Saint Charlie Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 After Unbelievable Jeff said Clyne will sign a new deal because he "seems honourable", it got me thinking who the most honourable Saint of all time has been? Would put an early shout out for Franny Benali who gave his all at the club, played with honour and has continued with his humble attitude beyond his playing days. Also a lesser spotted Saint Kleber Chala who honourably followed his pal the Tin Man to the UK and stuck at it despite being a joke figure to the other players in training. There must be some better suggestions though? Duncan - any shouts from bygone generations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Nick Holmes would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 December, 2014 Author Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Not a player, but Nigel Adkins would be very high up the scale of honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Rupert Lowe. In fact he was Right honourable... oh well better not go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Kelvin Davis is held in very high regard by me for riding the roller-coaster down and back up. Turning down west ham as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Patrick Colleter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Danny Higginbotham - offered his Cup Final medal to Frannie as he'd been there for his whole career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 1950s cartoons tell me it should be Maya Yoshida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 1950s cartoons tell me it should be Maya Yoshida. Sadly not if Maya had honour he should of committed Seppuku after his first defeat as he couldn't handle the shame like any true samurai.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Sadly not if Maya had honour he should of committed Seppuku after his first defeat as he couldn't handle the shame like any true samurai.... You are correctly in this instance. Honour in Japan has always been seen as a duty. The art of Seppuku which translates to English as "belly cutting" was an old form of punishment for the shamed Samurai seeking to hold his honour. Due to this noble formula and legend Japanese people seek to retain honour above almost everything else. On many football webboards in Japan the honour of Tadanari-San was questioned after he abandoned South Korea to play for Samurai Blue. Perhaps he suffered at Southampton as results of unsettled karuma (karma)? On the other side, Maya Yoshida is believed to be extremely honourable and is one of the pioneered Sports Athletes from Japan who has permeated well to other lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Considering suggesting Artur Boruc now to see if I can get a reply from Irene. Or Mayuka, for Aziz Ansah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Jason Dodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Nick Holmes would be my choice. Good shout, David Armstrong also comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Danny Higginbotham - offered his Cup Final medal to Frannie as he'd been there for his whole career. I've not heard that one - can you tell me more of how it happened? Not in any way doubting - just missed this one somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Danny Higginbotham - offered his Cup Final medal to Frannie as he'd been there for his whole career. What cup final was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 2001 fa cup I'm guessing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 2003. But higginbotham wasn't here lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Oh yeah he was Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Higginbottom was an unused substitute. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/3025589.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 I've not heard that one - can you tell me more of how it happened? Not in any way doubting - just missed this one somehow Higginbotham can boast an FA Cup medal himself, albeit as a runner-up with Southampton in the 2003 final defeat by Arsenal. But the former Derby defender admits to feeling something of a fraud at the Millennium Stadium - having joined the club only the previous January - and he even offered his medal to Saints stalwart Francis Benali, who missed the final. 'I was on the bench for the final but I felt a bit of an impostor - because when I joined the run was already well under way,' said the 28-year-old. 'I did offer my medal to Franny, because I felt he deserved it far more than me. But he wouldn't take it, and the club gave him one in the end. 'As each round went by it was obvious we were getting closer. 'To be involved in the final was something special which can never be taken away from me. But no one is talking about the final just yet.' http://www.espnfc.com/story/359078/saints-out-to-ruin-shearers-swansong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustonmyfeet Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 On many football webboards in Japan the honour of Tadanari-San was questioned after he abandoned South Korea to play for Samurai Blue. Perhaps he suffered at Southampton as results of unsettled karuma (karma)? He abandoned South Korea despite his family's patriotism because he suffered racist abuse when he played for the U21 side. Apparently he went to a lot of trouble to secure the Korean passport in the first place so he must have been a bit ****ed off with his treatment. If anyone's honour should be questioned, I don't think it should be Tadanari's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Matt le tissier by miles. Dodd and Benali never had the chances to move he had. He loved the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Matt le tissier by miles. Dodd and Benali never had the chances to move he had. He loved the club. Love the bloke but couldn't placing a bet on a game and then trying to fix that result be considered errrrrrr ................not a very honourable thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Ulrich van Gobbel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Bradley Wright-Philips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 19 December, 2014 Share Posted 19 December, 2014 Matty all the way. That throw in the first minute, did not harm the result or harm Saints (I think he saved us enough). Yes bit silly, but a fantastic player and servant to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 He abandoned South Korea despite his family's patriotism because he suffered racist abuse when he played for the U21 side. Apparently he went to a lot of trouble to secure the Korean passport in the first place so he must have been a bit ****ed off with his treatment. If anyone's honour should be questioned, I don't think it should be Tadanari's. I think, with upmosts respects, that I know a little more than you. I do not (to my knowledge) identify this. I reject this slur. Disrespect and (ironically) lacking honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 Matty all the way. That throw in the first minute, did not harm the result or harm Saints (I think he saved us enough). Yes bit silly, but a fantastic player and servant to the club. Love the bloke but couldn't placing a bet on a game and then trying to fix that result be considered errrrrrr ................not a very honourable thing to do? What he did for our club massively outweighs that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 What he did for our club massively outweighs that. Yes but this thread isn't about most loyal servant of the club but most honourable player (WTF that means) I don't think anyone involved in dodgy betting could be considered honourable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 terry paine springs to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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