SOUTHAMPTON FC HERITAGE, MEMORIES AND SUPPORTERS’ STORIES
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Gareth Bale is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, having won multiple trophies with Real Madrid. But before he became a household name, he was a promising youngster who started his career at Southampton. Early days at Southampton Bale was born in Cardiff, Wales, on 16th July 1989. He showed…
Brazil is known as a football powerhouse, with five World Cup titles and legendary players like Pele and Neymar. But how did this passion for the beautiful game start in the South American country? The answer lies in the story of Charles William Miller, a Brazilian-born sportsman who brought football from England to Brazil in…
The Saints Archive, a Facebook group dedicated to posting video clips and pictures of Southampton FC from the past, has marked its sixth anniversary this month. The group, which was created on January 27, 2018, has grown to nearly 9000 members, including around 100 former Southampton FC players who regularly interact with the fans. I…
Steven Davis, the former Southampton captain and Northern Ireland record holder, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39. Davis, who played for Southampton for seven years, was forced to end his career due to a serious knee injury he sustained in December 2022. Davis joined Southampton in 2012, following spells…
How to Share Your Memories of Supporting the Saints with the Saints Archive Are you a passionate fan of Southampton FC? Do you have stories to tell about your experiences of following the club? Do you want to share your photos and videos of the Saints with other supporters? If you answered yes to any…
We have just seen the extremely sad news that 1976 hero Mel Blyth has passed away. I’m sure all of Saints Archive send sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Mel will forever have a special place in the history of the club. #SaintsFC – https://www.facebook.com/SaintsArchive
Barry Venison has joined the Saints Archive! He joins a group of 50+ former players. Join us in welcoming Barry over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaintsArchive #SaintsFC
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Cecil was born in Southampton, on 13th January 1886, the second child of Edwin CHRISTMAS born in Alton and Margaret Abigail CHRISTMAS (née Russell) who was born in Portchester. On his Cecil’s birth certificate, his names are recorded as Edwin Vincent Russell CHRISTMAS, but when he was baptised at St Mary’s Church, Portchester on 22nd…
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