Ugly Inside Co Founder Clive Foley asks whether the show of defiance by those Saints fans who stayed to the bitter end on Wednesday was a turning point or just a hollow gesture ?
If there was one positive thing to come out of The League Cup defeat it was the spirit of the fans who stayed to the bitter end. At four one there was a bit of a mass walkout and then when the fifth and sixth went in more followed. However those that stayed suddenly found their voices as "Oh When The Saints"', boomed out from The Northam and Kingsland North.
It was a show of defiance as if to say no matter how bad it gets we are going to stick by the team. In fact it reminded me of The Band on The Titanic who bravely played on as the ship sunk.
I make no judgement of the fans that walked, you pay your money you take your choice. Yes it was a shocking defensive display and like many I felt kicked in the guts and the thought of a warm bar and decent pint was calling loud but its times like this when the team needs us more than ever.
All that really matters is that all fans come together and give it some against Villa. Don't expect to win because they are at the bottom of the league as if I was in their shoes I'd be thinking this is our big chance. Saints fans can make the difference in lifting the team and putting an extra energy into our game.
Lawrie Mac once said when they win in The North they dance in the street but when Southampton win you dance in your kitchens. Well its time to get out the kitchen and show your passion in the stadium.
Is the ten minute non stop singing of "Oh when The Saints' at the end of the game just a gesture or is it a turning point that sees St Marys finally become intimidating for visiting teams?