Yeah he did, and with Saints connections. His big two goalscoring seasons with Blackburn (19-20 and 20-21) he was often partnered by Sam Gallagher. And when it wasn't Sam, it was usually BBD. Whereas in 18-19, when he scored much less for Blackburn, they hadn't yet signed Sam from us (and BBD was still a kid).
Saturday 1st November 2025. Football League Championship Southampton FC v Preston North End FC Referee: Matthew Donohue, Assistant Referee: Jacob Graham, Assistant Referee: Carl Fitch-Jackson, Fourth Official: Gavin Ward,
442 with Armstrong and Downs as the two. Saturday is when Downs introduces himself to the UK and will go on a 10 game scoring run before getting injured or loaned out at the end of the January window. No meds, no drink taken.
This is the last chance for it to not be longer than a year for my last home win as a season ticket holder whose missed about 2 home games in that time (one of them being the only home win of this season). 364 since that rip roaring 1-0 win against Everton.
I think i would prefer downs as the no.9 Just to make it confusing for the cb's. He has no idea what he's doing, they have no idea what he's doing. Don't bother passing it to him and play around him
Not altogether unhappy with him taking loads of shots., I think there were some earlier games when we had few, if any shots ,oat all, we fannied around in defence, midfield and forward line and got sussed out. I'm an old school punt the ball out of defence and shoot at any opportunity, occasionally the opposition defender will inadvertantly handball it or the goalie will have a mare (witness Blackburn goals on Saturday) Shoot on sight and the the other players be prepared for a rebound.
We have no choice but to play Downs as CF Get players around him and win 2nd balls as he won’t win the 1sts Maccy Jelly or Maddy Woody Eddy Manny Downey Scienzy Fellowsy Azazy Army Downy NO baffling substitutions
