Lots of Southampton fans have been looking back fondly at our promotion party at St Mary’s in 2012.
After seven years of hurt, we secured our passage back into the Premier League after our 4-0 victory over Coventry City.
Goals from Billy Sharp, Jose Fonte, Jos Hooiveld and Adam Lallana completed what was a perfect afternoon for us on the South Coast, with BBC Solent Sport showcasing the post-match pitch invasion on Twitter as Tuesday marked the eighth anniversary of the famous day.
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After two relegations in the space of four years, we achieved back-to-back promotions in 2011 and 2012 to get us back where we rightfully belong.
Predicably, supporters were quick to respond on social media of their best recollections from the afternoon’s action. One fan said that it is “a day I will never forget”, while another wanted to go back in time to those glory days.
Nigel…….. gave us as saints fans the best times I’ve witnessed supporting saints in my 33 years of age. He will go down a my favourite saints manager EVER! I hope to god one day I see him back ❤️ #WeMarchOn
— 🏴 WeMarchOn ™ 🏴 (@kelvinlegod) April 28, 2020
I remember so clearly watching this with my then 8 month old son in my arms trying not to scream and cheer so as not to wake him up 🤣❤️
— Bridgey #StayHomeSaveLives (@Bridgey1982) April 28, 2020
A day I will never forget. Such great memories
— sara may (@saintssara) April 28, 2020
Honestly one of the best days of my life ❤️ #SaintsFC https://t.co/VCWDry1RdY
— Alisha Warwick (@AlishaW1709) April 28, 2020
So many memories! https://t.co/yy3EvpPc9O
— SaintKateNQTYear2 (@kateshort1976) April 28, 2020
One of my favourite footballing memories 🙌 #saintsfc https://t.co/hDdqeBcR69
— Tom Mason (@tom_mason18) April 28, 2020
Greatest day as a Southampton fan. Thank you Sir @TheNigelAdkins https://t.co/SxG6YChDTx
— Andy Yeandle (@AndyYeandle) April 28, 2020
Brilliant day! Brilliant manager, brilliant team! Wish I could go back! #saintsfc @TheNigelAdkins https://t.co/Ip0mpCJb0B
— Will Mitchell (@WillsfcMitchell) April 28, 2020
