Match Day Thread Southampton vs Arsenal Sunday 25th May 4pm

[StJabbo1]

Well it's a year and a day since I posted the playoff final thread thinking along with others (I was going to say many) our relegation was a blip and we would go on to consolidate our Premiership status. To say we were an absolutely embarrassing failure would be a massive understatement narrowly escaping being the worst team in the Premier league history.

We welcome Arsenal, placed second this term, to St Mary's hoping for something approaching a performance from the team that allows both them and fans hope for the future. Avoiding defeat possible not probable but who gave us a chance against city?

Watching from this side of the North sea I was impressed with the level of support, particularly at away games, from the Saints faithful given the level of performances.

COYR! Give us something to cheer at the end of the season.

Edit: Match Officials, thanks St Osprey. Oh and thanks for all the academy info during the season.
Ref: Darren Bond.
Linos: Marc Perry, George Byrne.
Fourth off: Gavin Ward.
VAR (See Libby): Graham Scott.
VAR Ass (See Libby): James Mainwaring.

 

[Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)]

The last one - thank **** for that!

 

[Libby]

**** VAR

 

[Libby]

**** VAR

^^ won't need to post that again until at least January 2026

 

[Brinkworth Saint]

^^ won't need to post that again until at least January 2026

Oh, that soon? Complete nonsense of a ‘fair, visible process’!!!!

 

[- Doing The Lambert Walk]

We're almost free

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

We're almost free

Free Willy too.

 

[Libby]

Oh, that soon? Complete nonsense of a ‘fair, visible process’!!!!

Actually I think it's later because the FA Cup doesn't have it in early rounds anymore.

 

[Libby]

Anyway, who's planning on going on the pitch?

I might get on to try and give Matty a stroke. Can't see him wanting to leave after that.

 

[thereisonlyoneno7]

Anyway, who's planning on going on the pitch?

I might get on to try and give Matty a stroke. Can't see him wanting to leave after that.

I don't know why but this tickled me.

 

[oldstocktonsaint]

Anyway, who's planning on going on the pitch?

I might get on to try and give Matty a stroke. Can't see him wanting to leave after that.

What ever happened to a manly handshake?

 

[shoot_spiderman]

Anyway, who's planning on going on the pitch?

I might get on to try and give Matty a stroke. Can't see him wanting to leave after that.

Ooo Errr Missus

 

[shoot_spiderman]

I don't know why but this tickled me.

I think he’s planning on tickling Matty

 

[thebronze14]

Great... The pain and suffering is almost over!!

 

[SAINTOSPREY]

Sunday 25th May 2025. 16:00 ko.

Referee: Darren Bond.
Assistants: Marc Perry, George Byrne.
Fourth official: Gavin Ward.
VAR: Graham Scott.
Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.

 

[Libby]

Anyone think KWP will play this weekend? Be a shame if we can't give him a send off.

 

[shoot_spiderman]

Great... The pain and suffering is almost over!!

… or is it???

I hope so

 

[Saints_Alive]

Anyone think KWP will play this weekend? Be a shame if we can't give him a send off.

He should have a Marian Pahars style solo lap of honour I reckon.

 

[Lovelocum]

He should have a Marian Pahars style solo lap of honour I reckon.

KWP, Fernandez and ramsdale can do a lap of honour. Everyone else can be publicly flogged.

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

KWP, Fernandez and ramsdale can do a lap of honour. Everyone else can be publicly flogged.

Bednarek, Manning and Dibling can do half a lap.