From playing as a teenager in local football, Bert Shelley enlisted soon after the outbreak of WW1 despite not yet 16. His elder brother, William persuaded their mother that it was important Bert got the “experience before the war was over before Christmas”. Bert survived the carnage, William died at Amiens in 1918. Serving with the 2nd/5th Hampshire Territorials in India, he was able ...
Browse through the profiles of every Saints player to have played competitive football from 1887, right up to the present day. Well over 1000 profiles (and growing) including full stats, photos and relevant press cuttings. This is THE place to explore the lives of the men who wore the red and white shirts …..even if it was only the once.
In short the ultimate historical archive for Saints fans who want to delve deeper into the careers and fate of those who represented the club they are so proud to support.
Please note – this is a “live” website inasmuch I add to it every day, so its always worth checking back onto a profile to see if any new facts or images have come to light.