Tommy Mulgrew Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Worrying that we have allowed all that to happen. 7 players have already left and one still in contract discussions. Only destination club to be announced yet is Rafferty to Glasgow Rangers. We shall do extremely well to be in contention for promotion next season with 7 or 8 new starters in a team of 11. Who did the manager report to and why was nothing done until the announcement that she would step down? And why so slow in getting a replacement? Lots of questions and so far little in the way of answers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPY Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 On 22/06/2024 at 06:53, Saint_clark said: Seems like our squads being dismantled by poachers from above. Shame. That momentum will probably dry up now and we'll struggle to reach the WSL anytime soon if ever. A good few of the players that have left would have been more than happy to stay if the structure in the club was right. We’re being ‘dismantled’ because of a faith in people who don't deserve it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 19 minutes ago, ChrisPY said: A good few of the players that have left would have been more than happy to stay if the structure in the club was right. We’re being ‘dismantled’ because of a faith in people who don't deserve it. ...what faith are you referring to here? I haven't expressed faith in anyone. What issue with the structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Too many hints on here and very little actual information. I can't remember, I know the manager has been kicked upstairs, have we got a new coach yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Spacey-Cale the problem? Really? As Sue says, too much hinting and foreplay, not enough actual substantiation from some posters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Horne Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 4 hours ago, sfc4prem said: Spacey-Cale the problem? Really? As Sue says, too much hinting and foreplay, not enough actual substantiation from some posters. Difficult to provide proof without giving sources out, but it is true. The proof is in the pudding, very disappointing season, Won 13, lost 9, no draws. Some of the performances were very poor, lack of a plan a or b, and an exodus of players by their choice, 1 players family member put out a damning tweet, which was subsequently taken down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 53 minutes ago, Barry Horne said: Difficult to provide proof without giving sources out, but it is true. The proof is in the pudding, very disappointing season, Won 13, lost 9, no draws. Some of the performances were very poor, lack of a plan a or b, and an exodus of players by their choice, 1 players family member put out a damning tweet, which was subsequently taken down. What did the tweet say then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Horne Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 8 hours ago, Saint_clark said: What did the tweet say then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I don't think anyone here thought it was a poor season, though I do agree there were some poor performances. Regardless, if everyone is leaving because of Spacey-Cale then they must have missed the news that she is no longer the manager! We do need to get the new appointment in asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 2 hours ago, Barsiem said: I don't think anyone here thought it was a poor season, though I do agree there were some poor performances. Regardless, if everyone is leaving because of Spacey-Cale then they must have missed the news that she is no longer the manager! We do need to get the new appointment in asap. Dare I say it doesn't speak well of their ability to be professional that they have such an issue with her they have to leave the club altogether even though she isn't manager. Also doesn't help the stereotype of women holding grudges and not working well together. If so many of them had grievances I wonder how many of those were actually spoken out loud to officials at the club. The way so many have left it came out of nowhere and almost seemed as if it was coordinated by the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I suspect some of the leavers simply got better offers. Watch this space... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Yes, with us grassroots types it's more important to play with people you get on with and hope the subs don't go up too much! If you're a not very well paid professional in the first place the extra money might be vital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 https://fawslfulltime.co.uk/2024/06/25/rangers-sign-former-southampton-and-sheffield-united-goal-machine-wilkinson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 On 25/06/2024 at 13:18, Master Bates said: https://fawslfulltime.co.uk/2024/06/25/rangers-sign-former-southampton-and-sheffield-united-goal-machine-wilkinson/ I suppose Rangers are in that appealing middle ground of being able to splash a bit more money, and offer more gametime than low level WSL teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 On 25/06/2024 at 13:18, Master Bates said: https://fawslfulltime.co.uk/2024/06/25/rangers-sign-former-southampton-and-sheffield-united-goal-machine-wilkinson/ Didnt realise Wilkinson had gone too. The girls might go back down again this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 New contracts for Collett, Mott, Milne, Peake and Purfield I'd happily have those 5 start as a back 5, so that seems to be a good sign. I'd expect more gametime for Dean and Thompson as things stand too. Interesting business at London City Lionesses, they seem to have substantial backing and have swooped for the ex-PSG manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Sophia Pharaoh confirmed leaving the club. Something strange happened with that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Something's clearly fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Strange going on's with the women's team. They needed a bit of a clear out but they have let some good players leave. No head coach in place yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Imagine if it took this long to appoint a new man’s team manager, it’s poor it’s taken so long tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 42 minutes ago, EBS1980 said: Imagine if it took this long to appoint a new man’s team manager, it’s poor it’s taken so long tbh I imagine it's significantly harder to find suitably qualified women's managers than men's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 7 hours ago, Sheaf Saint said: I imagine it's significantly harder to find suitably qualified women's managers than men's. Only if you're dead set on hiring a woman TBF. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 On 07/07/2024 at 19:31, EBS1980 said: Imagine if it took this long to appoint a new man’s team manager, it’s poor it’s taken so long tbh Alfie House stating ‘no need to panic is all I can say at this stage’ on Twitter tonight. Suggests something is lined up but not able to be announced yet. Also found the cropping of today’s video and pictures of their training odd today. Like they are deliberately hiding coaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Thumbs up https://thehalfwayline.com/2024/07/09/southampton-sign-tara-bourne/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/stenson-signs-to-bolster-womens-goalkeeping-union?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wom-fran-stenson-signs&utm_term=news&utm_content=link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 We seem to be building the England u-23 squad, with Gregory, Bourne and Stenson all in the most recent squad (with our Rendell, Kendall and Pike). Odd that we now have two goalkeepers from the England setup, wonder if this is prepping for Rendell moving on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 That's the thought that occurred to me.. According to the OS the keepers are Rendell, Haaland and Stenson. There was another one I saw at Havant & W last year: Beth someone? Unlike all those years ago women's football is getting specialist goalkeeper coaches and it's certainly made a difference over the last few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 On 09/07/2024 at 18:07, Master Bates said: Thumbs up https://thehalfwayline.com/2024/07/09/southampton-sign-tara-bourne/ Would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Remi Allen the new manager: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c047pkeevd5o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Toss of a coin how that appointment goes. Hopefully she turns out to be brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Is she related to Martin Allen and Paul Allen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Handily, we've a big box of comments in storage covering an inexperienced manager at the level, looking to steer us out of a Championship. 🙂 Looking forward to a great season, with her in charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Sophie Harwood to Arsenal; another promising player gone: https://www.onlinegooner.com/articles/view/exclusive-arsenal-academy-s-new-arrival-sophie-harwood-on-her-move-to-the-gunners-from-southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southner Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 On 12/07/2024 at 13:07, bpsaint said: Would. ...imagine she'll be a good acquisition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Good interview with the new manager: https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/06/remi-allen-southampton-manager-womens-championship?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 This season is the biggest overhaul ever. I have no idea how things are going to pan out, but cannot see it being as successful as last season unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Is there any backstory to why Wilkinson left? I mean out of all the players I figured she would be at the top of the "want to keep list". Just saw she scored 4 goals for Rangers in their league opener Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 13 hours ago, striker said: Is there any backstory to why Wilkinson left? I mean out of all the players I figured she would be at the top of the "want to keep list". Just saw she scored 4 goals for Rangers in their league opener Sunday Something strange went on behind the scenes. We'll probably never know the full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) On 12/08/2024 at 14:44, striker said: Is there any backstory to why Wilkinson left? I mean out of all the players I figured she would be at the top of the "want to keep list". Just saw she scored 4 goals for Rangers in their league opener Sunday So Scottish women's football is similar to the men's then? Edit: 11-0 against Aberdeen Edited August 13 by suewhistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPY Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 12/08/2024 at 14:44, striker said: Is there any backstory to why Wilkinson left? I mean out of all the players I figured she would be at the top of the "want to keep list". Just saw she scored 4 goals for Rangers in their league opener Sunday Partly the behind the scenes issues that have been mentioned previously but her other half lives up that way so there was a personal aspect to the move as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastroreporter Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Official website says Saints played Bristol City this afternoon https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/matches/mens-team?teamId=5rWqTSv5IrxHLIaTP8kJgM But there's a glitch on the match centre page and it's showing a line-up of players who have left, presume from an older game. https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/bristol-city-women-v-southampton-f-c-women?tab=line-ups But does anyone know if we did play today, and isn't it a bit odd to play a friendly against a side we're playing in the league on 9th Sep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Statement: Women's Professional Leagues Limited - Womens Leagues and Competitions (thefa.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 First game of the season tomorrow, home to Bristol City, I've been given some tickets so going to see a ladies game for the first time, sounds like a lot of new signings and a new manager so not sure what to expect, any particular names to look out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Not a trace of the season opening on FA Player ……………unless I’m being thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 19 minutes ago, John Boy Saint said: Not a trace of the season opening on FA Player ……………unless I’m being thick. Nope looks like they're only showing one game per round of fixtures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1-0 up in the second half 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1-1 currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 (edited) Was a decent game overall I thought, Bristol City started brighter and looked to have the edge in terms of quality. Saints looked good once settled, missing a bit of quality upfront so following mens team in that regard. Hard to know if we were missing any players etc, they announced it was the keepers debut so not sure if an understudy or going to be perm, looked assured no silly mistakes passing out from the back. Nice touch at the end players come over and chat to fans, went down well with the kids. Finished 1-1. Not a big crowd 1622 I think, they must be disappointed with that. Edited September 8 by Football Special 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 22 hours ago, Football Special said: Was a decent game overall I thought, Bristol City started brighter and looked to have the edge in terms of quality. Saints looked good once settled, missing a bit of quality upfront so following mens team in that regard. Hard to know if we were missing any players etc, they announced it was the keepers debut so not sure if an understudy or going to be perm, looked assured no silly mistakes passing out from the back. Nice touch at the end players come over and chat to fans, went down well with the kids. Finished 1-1. Not a big crowd 1622 I think, they must be disappointed with that. Re the crowd I do think they'd be better served playing at a stadium that meets the fan base that'll show up. I'm sure it's great in some respects playing in a large stadium and (probably) better surfaces, but having a full stadium watching you must be more exciting than having 95% of the seats empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 24 minutes ago, Barsiem said: Re the crowd I do think they'd be better served playing at a stadium that meets the fan base that'll show up. I'm sure it's great in some respects playing in a large stadium and (probably) better surfaces, but having a full stadium watching you must be more exciting than having 95% of the seats empty Are you suggesting they should play at Nottarf Krap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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