Southampton away match thread

[Jerseybean]

Their relegation was confirmed on 13 May when they lost 2-0 at home to Fulham, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton

St Mary’s Stadium guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/premier-league/st-marys-stadium-southampton.html

They are top of the form table (we are 12th) with four wins and two draws from their last six games and are currently (ahead of Tuesday nights games ) 4th in the table with 31 points (6 points more than us.)

The last time we played them was September 2013 when we lost 2-0 in the League Cup 3rd round. Our starting line up that game was:

Elliot Parish

Brendan Moloney

Derrick Williams

Aden Flint

Joe Bryan

Bobby Decordova-Reid

Nicky Shorey

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

Marlon Pack

Stephen McLaughlin

Scott Wagstaff

Subs:

Marlon Harwood

Neil Kilkenny

Sam Baldock

Head-to-head record

Won: 16

Lost: 25

Drawn: 7

Officials

Referee: Keith Stroud

Assistants: Matthew Smith and Mark Pottage

Fourth official: Gavin Ward

In November 2022 they parted company with manager Ralph Hasenhüttl after four years, he was replaced by Nathan Jones. On 12 February 2023, Jones was sacked following a disappointing run of results during which the Saints lost seven out of eight league matches, leaving them bottom of the Premier League.

After having served as caretaker manager in a 1–0 victory over Chelsea, Rubén Sellés, who had joined Southampton as first-team lead coach in June 2022, was announced as Jones's replacement on a contract until the end of the 22/23 season. Sellés was unable to save the Saints' season, and the team were relegated.

On 24 May 2023, they confirmed that they would not renew the contract of Sellés when it expired at the end of the season. On 21 June 2023, the club appointed Russell Martin as manager on a three-year contract.

Southampton stuff

There are eight other ‘Southamptons’ in the world

It may be one of a kind to those who live in the Hampshire city, but there are actually nine places across the world that are named ‘Southampton’.

Amazingly, six of those are located in North America - with ‘Southamptons’ in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia.

You’ll also find two ‘Southamptons’ in Canada, in New Brunswick and Ontario.

The distance from Southampton, UK, to Southampton in New York is around 3,345 miles as the crow flies.

Southampton was the original departure point for the Mayflower

The Pilgrims left Southampton on 5 August, 1620 to embark on their historic transatlantic voyage.

They were on two ships - the iconic Mayflower and the lesser-known Speedwell - and boarded on the south coast of England set for a new life in America.

The Speedwell had leaked on her voyage from Holland but was able to be repaired at Southampton’s extensive ship building facilities near the port’s West Quay.
 
The fact that the city was a thriving seaport also meant it had everything the Pilgrims needed to buy to prepare themselves for the journey.

However, after departing Southampton, the Speedwell soon took on water again - thought to be either because she carried too much sail, straining her timbers, or the result of sabotage by the reluctant crew - and both ships were diverted to Dartmouth, in Devon.

The Mayflower was not the only famous ship to sail out of Southampton

The Pilgrims may have endured a treacherous transatlantic crossing, but they fared better than another famous vessel which attempted a similar journey almost three centuries later.

The RMS Titanic etched its name into the history books when the grand cruise liner struck an iceberg en route to New York on 14 April, 1912 and sank – killing more than 1,500 people.

Though the ship was built in Belfast and registered in Liverpool, the Titanic’s final departure point was Southampton.

Southampton Old Bowling Green is the worlds oldest Bowling Green, it was first used in 1299.

Southampton was the birthplace of cruise holidays with P&O first introducing a passenger service in 1844. The ship departed from Southampton and headed to the Mediterranean, soon Alexandria in Egypt and Constantinople (Istanbul) in Turkey were added due to the rise in popularity of Orientalism, a 19th-century fascination with all things 'exotic'.

Renowned author Jane Austen had a strong connection to Southampton. It was her childhood home, and she lived there for a significant part of her life.

The iconic Spitfire aircraft, crucial in the Battle of Britain during World War II, was designed and developed in Southampton by Supermarine Aviation Works.

Pubs

Yates's, 113-117 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7FH, Tel 023 8063 4609

https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/yates-southampton?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=homepage

The Rockstone Telephone: 023 8063 7256, 63 Onslow Rd, Bevois Valley, Southampton SO14 0JL http://therockstone.co.uk

A multiple award-winning vibrant city centre pub restaurant with the warm and welcoming atmosphere you would expect from a country local. The talented chefs specialise in enormous yet tastefully conceived home-cooked burgers, barbecue grills, Asian street food and desserts that will leave you full for days, while its famous hot sauces and spicy dishes will have you scrambling for the nearest glass of milk. The knowledgeable bar staff offer full table service and the back bar is stocked with over 200 spirits.

The pub is Cask Marque and CAMRA approved, offering a wide selection of ales and ciders from our 9 hand-pulled pumps and 12 draught taps, as well as a full craft beer bottle menu. It is a 15 minute walk from the stadium and is a safe away fan friendly environment.

Chapel Arms, just 500m from St Marys Stadium. 40 Albert Road North, SO14 5GB, https://www.thechapelarmssouthampton.com/?1

The Good Pub Guide has the following four as worth a visit: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Southampton &pub_category=2-worth-a-visit

COYR and let’s hear the Red Army in full voice as they cheer us on to three points!

 

 

[Super]

Keith Stroud and Gavin Ward 

[alexukhc]

Just got my ticket thank you very much@The Enormous Turnip, first game of the season, being where I am I’m a bit exiled, still on the look at for fellow reds from close to here(Basingstoke) who go up regularly to get along with, beers n such

[Davefevs]

10 minutes ago, Super said:

Keith Stroud and Gavin Ward 

[Super]

17 minutes ago, alexukhc said:

Just got my ticket thank you very much@The Enormous Turnip, first game of the season, being where I am I’m a bit exiled, still on the look at for fellow reds from close to here(Basingstoke) who go up regularly to get along with, beers n such

London games are pretty good for you aren't they? Shame Reading went down!

Edited November 28, 2023 by Super

[devoncider]

16 minutes ago, alexukhc said:

Just got my ticket thank you very much@The Enormous Turnip, first game of the season, being where I am I’m a bit exiled, still on the look at for fellow reds from close to here(Basingstoke) who go up regularly to get along with, beers n such

Am in Whitchurch Hants pal, tend to get to around half of home games. Always happy to meet for a beer if we're on TV/the like

[bcfc01]

21 minutes ago, Super said:

Keith Stroud and Gavin Ward 

What a fantastic pair..

[ashton_fan]

Remember this victory at St Mary's when we played in blue and LJ scored the winner?

 

 

[Red Army 75]

Went on a Friday night ( I think ) won 1-0 Stephen Pearson. Southampton were flying at the time. 
 

Good away day, shame I’m going to miss it. Snap your hand off for a point. COYR

Edited November 28, 2023 by Red Army 75

[Super]

4 minutes ago, ashton_fan said:

Remember this victory at St Mary's when we played in blue and LJ scored the winner?

 

 

Didn't we win 1-0 there a few years after as well?

[ashton_fan]

6 minutes ago, Super said:

Didn't we win 1-0 there a few years after as well?

Yes, December 2011

[alexukhc]

1 hour ago, devoncider said:

Am in Whitchurch Hants pal, tend to get to around half of home games. Always happy to meet for a beer if we're on TV/the like

Awesome, sounds good pal  

yeah London games are good, just getting priority as most sell out to season ticket holders which I get but all groovy, got my RobinsTV pass and chances will happen to see City, happy days 

[Ciderhead433]

Shame it's a Wednesday night,

Dialysis Day. 

35 Bristol around the world, most USA

 

[pongo88]

The 2013 line up is interesting. A mix of some good player and 3 or 4 who are dubious to say the least. 

[Lavington Robin]

2 hours ago, alexukhc said:

Just got my ticket thank you very much@The Enormous Turnip, first game of the season, being where I am I’m a bit exiled, still on the look at for fellow reds from close to here(Basingstoke) who go up regularly to get along with, beers n such

I’m not too far away in Wiltshire. I’m going tomorrow not sure where we are stopping in Soton but maybe a pub or I believe some others going to Giddy Bridge (Spoons) so maybe there. How would you travel to home games train or car ? I’m happy to chat via DM.

 

 

[Major Isewater]

2 hours ago, bcfc01 said:

What a fantastic pair..

I am resisting. 

[bcfc01]

Just now, Major Isewater said:

I am resisting. 

Go on, I set it up nicely.. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

I'd be very happy with a point. Southampton look to have got over their blip and high conceding of shots and goals seems to have reduced drastically.

They are still one of the strongest teams but we can be quite good on the break..Scott with his many talents would be very useful in games like this away to top sides but yeah Southampton will dominate the ball probably but we can hurt them on the break with a combination of care and precision.

[Silvio Dante]

Top work here by the evening post.

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

2 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Went on a Friday night ( I think ) won 1-0 Stephen Pearson. Southampton were flying at the time. 
 

Good away day, shame I’m going to miss it. Snap your hand off for a point. COYR

That result stopped Saints from going unbeaten for a calendar year I believe.

[Jerseybean]

LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-pre-saints-press-conference/

 

[Mr Popodopolous]

Had a quick look too, Southampton seem to like a late goal.

Last 6 games, 4 goals have come from 80 minutes onwards and 1 came in the 79th.

Otoh they conceded 1 vs Huddersfield on Saturday with a few minutes to go.

Edited November 28, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[redsquirrel]

26 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Go on, I set it up nicely.. 

rudolphs fatballs?? 

 

fond memories of st marys, first time i saw sprinklers in real life and saw oxlade chamberlain playing at 17 yrs old. he was some talent then

Edited November 28, 2023 by redsquirrel

[Red Army 75]

24 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

That result stopped Saints from going unbeaten for a calendar year I believe.

At home I think that was 

[shahanshahan]

For those that didn't know what kit we'd be in tomorrow...

Looking forward to tomorrow! I've been a few times in the last two years for the Women's Euros & City Women playing away there, but this will be my first men's football game at St Marys

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by shahanshahan

[italian dave]

4 hours ago, Super said:

Keith Stroud and Gavin Ward 

The only things that never change...!!!

[fairweather]

5 hours ago, ashton_fan said:

Remember this victory at St Mary's when we played in blue and LJ scored the winner?

 

 

Thanks - i enjoyed that. I think that’s the season I went to the most games. Marvin Elliot epitomised what was quite an unsung bunch. 

[Out of his pie crust]

5 hours ago, ashton_fan said:

Remember this victory at St Mary's when we played in blue and LJ scored the winner?

 

 

Was there and had LJ first goalscorer at 30 odd to 1. A good day

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

7 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

 

 

 

Southampton was the original departure point for the Mayflower

The Pilgrims left Southampton on 5 August, 1620 to embark on their historic transatlantic voyage.

They were on two ships - the iconic Mayflower and the lesser-known Speedwell - and boarded on the south coast of England set for a new life in America.

The Speedwell had leaked on her voyage from Holland but was able to be repaired at Southampton’s extensive ship building facilities near the port’s West Quay.
 
 

Due to the unseaworthiness, the Speedwell twice had to return to port having travelled from Holland to accompany the Mayflower. As a result, The Mayflower had to go it alone and took a number of the Speedwell's passengers and cargo.

It actually departed from Plymouth in Devon on 16th September 1620 some 4 weeks after it left Southampton.

FACT!

sorry Southampton- you can't claim this epic moment in history and I hope that also goes for tomorrow.

[The Nest Egg]

I remember us beating them 2-0 in Derek McInnes' first game in charge. 2011 I think? There was a time where that era did have some promise before that brutal 2012/13 season