OwenTheSaints Posted 10 January, 2018 Share Posted 10 January, 2018 Evening guys, This is my first time posting after years of browsing. I just thought I'd share my Saints blog with you that I started in August 2017. I made it as my Creative Writing lecturers at uni suggested making a blog to help with writing craft, and there is always something to write about with Saints... https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/ After making this blog, (and affiliate Twitter - @Owen_TheSaints) I was very fortunate to be approached by 90Min Football, and have subsequently been vlogging matches for their YouTube channel. The most recent of which is here (if you really want to relive the Palace game [emoji6]) Feel free to have a read/watch and if you enjoy my work then I'm happy to share new uploads on here. My SaintsWeb account was activated last night so I also look forward to contributing with discussions. All the best, and let's hope for a better second half to the season. Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 10 January, 2018 Share Posted 10 January, 2018 Evening guys, This is my first time posting after years of browsing. I just thought I'd share my Saints blog with you that I started in August 2017. I made it as my Creative Writing lecturers at uni suggested making a blog to help with writing craft, and there is always something to write about with Saints... https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/ After making this blog, (and affiliate Twitter - @Owen_TheSaints) I was very fortunate to be approached by 90Min Football, and have subsequently been vlogging matches for their YouTube channel. The most recent of which is here (if you really want to relive the Palace game [emoji6]) Feel free to have a read/watch and if you enjoy my work then I'm happy to share new uploads on here. My SaintsWeb account was activated last night so I also look forward to contributing with discussions. All the best, and let's hope for a better second half to the season. Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I always thought creative writing was, well, ... creative, a bit like stories and things. At least this explains where the press now get their stories from. Have you applied to SFC to get into their media/PR set-up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 10 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 10 January, 2018 I always thought creative writing was, well, ... creative, a bit like stories and things. At least this explains where the press now get their stories from. Have you applied to SFC to get into their media/PR set-up? My main interest is script writing, but a blog was suggested to simply get us writing regularly. Any type of writing is practice I guess. It also encourages writing to deadlines which will help in the future etc. I haven't as I'm not even sure I could be creative enough to put a positive spin on this season. [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 10 January, 2018 Share Posted 10 January, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Can you come up with a creative story about how we escape relegation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 10 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 10 January, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Can you come up with a creative story about how we escape relegation? Thank you! Once upon a time, a Director of Football named Les Reed had to swallow his pride. And that is how Saints avoided relegation. Simple story, and yet quite implausible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Mywords Posted 11 January, 2018 Share Posted 11 January, 2018 Evening guys, This is my first time posting after years of browsing. I just thought I'd share my Saints blog with you that I started in August 2017. I made it as my Creative Writing lecturers at uni suggested making a blog to help with writing craft, and there is always something to write about with Saints... https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/ After making this blog, (and affiliate Twitter - @Owen_TheSaints) I was very fortunate to be approached by 90Min Football, and have subsequently been vlogging matches for their YouTube channel. The most recent of which is here (if you really want to relive the Palace game [emoji6]) Feel free to have a read/watch and if you enjoy my work then I'm happy to share new uploads on here. My SaintsWeb account was activated last night so I also look forward to contributing with discussions. All the best, and let's hope for a better second half to the season. Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The blog was a good read and expressed the frustrations that most of us feel. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 11 January, 2018 Share Posted 11 January, 2018 I enjoyed the read and the YouTube commentary. I think you capture the fans concensus of opinion excellently. Les Reed have a read. Of course with all the analysis at Southampton they will know exactly the problems. The biggest concern is why they continue to the same mistakes, without ever having a plan A, B, C..... Dave Merrington for Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 11 January, 2018 Share Posted 11 January, 2018 An excellent, well considered and entertaining blog. Look forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 11 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2018 Thank you for all your support, I really appreciate it and am glad you're enjoying my work. Thought I might as well share something I made in November. I was proud of it but it received mixed reviews due to people taking it seriously; it's clearly tongue in cheek. As Saints continue to persist with the 'Our Way' song, I decided to update the lyrics... https://twitter.com/owen_thesaints/status/933048285555757057 Enjoy! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 11 January, 2018 Share Posted 11 January, 2018 Did people really think it was real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 11 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2018 Did people really think it was real? Got a tweet back from a woman who subsequently blocked me that was along the lines of 'I would never think as a fan to disrespect the club like this.' While I can understand, the whole point of it was just to bring a bit of light to the depressing situation we were (and still are) in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 15 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 15 January, 2018 Does Pellegrino instruct us to sit back in the second half, or are the fitness levels of the players not high enough to sustain the press? New post on the blog: Watford 2-2 Saints: Difficult Second Half Syndrome https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/15/watford-2-2-saints-difficult-second-half-syndrome/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 21 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 21 January, 2018 Us fans were the 12th man today, which was only fair as Spurs had one called Kevin Friend. Saints 1-1 Spurs: We Spurred Them On https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/21/saints-1-1-spurs-we-spurred-them-on/ 90Min FanVoice of the game: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 21 January, 2018 Share Posted 21 January, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Can you come up with a creative story about how we escape relegation? Thats a bit far fetched mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 29 January, 2018 Author Share Posted 29 January, 2018 With no FA Cup appearance and McCarthy keeping his third clean sheet in 6 games, have we seen the last of Forster this season? Saints 1-0 Watford: WATever Will Be, Will Be: https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/saints-1-0-watford-watever-will-be-will-be/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 1 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 1 February, 2018 It feels like fans and players vs coaching staff and the board. Unfortunately, one side holds all the power. Saints 1-1 Brighton: The Draw That Breaks The Camel's Back? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/01/saints-1-1-brighton-the-draw-that-breaks-the-camels-back/ 90Min FanVoice of the game: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 3 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 3 February, 2018 Finally a 90Min FanVoice vlog of a game that's actually enjoyable to relive! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 5 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 5 February, 2018 The revival of Southampton FC, or another false dawn against a Prem team at their lowest ebb? West Brom 2-3 Saints: Backed In The Morning https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/05/west-brom-2-3-saints-backed-in-the-morning/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 11 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 11 February, 2018 The players didn't turn up today. Perhaps they stayed at The Hawthorns ready for next week... Saints 0-2 Liverpool: Dreams Be Tossed and Blown https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/saints-0-2-liverpool-dreams-be-tossed-and-blown/ 90Min FanVoice of the game: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 18 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 18 February, 2018 We have won as many games against West Brom this season, as they have league games. West Brom 1-2 Saints: A Hawthorn In WBA's Side https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/18/west-brom-1-2-saints-a-hawthorn-in-wbas-side/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 24 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2018 90 Min FanVoice of the game: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 26 February, 2018 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2018 How have we gone from celebrating Gabbiadini's equaliser at Wembley, to celebrating Gabbiadini's equaliser in the 90th minute at Burnley to lift us out of the relegation zone...? Burnley 1-1 Saints: Moor of the Same https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/burnley-1-1-saints-moor-of-the-same/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 3 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 3 March, 2018 90Min FanVoice of today's game: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 4 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 4 March, 2018 The game, which threatened to be called off, produced as much action as if it had been. Saints 0-0 Stoke: Draw and Bored-er https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/04/saints-0-0-stoke-draw-and-bored-er/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 11 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 11 March, 2018 'Abysmal. Shocking. Borderline disgraceful.' Jermaine Jenas. 'How is he still in a job?' Mark Schwarzer. 'Same sh*t. Different week.' Owen The Saints. Newcastle 3-0 Saints: Tyne To Go. https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/11/newcastle-3-0-saints-tyne-to-go/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 13 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 13 March, 2018 Pellegrino: This Is Your Strife. The club had no choice after Saturday's defeat, though nor did they after Leicester, Spurs, Palace... A look back on Pellegrino's tenure, and where we go from here. Pell-vis Has Left The Building: https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/13/pell-vis-has-left-the-building/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 19 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 March, 2018 A perfect start for Sparky, as two goals from the least likely of goalscorers (no, not Carrillo) send Southampton to Wembley! Wigan 0-2 Saints: Thrashin' The Latics https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/19/wigan-0-2-saints-thrashin-the-latics/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 31 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2018 90Min FanVoice of today's game here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 1 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 1 April, 2018 Wednesday: I witness Krueger celebrating Southampton's achievements and bright future. Saturday: I witness... West Ham 3-0 Saints: Forever Growing Troubles https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/west-ham-3-0-saints-forever-growing-troubles/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 10 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 10 April, 2018 More positives than negatives, but those negatives are sending us down. Arsenal 3-2 Saints: Are We Gunner Stay Up? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/arsenal-3-2-saints-are-we-gunner-stay-up/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 14 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 14 April, 2018 Think this 90Min FanVoice shows all the emotions of football, which no matter the situation, is why we love the sport and will forever go every week no matter the league or opposition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 16 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 16 April, 2018 75K views on my latest 90Min vlog a small consolation for another gut wrenching weekend of Premier League football. Saints 2-3 Chelsea: Chelsea Sour Show https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/saints-2-3-chelsea-chelsea-sour-show/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 16 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 16 April, 2018 Apologies, link working now! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 20 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 20 April, 2018 Were our improved performances against Arsenal and Chelsea just 'shop window' displays? If so, Man City on the final day might be a blessing... Leicester 0-0 Saints: A Pointless Point? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/20/leicester-0-0-saints-a-pointless-point/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 22 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 April, 2018 The result and performance didn't stop me having a great day out at Wembley with my dad. That's what it's all about. The fans are the club and always will be; football matches are just there to bring them together. 90Min FanVoice of today's game here: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fen Posted 22 April, 2018 Share Posted 22 April, 2018 Right read the first paragraph and if I’m to be a critic it seems a bit Puel loving, my opinion is he should never been appointed and he should have been sacked however Pellegrino is definitely as bad a replacement we could have asked for. From the off we needed a positive attacking manager. Hughes is not it either. Get Adkins back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 22 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 April, 2018 Right read the first paragraph and if I’m to be a critic it seems a bit Puel loving, my opinion is he should never been appointed and he should have been sacked however Pellegrino is definitely as bad a replacement we could have asked for. From the off we needed a positive attacking manager. Hughes is not it either. Get Adkins back I probably agree that Puel should never have been appointed, he definitely wasn't the successor we needed after Koeman. Tbh I'll make up my mind after he's had a summer transfer window at Leicester to see how they play when he has the squad he wants. In all honesty it's got to a point where I'm not sure any manger could get our squad really performing consistently... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 22 April, 2018 Share Posted 22 April, 2018 I probably agree that Puel should never have been appointed, he definitely wasn't the successor we needed after Koeman. Tbh I'll make up my mind after he's had a summer transfer window at Leicester to see how they play when he has the squad he wants. In all honesty it's got to a point where I'm not sure any manger could get our squad really performing consistently... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Our present squad is unbalanced but unfortunately it’s not going to get a drastic overhaul very quickly. Too many long term contracts (Thanks, Les) and selling and buying in a short summer window will not change more than a few. Don’t forget that not much happens until after the World Cup finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 22 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 April, 2018 Our present squad is unbalanced but unfortunately it’s not going to get a drastic overhaul very quickly. Too many long term contracts (Thanks, Les) and selling and buying in a short summer window will not change more than a few. Don’t forget that not much happens until after the World Cup finishes. Agreed, the squad is lacking quality in key areas, and the quality we do have seem to have their heads elsewhere already. Ultimately we have talented players but no core team, they don't gel at all and I'm sure most are looking for exit (and maybe see relegation as the way to most likely achieve this). I can see it getting messy in the short time frame over summer as demand for players, relegation clauses and trying to keep wages manageable in a lower division all come to the fore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 23 April, 2018 Share Posted 23 April, 2018 Agreed, the squad is lacking quality in key areas, and the quality we do have seem to have their heads elsewhere already. Ultimately we have talented players but no core team, they don't gel at all and I'm sure most are looking for exit (and maybe see relegation as the way to most likely achieve this). I can see it getting messy in the short time frame over summer as demand for players, relegation clauses and trying to keep wages manageable in a lower division all come to the fore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hmm, that’s a thought. Some players might see relegation as their main chance of escape. It dawned on me years ago in one o& our previous relegation fights that the best players, such as Alan Shearer, were never going to get relegated because they would be straight off to another club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 23 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2018 Yesterday was an amazing experience, and I'm determined to not let the performance or result ruin that. Chelsea 2-0 Saints: Chelsea Sour Show Part II? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/chelsea-2-0-saints-chelsea-sour-show-part-ii/ Have also started an affiliate YouTube channel with me editing my own vlogs. https://youtu.be/HN9IdYChYcU Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 28 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 28 April, 2018 So proud of this vlog, just for how it captures the best atmosphere St Mary's has seen in years! https://youtu.be/gC1MJeeFE7c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 29 April, 2018 Share Posted 29 April, 2018 So proud of this vlog, just for how it captures the best atmosphere St Mary's has seen in years! https://youtu.be/gC1MJeeFE7c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Your face going the all the highs and lows ..... brilliant!! Great work matey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 29 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2018 Your face going the all the highs and lows ..... brilliant!! Great work matey. Cheers mate, I very much appreciate the support, especially given the lambasting in the match thread for it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 29 April, 2018 Share Posted 29 April, 2018 Cheers mate, I very much appreciate the support, especially given the lambasting in the match thread for it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wouldn’t worry mate, an anonymous football forum full of ‘real men’ who suggest the only way to enjoy football is to ‘get ****ed and watch the game’ is probably not an easy audience to engage. The vlog wasn’t my kind of thing but I think a lot showed that they don’t understand Youtube and its current opportunities, so fair play to you for trying to seize upon them in a fresh and creative way. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 30 April, 2018 Share Posted 30 April, 2018 Wouldn’t worry mate, an anonymous football forum full of ‘real men’ who suggest the only way to enjoy football is to ‘get ****ed and watch the game’ is probably not an easy audience to engage. The vlog wasn’t my kind of thing but I think a lot showed that they don’t understand Youtube and its current opportunities, so fair play to you for trying to seize upon them in a fresh and creative way. Good luck! Agree with you, and add that I get more annoyed by those 'real men' who stay in the pub til kick off and stagger to the ground, getting to the ground 10 mins late, blocking our view while trying to find their seats through the alco haze, then get up again on 41 mins to go to the bar, come back on 52 mins, blocking our view again. And don't get me started on the swearers and abusers .... I'm not into vlogging and selfie takers, but each to his own. They're not the worst type of fan, despite the abuse you were given on the match thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 30 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 30 April, 2018 Saints win, riot police across the city, I get destroyed on SaintsWeb, and feature on Match of the Day. This one will be lively. Saints 2-1 Bournemouth: Saints Reborn-mouth? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/saints-2-1-bournemouth-saints-reborn-mouth/ Also, as my vlogs are so well loved on here, here's my 90Min FanVoice of the game. Many thanks to the above posters for the support as well, wish I had more posts available to respond personally. And thanks to anyone that has stuck up for me or even offered an opposing view point fairly, have appreciated it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 30 April, 2018 Share Posted 30 April, 2018 Cheers mate, I very much appreciate the support, especially given the lambasting in the match thread for it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Just watched it! Very good. I wouldn’t pay attention to all the Uber fans. There’s always someone wanting to tell you how to support your team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenTheSaints Posted 30 April, 2018 Author Share Posted 30 April, 2018 Just watched it! Very good. I wouldn’t pay attention to all the Uber fans. There’s always someone wanting to tell you how to support your team. Thank you, that means a lot, appreciate that. Yeah exactly, I respect everyone's opinions and can see where they're coming from, but there's no right or wrong way to support the team, in fact it's the diversity of ways different fans do that makes it a whole encompassing culture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 30 April, 2018 Share Posted 30 April, 2018 Saints win, riot police across the city, I get destroyed on SaintsWeb, and feature on Match of the Day. This one will be lively. Saints 2-1 Bournemouth: Saints Reborn-mouth? https://owenthesaintsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/saints-2-1-bournemouth-saints-reborn-mouth/ Also, as my vlogs are so well loved on here, here's my 90Min FanVoice of the game. Many thanks to the above posters for the support as well, wish I had more posts available to respond personally. And thanks to anyone that has stuck up for me or even offered an opposing view point fairly, have appreciated it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You're also on the OS official highlights too, presumably the same footage from MOTD. I'm glad you know that many of us appreciate the stuff you put up. Are you going to be doing anything in terms of blogging and vlogging for the World Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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