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Saints fan, Software Developer and mild irritant.
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Match 20 and it’s coming to the point where we arrive with hope, if not quite expectation. Would be great to keep this run of results moving, suspect WBA will want to show there’s life after Fellows. Hoping for a win, and another push towards being well placed at the halfway point of the season. ⚽
A black and white photo shows an angled, wide view of an empty section of a football stadium at night. Large, light-colored letters are visible on the empty seats, reading #SaintsFC. A large screen hangs from the roof showing details of the upcoming match between Southampton FC and West Bromwich Albion, with the text “7:45PM KICK OFF TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER ST MARY’S STADIUM.” Bright spotlights illuminate the interior of the stadium.
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Match 19 and the first of the official Eckert era. Will be interesting to see how he and the squad react to a little setback last week. Hopefully with a week of preparation and Scienza back in the 11 we’ll have a bit more energy than against Millwall. Expect a tough game though. ⚽
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December 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Back at SMS today for a #SaintsFC team who know where the goal is and how to win a game. ⚽
Southampton FC and Nottingham Forest FC women line the centre circle at St Mary’s during an act of remembrance ahead of kick-off
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Match 13. I hope the game is better than the weather. #SaintsFC need to start showing something. Anything. Looks like Armstrong will play through the middle, not his strongest position but hopefully in combination with Azaz and Scienza we can cause some problems. Great to see Flynn fit to start. ⚽
A black and white photo of torrential rain pouring down onto the St Mary’s pitch ahead of the game against Preston North End. In the background the stands slowly fill with fans.
November 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Match 10. Having lived in Swansea for 4 years they have a soft spot in my heart but #SaintsFC really need to win today. We’re walking a bit of a tightrope now between mounting a challenge and watching the season fizzle out before we’ve even got started. Long way to go, but need some results. ⚽
The scoreboard above St Mary’s Stadium Northam Stand show a countdown to the Southampton vs Swansea match. Below the stand is filling with fans.
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Match 7. Really no reason to panic this early in the season but #SaintsFC need to try and find something today. It’s not really working so far and it’s hard to know if the team selection is rewarding performance or clutching at straws. Will certainly be interesting to see in a tough fixture. ⚽
A black and white photo shows a scene across the pitch at St Mary’s Stadium. In the foreground, players from both teams are warming up near the centre circle. In the back the Kingsland stand is filling with supporters.
September 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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A tricky and exhausting run of fixtures for #SaintsFC ahead of the next break. It’s been a slow start so we need to pick up the pace quickly, going to be a challenge with such limited training time. This week at Staplewood massively important for the period to follow. ⚽
A schedule of five upcoming football matches for the Southampton team. The dates are Saturday, September 20; Tuesday, September 23; Saturday, September 27; Tuesday, September 30; and Saturday, October 4. The opponents are Hull, Liverpool (EFL Cup), Middlesbrough, Sheff Utd, and Derby. The match times are all either 15:00 or 19:45/20:00.
September 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Match 5 and the noisy rivals are in town. Very quiet outside with a heavy police presence. Hard to know who will manage the occasion best today, but as ever a win of “that lot” would be massive for the club and the city. Need some steel today. ⚽
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September 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Took a trip to The Mayflower last night to watch Mary Poppins with Wife Number 1. Absolutely incredible show. Performances, music, dancing all top notch. Astounding stagecraft and set design. Right up there with the very best shows I’ve seen to date. Thoroughly recommended. 🎭
A large illuminated sign displaying the title “MARY POPPINS” in bright red and blue letters is against a dark blue background with a silhouette of a city skyline below.
August 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Match 3 and Stoke are in town. Cautiously optimistic that we can take something today but still feel we’re wobbly at the back and blunt at the front. However, there’s more resilience in the #SaintsFC team this year so anything could happen. ⚽
A black and white photo of a street in Southampton. In the foreground, people walk along a pavement on the left, and several cars are parked or driving on the road. A large brick building is on the right. In the background, the St Mary’s Stadium is visible.
August 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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An evening with First Born.
August 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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And so it begins. No idea what to expect of this season but my mind is holding optimism and pessimism in a delicate tension. Will be a tough game today and definitely potential for a slip up. Come on #SaintsFC ⚽
A view from the stands of St. Mary’s stadium, looking towards a large scoreboard showing pre-match info for the match between Southampton FC and Wrexham AFC. The stands are filled with spectators, many wearing red and white.
August 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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A black and white shot of a London Chinatown street sign. The sign, which is mounted on a brick building, reads “LISLE STREET WC2” with the Chinese translation “麗人街” below it. A second, smaller sign below that reads “CITY OF WESTMINSTER” with the Chinese translation “西敏市”. Above the sign, a row of ornate paper lanterns with Chinese characters hangs from the building. Two large windows are visible, and in the window on the left, a fan with a circular grill sits on a black shelf. Below the windows, a black wrought-iron railing is visible. A person’s silhouette is faintly visible in the left window’s interior, and a third sign with the number “-20” is partially visible at the bottom left of the frame.
August 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Had some time to kill in London this afternoon so catching up with the #SaintsFC ladies in their first pre-season game. Lots of changes over the summer but Saints doing well today against lower league opposition.
The Southampton FC women’s team take on refreshments and advice from the coach during half time of a pre-season friendly against AFC Wimbledon
August 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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And just like that football is back. Pre-season games are notoriously meaningless, but the sun’s shining and #SaintsFC are back. Hard to know how to feel about the season ahead. Can we somehow turn largely the same squad as last season into a team that can challenge? ⚽
The Chapel stand casts a strong shadow across the St Mary’s pitch which is otherwise bathed in sunlight.
August 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Back on the annual Purbeck camping trip and spent a few hours in Corfe. This place never gets dull, beautiful part of the country with an incredible history.
An elevated, aerial view of a green steam train with several passenger carriages traveling on tracks through a green, wooded landscape. The train emits white smoke from its front. In the background, golden fields stretch into the distance, and in the foreground, parts of residential buildings with grey rooves are visible. A view of the crumbling stone ruins of Corfe Castle on a hilltop in the background, partially obscured by green trees. In the foreground, a cemetery is visible with numerous old, weathered gravestones and a low stone wall. The sky above the castle is cloudy. A low-angle shot of the dramatic stone ruins of Corfe Castle atop a grassy hill under a bright blue sky with numerous white clouds. Parts of the castle walls and towers are clearly visible against the sky, with smaller sections of crumbled stone in the foreground.
July 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Time with First Born…
A black and white, eye-level shot showing the side of a white horse’s head and neck in the foreground, facing right. The horse is wearing a bridle. Behind the horse, a long, slightly curved, paved path extends into the distance, bordered on both sides by wooden fences and rows of tall, leafy trees that form an avenue. Sunlight creates dappled shadows on the path.
June 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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A bit over a week ago we made our final journey to Hartpury to support First Born in her awards presentation and to clear away her room. It’s been a rollercoaster couple of years for various reasons, but she’s absolutely smashed it. Leaving with outstan... https://jason.dea.bz/2025/06/21/103433.html
A low-angle, black and white shot of a large screen with the Hartpury College logo and name. The logo is a stylized acorn shape, and the words “HARTPURY COLLEGE” are in a bold, sans-serif font. The screen is framed by metal trussing, suggesting a temporary setup for an event. The background is dark, emphasizing the illuminated screen.
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Olivia Dean in support of Sam Fender tonight at the London Stadium. This one was a Christmas gift for First Born.
A high-angle, wide shot of a large stadium filled with a crowd of people on the ground floor for a concert. On a raised stage at the far end, a large rectangular video screen displays a close-up of a Olivia Dean, holding a microphone. Below the screen, several musicians are visible on stage. Overhead, the stadium’s structural framework and lighting rigs are visible.
June 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Finally. The last game of this woeful season for #SaintsFC. Can’t wait to put it behind us. Indications are Will Still is to be confirmed today. So, let’s get this match over and look forward to next season - best of luck to him.
A black and white close-up of a large sign with the words “THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN” written in bold, uppercase white letters against a black background. The text is slightly angled, and part of a dark, diagonal railing or support structure cuts across the lower right portion of the image.
May 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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It looks like Will Still is to be the man for #SaintsFC. Bold and progressive? Or risky and doomed? Only time will tell. This is an interesting listen, not particularly deep but an insight into the man’s character and experience. ... https://jason.dea.bz/2025/05/21/high-performance-e-will-still.html
May 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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So close to the end of this purgatory now for #SaintsFC. Was tempted to skip today. With a weakened back 5 and no striker it’s hard to see anything but a goal-fest for City. Suspect we’ll struggle to get out of our own half and we don’t have the quality to defend for 90 minutes.
A view of a green football pitch with white lines marking the corner and penalty area. Several footballs are placed near the penalty area. In the background, stadium seating is visible, filled with spectators. A sign reading “WE MARCH ON” is displayed along the side of the pitch.
May 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Back at St Mary’s for the final game of the women’s season. Really nothing but pride for #SaintsFC to play for and very little for Charlton so not expecting a classic. Would be nice to finish the season with a smile though. ⚽
A red sign with the text “COME ON YOU REDS” in white.
May 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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A Simple Favour - 2025-04-30 - Revisited this ahead of the new sequel. It really shouldn’t work, but it kinda does. It makes no sense at all, but the cast somehow pull it together. 📽️

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The movie poster for “A Simple Favour” shows Anna Kendrick seated in a black dress in the foreground, while Blake Lively stands behind her in a floral dress holding a martini glass. The background is composed of pink and teal geometric shapes.
May 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Champions - 2025-04-29 - Won’t win any points for originality but an enjoyable and heart-warming couple of hours with Harrelson, Olson and a delightful group making up the Special Olympics team. 📽️

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A movie poster for the 2023 film “Champions” shows five individuals sitting on a bench against a yellow brick wall. The word “CHAMPIONS” is written in large orange block letters at the top of the poster.
May 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM