Some Southampton fans have been posting on social media their best memories of our 3-2 victory over Sheffield United in 2008, in what was a momentous day for the club.
The result meant that we secured our Championship status, having been on the brink of relegation, which saw Leicester City condemned to League One.
A brace from Stern John and a goal from Marek Saganowski sealed victory for us which meant our time in England’s second-tier would continue.
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Manager Nigel Pearson said that he was relieved after the match, stating that it looked like we were going to be on the wrong side of the result and not knowing what the other scores were in the other games, with the Foxes being held to a 0-0 draw to Stoke City.
With this in mind, supporters posted their best memories of the afternoon’s proceedings on social media. One fan said that he remembers the day vividly.
I remember that day vividly! I was driving around for hours listening to the game on the radio!!
— Jack Broomfield (@jackscreech9) May 4, 2020
I’ll never forget this game, up the Stern John #saintsfc https://t.co/AcTQPLMG4i
— Freddie (@Freddie_matee) May 4, 2020
What a rollercoaster of a match. I remember seeing Pearson and most of the squad celebrating around Bedford Place that night
— James White (@jamesalexwhite7) May 4, 2020
Didn’t we go to this one with Churchill?
— Fudge (@Danfudge) May 4, 2020
I went up to James Beattie after the match, he was a sub for United, and he said he didn’t want Saints to go down…top bloke
— john cutler (@scutler67) May 4, 2020
Stern John was cheered off when he got a Red card if I remember correctly
— tamara williams (@kevtam69) May 4, 2020
