SOUTHAMPTON FC HERITAGE, MEMORIES AND SUPPORTERS’ STORIES
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‘England goalkeeper Peter Shilton made his Saints debut in a 1-0 defeat at Coventry City FC where Dennis Rofe and loan signing Justin Fashanu also made their bows. Shilton was the big name signing to replace Kevin Keegan ,arriving from Nottingham Forest for £350,000’ #SaintsFC Credit : Graham Hiley ‘The Saints On This Day’ can…
‘Colin Clarke’s impressive displays for Northern Ireland National Team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup prompted Chris Nicholl to pay AFC Bournemouth £400k for the striker’s services.Clarke justified the fee with a hat-trick in a 5-1 win over QPR FC on the opening day, the first of 20 goals that season’ #SaintsFC Credit : Graham…