Saint Charlie Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 We would also go 9 months without income and cause the Premier League to break many tv contracts. It would kill the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Season ticket holders may feel they've overpaid a little... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Miltonroader logging into wrong account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Joking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** And people think I am a lunatic , you have out done even me !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I mean this kindly Saint Charlie, how old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** You DO know from where our top players have got injuries.....games or training?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Miltonroader logging into wrong account? No there is a new Nutter in da house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 And people think I am a lunatic! No need to think about it, the evidence is overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 You've obviously put a lot of thought into this...NOT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 He he he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Somebody has been on the Obolon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 What a big time charlie, funniest thing I've read in ages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I guess we'd be setting a new record: the first team to be too s**t to finish a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** Skate Alert!!!!!! You have been on POL for to long, Rehab required Mods:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Meltdown complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 what the ****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Just do a Leeds and play all the also-rans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Funny to see Einstein there. It reminds me. The universe is made up of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Of course, they don't mention the myriad of fecking MORONS. Happy evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 He's trying to be funny. It's obviously a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Why hasn't this been turned into a poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I like it. Its akin to Alpine's previous "lets rest Lallana and all the others for the playoffs because we're never going to achieve automatic promotion" suggestion. That was a flawless idea then, this seems a flawless idea now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Lay off Saint Charlie, he's a good lad who only has our best interests at hart but clearly forgot the meds today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I'm sure there plenty who would agree, given how many HATE the premiership. I say let's get ourselves back in L1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Lets give up after 10 games. Yup. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 He's trying to be funny. It's obviously a joke. 'Trying' being the key word in that sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** Are you ******* mad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I wasn't going to drink tonight but now I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I wasn't going to drink tonight but now I will ROFL. Too many quitters! Up the Saints. We been in worse places. Roll on Saturday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Thread of the Year Award sorted then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 November, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I didnt mean for the club to go out of business, just the first team for this season. The U21s and U18s who are doing well should certainly continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Might seem radical, but should we ask the Premier League/FA if we can drop out the league for the rest of the season, and be inserted into the Championship next season? That way we would have approx 9 months to work on the training ground ahead of the start of next season, less chance of players getting injured and we could start afresh in August 2013 without the stigma of having been relegated? Of course some players might leave, but IMO it is the kind of radical action that NC need to take NOW if we are to trust him going forward? **Puts on tin hat** You need to lay off the Charlie for a bit, sunshine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I didnt mean for the club to go out of business, just the first team for this season. The U21s and U18s who are doing well should certainly continue. You should have stopped before your OP, let alone carry on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 November, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 November, 2012 You should have stopped before your OP, let alone carry on with it! Just don't want to be misinterpreted. I am suggesting that we drop out of the Prem, not that we go out of business. HTH - maybe a poll would be good, seems opinion is largely negative to the idea but there might be lurkers who agree and are afraid of being shouted down like I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I agree that a poll is needed, but only if L1 is an option as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Oh your only on about dropping out of the prem and not completely out of business !?! Oh, well if thats the case I obviously agree after 10 games to do something no team has ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Saint Charlie please stop digging you will be in Oz if you go any further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Just don't want to be misinterpreted. I am suggesting that we drop out of the Prem, not that we go out of business. Ok, think about this..... Saints withdraw from the Premier League with 28 games left to play. - TV Broadcasters from around the world take legal action over a breach of their contracted terms - Sponsors revoke money and income from Saints for breach of contract - Fans demand refunds on season ticket money. - No match day income and no more premiership money comes in. We cannot pay our wages, our staff. Withdrawl from the Premier League would mean Saints going out of business. You cannot separate the two, it is not an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 We don't need to drop out of the League, just tell the players not to bother fighting for any balls, to shirk every tackle, not bother defending, not cover back. Nobody would notice, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Can I just say this is utterly, without doubt, the dumbest most stupidest and special thing I have ever heard on this forum! "Please FA let us drop out of league football (our whole purpose for which we are designed to do) and let us come back next season" Aside from the financial situation just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 if we carry on playing like we are we will be out of the division quick enough lets just support the lads and enjoy the ride. weve been used to winning now we need to learn take the losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Ok, think about this..... Saints withdraw from the Premier League with 28 games left to play. - TV Broadcasters from around the world take legal action over a breach of their contracted terms - Sponsors revoke money and income from Saints for breach of contract - Fans demand refunds on season ticket money. - No match day income and no more premiership money comes in. We cannot pay our wages, our staff. Withdrawl from the Premier League would mean Saints going out of business. You cannot separate the two, it is not an option. Whilst there is a certain level of validitiy to what you say, consider that should we drop out if the league we will offer a completely new and unique product. Seeing us play for a period of team only against the U21's and U18's will give fans the chance to really bond with the club and the novelty may make us a bigger attraction than the over inflated hype of the prem. What better way to actually develop a Southampton way all throughout the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 November, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Whilst there is a certain level of validitiy to what you say, consider that should we drop out if the league we will offer a completely new and unique product. Seeing us play for a period of team only against the U21's and U18's will give fans the chance to really bond with the club and the novelty may make us a bigger attraction than the over inflated hype of the prem. What better way to actually develop a Southampton way all throughout the club? Quite like the sound of this tbh. We could also retain NA this way which would be a bonus as long as the PR was played right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I'm a bit tired, but I cannot believe that I've bothered to read this so far....surely this is a thread we should be seeing after our home game with Chelsea.......or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Whilst there is a certain level of validitiy to what you say, consider that should we drop out if the league we will offer a completely new and unique product. Seeing us play for a period of team only against the U21's and U18's will give fans the chance to really bond with the club and the novelty may make us a bigger attraction than the over inflated hype of the prem. What better way to actually develop a Southampton way all throughout the club? If we mothballed the stadium for 9 months and played all games at Staplewood, just think of the monetary savings we could make not having to maintain a 32,000 seater stadium. I think there's a possible financial case to be made for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 Whilst there is a certain level of validitiy to what you say, consider that should we drop out if the league we will offer a completely new and unique product. Seeing us play for a period of team only against the U21's and U18's will give fans the chance to really bond with the club and the novelty may make us a bigger attraction than the over inflated hype of the prem. What better way to actually develop a Southampton way all throughout the club? the possibilities are endless. Maybe.. we should volunteer to go down to L2....or the Conferrence and entertain our fans by fighting our way back up three divisions ..like Rangers are doing in Scotland ..? Do you think we might get 31,000 to watch us play Salisbury ..... .or Eastleigh? Perhaps not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 6 November, 2012 Share Posted 6 November, 2012 I'm sure there plenty who would agree, given how many HATE the premiership. I say let's get ourselves back in L1. Cheap ticket prices, winning more often, lots of new grounds, Papa Waigo. What's not to like? I can honestly say that our two years in League One were my favourites as a Saints supporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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