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Che’s Godlike Thighs said:
It can obviously take time to rub people up the wrong way. When he came to the club he was probably just the type of personality we needed. But over time things change, and clearly his man-management skills were atrocious. We've heard this now from quite a few players during his time, and I (and others on here), have heard it from other sources connected to the club too. The players really, really did not like Ralph. That's not just me making it up. I don't know how it was at the start, but definitely this is how it was at the end. Now while the tactics are working and the results are positive, then I'm sure the playing staff are relatively okay with it. But when results turn, the tactics stop working, and the manager starts throwing you under the bus, then I can see why players didn't want to play for him.

Yes, there was a lack of investment, we all know that. But we still lost too many players we should have held on to, and we signed too many young players to replace them who didn't have what it takes.
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We had been selling our best players for years, we still do now, it wasn't because they didn't like Ralph that players left.

I dont disagree that he clearly wasn't popular with the players - but that doesn't matter as long as he was respected. Even Bertrand who clearly fell out with him said he still respects Ralph now.

I think you're underestimating the impact being broke has in the premier league. Clubs spend £100m net and still go down, how on earth would any manager have kept us up with zero net spend for multiple seasons?
 
Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) said:
We had been selling our best players for years, we still do now, it wasn't because they didn't like Ralph that players left.

I dont disagree that he clearly wasn't popular with the players - but that doesn't matter as long as he was respected. Even Bertrand who clearly fell out with him said he still respects Ralph now.

I think you're underestimating the impact being broke has in the premier league. Clubs spend £100m net and still go down, how on earth would any manager have kept us up with zero net spend for multiple seasons?
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Redmond, Bednarek, now Bertrand off the top of my head, have all implied heavily that is was because of Ralph. Reed as well.

The clubs that spend 100m and go down are typically the promoted sides. We were an established Prem club with a Prem-level squad. We were still bringing in players like KWP, Ings, Broja, Livramento, Lavia. Ralph’s last window we spent well over 100m. We also spent lots on garbage players; whether you blame that on scouts or the manager, it’s up to you. I guess both should take responsibility.
 
Le Saint said:
Just heard the short Damion Downs interview with Blackmore. His reason for coming to Saints: “I obviously had ambitions to play in the premier league and stay in the premier league”

Err…has nobody told him?
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His first words were:- " Being able to play in the Premier League next year is a big factor in that, with the ambitions that the club have"
 
I've just noticed that my season ticket has an old club crest on it, wondering if the club are using it for anything else this year?

It's the first one of the current design with the old fashioned football. Think it'd have been the badge when we won the cup.
 
Libby said:
I've just noticed that my season ticket has an old club crest on it, wondering if the club are using it for anything else this year?

It's the first one of the current design with the old fashioned football. Think it'd have been the badge when we won the cup.
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The old ball and halo has been put on the back of the shirts this year, just below the collar. Obviously bringing it back into use as an icon in places
 
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Unbelievable support again from the Southampton fan base. Season tickets are Sold Out, and we now have a waiting list.
Let’s hope SR sort out the team this transfer window, and the players on the pitch deliver for us.
 
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