• Former Premier League star turned non-league manager Tommy Widdrington, 53, rushed to hospital after falling ill.

    Full Press release can be found here : Tommy Widdrington taken ill | Aldershot Town FC Everyone at the Saints Archive sends their love and support to Tommy and his family.

  • Ron Davies – Hall Of Fame

    Early next week I will be sending off to the family of footballing legend, Ron Davies, his long overdue ‘Saints Archive Hall Of Fame’ Award from 2020. A big thanks to Duncan Holley and Leon Burton for making the arrangements with his family. All of our back dated awards are now with their recipients. We…

  • Saints in the Great War

    Come and join the Saints Historians on Tuesday 5th November for a dual-purpose event. A PRE-PUBLICATION launch of their latest book,WAR which will be published on All Saints Day, 1st November 2024. The Historians’ contribution to a series of club-based events convened by the Football and War Network from the University of Wolverhampton. The event…

  • Glenn Cockerill – Hall Of Fame 2023 speech

    Just a few words from the man himself – Glenn Cockerill. Truly an honour to thank the ‘skip’ for everything he did for our club, and what he continues to do for the Ex-Saints, Saints Archive and the MANY charities the ex-saints games raise money for. Deserved award for a top bloke.

  • The Hook Allstars Vs Ex Saints

    Next Friday 6th September – Ex Saints Charity Football match and fundraiser. Glenn Cockerill will also be receiving his long overdue Saints Archive Hall of Fame award. Hopefully see some of you there

  • Bartosz Białkowski announces his retirement from professional football

    The 37 y/o goalkeeper is ending an 18-year career in English football, during which he played 484 matches for Southampton FC, Ipswich Town, Notts County and Millwall FC

  • Nick Holmes – Saints Archive Hall Of Fame

    The Saints Legend that is Nick Holmes, received his Saints Archive Hall of Fame Award today, after his award made the long journey to Florida, delivered by Nick’s grandson, Jacob. Nick conveyed this message to Archive members… “It is always great still to be recognized for something I did 30-40 years ago. My thanks to…

  • The Career of Morgan Schneiderlin

    Early Life and Youth Career Morgan Fernand Gérard Schneiderlin was born on November 8, 1989, in Obernai, France. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth ranks of Strasbourg in 1995. Over the next decade, he developed his skills and progressed through the club’s youth system, eventually signing his first professional…

  • Portland Utd Old Boys Vs Ex Saints – Friday 13th Sept

    Tickets can be purchased here: Events – Portland United Football Club (portlandunitedfc.uk)

  • Mick Channon – Hall Of Fame award……..at last!!

    A blooming honour to have awarded Mick Channon his ‘Saints Archive’ HoF award – awarded back in 2020 but this was first chance we had to get the actual award to him. #SaintsFC Deserved award from the supporters.

  • WEST ILSLEY CRICKET CLUB – Mick Channon’s XI Vs Ex-Saints

    TO ALL MEMBERS/ SUBSCRIBERS AND FOLLOWERS: The Saints Archive is proud to support Lord Ilsley in the following event. FULL details will be published VERY soon on how you can attend. Lets hope the weather is glorious! Stay Tuned – more SOON!

  • Rickie Lambert: The Iconic Striker Who Lit Up Southampton

    Rickie Lee Lambert, a name etched in the annals of Southampton FC history, embodied the spirit of a true football hero. From humble beginnings to Premier League stardom, Lambert’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and unwavering commitment. Early Career and Rise to Prominence- Blackpool and the Non-League Days:– Lambert’s football odyssey began at Blackpool,…