That final day against Everton sparked wild celebrations in the ground and amongst supporters not at the game. Were there really big celebrations after the final game in '84? Or was there pride in a good season along with a tinge of disappointment that we came so close but didn't win anything? I just don't see how that can be defined as an 'iconic moment' as it's more something that's looked back on as our best league performance. Like I say had we won the league a couple of years later nobody would even think of mentioning it.
True and on a personal level my iconic moment was in the mid-fifties, I think I was about six years old and I think that Saints, to celebrate the installation of floodlights, arranged a game against an all-star eleven including one Stanley Matthews, Dads working -class hero. My first game, my first outing alone with my Dad. I clung on to him as we made our way through drab streets ( there was still bomb damage around) we jostled with the crowd, somehow got through the turnstiles and then I saw it the brilliantly lit, emerald green, pitch. With other Nipplers I was passed to the front and lifted over the little wall to sit in touching distance of the great man. That night I fell in love with Saints my lovable, infuriating mistress.
Worthy of a piece by Byron or even Milton, milton. It's a little known fact that Paradise Lost was inspired by Saints relegation in the 2004/05 season.
I don’t know how the club propose to mark these icons and iconic moments, but if they don’t erect a giant Mick Channon wind turbine they’re missing a trick and sustainable energy
From his Wiki... "Jones submitted a transfer request to Southampton on 24 August 2007 and went on "strike" until a move could be agreed, requesting not to be selected for the forthcoming league match against Stoke City."
Not winning the FA Cup was what left a cloud over that season - it felt like we were nailed on for that, whereas I don’t think anyone really expected us to win the league
I've just had this sent to me and thought that those who hadn't seen the great Ron Davies play might enjoy some black and white action. And one in colour (sort of) in which Mick Channon played a big part. And on the worst pitch I've ever seen. Including the local recreation ground.
Following that Old Trafford match Matt Busby called Big Ron “the greatest centre forward in Europe”. It’s a tragedy that he never got to play at a World Cup.
Brilliant from John Sydenham for all those goals. I’m too young, but I heard he was quick and that was demonstrated for that first goal
On his day, he was a total nightmare to any full back and his speed was something else. When watching both Sam and Ryan recently there were hints of that time when Saints could sometimes destroy teams especially with the one and only Ron who rarely missed his target. With Terry Paine as well, what a delight it was to watch then. Tbf, I'm getting some good feelings watching the current crop who we must be patient with but I do get the feeling there is such a strong desire there to win and entertain in that order.
Two different memories of those matches. The first was shown to us as an end of year treat at Weston Park Boys with an old projector onto a screen, it pissed off the Manure supporters at school! The second I remember watching on Sportsnight having avoided knowing the result beforehand and I was so excited by one of the goals I jumped up and down on an armchair and broke the seat!
