with any consistency are Man City who have spent £100s of millions. It's a lovely dream that we can do the same with a team full of players that have come though the academy or are here for the sheer honour of playing for Southampton whilst ignoring greater riches elsewhere, but reality is somewhat different, sadly. Is past evidence even that reliable? In the past, we were a club without the sort of money we have now. If we were returning to the Prem with Rupes at the helm and nothing had changed, then there is a fair chance that 99% of people would agree with you. If we look at recent evidence, i.e. under the new ownership, all signs point to a regime that appears to be prepared to spend money to meet its aims. If we decided to extrapolate that fact instead of our near-perennial mediocrity, the prognosis looks a bit healthier. As I said before, it all depends on the owner's plans. FWIW though, I don't think we have to spend the same sort of money as City. I don't even think that City needed to spend what they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 5 July, 2012 Share Posted 5 July, 2012 Ruperthampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 5 July, 2012 Share Posted 5 July, 2012 The Lucy Pinder Appreciation Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 5 July, 2012 Share Posted 5 July, 2012 We need to think globally in our name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 10 July, 2012 Share Posted 10 July, 2012 We need to think globally in our name FC War On Terror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 10 July, 2012 Share Posted 10 July, 2012 The name has got to appease every one: The well dressed, untraditional but dynamic replica shirt wearing, optimistic but realistic, champions league and relegation fodder, 50,000 sized stadium, no catchment area but have all the support south of London, bigger than Everton but smaller than Rangers, Foam hand wearing, Steeeeve Clap Clap Saints of Southampton. I think it's got a nice ring to it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 13 July, 2012 Share Posted 13 July, 2012 Is there any truth in the rumour that Pompey have become a feeder club to Warsash Wasps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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