Matthew Le Tissier Posted 3 September, 2015 Posted 3 September, 2015 Just wondered if anyone can cast back all those years. Obviously I know our centenary shirt sponsor was draper tools but I'm in talks with an ex player about some shirts and he has an away centenary shirt he wore but strangely has the sponsor EPSON on it. I've never seen this. He seems to think he may have been used in the cup matches but he just doesn't remember, I don't remember that!? Maybe pre season or a testimonial ?? Anyone have any memories of this!?? Cheers
tpbury Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Interesting. I think Xerox and Epson have/had some relationship, Epson may have even been a Xerox brand? Although I think Xerox had stopped sponsoring us by 1985.
Deano6 Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 I know it's called the Epson Derby these days, so maybe he's getting confused with some time he played up there for the Rams?
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 4 September, 2015 Author Posted 4 September, 2015 Centenary was draper tools . I'll post a photo if I get it
The9 Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Centenary was draper tools . I'll post a photo if I get it Do you mean the light blue one with the navy flashes on the shoulders?
Rational Rich Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Definitely Draper Tools in 1985. Took over from Air Florida at the start of the 84/85 season, the last year we played in the red and white Patrick kit. The season after that was the Centenary Year with the red Patrick kit. Rank Xerox's final season was 82/83. Never seen a Saints shirt with Epsom on it, though
The9 Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Trying to find obscure fixtures from '85/'86. Think this one is a bit early as end of '84/'85 so most likely they didn't even have that shirt made yet. https://uk.storeslider.com/bob-cummings-testimonial-programme-grimsby-town-v-181761866864e.html
The9 Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 There's also this from 87/88, who knows how much longer afterwards they still had those shirts, looking for a reason to use them... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bournemouth-v-Southampton-1987-88-John-Kirk-Testimonial-/201408117907?hash=item2ee4dbfc93
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 4 September, 2015 Author Posted 4 September, 2015 It was worn in the EPSON super cup in Singapore in 1987 See "in that number " under friendlys !
The9 Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 It was worn in the EPSON super cup in Singapore in 1987 See "in that number " under friendlys ! Cool, that would have been my first stop had my copy not migrated to the garage - nice to know my half-baked "could have been worn after 85" theory had legs too.
Hatch Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 It was worn in the EPSON super cup in Singapore in 1987 See "in that number " under friendlys ! Did we win this particular competition ?
bender Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Amazing to think we had the same kit for 5 years (80 to 85). Annoying it changes now every year. http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Southampton/Southampton.htm
TheMidfieldGeneral Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 I got this off Danny Wallace, on the pitch at Notts County away 1984. Air Florida.. And we only had them for that year I believe.
Stud mark of doom Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 I got this off Danny Wallace, on the pitch at Notts County away 1984. Air Florida.. And we only had them for that year I believe. Just after we'd secured of highest ever league position? Fantastic.
saintorini Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 Just after we'd secured of highest ever league position? Fantastic. Was at that game, absolutely poured down on the open terrace. Stood at the top of the terrace and when you looked over the top you could see the open toilets with a tin roof that was half missing, they don't build them like that any more...great away day and yep pretty sure we went top that day.
TheMidfieldGeneral Posted 4 September, 2015 Posted 4 September, 2015 ^ Yeah. Secured runners up spot.. Last game of the season. Oddly, it was On a Thursday night.
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 5 September, 2015 Author Posted 5 September, 2015 Just after we'd secured of highest ever league position? Fantastic. Hi mate will you take £300 for the shirt above!!
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 5 September, 2015 Author Posted 5 September, 2015 I got this off Danny Wallace, on the pitch at Notts County away 1984. Air Florida.. And we only had them for that year I believe. Can collect with cash today if you local ish! Assuming you will sell not that is?
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 5 September, 2015 Author Posted 5 September, 2015 I got this off Danny Wallace, on the pitch at Notts County away 1984. Air Florida.. And we only had them for that year I believe. If your interested in selling mate just fine me a bell or text in 07876778891 as I don't always check this place
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 5 September, 2015 Author Posted 5 September, 2015 I'll get back to you later. ;-) Gone me a call mate as got the cash here so would be good to get rid of it before my mrs takes it shopping for handbags
The Fat Controller Posted 6 September, 2015 Posted 6 September, 2015 Rank Zerox Air Florida Draper Tools
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 6 September, 2015 Author Posted 6 September, 2015 Like I said we wore a centenary shirt in the 1987 UPSON CUP in Singapore and the shirt sponsor was UPSON!!
The9 Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 Like I said we wore a centenary shirt in the 1987 UPSON CUP in Singapore and the shirt sponsor was UPSON!! ORLY? So you have the shirt now then..?
The9 Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 Hmmm, this Singapore Newspaper clipping from 21 May 1987 suggests you were right the first time... http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870521-1.2.49.4.aspx
The9 Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 Vaguely amused to see they actually cancelled a different competition as a result of the poor turnout for the Epson Cup. http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870608-1.2.44.18.aspx?q=southampton+epson&page=2&sort=relevance&token=epson%2csouthampton&sessionid=8ab9a3fa5c0c4feca03161fafb163bef
The9 Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 Oh and FWIW Saints lost to Universidad Automata of Mexico in the semis, the Mexicans played St Mirren (who had replaced Dundee Utd) in the Cup Final. There were 4 teams Saints beat Perth Azzurri 4-1 St Mirren 0-0 Automata Saints 0-0 St Mirren Automata 0-0 Perth Saints 0-1 Automata St Mirren 2-1 Perth (in front of 564 fans) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870525-1.2.44.12.aspx?q=southampton+epson&page=5&sort=relevance&token=epson%2csouthampton&sessionid=97bf2ec2ef694582a89a32e997d1921e Saints being Saints conceded a last minute goal whilst only needing a draw to miss out on the final, I can't find any record of who won between St Mirren and Automata in the Final!
St Chalet Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 (edited) 1985 Centenary Home Edited 7 September, 2015 by St Chalet
Shance Posted 7 September, 2015 Posted 7 September, 2015 1985 Centenary Home Is this yours? I would love to buy it from you if so...............
St Chalet Posted 8 September, 2015 Posted 8 September, 2015 Is this yours? I would love to buy it from you if so............... Yep, and sorry - not for sale
The9 Posted 8 September, 2015 Posted 8 September, 2015 Yep, and sorry - not for sale Are they matchworn rather than replicas? The badge looks a bit "clean" for a matchworn?
St Chalet Posted 8 September, 2015 Posted 8 September, 2015 Both replicas. The Red one is mint (have the original bag) although the Patrick logos have gone brittle on the sleeves. The away one has seen better days!
The9 Posted 9 September, 2015 Posted 9 September, 2015 Both replicas. The Red one is mint (have the original bag) although the Patrick logos have gone brittle on the sleeves. The away one has seen better days! Adult sizes?
The9 Posted 9 September, 2015 Posted 9 September, 2015 Cool, can't be many of those around in adult sizes!
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 9 September, 2015 Posted 9 September, 2015 Oh and FWIW Saints lost to Universidad Automata of Mexico in the semis, the Mexicans played St Mirren (who had replaced Dundee Utd) in the Cup Final. There were 4 teams Saints beat Perth Azzurri 4-1 St Mirren 0-0 Automata Saints 0-0 St Mirren Automata 0-0 Perth Saints 0-1 Automata St Mirren 2-1 Perth (in front of 564 fans) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870525-1.2.44.12.aspx?q=southampton+epson&page=5&sort=relevance&token=epson%2csouthampton&sessionid=97bf2ec2ef694582a89a32e997d1921e Saints being Saints conceded a last minute goal whilst only needing a draw to miss out on the final, I can't find any record of who won between St Mirren and Automata in the Final! http://www.stmirren.info/id36.html Here you go, looks like St Mirren won on pens after a 0-0 draw
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 10 September, 2015 Author Posted 10 September, 2015 Good research !! Can't find a photo anywhere though!!
The9 Posted 10 September, 2015 Posted 10 September, 2015 Good research !! Can't find a photo anywhere though!! There's this on the St Mirren link: And some of the Singapore newspaper searches come up with pics of the competition advert. Unfortunately some of the results are offline and the paper is only visible in a Singapore-based Library.
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 10 September, 2015 Author Posted 10 September, 2015 I was looking for a photo is saints playing in the cup!
naiser Posted 11 September, 2015 Posted 11 September, 2015 Unfortunately some of the results are offline and the paper is only visible in a Singapore-based Library. Paging Singapore Saint!
Shance Posted 11 September, 2015 Posted 11 September, 2015 Yep, and sorry - not for sale I've been looking for a centenary shirt for many years with no prevail. I've got a couple of nice ones in my collection inc an 84 Zerox home shirt in good condition but the centenary shirt still evades me!!
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 13 September, 2015 Author Posted 13 September, 2015 I have a match worn home for sale but you would need to re mortgage
The9 Posted 14 September, 2015 Posted 14 September, 2015 I was looking for a photo is saints playing in the cup! Yeah, so was I for about 2 hours, there are plenty of articles which exist and have been archived and indexed but can't be viewed online. I just thought the enormous green pointless thing was funny.
The9 Posted 16 September, 2015 Posted 16 September, 2015 (edited) I think this is the closest you're going to get to any pictures other than the ones you take yourself: St Mirren keeper's shirt from the same tournament. Edited 16 September, 2015 by The9
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 19 September, 2015 Author Posted 19 September, 2015 I think this is the closest you're going to get to any pictures other than the ones you take yourself: St Mirren keeper's shirt from the same tournament. Good find !
Shance Posted 19 September, 2015 Posted 19 September, 2015 I have a match worn home for sale but you would need to re mortgage�� Pretty sure it was you that I bought a match worn Clyne shirt from? How much for the centenary shirt?
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 20 September, 2015 Posted 20 September, 2015 (edited) Here's my 2 Centenary shirts. I've had the home one since '85 and as you can see, the sponsorship is long gone. The away shirt came to me after SCW left the club. They had a huge clear out at the training ground and there were black bin bags full of old shirts. I got this one and several of the white & green Hummel away shirts from the late 80's. Edited 20 September, 2015 by Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd
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