Southampton, on England’s southern coast, has been at the heart of global seafaring for two millennia, playing key roles in the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires. Yet the tragic sinking of the Titanic left it with a strange legacy.

John: Crystal Palace did not perform as they have done of late but Southampton must be given credit to turn on a performance like they did. As a CPFC supporter for over 70 years, I can say that if there was a team that was going to help them out it would be Palace. Every other team gives them a beating but not good old CPFC.

According to Opta, Derby spent 247 days in 20th (aka, last) position during what was their most recent year in the Premier League. As it stands, Southampton have languished at the foot of the table for 150 days, with Wolverhampton Wanderers this season’s next closest team on 41 days.

Southampton have come across an eye-opening figure that indicates that the Saints have only themselves to blame for their Premier League downfall. Now, I know yesterday's eve rightfully called for a grand celebration but the fans have now become accustomed to these heartbreaking last-minute goals.

The Premier League is a battleground where glory and despair coexist, but for one team, the path seems destined for relegation. With Southampton sitting a staggering

What a depressing place to be for Southampton fans - only possibly saving some face by beating Derby County's pathetic points total of 11 points from 2007-08, when Robbie Savage was captain. Southampton took the lead when they played Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in December, although they still lost.