die Mannyschaft Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Unless there is a huge turnaround in our tactics and passing side and back 0-6. I was thinking Saints 1-0 as this is Bompey's fa cup final, thier biggest away day. This game is NOT a local derby Wimborne FC are there rivals. Another set of irritating fans to see at the station god help us.
LGTL Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 15 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said: Unless there is a huge turnaround in our tactics and passing side and back 0-6. I was thinking Saints 1-0 as this is Bompey's fa cup final, thier biggest away day. This game is NOT a local derby Wimborne FC are there rivals. Another set of irritating fans to see at the station god help us. Only if you’re going to Brockenhurst, as there’s no trains between there and Central on Saturday 😂
trousers Posted February 12 Posted February 12 3 hours ago, John B said: You must be a pretty awful football follower if you did not realise the squad was pants last August Of course the squad was "pants"... But what you don't do with a "pants" squad is attempt to play a style of football that's more suited to players that are the opposite of "pants".... What you do do is try someone different, with the hope that he can squeeze more out the "pants" squad than the dogmatic previous guy.... It might achieve something , it might not.... but you won't know unless you try.... Call me old fashioned.... 2
Oldandtired Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toussaint said: No need for food poising, this is the game where heavy metal football clicks and we look like Real Madrid did last night against Citeh Watching that I felt sure that RM has been taken on City’s coaching staff….all looked so familiar. Edited February 12 by Oldandtired 1
Turkish Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) On 11/02/2025 at 17:11, Sarnia Cherie said: I am struggling to find any hope for this game. Bournemouth are everything I would love Saints to be. They have European football to play for and they won't be letting us stand in their way. 0-3. They are a noddy club with weird, noddy little fans who are pussies. However well they are doing on the pitch we will always be superior just by virtue of not being from Bournemouth or Boscombe. A strange little place full of the blue rinse brigade or scrawny little dickwads. Back in 2011 the police tried to protect Bournemouth and put the DEF in a police escort back to the station after our 3-1 win there in league one and as we walked past the cricket pitch some bellend from safety of the bar on the top of the Pavilion shouted down "i'll have a one to one with any of you" tough guy from 50 metres away not so tough when he was invited down to make good on his promise. When we went past their main pub their hardmen had locked themselves in the pub and were content to claim a victory by giving it wanker signs behind the lock door. Absolute bumbaclots the lot of 'em. Edited February 12 by Turkish
suewhistle Posted February 12 Posted February 12 2 hours ago, Dark Munster said: You’re being too kind. I’d have him in stocks in the centre circle and hand out free rotten tomatoes to the crowd. Softie! What's wrong with tinned plum tomatoes? Catering size. I've flown low level out of Bournemouth Airport quite a number of times and seen the Vitality stadium from the air; it really does look like a slightly overgrown non-league ground. But as pointed out above they are at least doing something about their training ground, unlike Portsmouth who left a trail of debt to various schools and colleges whose grounds they were using when they went bankrupt: whether the first or second time I don't recall. I do remember that they had an old shipping container with all their cones etc on one of the sites. and they were prevented from accessing it when it all happened!
Lighthouse Posted February 12 Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, suewhistle said: Softie! What's wrong with tinned plum tomatoes? Catering size. I've flown low level out of Bournemouth Airport quite a number of times and seen the Vitality stadium from the air; it really does look like a slightly overgrown non-league ground. But as pointed out above they are at least doing something about their training ground, unlike Portsmouth who left a trail of debt to various schools and colleges whose grounds they were using when they went bankrupt: whether the first or second time I don't recall. I do remember that they had an old shipping container with all their cones etc on one of the sites. and they were prevented from accessing it when it all happened! I’d say most flights are ‘low level’ when they’re taking off TBH. 4
suewhistle Posted February 12 Posted February 12 True, but the southern helicopter route follows a green corridor out to the coast giving a good close up view of Bournemouth.
Gingeletiss Posted February 12 Posted February 12 11 minutes ago, suewhistle said: Softie! What's wrong with tinned plum tomatoes? Catering size. I've flown low level out of Bournemouth Airport quite a number of times and seen the Vitality stadium from the air; it really does look like a slightly overgrown non-league ground. But as pointed out above they are at least doing something about their training ground, unlike Portsmouth who left a trail of debt to various schools and colleges whose grounds they were using when they went bankrupt: whether the first or second time I don't recall. I do remember that they had an old shipping container with all their cones etc on one of the sites. and they were prevented from accessing it when it all happened! Sue, I think they have been in administration 5 times, and this is their forth reincarnation. I stand to be corrected. 1
suewhistle Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Just now, Gingeletiss said: Sue, I think they have been in administration 5 times, and this is their forth reincarnation. I stand to be corrected. Yes, I was thinking of the two most recent! The ones who took their debt down to 5p and then 0.5p in the pound..
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted February 12 Posted February 12 On 11/02/2025 at 19:25, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: The Ticket Exchange is open, currently around 350 seats up for grabs, and will be interesting to see if that grows if ST holders continue to chuck their seats back in. This has gone up to 550 tickets available now so more season tickets being thrown in, looks like some fans have given up.
Osvaldorama Posted February 12 Posted February 12 I hope he plays full backs at centre back, no midfield and no strikers again Seemed to work really well against Burnley’s reserves 5
Football Special Posted February 12 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: This has gone up to 550 tickets available now so more season tickets being thrown in, looks like some fans have given up. To be honest im surprised there isnt 20,000 season ticket seats listed on the exchange 1 3
Harry_SFC Posted February 12 Posted February 12 We're probably better off trying to defend for our lives like we did at Fulham. If we are too adventurous we will leave space for all their attacking talent and it could be an ugly score line. In hindsight maybe we should've just stuck with Rusk..
Pamplemousse Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Thought I'd get AI to write a positive message; I think it may have overdone it... 🔴⚪ BELIEVE! WHY SAINTS WILL BEAT THAT TINPOT CLUB FROM DORSET 🔴⚪ Alright, I get it. Everyone’s doom and gloom, expecting the worst. But let’s take a step back and actually think about this. Bournemouth? That small-time, plastic club? We’re seriously supposed to fear them? Absolutely not. Here’s why we’re winning this: 1️⃣ This is OUR match, not theirs – They keep calling this a "derby" because it’s the biggest game in their irrelevant little club’s history. For us, it’s just another game against an insignificant team. They’d give anything to have the history, the stature, the fanbase that we do, but they never will. We live rent-free in their heads, and their inferiority complex will show the second they step onto the pitch. 2️⃣ Fortress St Mary’s – Yes, we’ve had ups and downs this season, but at home, we’ve shown fight, resilience, and moments of real quality. The atmosphere will be rocking, and with the fans behind the team, there’s no way we let that lot turn us over in our own backyard. 3️⃣ Bournemouth can’t handle it when the pressure’s on – Let’s be real, they’ve had a soft ride this season. The moment expectation creeps in, they crumble. We’ve seen it before—when there’s any actual weight on their shoulders, they bottle it. They aren’t used to playing games with real intensity. This will be their undoing. 4️⃣ Overrated and Overhyped – They’ve had a decent run, sure, but let’s not pretend they’re anything special. They got comfortably dealt with by Liverpool in their last game, and when they’ve faced actual quality, they’ve been found wanting. They’ve scraped results against mid-table teams, but when they come up against a side with something to prove—like us—they’ll be exposed. Their so-called ‘European push’ is a fantasy, and we’re about to bring them crashing back down to reality. 5️⃣ Players with a point to prove – There’s been criticism, and rightly so, but this is a game where reputations can be made or redeemed. Expect big performances. There are players in this squad who need to step up, and what better time to do it than against a team whose fans think they’ve already won? 6️⃣ The fans will make the difference – Bournemouth might be used to playing in front of 10,000 pensioners in their tiny little stadium, but this is different. This is Southampton. This is a proper club. When St Mary’s is rocking, it lifts the team and drowns out the opposition. Every tackle, every press, every moment of fight—we’ll be there roaring them on. So enough with the negativity. We’re winning this, and when we do, we’ll remind Bournemouth exactly why they will never be on our level. Up the Saints! 🔴⚪ 2 1
SNSUN Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Dibling Gronbaek Fernandes Sulemana Onuachu Thats my XI and I'm sticking to it. Let's attack the poop out of them. Not like we can defend for toffee. 😬 6
austsaint Posted February 13 Posted February 13 51 minutes ago, SNSUN said: Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Dibling Gronbaek Fernandes Sulemana Onuachu Thats my XI and I'm sticking to it. Let's attack the poop out of them. Not like we can defend for toffee. 😬 I like that line up. Play Fernandes just in advance of Les Ugo. With two specialist full-backs to call on, it’s time Juric changed formation
thornhill_saints Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Top Guy went to school with him..... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24930355.tributes-paid-saints-fan-died-cancer-battle/ Our very good friend, season ticket holder and lifelong Saints fan, Ian Still, sadly passed away last week after a battle with cancer. He was only 52. His family will be at the Bournemouth game, so we're trying to arrange a minute's applause as a tribute in the 52nd minute to celebrate his life. Can you help us get this done for our best mate! Ian was the life and soul of every party and loved by all of us 9 3
danjosaint Posted February 13 Posted February 13 3 hours ago, SNSUN said: Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Dibling Gronbaek Fernandes Sulemana Onuachu Thats my XI and I'm sticking to it. Let's attack the poop out of them. Not like we can defend for toffee. 😬 That's what I would play but drop Gronbaek in alongside les in a 4231 1
Ken Tone Posted February 13 Posted February 13 14 hours ago, Osvaldorama said: I hope he plays full backs at centre back, no midfield and no strikers again Seemed to work really well against Burnley’s reserves Yeah But he still played a goalkeeper in goal. Really old-fashioned. Reckon we could put another full back there. 😉
Convict Colony Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 8 hours ago, SNSUN said: Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Dibling Gronbaek Fernandes Sulemana Onuachu Thats my XI and I'm sticking to it. Let's attack the poop out of them. Not like we can defend for toffee. 😬 What did Big les do to deserve that line up. He's going to be covering for the 5 goal hanging in front of him. Edited February 13 by Convict Colony
jamesfp1 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) We're going to get jeffing trounced. Edited February 13 by jamesfp1
redandwhitey Posted February 13 Posted February 13 33 minutes ago, ally_uk said: I'm gonna go with 3-0 Bournemouth. What about the second half ?? 4
Saint86 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 11 hours ago, SNSUN said: Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Dibling Gronbaek Fernandes Sulemana Onuachu Ramsdale KWP THB Bednarek Wellington Lesley Fernandes Dibling Gronbaek Sulemana Onuachu Slight tweak by pushing Fernandes into central midfield with Les still acting as the anchor. But that is personally what i would go with. Edited February 13 by Saint86 1
Saint Marky Posted February 14 Posted February 14 On 12/02/2025 at 22:34, Pamplemousse said: Thought I'd get AI to write a positive message; I think it may have overdone it... 🔴⚪ BELIEVE! WHY SAINTS WILL BEAT THAT TINPOT CLUB FROM DORSET 🔴⚪ Alright, I get it. Everyone’s doom and gloom, expecting the worst. But let’s take a step back and actually think about this. Bournemouth? That small-time, plastic club? We’re seriously supposed to fear them? Absolutely not. Here’s why we’re winning this: 1️⃣ This is OUR match, not theirs – They keep calling this a "derby" because it’s the biggest game in their irrelevant little club’s history. For us, it’s just another game against an insignificant team. They’d give anything to have the history, the stature, the fanbase that we do, but they never will. We live rent-free in their heads, and their inferiority complex will show the second they step onto the pitch. 2️⃣ Fortress St Mary’s – Yes, we’ve had ups and downs this season, but at home, we’ve shown fight, resilience, and moments of real quality. The atmosphere will be rocking, and with the fans behind the team, there’s no way we let that lot turn us over in our own backyard. 3️⃣ Bournemouth can’t handle it when the pressure’s on – Let’s be real, they’ve had a soft ride this season. The moment expectation creeps in, they crumble. We’ve seen it before—when there’s any actual weight on their shoulders, they bottle it. They aren’t used to playing games with real intensity. This will be their undoing. 4️⃣ Overrated and Overhyped – They’ve had a decent run, sure, but let’s not pretend they’re anything special. They got comfortably dealt with by Liverpool in their last game, and when they’ve faced actual quality, they’ve been found wanting. They’ve scraped results against mid-table teams, but when they come up against a side with something to prove—like us—they’ll be exposed. Their so-called ‘European push’ is a fantasy, and we’re about to bring them crashing back down to reality. 5️⃣ Players with a point to prove – There’s been criticism, and rightly so, but this is a game where reputations can be made or redeemed. Expect big performances. There are players in this squad who need to step up, and what better time to do it than against a team whose fans think they’ve already won? 6️⃣ The fans will make the difference – Bournemouth might be used to playing in front of 10,000 pensioners in their tiny little stadium, but this is different. This is Southampton. This is a proper club. When St Mary’s is rocking, it lifts the team and drowns out the opposition. Every tackle, every press, every moment of fight—we’ll be there roaring them on. So enough with the negativity. We’re winning this, and when we do, we’ll remind Bournemouth exactly why they will never be on our level. Up the Saints! 🔴⚪ Here’s the proof why AI needs stringent measures in place. 7
Football Special Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Chris Sutton loves to stick the boot in doesn't he 1
cloggy saint Posted February 14 Posted February 14 On 12/02/2025 at 22:34, Pamplemousse said: we’ll remind Bournemouth exactly why they will never be on our level. Up the Saints! 🔴⚪ I'm sure Bournemouth are very grateful they will never be on our level.
Lord Duckhunter Posted February 14 Posted February 14 On 12/02/2025 at 14:45, Football Special said: also know a couple of Bournemouth fans who claim to support them + another club (West Ham and Man Utd) Only a couple? Nearly all of them have other clubs. I moved down to Dorset in about ‘72 & there was one kid I knew who I remember supporting them. My old man was from Boscombe so a few of his older family supported “Boscombe”, but nobody else. Even teenagers I knew who went to watch were just watching football, they were Liverpool or Leeds, Man Utd etc. They had a decent side then under John Bond, and there was no support. I wasn’t even called a Scummer by them until about 2004, and when I moved to Poole in 1992, there were more Saints about than Bournemouth. Now you can’t move for them. The ones I’ve known years, don’t give me much stick, because they know I know. I can put them in their box with “didn’t you support XYZ”. I even met a guy who has lived in America for the past 30 years walking through Wimborne with his kit on. “Where’s your West Ham kit” was the first words I said to him since 1994. Because he was a fucking Hammer then… Dont get me wrong, I think it’s great local kids supporting their local town. Some of the BH Saints, can’t really talk about that. But most of the ones over 40 are two club supporting nods. 4
Zorba Posted February 14 Posted February 14 On 13/02/2025 at 03:38, thornhill_saints said: Top Guy went to school with him..... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24930355.tributes-paid-saints-fan-died-cancer-battle/ Our very good friend, season ticket holder and lifelong Saints fan, Ian Still, sadly passed away last week after a battle with cancer. He was only 52. His family will be at the Bournemouth game, so we're trying to arrange a minute's applause as a tribute in the 52nd minute to celebrate his life. Can you help us get this done for our best mate! Ian was the life and soul of every party and loved by all of us Went to Bellemoor with Ian. Genuinely lovely lad. Would be great to hear him remembered on 52 minutes. RIP Curly. 3
Sheaf Saint Posted February 14 Posted February 14 On 13/02/2025 at 08:38, thornhill_saints said: Top Guy went to school with him..... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24930355.tributes-paid-saints-fan-died-cancer-battle/ Our very good friend, season ticket holder and lifelong Saints fan, Ian Still, sadly passed away last week after a battle with cancer. He was only 52. His family will be at the Bournemouth game, so we're trying to arrange a minute's applause as a tribute in the 52nd minute to celebrate his life. Can you help us get this done for our best mate! Ian was the life and soul of every party and loved by all of us Aw man, that's devastating. I knew him too - went on a stag do in Ibiza with him in the mid-noughties. He truly was the life and soul of the party, and his wife Jo is an absolute diamond too. Really sad news 😢 I won't be able to go to SMS tomorrow, but I'll join in the applause from home while watching on a stream. RIP Ian. 3
Oldandtired Posted February 14 Posted February 14 4 hours ago, Football Special said: Chris Sutton loves to stick the boot in doesn't he The problem is he's not wrong. 1 2
Whitey Grandad Posted February 14 Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Oldandtired said: The problem is he's not wrong. Yeah, that could be a problem.
Football Special Posted February 14 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Oldandtired said: The problem is he's not wrong. It's the harsh truth, needs to be shown to the marketing department when they are preparing for season ticket renewals 3
coalman Posted February 14 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Oldandtired said: The problem is he's not wrong. I don't think we're going to score a goal based on the Burnley shambles. However, I live in hope we get the three points we need to reach safety.
Charlie Wayman Posted February 14 Posted February 14 One is resigned to the fact that it matters not one jot whether we win, lose or draw, there is nothing left to play for except pride and there has been very little of that in evidence in recent matches. 2
SouSaint Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Sums up how fucking dreadful Sport Republic are that we are scared of Bournemouth at home. They were 4th in the Championship the day Solak and his clowns took over this club, now they are so clear of us. 3-0 away win. SR out. 6
beatlesaint Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Bournemouth can’t keep winning, their fans think this is nailed on so 1-0 Saints with Ramsdale having a stormer to keep them out ! Thats in an ideal world. But probably 0-3 1
S-Clarke Posted Saturday at 00:03 Posted Saturday at 00:03 4 hours ago, SouSaint said: Sums up how fucking dreadful Sport Republic are that we are scared of Bournemouth at home. They were 4th in the Championship the day Solak and his clowns took over this club, now they are so clear of us. 3-0 away win. SR out. The only chink of light that I can cling onto is that fortunes in football can change so, so quickly (when you're not a 'big' club). It can go sour for Bournemouth as quickly as it could turn good for us, although at the moment it looks slim pickings! 3
Thereisonlyonemickychannon Posted Saturday at 03:44 Posted Saturday at 03:44 Just 3 points needed to stop us becoming the most embarrassing premier league football team ever seen. We already have to live with two 9-0's. And one of those was at home! What the f**k has happened to my football team? 1
Thereisonlyonemickychannon Posted Saturday at 03:50 Posted Saturday at 03:50 On 12/02/2025 at 14:48, Football Special said: Staplewood is also very impressive by the way, facilities excellent, the main complaint is location as most of our players seem to live up Winchester area now Bloody hell....the players can afford to travel to work. Bloody ponces 1
saintant Posted Saturday at 07:22 Posted Saturday at 07:22 3 hours ago, Thereisonlyonemickychannon said: Just 3 points needed to stop us becoming the most embarrassing premier league football team ever seen. We already have to live with two 9-0's. And one of those was at home! What the f**k has happened to my football team? The club was bought by a bunch of charlatans called Sports Republic who have no clue how to buy the right players or appoint the right managers. 4
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted Saturday at 07:46 Posted Saturday at 07:46 Nope, woke up this morning (not feeling fine) and still struggling to see how this team transforms into one that can get something out of this fixture. To add to my feeling of uneasiness I see Brighton rinsed Chelsea last night...who's up at St Mary's next weekend? Hopefully that big 'Pride of the South' banner is safely wrapped up in some underground vault and the key has been thrown into the Itchen. 1
Bob60 Posted Saturday at 09:47 Posted Saturday at 09:47 In my over fifty years of supporting saints and going to games I cannot think of a game I have looked forward to less. This season has been awful and have had to spend most games watching and listening to the away fans celebrating in front of us. Roll on May. Still I expect to renew next year, does anyone know of any help groups that can help with this addiction. 4
Thereisonlyonemickychannon Posted Saturday at 10:28 Posted Saturday at 10:28 39 minutes ago, Bob60 said: In my over fifty years of supporting saints and going to games I cannot think of a game I have looked forward to less. This season has been awful and have had to spend most games watching and listening to the away fans celebrating in front of us. Roll on May. Still I expect to renew next year, does anyone know of any help groups that can help with this addiction. Try alcoholic anonymous after putting up with this shambles of a season! 1
saintnick Posted Saturday at 10:46 Posted Saturday at 10:46 Due to illness me and my son can’t go to the match today. If anyone would like our tickets free of charge then please pm me. It’s one adult and 1 teen ticket in the Northam safe standing
Bob60 Posted Saturday at 10:47 Posted Saturday at 10:47 18 minutes ago, Thereisonlyonemickychannon said: Try alcoholic anonymous after putting up with this shambles of a season! No no no, the beers before and after are the only thing keeping me sane😬 2
suewhistle Posted Saturday at 10:57 Posted Saturday at 10:57 7 minutes ago, Bob60 said: No no no, the beers before and after are the only thing keeping me sane😬 Unfortunately driving today, didn't fancy using the rail bus replacement service, so I shall be without the benefits of anaesthesia today. Oh gawd.. 2
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