Crossing The Divide: Colin Clarke
“The hype around the game was incredible, anyone who didn’t understand the rivalry certainly did afterwards. They’re very competitive and to say they don’t like each other is an understatement.” – Neil...
View ArticleAll Over Bar The Shouting…..
Well that was that then. After a long and highly anticipated wait the now ridiculously pre-titled “El Clasicoast” left much to be desired on the pitch. But the atmosphere and for want of a better word...
View ArticleSaints & Pompey: A Fine Line Between Love & Hate
As Pompey got what was in my opinion, a fantastic result for them in the courtrooms of London yesterday, there was a certain case of mixed feelings from the fans on both sides of Hampshire. Pompey...
View ArticleOur 1st Birthday!
Blow me readers! Today marks the first anniversary of this site, and I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has spent their time reading the posts and to all those who have commented on...
View ArticleEngland Oxpexts…
Like all Saints fans, I am immensely proud of our Academy. For years now it has competed with the best in the country, and many believe with the current improvements being made it may well take the...
View ArticleSteel City Islander: Lewis Buxton
In a rare break from the Saints related subject matter, I was delighted to catch up with newly promoted Sheffield Wednesday star Lewis Buxton. I am lucky enough to have known Lewis and his family for...
View ArticleThe Three Year Swing….
28th November 2009. Portsmouth were 20th in the Premier League. Southampton were 20th in League One. 43 teams separated these great rivals. 28th November 2012. Southampton are 18th in the Premier...
View ArticlePlayed For Both: Saints & Devils
Another ‘Played for Both’ team, another serious lack of defenders (or for that matter a complete team). You will have to excuse some poetic license in this one, with regards peoples positions and err.....
View ArticlePlayed For Both: Saints & Latics
Well after the debacle that was the Manchester United team, I have surprisingly fared a little better with a shared Wigan Athletic team, even getting people in the right positions and players that have...
View ArticlePlayed For Both: Saints & Citizens
Another relativley simple team to compile, and I am sure there are many more players who could have made the final team, with a few exceptions, I managed to pick a team of players who I particularly...
View ArticleWhat if? (Part One)
23rd April 2011. St. George’s day. Southampton travelled to the Withdean Stadium to face League One’s already crowned champions Brighton & Hove Albion. A win would put them in second place and put...
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